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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

CONCERT AT NEW HoPE.-Next Friday
night, the 9th, musical concert will be
gwen in New Hope by Mr.. Spitler's Vocal
Glass. Preparations are being made for a
first-class entertainment, and a pleasant
evening may be expected. The concert will
commence at seven O'Clock
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SPRING GooDs.-Messrs. Barth & ODER
dorfer, proprietors of the large establish
'ment on Augusta street, are receiving an
immense Spring stock of the latest styles
and best makes and material. They are de-
termined not to be surpassed in the clothing
line, nor will they be undersold. Go down
and see the newest fashions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

TwAIN.-Messrs. Slote, Woodman & Co.,
New York, have just issued selection OF
Mark Twain's best sketches, under the name
of 'sPunch Brothers Punch Sc. 1t is just
the thing for days reading. For sale.by
Hunter & Co.. Booksellers, Staunton, Va.
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MARRIAGES.

In Kansas City, March 18th, at the residence OF
Mr.. Freeman, Mr.. Hampton Sibert to Miss Lima
Edison, all of Augusta county, Va.
In Rockbridge, at the residence of the brides
mother, March Goth, by the Rev. D. W. Shanks,
Mr.. j. Thomas Criglers and Miss Jennie s. Perry.
On the Goth alt, at the residence OF the brides
father, near Monterey, by Rev G. 8. NJ. See, P.
Edgar Hull. of Eureka, Kansas, and Miss Mary
] only daughter of James Trimble, ESQ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

FRANK ALEXANDER & Co. have opened
their fine lot of hardware, and are now sell
ing at Gilkeson's old stand. the best goods
at the lowest figures. Mr.. Alexander is per-
sonally in charge of the establishment, and
will be glad to see his old friends, and show
them what bargains he offers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

RE ASSESSMENT OF LANDS.-We pub
lish elsewhere, the bill providing for the re-
assessments of lands, milling or manufac-
turing property, which was damaged by the
desire to avail themselves of the law should
send in their petitions at once, as the time
is short in which action can be taken, the
limitation expiring Oh the 22nd Of the
commissioners, for the purpose of re-assess-
ing the damaged property, but it must be
done within short time noY. and the
promptest action is necessary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

CITY CoUNCIL.-The session of the
Council last Tuesday night was long and
tresen le, with very little of interest to out
siders, including reporters. and not much
to the members who were present, viz,
Messrs. Fultz, Byers, Bledsoe, Weller, Todd:
Abby. Evans and Cochran.
At special meeting on Friday night,
tile 10Th, the new tax bill, the provisions OF
which are the same as those published in
this paper two weeks ago, was adopted, but
upon consideration it was found that in the
estimate of resources, $1,000 had been put
down as the revenue to be derived from
Commercial drummer, whereas, the law
taxing drummers had never been passed by
the Senate. The vote by which the tax Or
dinance was passed, was reconsidered at the
meeting Tuesday night, and the section tax
ing drummers stricken out.
Mr.. Ably, from the Committee appointed
to consider the petition of the B. A. Fair
Co., submitted report which omnend-
ed that an annual appropriation OF s3o0 be
made for three years, provided the Bald
the right to connect the springs on the
| Company's property, with the City Water
Works. This report elected considerable
discussion and finally it was agreed to re-
ceive and adopt it. and the Committee were
instructed to report their contract to the
| Council for its ratification.
| Petition of j. A. Logan was dismissed:
and upon that of Mrs. Bolen, for permission
to use city water ia her street sprinkler, the
Committee reported in favor of granting a
license, same as to builders, for $l2 for the
season, no water, however, to be gotten
from the plugs.
mir. Todd offered resolution instructing
| the committee on retrenchment to report
as to how long and by what authority the
Superintendent Of city hands had been en-
pioyed at 5000 per year.
Mr.. Evans offered resolution providing
for painting the Market House roof at cost
not to exceed $40. Adopted.
Mr.. Todd, at the request of others, offered
a resolution authorizing the registrars to
procure new books for registration. A half
dozen votes were taken upon this resolution
and finally it was determined to refer It to
the Commonwealth Attorney to ascertain
whether or not the city is compelled to fur
nish such books.
The petition Of d. A. Kayser, for water,
Jake Myers, for permission to build shed,
and John Burns and other bar-keepers were
appropriately referred.
This last petition is signed by all the Ii
quor dealers in wn,and sets forth that in
justice has been done them by the new tax
bill, which has increased the tax upon their
business and not upon others.
The Superintendent of Water Works re-
ported S72.94 worth of work for citizens and
city. Cinthy Kurtz, Overseer of the Poor
reported s20O72 expended in his depart
| ment last month. Chief Police reported
fines collected &c., sls5,and the Treasurer
report showed floating debt of $4,000!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

HIRGINIA-IN VACATION.
v In the Clerks Office for the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, March 26th, 1878.
Thomas calbreath and zachariah F. CaDseath,-
Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Margaret ]. Gilmore. Martha B. Afffson, Annie
Calbrcath, William ]. Calbreath, Henry Crist, d.
NJ. Kerr, Admir- of David Kerr, decd, James r.
Patterson and A. B. Lightner, Sheriff, and as such
Admir- or John Calbreath, decd, Defendants,
In CHANCENY.
The object OF this suit is to settle the fduciary
accounts OF Thomas Calbreath and Zachariah r.
Calbreath, as Executors OF Thomas Calbreath, -.
who died some years ago on his farm in Augusta
| county, Va.
The Defendants Margaret ]. Elmore, Maftha
| B. Allison, William j. CalbreaJh not havin0 en-
tered their appearance, and it appearing by affi.
davit filed that they are residents Of this State
1t is ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect eneir interest,"
Copy Teste, ~
]. N. RYAN, Clerk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

The Staupton Returning Board may be a
fraud, but the most phoolisl phool of all
phools is the phool who phools himself by
advertising the best fish, the cheapest fish,
when he don't advertise the prices. Yeager
does. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

CIRCUIT CoURT.-Judge Mclaughlin has
been crowding things a. this term and an
immense amount of business has been trans.
acted. The Clerks Of the Court have been
writing from early morning all day and al
most all night, and have gotten through
with an amount OF work that is simply as.
tonishing. The law docket has been dis
posed of entirely. every case having been
tried. A large amount of chancery business
has been transacted and clear sweep made
of everything.
Among the wills admitted to record was
that of the late Col, NJ. G. Hartman, and
Capt. Lewis Hartman qualified as the execu.
tor.
The Court granted a divorce, mensa ct
Moro, to Francis A. Livick from q. A. Liv.
ick, which decree perpetually separates the
parties and protects them in their persons
and property, as if they never had been
married.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

PERsoNAL.-Gen'lJ J. E. Roller, and Dam
iel Dechert, editor Of the Register, of Har-
rsonburg, were in the city Monday.
Mr.. G. M. bold, of Lexington, was in
town Monday. on his way home.
| Bishop J. J. Glosbrenner, of the United
Brethren Church, has returned to his home
in this county after presiding over the session
of the Virginia conference at Winchester,
and Pennsylvania Conference at Cumber-
land, Maryland. He favored US with call
this week, ard was looking remarkably we'll
after his arduous labors.
Rev. J. w. Karicofe, native of this coun-
ty, but now assigned to charge of the
United Brethren Church in Maryland, was
in the city on Tuesday last, and called at
this office.
n. E. Lyman, now running his Touring
mill at Norfolk. was on a visit to his family
in this county this week, and also in the
city. He is looking well, as though the salt.
water country agreed with him.
Maj. J. G. Newman, of Page, passed
through the city Tuesday, en- route for Rich
mond.
General John Echols left On Monday night
to be present at the sale of the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad in Richmond on the I'd
instant. He is one of the Directors OF the
Road.
Hartman Hiner, ESQ.,, representative from
Highland county in the Legislature, was in
the city Tuesday last on business visit.
Mrs. H. Louise Gates, newspaper cores
pondent of celebrity, was stopping at the
Virginia Hotel last week, and left for Wash
ton city on Monday last. Mrs. Gates seemed
to be very much worried about report tC
the effect that she was the author OF the
ssopium'' correspondence of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, and communication in the St.
Louis Globe Democrat, in reference to the
hanging of Charlotte Harris, in Rocking
ham. She Indignantly disowns both. She
is lady of intelligence and culture, and
not such as we would attribute misrepresen-
tions so causeless and gross. She visited thu
Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution and
Insane Asylum, and other places Of interest
in Staunton during her stay here, and will
doubtless make them the subject of a COM
munication to one of the papers for which
she writes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

What is the difference between a fresh
Roe Shad and a fresh Roe Shad, Glenn sells
them at 40 cts. apiece and Yeager sells
them at 80 cts. apiece, or so cts. pair. It.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

We have become SO Yagerized that we arr
selling the cheapest shad in town.
NJ. D. COLEMAN,
at Glenns old stand.
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AN OLD ANIMAL.-A correspondent
writing from Mt. Scion says 'the saddle
mare of F. L. Sheets, widely known as sold
Bets" died the other day at the wonderful
age of thirty four years. She was an ami.
NAL of remarkable endurance and rendered
service up to her death, carrying loads al
most equal to her own weight.
THE STAUNToN WAGON FACTORY COM
menced active operations last Monday. AL
ready number OF orders have been received,
and the prospect for large and paying bus
mess is fattcring, There is no reason why
it it should not prosper, and the men who
have hold of it will NOT fail of anything that
pluck, energy, experience and capital can
accomplish.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

THE BRAZIL CAMPAIGN.-The corps of
bosses and laborers being organized by
Major Thomas Shumate, to number about
500, for the purpose of working on the con-
struction of railroad in Brazil, contracted
for by Messrs. Collins, of Philadelphia, will
sail in the Richmond" from Philadelphia
the last of April or about the 1st of May.
The "Richmond" is now on return trip
from Brazil having made successful land
Ing of one instalment of laborers. Messrs.
Collins have just launched sailing vessel for
Brazil, with 5000 tons of provisions and
1000 tons of rails and implements for the
Brazilian enterprise.
The Messrs. Collins have made inquiry as
to the climate of Brazil, and have received
very salts factory and valuable information,
which will be given to the public.
We understand that Major Shumate has
succeeded III engaging at least 500 hands,
which he thinks will start with him on the
"RichmOnd.''
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hasn't come, but Yeager has got his and is
selling them so cheap. 1t.
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Non COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Mon.
day last, Captain WIN. L. Bumgardner ap.
pointed the following nom commissioned
officers for the West Augusta Guard for the
next year 0. S.: T. j. Crowder; I'd Sgt,
r. p. Summerson 3rd, Thomas Burke
4th, VIM, Logan; Color-sargeant, E. T
Jessup LIST Corporal, J. Lushbaugh; I'd,
L. r. Henning Sd, w. NJ. Moffett; 4th,
Ash Ayres.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

Don't be humbuged by false advertise
ments and bogus kilograms, but always go
to Pearman for the best fresh fish and veg
etables. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

THE GAME LAw.-It is not lawful tt
kill or capture or offer for sale or buy par
tridges between the LIST day of February
and the LIST day of November.
Not lawful to kill pheasants between thu
LIST day of February and the LIST day of Au-
gust.
Not lawful to kill robins between the Is
day of April and the lst day of November
Not lawful to kill wild turkeys between
the 1st day of February and the 18th Octo
Der.
Penalty far each offence Sl0--and impris
onment till fine is paid.
Possession of the bird within the prohib
tied period is prina .tacie evidence of vic
lation of the law.
1t is made the duty Of the sheriff to pros
ecute every violation Of the law-and 10
wilful failure, he is subject to fine OF no
ess than $40.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

We unhestatingly recommend Pearman
as the most reliable fish and vegetable deal
er OF the city. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

LATEST FROM PARIs-YAGERIsM BE-
LOW PARE offman, at Glenn's old stand
must sell the cheapest fish, but not give any
away. 1t.
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We havnt received any letters ordering
us to sell our fish lower than anybody else,
but we try it anyhow.
NJ. D. COLEMAN,
at Glenn's old stand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

There are 1874 bags and pouches of mail
matter sent cut from the New York post
Office daily to every town and hamlet in the
county.
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Stutz & Son will have fine lot Of flow
ers for sale to morrow. 1t will be the most
select assortment of the season.
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the Western District of Virginia, has re-
signed, to take effect on the LIST of May.
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For Lettuce, Early York Cabbage, Rad
dishes. green Peas, Snap Beans and new
Beets 60 to YEAGER'S.
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Pearman's fish and vegetables as well as
his prices speak for themselves. 1t
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The street sprinkler has commenced its
summer labors.
Tonight delightful entertainment will
be given at the Augusta Female Institute.
The freight business on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad has largely increased of late.
On Sunday, the 28th, the new Presbyte-
rian Church at Waynesboro, vii. be dedi-
Gated.
The Hoge property, on Gospel Hill, was
sold last Saturday to Isaac WITT, ESQ.,. for
$1,000.
T. 7. Kendall has been appointed post
master at Verona, vice DR.. Fl. S. Eichelber-
ger, resigned.
Tomorrow night, the first musical soiree
of the year will be given at the Wesleyan
Female Institute.
Painting, withdrawing. yard cleaning
and flower planting, are the evidences of
approaching spring.
Next Thursday, the quarterly meeting of
the Board OF Visitors Of the D. D. & B. In
stitution, will be held.
The Base Ball fever has attacked the ju.
veniles, ar almost every evening the con-
tending mines are arrayed.
We are indebted to Hon. j. W. johnson,
United States Senator from Virginia, for the
Congressional Directory for the second ses-
sion of the 45th Congress.
A policy Of $1,000 on the life of the late
Col. NJ. G. Hartman, has been paid by the
Virginia Protection Association, of which
Mr.. j, S. Gillian is the agent at this place.
The next Rockingham Register will con-
tain an interesting descriptive letter from
Texas, written by Maj. A. w. CARRIER, who
is now in that section engaged in the news
paper business.
Next Sunday, being the first Of the month,
the ladies are specially invited to attend the
Y. NJ. c. A. meeting. 1t will be led by Mr.
Heber Ker. and will commence at 4:3O O..
clock. p. m.
The Junior dancing club, which, by the
way, has entirely eclipsed its senior, enjoy
ed charming dance at the residence of Mr..
j. S. Moffett, last Friday night. 1t will
meet next Friday night at Mrs. Tate's.
Blakemore, the photographer, is enlarging
his establishment. and doubling the area Of
his sky-light. In short time he will have
his apartments fitted up in fine style and
will increase his business facilities. He i.
now turning out first-class work in his line.
Maj. B. 7. Bagby is reerecting the build.
ing occupied by the Staunton Planin 9
| Mills Co.. which was destroyed last W inter
1t is his purpose. we understand, to estab-
fish wooden factory, if the encouragement
sufficient to Justify the undertaking is ex-
tended him. We hope he may succeed, and
that some one will also start paper mill,
which would be the most profitable business
enterprise that could be inaugurated, and
one Of the few which would pay from the
| commencement,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-04

VIRGINIA
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court for Au-
gusta county, March 9Th. 1875
Absalom Michael, Plaintiff,
VS.
VIM. R. Warren. ). s. Harnesburger, ]. D. Price
Joseph Loose and ]. B. Loose. Defendants.
The object OF this suit is to set aside, vacate
and annul certain deed executed by the Platn-
tiff to the Defendants. Warren, Harnesburgerand
Price. on the 18th day OF May, 1875. conveying all
the minerals, iron ore. coal and fire clay. in. I'M
der or upon a certain tract of land, situated in
Augusta county. State of Virginia. containing 6sS
acres, together with certain easements, rights
and privileges therein setforth, upon the ground
that the said deed was procured by fraud, impo-
sition and deception.
j. B. Loose, one of the defendants aforesaid, not
having entered his appearance and it appearing
by affidavit filed that he is nonresident OF this
State. it is ordered that he do appear here with.
in month after due publication of this uotice,
and do what is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste,
OFer. & Pat. pq in. RYAN, Clerk.
mar law
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DEDICATION.-The new United Brethren
Church at Churchville, will be dedicated on
Sunday the 18th inst. Bishop Glosbrenner,
and several ministers from abroad will be
present on theoccasion.
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All fish on hand at s p. m. will be given
away gratis every day, at YEAGER's. 1t.
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Deaths.

On the 9Th of March, near Staunton, Mr.. Johr
Slower, aged IA years and 10 months.
At his residence. near Cherry Grove, in Rock
ingham county. after protracted illness of ove1
10 months, Morgan C. Chapman, aged IL years, Ii
months and 10 days.
In Shenandoah county, at the residence of hel
son, Ambrose Fry, on the 18th of March, Mrs
Catharine Fry, in her 84th year.
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STORAGE OF EXPLOsIvEs.-Ati Its meet
ing on Tuesday night, the Council passed an
ordinance prohibiting dealers, or Others,
from keeping within the city limits, longer
than twenty-four hours, more than ten
pounds of powder, except IN tin cannisters,
and when so kept, not more than twenty
five pounds. Nor shall they keep more
than five barrels of kerosene or other explo-
sive substances, except where special per-
mission is given by the committee on safety.
1t also provided that not more than so
pounds of powder shall be transported in
the city at one time, except by a military
command, or in vehicle constructed as
the committee on safety may prescribe, and
that said committee shall exercise general
supervision over storage, &c. of such COM
bustibles. A fine OF not less than S. nor
more than 500 is imposed for every viola
ton of the ord nance.
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Northern Early Rose Potatoes for seed,
best in the city at YEAGER's.
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APRIL FooL.-Many were the victims of
All-Fool's Day, and the delight of the jul
veniles was unbounded. Carefully tied up
packages were distributed on various streets,
plethoric looking pocket-books were OBJ
served along the side walks. nickels and
quarters attached to almost invisible threads
tempted the cupidity of many, and excited
hopes which vanished "like the baseless ia
brio of vision" just as the finder was about
to possess himself of the price, and various
devices of an equally beartless nature were
recorded among the triumphs of All Fools
Day.
The custom of sending people on empty
errands on the LIST of April is common in
every country of Europe. Oriental schol-
ars say that it is derived from the hull feast
among the Hindoos, where similar Gus.
tom prevails. Another opinion is that it
comes from celebration of Christ's being
sent about to and fro between Herod, Pilot
and Caiaphas. In France the fooled man
is called poisson d'auril, meaning a silly fish,
easily caught. In Scotland he is called
gowk, which means cuckoo, and in this
country the street Arabs yell out the UNI
mistakable term. "Ap;il fool.''
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Yagerism is all the go, and Glenn has the
bottom figures for fish. 1t.
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You will save money by getting your
fish and vegetables of Pearman. 1t
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LOCAL.

Everything fresh and chea pat YEAGERs'
You can always find fresh and choice veg
etables at Pearmau's. 1t
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Advertisements inserted at 90 per square for
first insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
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Mr.. Ggs. w. EYLER's shops at the
south end of Lewis street, are turning out
first-class engines of all descriptions. Last
week one OF his twenty horse power
Eclipse Eengines, was put to work for the
first time, on the farm of Mr.. Koiner, in this
county, and without the least difficulty or
jar, was fired up and ran as smoothly and
perfectly as if it had operated for weeks.
He isprepared to do al kinds of repairing
amt guarantees his work. His shops are
lsnodels of neatness and system.
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Shad Shad for almost sung at Pear
mans. 1t
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance.