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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-05-03
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The Temperance Prayer Meeting was well
attended on last Sabbath afternoon, not
withstanding the very inclement weather.
After singing the opening hymn. !" Safe in
the arms of Jesus" prayer was offered, fol
lowed by an able address by Rev. r. H.
Phillips. The address was principally to
the young men present. The meeting will
be conducted next Sunday afternoon by
Prof. J. J. Ladd. The prayer meetings will
be held in Mizpah Hall, over DR.. Wayt's
drug store, on and after Sunday, during the
summer months. All who have never at
tended these meetings could not spend an
hour more pleasantly. Come and spend an
hour with Jesus. TEMPLAR.
WONDERFUL Successful is reported that b.
sCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP has, since its Introduction
in the United States, reached the immense sale Of
40, 600 dozen per year. Over 5000 Druggist have
ordered this medicine direct from the Factory, at
Woodbury., n j., and not one has reported sin
gle failure, but every letter speaks OF its aston
ishing success in curing severe coughs colds set
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.
or inquire about it, Regular size, rs cents Sam
pie Bottle, 10 cents. Two doses will relieve any
case. Don't neglect your cough. nov 30-eow
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THE CHURCHEs.-On Sunday last the
Rev. j. Rice Bowman, of Harrisonburg,
preached morning and night in the LIST Pres
byterian Church.
The pulpit of the I'd Presbyterian Church
was filled morning and evening by the Rev.
Sam'l McCune of Monterey.
In the Baptist Church in the morning, the
Pastor, DR.. Manly, preached an interesting
and instructive sermon to the Sunday School.
Services in the other churches were held
by their respective pastors.
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EXPRESS PACKAGES following is a
list of packages of goods remaining in
Adams Express office, subject to be sold for
freight charges:
J. M. Andrews, P. Brown, D. NJ. Benton,
J. N. Brannaman, w. F. Butler, j. n.
Curry, G. Crum, Jno. B. Evans, J. p.
Finks, Fl. M. Fultz, R. Harris (col.), W. r.
Hull, Alex. Hopkins, M. Hounihan, L.
Hartman, G. W. S. Hull, G. W. Hewitt, w.
Hollen, C. jefferson (coD, D. Kayler, Rev.
E L. Kregloe, NJ. Lynch, G. P. Lightner, j.
5. Miller, J. Monaghan, W. H. Peyton, J. A.
Ruley, Wesley Smith, Walter Smith, Tho
mas Smith, j. d. Snead, J. G. Smith. M.
Stombock, D. Stombock, Frank Stribling,
D. II. Stoner, Spencer 6 Bell, Miss r. Ter
rell, J. Trimble, w. Fl. Thomas. Miss A.
Warner, Mrs. M. B. Weir, Watson & Co., NJ.
G. Wright.
r. HAWKINS, Agent.
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Asslgnee's Sale
Re ale st a t g
Assipnea,s Sale

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
Pursuant to decree in the United States District
Court for the Western District of Virginia, will
as assignee of John W. Rogers, bankrupt sell at
public auction on
THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1877,
at the front door of the Court House in Staunton,
Va free of all liens and encumbrances, the real es.
tate of said Bankrupt, viz: A tract of
214 ACRES OF LAND
lying in the Shenandoah Mountain, and adjoining
the lands Of Calhoun, DIR. Walters, Sitlington and
others.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash, the balance on
credit of 6, II and 10 months, with interest from
day of sale, the purchaser giving bonds with am.
pie personal security for the deferred payments,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
JOHN E. ROLLER. Assignee,
apr l9-3w Jno. w. Roger, b'k't
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Job Work.

We have now one of the best appointed
JOB OFFICES in the Valley. and can turn
out as neat work as can be executed in the
State. We have added numerous fonts OF
type to our heretofore well selected assert.
ment, and can promise satisfaction to all
who will. favor us with their work.
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Our war-cry has once more been verified
by the arrival of the first snaps and green
peas of the season. When you wish to en-
Joy something nice, call around and look at
the delicacies that we are daily receiving,
and to see them is but to buy them.
STUFF BROS,
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W.T.. WELLER adyertises a choice line Of
dry goods, which he is selling at lowest cash
prices. Give him Il call.
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THE SATTER CONCERT.-The entertain
ment to be given tomorrow night in the
Grange Hall will afford our citizens an op-
portunity of listening to one of the most
celebrated musicians In America. Rarely,
indeed, has town of this size been visited
by an artist so distinguished, and every one
who possibly can, should be present. Sat-
ter's fame is so well established and univer-
sal that words of commentator are super
fluous. To show, however, how he is re.
garded by the most eminent masters of mu-
sic, we publish the following extract from
Julius Schuberth's musical Encyclopedia,
issued at Leipsc in 1850, which is regarded
as high authority among musicians. We are
indebted to Mr.. E. Brownold for the trans
lation
"Gustave Satter was born in Vienna in
1882, went to Boston in 1866. and subse-
quently to New York. AS an artist and
composer he belongs to the modern school.
AS an executant on the piano, he is one Of
the most accomplished of the present day,
as he possesses, in an eminent degree, all
the qualities essentia! to first-class pianist,
mastering the greatest difficulties from Bach
to Lszt with the greatest ease. His great
compositions for orchestra are still in manu-
script. Berlioz, the distinguished French
composer and critic, wrote enthusiastically
of him.
In addition to Satter's magnificent execu-
lions, the pleasure of the evening will be
greatly enhanced by the sweet songs of Mrs.
Judge Smith and Miss Lizzie Daniel. Prof.
Hamer will also assist.
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NJ. S. CEASE, the old confectioner, has
again engaged in the business and can be
found at Mrs. Cowan's oil stand Oh New
street. He proposes shortly to open an ice
cream saloon and eating house.
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DECISION OF AN IMPORTANT CAsE-How
IT MAY EFFE CT AUGUSTA COUNTY.
Thursday last the Supreme Court Of APP
peals, at Richmond, decided case involv-
ing the validity Of contracts made by coun-
ties for war debts. The case was that of the
equity of Dinwiddie Us. Stuart, Buchanan
& Co. in which the county sought to eyade
the payment of debt contracted during the
war for salt. The majority of the Court,
Judges Christian, Staples and Burks, Judges
Moncure and Anderson dissenting,) affirmed
the liability OF the county for the debt, but
being Of opinion that the contract in this
case was made with reference to Confeder-
ate currency as standard OF value, reversed
the judgment because the Court below fail
ed to scale the debt, affirming it in other re-
spects.
The principles involved in this case are
thought to be similar to those of the case
now pending in the Circuit Court Of Angus
ia county, in which the holders of bonds is
sued by the County in 1861, claim payment.
| They differ, however, in this respect. The
| debt of Dinwiddie was contracted for salt
| for the people of the county, whilst that of
Augusta was for money used in the equip
ment of troops, as we'll as the support of
families. The Augusta case, a report of
which appeared in this paper about month
ago, has been submitted to the Court, but
Judge Mclaughlin deferred his decision I'M
til after the decision of the case pending in
| the Supreme Court.
Not long since, and before Judge Boul-
! din's successor had been appointed, the
Court of Appeals, in the case of Stafford
| county 0s. Stuart, Buchanan & Co., which
was precisely similar to that of Dinwiddie
Us. Stuart, Buchanan & Co., affirmed the de-
cision of the Court below by tie vote,--
Judges Christian and Staples affirming the
liabillty-Judges Moncure and Anderson,
dissenting.
A full report of the recent decision has
not been published, and it is therefore not
known to what extent the decision will bear
upon the case now pending before Judge
Mclaughlin, and which involves ultimately
some hundred thousand dollars, though the
immediate test case is only for $4,000.
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AUGUSTA HOUSE.-We call attention to
the advertisement of this cheap and popular
house. Our country friends will find it a
convenient and comfortable establishment,
with good table and excellent attendance.
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Some nice sturgeon was received yester-
day, and was highly recommended by those
who purchased it. If you wish to secure
some, call early, as it rapidly disappears.
Received Ibis morning some of those deli
cious roes, bucks and hickories. When Others
fail, they can always be found at
~ STIJ'rZ BROS.
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LEONARD, the tailor's card appears in an
other column and directs you to the best
cutter and filter IN town.
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SALEs.-E. NJ. Cushing, auctioneer. made
the following sales on last Saturday:
A house and lot on Pump Alley, to VIM.
NJ. Matheney for 1877.
A farm, on Middle River, r. P. Bell,
CON-, containing 1873 acres, to l.. NJ. Bum
gardner, at $3.50.
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Fifer & Co.. have just received another
large assortment of Cigars, which are second
to none in the city. Call and see them.
may3-lm
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TO THE LADIEs.-Mrs. Kelley's Summer
opening on the 18th. Be sure to attend.
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DRY GOoDs.-The well known Dry Goods
firm Of Timberlake 6 Bell advertise a splen-
did stock at surprisingly low prices. In
quality, taste and cheapness their goods can
not be surpassed, the best evidence of their
universal popularity being che crowd with
wffich the large establishment is daily filled.
Their price list quoted shows for itself, and
our readers can rest assured that everything
is exactly as represented.
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A dinner is incomplete unless you have
something nice from us. For instance, a
nice dish of lettuce, radishes, asparagus,
kale, or onions, and then nice fish or some
sturgeon to top off with. is the best dinner
that can be gotten up. So to have good
meal, you should never fail to call on
STUFF BROS.
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LOCAL..
Hours Of Closing the Mails at Staunton
Post Office.

Mail for East and North closes at. s:SO A. N.
:" West ....-S :aU Z. NJ
Night Mail East and North g ....- .6:SU T. NJ
Valley Mail ..-.'.o''o T. ~"
All letters must be dropped IN THE BOX by the
above schedule in order to insure prompt mailing.
S. NJ. YOST, P M.
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The best Cigar in the city for cents can
be found at Fifer & Co.'S. may3-1m
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See notice of property for rent by c. A.
Richardson.
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NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE.-Two
of the Surgeons of Ghis notable Institute will
visit Staunton, May 25th and 26th, 1877,
stopping at the Virginia Hotel. They will
have with them fine outfit of braces and
surgical appliances, and will be prepared to
treat all kinds of Deformities and Chronic
Diseases, such as Club Feet, Hip Disease,
Spinal Disease, Paralysis, Piles and Fistula,
Catarrh, Private Diseases, Diseases of the
Eye, &c. For full particulars, address Ma
TIoNAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE, Atlanta, Ga.
may 3-4t
: EDITORIAL EXCURsIoN.-Maj. N. Fl.
Hotehkiss, General Travelling Agent for the
C. & o. r. R., and the veteran excursionist,
is arranging for an excursion Of Northern
editors to the mountains of Virginia, this
summer. We notice from the Charleston
papers that arrangements have been made
by the City Council to entertain the guests,
and Col. Peyton of the White Sulphur, has
also extended the Inequalities of his famous
watering place. As the party will pass
through this place, the authorities should
make arrangements for their reception and
entertainment.
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PRESENTATION. J. Ran Tucker, wife
and daughter, were spending few days in
the city last week, the guests of DIR. A. M.
Fauntleroy.
Messrs. r. N. Pool, E. J. Sullivan, C. H.
Vanderford, and Mr.. Dulaney, Of Harrison.
burg, passed through Staunton last evening
Oh their way to Fredericksburg, to attend
the railroad celebration.
Judge Matt Cullen, formerly of this city,
who studied law under the late Col. Jno. B.
Baldwin, has been for a number OF years
past, Police Judge of st. Louis. Recently
he declined to be a candidate for reelection.
Geo. C. Wedderburn, Esq, arrived in
this city on Tuesday last, and remained un-
til Tuesday night, stopping at the Virginia
Hotel. We had the pleasure Of call from
him, and found him as genial and entertain
ing as in the olden times when we polti-
Gated together. Mr.. Wedderburn is candi-
date for Doorkeeper of the House OF Repre-
sentatives, with dattering prospect of re-
ceiving the nomination of the Democratic
caucus. His many personal friends in this
part of Virginia will be gratifed to hear Of
his success, should he be selected by his
party friends for this honorable position. :,
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Twenty cents gets a full sized plug of the
best Tobacco in the city for the money at
apr. 12-lm. FIFER & Co.'s
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ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, April 27.-Prices
to-day ranged as follows:
Cattle, very best. 5Ms5A, good, 5ka5A. ordina-
ry. 4a5 Calves, best. 6a6h. good .5ha6, ordinary
as; Sheep, wool 6a6h, sheared, sassy; Hogs live Ga
I; Lambs Sa$5 per head; Cows and calves S5 to $50.
The market for'beef cattle this week was very
poorly supplied, very few and none OF q good
quality coming in. The butchers had to go to
Georgetown for supplies.
Calves were in good supply, and sold readily at
above quotations.
The sheep market was well supplied with both
sheared and wood, and prices have fallen of frac-
ton.
Lambs are coming in'slowly, good ones selling
very readily at outside figure.
Hogs were in abundant supply, more coming in
than most any other kind of stock. Prices have
fallen of considerably. very good ones for about
6hc.
Cows and calves are not coming in very freely,
and prices have again advanced.
Market generally good.
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Advertisements inserted at $40 per square lor
first insertion, and fifty cents for eaen supsequen.
Insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
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GENEROUS ACTIoN.-At the meeting of
Presbytery held at Timber Ridge last May,
a difference of opinion between Rev. McDuff
Simpson and Loeb Willow congregation,
with reference to the amount Of salary due
him, was referred to committee. At the
recent meeting of Presbytery, at Bethel
church, the committee reported in favor Of
Mr.. Simpson, and that gentleman arose and
waived the claim, thereby presenting the
congreg alton with $50.
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FINE SToCK.-There is now on exhibition
at Thornburg & Shafer's livery stable some
of the finest blooded cattle ever brought to
this county. They are thoroughbred, short
horned Durhams, and arc perfect beauties.
The largest is three-year old bull, Mon
arch," weighing 1900 pounds, and one Of
the most finely formed animals we have ever
seen. These cattle are the property OF Mr..
Corbin, OF Kentucky, who is here with them
and has the full pedigree of each. We ad-
wise our farmers and stock raisers to exam
inc this lot.
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CHANGE OF SHERIFF.-On Monday last
VIM. L. Mowry. Esq, resigned the Sheriff
atty of Augusta county, and on Monday
next Judge Hendren will appoint Jno. Tow
herman. Esq, to fill the vacancy. In the
meantime, an election for Sheriff will be
ordered to take place on the fourth Thurs
day in this month, in connection with the
election for other county officers.
The retiring Sheriff, VIM. l.. Mowry, has
occupied the position for four years, and has
been one of the most popular as well as eff
Gent officers. He has been faithful in the
discharge of the arduous duties of the posi-
ton, and retircs with the best wishes and
esteem of the people of the whole county.
His successor, Mr.. Jno. Towberman, was
formerly Sheriff, and is remem bered as one
of the best.
Until MIR. Towberman qualities, E. NJ.
Cushing is. by virtue of his Office as Coroner,
the Sheriff of the county, in addition to
which two positions he is also Notary Pub
lie, Tailor, Deputy Treasurer, and Auction
Ger, and at one time was an applicant for
the post-office under the prospective Tilden
administration,
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 9th, 1877.-Flour is
in fair demand, and prices are firm at quotations.
Wheat is in light receipt and sales were made
at $780, 220, 1885, $50. and 234 for common to choice
Corn is quiet, though the prices paid to-day are
the highest brought this season; sales Of 1900
bushels at SO for mixed and 0for white. A small
lot OF oats brought 5 and co. and we quote choice
rye at 95 though none was offered to-day. Coun-
try produce dull and lower. The market which
has been excited and feverish during the week,
closes easier, the quotati to-day showing about
the highest figures. AS compared with other
markets of the State prices here are the highest
by from 10 to Csc on wheat, and to &c on corn.
The sudden rise in grain reported in the Eastern
mardet has extended to the Western. Most Of the
papers attribute it to the Eastern war; others
again think it owing to speculative movement.
RICHMOND MARKET, April 26.-The market for
grain has been active, and to-day there was some
cling to 2l2. the sales being at 2l2 for white. and
205a210 for red Sales OF white corn at 65a &c. and
ing in rye. All the offerings were taken without
hesitation,
LYNcHBuRG MARKET. April 2s--Prices of all kinds
of breadstufs have advanced, but the receipts OF
flour and grain are very light. Wheat is scarce,
but readily brings l5Oa175 as to quality. Corn is
in great demand at 55a60 for white. and 50a55 for
yellow and mixed. Oats wanted at 38a4O for spring
and 40a45 for winter Rye 60a65 but nothing doing.
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. April 26-The market
is more active, there being great demand for
grain and prices have advanced The receipts OF
wheat small, and the quotations are from 160a
800 for ordinary to strictly choice; 55a80 rye
75as0, and oats 35a40
BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET.-Sugars
We are without transactions to. note in raw
goods, and we report the market quiet and rath-
er:easier in feeling. Prices however, nominaiy
unchanged, and we still quote as follows, viz
Cuba, grocery grades.....................- a =
Porto Rico. grocery grades. log lo4
Demerara, vacuum pan. .10A@ 10A
New Orleans, grocery grades. ............ ESQ 10
Stock here now 1898 hhds, Gil boxes and 4l12
bags.
Cofee-Rio advices to-day report decidedly
flrmer market for Coffee and the news has mate
rally strengthened the market here, but though
there is good enquiry from the trade, there is lit
tie doing, holders as rule not being disposed to
offer their stock at present. We have reported
the sale OF HOO bags fully fair Rio at 19c, ad
vance Of fully Hc on previous sales. but this is
the only transaction we hear Of The brokers'
quotations to-day are as follows: LIZ.
Job lots-Ordinary 16%
EAR ......................!s g IVA
| Choice to fancy. Pin q 90
(Gold, so days.
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Get your Chewing Tobacco, Smoking To-
bacco and Cigars from
apr. 12-lm FIFER &, Co
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The Federal Court will meet in Harrison
burg next Tuesday, the sth, Judge Rives
presiding.
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'l'HOSE Celebrated PHILADELPHIA MADE
- SHOES, for Ladies', Misses and Children.
a nay, also been reduced. Every pair warranted.
~ PAIR, at LOEB BROS
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ACCIDENT.-On Sunday evening last, inn
medately after the rain storm. Judge Har-
ris, in company with several gentlemen, was
walking along the street, ia Harrisonburg,
leading west from the Masonic Hall. As he
was passing near the bridge, over Blacks
Run, he stepped on stone, which turned,
throwing him down an embankment some G
or feet He had his hands in his pocket,
and before he could extricate them to break
the fall. his head struck the rocks on the
street, cutting through his hat and into the
skull, causing very serious injury. The
wound bed freely, and at first apprehen-
sions were entertained that the brain had been
affected. We learn, however, that although
the injuries are painful, no serious fears are
entertained. He was getting along as well
as could be expected at last account. Ills
daughter, Miss Annie Harris, was visiting
the family of Rev. W. A. Harris, of this
place, at the time of the occurrence, and
was telegraphed to come home.
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miscellaneous.
THE OLD RELIABLE
LAND OFFICE.
miscellaneous.
J. u. Price,

HARRISoNBURG, VA.
oFFICE-sIBERT BUILDING. ROOM NO. l.
SECOND FLOOR.
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WANTED an energetic and reliable nerson -
Introduce TALMAGE's LETTER Fill and
PIN btiINDEk patcned June 9Th 1876. Is a combined
cry merchant, lawyer, bookkeeper, clerk and i'd ev
cry person desiring to preserve letters or iInnor
Jant papers, in convenient form for fntnre refer
ence. Liberal commissions allowed. Address
with stamp. M. r. Se,IITTfN nCyO1ress,
NO. II North Moore Street. New York City.
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THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT, for
May, is before us. Its contents are varied
and interesting, containing a vast amount OF
instruction for farm, garden and household
use. Price, $3.50 per annum. Address
Orange Judd Co.. 245 Broadway, N. Y.
Richmond Ruby cigarettes, 20 in pack
age-only Is cents. Try them, at
may3-lm FIFER & Cos.