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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11

THE indications point to fulfllment of
the London Economists prophecy that
within a short time there will be revival
of business in America, if not to the con-
current prophecy of the " Economist " and
Mr.. Gladstone that it is destined to become
the greatest rival of England, especially in
cotton and iron manufactures. The manu-
facturers of Massachusetts, are enlarging
their works, and one of the great loom
manufacturers of the country reports that
he has more orders than he can fill. The
crops in the West are larger than for several
years past, and an extensive foreign demand
is assured, for those of Great Britain, France
and Germany are correspondiugly short.
The railroads are not able to carry their
freights; the New York Central has ordered
eight hundred new cars, the Erie two thou
sand to meet increasing demands. The re-
port of Mr.. Nimmo, acting chief of the
Bureau of Statistics, shows that since 1873
our imports have steadily fallen off and our
exports greatly increased. The expiration
of the Bankrupt Law will substantially put
an end to fraudulent failures aud, by the LIST
of January our paper currency will probably
be as good as gold.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11

CALAIs.-Quite u large delegation of our towns
men attended the conference of the Christian
church, which has just closed pleasant and
profitable session at North llydepark Every one
speaks in the highest praise of the meetings and
also of the bountful manner IN which they were
entertained by the citizens. While there, q, W.
Nelson Of this town lost his purse, containing
about sixty dollars In money. After considerable
search II was found at drug store just where he
lett IT, And this Is Gods noblest and est work
AN honest druggist. The conference elected
Rev. II. C. Howard delegate To the National Quad
rennu Christian Convention tu be held at frank
ln Ohio, commencing October Sth.. Last Sat
urday evening the greenbackers met In the church
vestry. They chose officers and-and then-and
then they-went home
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11

THE rust or blight which has done so much
damage to the California grain fields this season
is a mysterious disorder. In many cases, attack
ing the grain just as 1t went into bloom and
arrestng at once its development as completely as
II with tongue of fame, it has left the fields with
the superficial appearance OF ygor and health,
The stalks were fully formed and the heads APP
parently so, and the fields now look as finely as
in seasons OF the richest harvests. There are no
grains in the heads, however, and the wheat will
be left to rot where II falls 1t is noteworthy that
while wheat has thus been destroyed, barley
growing near by has not been touched.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11

MoRErows-A good delegation OF Good Tenn
plars attended the union al Mortified last Thurs
day. They gave them an invitation to hold their
next union at this place d, cember 18th Mr.. J.
B. Fassett carried over four-horse load OF people
to the camp-meeting last Friday, and also on Sun
day. Harry Bulkley has bought Of George
Evans his meadow adjoining Mr., Bulkley's farm
known AS the "bow," which is a line piece OF
land, The farmers are cutting their corn, A
fair crop is expected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11

NoRrHFIEIp September 9th son OF Moses
Field, while out hunting with several of his COM
Ianions, was badly shot in his heel by the acct
dental discharge Of his gun as he carried il
the wound, and the boy Is thought 10 be In fair
NAY for recovery. The partnership heretofore
existing between Davis Ward having expired
by limitation, they will offer their stock on hand
at rates lower than cost Give them call
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11

The second election in the Third District
will be held under the statute on the 9th of
November. Section forty-four of chapter
one of the General Statutes make it the duty
Of the Governor, on receiving notice from
the canvassiug committee Of the Legislature
that no person has received a majority of
the votes cast, to issue his proclamation, an
nounciug that there has been no election,
and also the number of votes given for each
candidate, and requiring the freemen of the
district to meet at the same places in the
towns where the former freemen's meetings
were held, on the Tuesday next after the
first Monday in November then next, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon, to elect Repre-
sentative to Congress. At the second cleo
ton the person having "the greatest number
of all the votes cast" in other words, having
the plurality of the votes, will be elected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11
A VERMONT ENTERPRISE


Hon. J. p Kidder delegate to Congress from
Dakota Territory, and formerly Lieutenant
Governor OF Vermont is in the city. lie hopes
to succeed at the next session of Congress in get
ting Dakota admitted into the Union He is not a
candidate for reelection
Mr. Alexander Scott a native of Burlington,
Vermont, and volunteer in the 10th Vermont Re
giment during the war, now one OF the best
craftsmen in the Patent office, has lately married
an accomplished lady in this city and is now
visiting his native state with his bride. SOL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11

TuE Boston Commercial Bulletin OF last Satur-
day contained seven columns of failures and sus-
pensions in various parts Of the country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-11
stafrhman d gonrrai.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1878.


rrRxs-s2N per year, strictly in advanced $3.50 II no,
paid within three months.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
SagaciQus A ctlon.

The action of the City Council on Tuesday
last in the subscription it authorized Of 5000
to assist in publishing a full and complete
description of Staunton, its advantages, and
the resources of the immediate section trlb
utary to the business of the place, was the
most sagacous act that has characterized
that body for some time. There could not
be better time to draw attention to Vir-
ginia and all her central Localities than the
present. The signs all point to a revival of
industries and business throughout the coun-
try, and we can think of no city or section
which offers more promises than Staunton
and the Valley of Virginia. Our people in The
city and county can look forward, we think.
confidently to ''beGter times" and for the
near approach of period of great activity
and thrift in all departments of industry.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
Marriages.

At the residence OF Mai. Charles A. Appel. No.
155 9Th street. Washington City, April 10th. by
the Rev. j. D. Townsend, of the Episcopal church
Mr.. Julius c. Schefer, of Staunton, Va, to Miss
Lottie Fisher OF Washinion.
Near Spring Hill, April 9Th. by Rev. Levi A.
Wenger. Mr.. Jacob H. Slower, and Miss Philana,
E.. daughter OF Samuel Simmons. Esq, all OF this
county.
Near Thinking Spring. April 9th. by Rev. g. B.
Strickler. Mr.. George Garland and Miss Fran
ees A.. daughter OF Mr.. George Young all of this
county.
At Burketown. Augusta county. by Rev. ". H.
Kinzer; MI. W r. Long and Miss Belle A., daugh-
ter OF Hugh D. Linn. Esq. all of this county.
Near Waynesbore', Va, April 9th, by Rev. Ell
Brewer. Mr.. John w. Craig, Of Albemarle county,
and Miss Willie M, daughter OF Gideon Westcot,
Esq.
April 4th, by Rev Frederick Miller, Mr.. James
". Crawn and Miss Mary F. Washington-all of
Rockingham county.
April Atm. by Rev. J. M. shreckhise John T.
zimmerman to Miss Margaret Stricken, all of
Rockb bridge county.
On the 18th inst, at the residence OF Mrs. John
3. Baldwin, in Staunton, by Rev. W. Q Hullihen,
VIM Hastings Green. Esq, of Oaklands, Augusta
county, son of Rev. VIM. Green, M. A., D. D..
late Vicar OF Antrim. Ireland. and Mrs. C. p
Brown. youngest daughter OF the late John Howe
Peyton, Esq.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
[E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
( Commissioners Sale of
~ $50 Acres of Valuable Land.

[E. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneersl
4 commissioners Sale of
~ $50 Acres of Valuable Land.
In pursuance OF decree OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered at the June term, 1877,
in the Chancery cause OF Runkle VS.. Glover,
will, as Commissioner therein appointed, proceed
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder on
MONDAY, MAY 9th, 1878,
(being court county day. in front OF the Court
and desirable tract of land now occupied by Jno
Glover,
CONTAINING, 1893 ACRES,
lying on both sides OF the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad, in Augusta county, about two miles
west IT Craigsville. This farm is in a good state
OF cultivation. the land is well watered and of an
all kinds Of grain raised in this county, has stu
ated on it very comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE,
and other necessary outbuildings. fine spring of
never failing water In the yard and good orch
ard of select fruit. The neighborhood is good
schools and churches near by. The tract can be
very conveniently divided into two parcels, each
OF which would make an excellent farm.
Persons desiring to purchase good and cheap
land will find it to their interest to examine this
tract before day OF SALE
TERMS:-Enough cash in hand to pay costs OF
suit and sale, the residue OF purchase money up.
on a credit one. two and three years. in equal in
bonds with approved personal security, bearing
interest from day OF sale, and title retained as u
innate security. w. E. CRAIG, Conn.,
apr l8-tdS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
The National Party.

This is the name of a rev party which
demonstrated considerable strength in the
Northwestern States, and especially in Mich
igan, in the recent municipal elections. 1t
has an organization in Ohio, Illinois, Indi-
ana, West Virginia, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, New
Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and other
States. 1t is attracting attention from the
leading men of both the old parties, and
there is evident apprehension that it will
play an important part not only in the fall
elections of 1873, but the Presidential cleo
ton of 1880. 1t differs from the Greenback
party in that while the latter was intended
only to advocate greenbacks as the national
currency, the National party goes great
deal farther, and wants not only an Immense
issue OF paper money, but it wants the gov
eminent to erect public buildings and aid
public improvements, so as to make money
plentiful and give employment to the mass
es. 1t cannot be denied that its PROPOSE
tions have much to draw popular sympathy,
and would not surprise us if in some States,
it did not become the controlling political
party. The enforced idleness now em5ra-
cling 10000 laboring men, which has fol-
lowed the suspension of industries, is propi-
tious for the encouragement of a party
whose avowals are such as we have stated.
Thus far the Nationals seem to have
drawn more largely f.om the Democratic
party, but its inroads upon the Republicans
has been by no means Insignificant. 1t at
tracts interest, too, in view of the prepa-
rations now being made by both of the old
parties for the fall canvass, in which is in-
volved the control of the next Congress.
The Nationals" may not only hold the
balance of power in that body, but should
their Influence spread, may succeed in throw
ing the Presidential election into the House,
and determining that result. The progress
and development of this new party, with
such plausible and captivating pretentions,
will be eagerly watched by both Republicans
and Democrats, for it may determine the
policy of the government under another adj
ministration.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
[E. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.]
i RARE OFFER.

N
One Of Augusta's Most Valuable Tracts of
Land at Commissioners Sale.
Pursuant to decree OF the Circuit Court of Au-
gnsta county, rendered at it's November term,
1877, in the chancery cause pending therein
der the name and style of Palmer and wife and
ais VS.. McChesney and ais. we will, as commits
sioners thereby appointed, proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, MAY 18th, 1873,
lat O'Clock p. n.y. in the village OF Middlebrook
in Augusta county, that very valuable tract of
land now in possession Of Dr.Wm. s. McChesney
CONTAINING 1872 ACRES AND ROOD,
situated near to and adjoining the said village of
Middlebrook, being a portion of the realty be-
sold to the said McChesney February 10. 1858.
This property has situated on it very comfor-
table
DWELLING HOUSE,
BARN, STABLE and other necessary outbuild-
of cultivation, and well adapted to the growth OF
all kinds OF grain raised in this section there is
water in every field conveyed by iron piping.
This is one OF the most valuable tracts of land
in Augusta county; such land is rarely offered at
Commissioners Sale. All persons wishing to pur-
chase REALLY GOOD land are SPECIALLY REQUESTED
to examine this tract before day of sale.
TERMS Enough of the purchase money cash
in hand to pay costs OF suit and sale, and the resi-
due upon credit of one, two and three years in
equal instruments for which the purchaser will
execute bonds with approved personal security
bearing interest from day OF sale and title retain
ed as ultimate security:
W. E. CRAIG.
ROBT. CRAIG,
apr 18-tds Comm'rs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
Dr. Moffetr followed CAPTAIN Paul in a

Dr. Moffctr followed Captain Paul in
practical, business-like discussion Of the
question now uppermost In the public
mind. He assumed that the question
now at issue went to the very bottom
Of society and government, and that the
State could never resume her prosperity
until she had taken control of her reve-
nues, and asserted her right and power
to direct her own destiny. He reviewed the
various measures of Legislative action at the
last session, and defended the purposes of
the Barbour bill and the State policy it in-
dicated, claiming that it was in strict accord
ance with the formal declarations OF the
Conservative party, in Convention-the re.
solves of the Legislature, and the often re-
peated determination of the people. He
protested against the great injustice that was
being effected to the Public Schools, and
earnestly maintained that no higher duty
was imposed upon the State than to carry
out the Constitutional provisions in respect
to them.
Both DR.. Moffett and Senator Paul favored
a State Convention to amend the Constitu-
ton, and proclaimed their purpose to con-
tinue to fight OH the State debt issue until
the right Of the People to control and direct
their own affairs was recognized, and the
State had been restored TO the control of its
revenues, which the Funding bill had d.
vested her of. They both drew vivid pic
lures of the humiliation which has been
brought upon the Commonwealth by legls-
lation directed by those who have no SYM
pathy with the people, and by means de-
serving the severest acknowledgements
ing the sources Of State vitality and paral-
izing the functions OF government. These
wrongs they commended must be corrected,
and it could only he done by the people them
selves who were the supreme power, and
whose authority must be obeyed.
Colonel Deneale was vociferously called
for, and although suffering from physical
debility, the old war-horse could not resist the
appeal. In his happiest vein he entertained
the audience for about half an hour. The
tenor OF his remarks was in sympathy with
the views Of the speakers who had preceded
him, dashed by sparkling wit and eloquent
periods, which gave evidence that, although
seventy-two years of age, his mind was as
vigorous and his metaphors as graphic and
captivating as in earlier years when his
fervid appeals electrified the surgng crowds
that gathered to hear him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
CORRECTED WEEKLY By A. RICHARDSON.
WHOLESALE PRICEs.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, April 18th, 1871

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, April 18th, 1873
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has not been active
this week, trade moving very slowly during the
whole prog ress of the market Prices at no time
showed any Improvement over last weeks figures
and before the close decline of full x on last
week prices. quality considered, was establish
ed throughout the yards. The quality sh owed q
last week, and nearly all of them were clio sed out
or will be reshipped East at owners risk We
quote at 25ae5 Is per 100 pounds.
Mich Cows.-The market has been very slow,
and prices lower. We quote cows at 2Sa$4O per
head, at retail.
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged Is follows:
Best Beeves at5 2ta45 rs; that generally rated first
quality 25a$5 IL. medium or good fair quaity3 90
asa IL; ordinary thin steers, oxen and cows 25a
IS 50; general average of the market this week
extreme range OF prices 25a&5 TO-. Most of the
SwINE.-The quality Of the hogs in most of the
pens has been Of a better grade than it was last
week, and prices are of fully &c as compared
with quotations then. OF the receipts about 1000
head were booked this morning, (of yesterday 8
&ld q-dsy arrivals about $500 head having pre-
vfousy COME to hand. We quote at 5a5N cents,
but few selling At the latter igq re, most being
recorded atoAa6k cenfs per lb net. Receipts this
sSHEEP AND LAMBs.-Sales Of sheep have been toll
cradle active In some of the pens. while in others
HAND fully o4e-half Of the receipts. These may
be disposed OF Tomorrow ii buyers will come to
tarms The market Is scarcely as high as it was
last week. nor does it close quite as arm as it did
then. We quote wool sheep at 45<a6 cents, and
sheared at 4a6 cents per Id gross. Spring lambs
IA cents per ID gross, and good lambs in fair de-
mand. Receipts this elk 24s7.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
Docket Case No. 624.l

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNLIMITED
i States for the Western District CT Virginia.
In the matter OF John w. Kibler, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
AtHarrisonburg, Va, on the 10th day of April,
a. d., 1878.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: on the 30th day OF January ad 1878,
filed in said District Court by John w. Kibler of
Page county, Va, in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
of Congress entitled IAN act to establish more
uniform system OF bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from all his debts.
and other claims provable under said act, and that
the 9th day Of May, d., 1878, before C. D. Gray,
one OF the Registers of said court in bank.
ruptcy, at his office in Harrisonburg, Va. in said
district, is the time and place assigned fog the.
hearing OF the same when and where you may
attend and show cause if any you have, why the,
prayer Of the said petition should not be granted
You also hereby notified, that the second
ard third meetings of the creditors OF said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr 1S-2t Reg. in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
News from the East.

Once more the ever-shiiting current of
European politics has set towards peace. It
is announced that England has taken Prince
Gortschakoff's hint to formulate coun ter
proposal" and has chosen as her messer ger
to st. Petersburg the same Colonel Welles-
ley whom Russia formerly invited to join
the Khiva expedition of 1873. Austria's re-
cent declaration, in answer to the Porte,
that, if Russia adhered to the treaty of San
Stefano, ''she herself would strenuously
defend her own interests, though she would
not protect those of Europe singlehanded,"
sufficiently explains the seeming vaccila-
tions of the Vienna Cabinet during the last
few weeks. On the other hand, the concil-
atory tone of Russia toward Roumania, and
the proposal that Russian Commissioner
shall be sent to Bucharest to settle the points
at issue, are distinctly traceable to the be-
lief, strengthened by various symptoms,
that Servia, Roumania, and Montenegro
may be tempted to make common cause
against the obnoxious treaty, and to invoke
the aid of ENGLAND and Austria. Indeed,
Russia s present moderation may undoubt-
edly be ascribed to the secret influence of
Germany in the first place, and also to the
fear of finding herself unexpectedly occupy
ing the isolated position to which she has
been cndeavoring to reduce England. It is
evident enough, however, that all parties
are growing weary of this aimless brandish-
ing of weapons. and the unwonted!y peace
full utterance of the official Journal de st.
Petersburg, that, ''should the powers find
compromise. Russia will willingly partici-
pate in the discussion, and modify the
treaty." probably expresses the general feel
ing accurately enough.
Later advices are of a more th reatenino
character. The Courier d'Italie's Berlin
special says it is rumored that Prince Bis
marck believes congress possible, pro divided
the powers consent to the retrocession of
Bessarabia. the extension of Russia in Asia
as far as Erzeroum, and pecuniary indem-
nifty to Russia. II this basis is accepted
Germany would undertake to theoretically
use her influence. If these are the terms
upon which the congress may be held, no
congress will ever meet. The concessions
indicated will never be granted, and unless
other and more liberal terms are offered, the
question is far from being settled.
The news of yesterday evening is Of
very waSlike tendency, and points to a
trial of strength in the near future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
docket Case No. 672 I


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District of Virgil MIA
In the matter of Mahlon Gavin, Bankrupt
in Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg Va, on the 10th day of April,
A D.. 1878.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a Petition has
BEEN to wit: On the 18th day of April, a. d., 1873.
filed in said District Court by Mahlor Gavin, of
Frederick County, Va, in said District, who has
been heretofore duly declared Bankrupt under the
Act of Congress entitled AN Act to Establish 8.
more Uniform System of Bankcy throughout the
United States approved March I'd, 1867. for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from all her debts
and other CLAIMS provab1e under said act,a d hat
the 9th day OF May, a. d. 1878, before G. D.. Gray,
one of the Registers OF said Court in Bankrupt
cy at his office in Harrisonburg, Va, in said dis
trict, is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing of the same; when and where you may attend
and show cause, if any you have, why the prayer
OF the said Petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors OF said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr 1926 Register in Bankruptcy