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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-26
Financial Folly.


Under the present financial policy of the
country, the volume Of currency is regulated
by the demands of trade. The National
Banks are based upon free banking law,
and where the demands of business will
justify their operation capital goes there to
establish bank. They are free from polit-
ical influence and clamor; are guided by
business interest and requirements, and the
currency cannot be inflated or contracted by
the mischievous schemes of designing dema-
gogues preying upon the passions of the
people.
With greenback currency, as a substi-
tute for national bank currency, issued by
the government and under the direction OF
Congress, it would be a source OF constant
agitation, imitation and contraction follow
ing and regulated not by the legitimate de-
mands Of trade, but by the designs of politi-
cal demagogues, who know nothing about
finance, and care nothing about the people
or the credit of the government, so they can
delude the voters to their support. As an
illustration of the utter folly and reckless
ness of the irredeemable Greenback advo-
Gates, we may point to the agitation now
going on in Virginia. At a time when the
business of the country is settling down on
safe and solid basis, when values of all
kinds will be guaged by uniform standard,
and all trade conducted upon basis that
will deceive no one-mislead no one-but
give standard dollar for dollars worth of
labor and produce,-when the country is
growing richer by $3.50, 100000 annually in
the excess of products sold over products
bought-at such time and such condi-
ton Of business prospects-we find the trad
ing politicians proposing to upturn and tear
to pieces the whole financial policy, and
throw everything into chaos. Why, the re-
peal OF the national bank law and the fore
ing into liquidation of 2,400 banking insti-
buttons, with their business relations ramified
through all branches Of trade, would of it.
self derange, If not utterly destroy four
fifths of the business OF the country. Here
in Staunton the two banks have discount
line OF three quarters of million dollars.
Suppose they were compelled to suddenly
and arbitrarily call in their loans, what
would be the result? To ask the question
is to answer it. It would ruin the county.
What the country-what the people want
lis to let well enough alone-to pursue the
steady course of economy and caution VIII eh
has controlled since 1873, and all will
come out right. 1t is the supremest folly to
listen to such insane notions about the finan-
ciai policy Of the government as we have
heard advanced-the repeal of the national
bank law repeal Of the resumption act; re-
peal OF the internal revenue law-and as a
substitute issue vast volume Of irredeem-
able greenbacks, payable to nobody and re-
deemable in nothing.
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Docket Case No. 6971
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
~ For the Western District OF Virginia,

~ For the Western District of Virginia,
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of BENZ. 7. Bagby, bankrupt.
Western District OF Virginia. So.
day Of Sept, 1878, a warrant OF Bankruptcy was
issued out OF the District Court of the United
States for the Western District of Va against the
estate of Benz. T. Bagby, of Staunton, in the
co: Of Augusta, in said District, who has been
adiudged bankrupt on his own petition That
property belonging to such bankrupt. to him, or
for his use, and the transfer of any property by
him, are forbidden by law; and that meeting Of
the creditors Of said bankrupt. to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees of his es-
holden at Harrisonburg, in the county Of Rock
ingham, Va, before c. Douglas Gray, Esq, Regis
ter in Bankruptcy for said District, on the 18th
day OF November, A. D. 1873, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
JOHN F. LEWIS,
sent 26-2t o. s. Marshal for said Dist,
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IE. M. Cushing Son. Auctioneers.]
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
" A VALUABLE ESTATE,
In the Caunty Of Bath, Va.,
KNOWN rs FORT LEWIS,

In the Caunty Of Bath, Va,
KNOWN Is FORT LEWIS,
AND CONTAINING
ABOUT 34O2 ACRES.
Pursuant to two DEGREES of the Hastings Court
for the city Of Stanton, rendered on the 4th day
Of April and the 9th day OF May 1875 in the chan
jamin Crawford ct ais, we will offer for sale. in
front Of the Court House, in the city OF Staunton
Virginia, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1878,
that very valuable and desirable estate known as
FORT LEWIS, containing 34o2 acres.
This land lies on both sides of the Cow-Pasture
River 80 miles from staunton. and about 10 mules
three miles from Green Valley on the Warm
Spring Turnpike. The river runs through the
lent springs, including strong Sui p n u r
Spring OF rare medicinal virtue There are about
OF To
nous blue grass OF that section and not liable to
overflow. The rest of the tract is heavily tim Der
ed, Astounding in trees OF the choicest kinds. The
improvements consists OF
~ FINE BRICK MANSION HOUSE,
E Large and Commodious Stables
and all necessary out buildings Besides these
there is on the place
A Splendid Merchant Mill,
having a large patronage, being the only mill
within ID miles, also Saw Mill. This is regar-
fertility OF its soil. the elegance and comfort OF
its buildings, and its admirable location make it
one of the most desirable estates ever offered for
sale in Virginia, and to any who desires to pur-
chase grazing or farming lands, it would prove
remuneratiye investment.
TERMS:-So much in hand as will cover the
costs of suit not otherwise provided for, ana az
expenses attending advertisement and sale, ana
for the residue bonds with personal security IN
equal installments at one, two, three. TOUR ana
five years, bearing interest from day OF sale, VIII
be required from the purchaser, and the title re-
DAVID S. YOUNG,
G.. M. HARRISON,
ROBT. CRAIG,
THOS. d. RANSOM.
aug 15-tds Commrs
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY. ,D,a
OCTOBER 10th, 1878, to take place at IL O'CLOCK
A. M, OF that day at the same place.
DAVID s. YOUHG,
G.. M. HARRISON,
ROBERT CRAIG,
THOS. D. RANSOM,
sept 19-tds. Comm rs.
IMPORTED HAVANA CIGARS
II ole hv DPuQpISf
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DhOnOgraphy or Short Hand Instruc-
ton G1ven.-Yielding to the solicitation
OF number OF young men, am prepared to or
gan1ze CLASS IN SHORT HAND at my rooms on
Coalter Street, opposite Frederick, on THURS
and further particulars. apply to
sep 12-2t j. BACKMAN HASKELL.
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Docket Case No. 1891
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
- for the Western District OF Virginia.
Tn tRankruntcv

0ISTR1CT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
- for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF James Jifkins, bankrupt.
Western District OF Virginia, IS:
This is to give notice, that on the 2lst day OF
September, 1878, warrant OF bankruptcy was
issued out Of the District Court of the United
States for the Western District of Virginia.
against the estate of James Jifkins. of Winches-
ter, Frederick CO., in said dist. who has been ad
judged 'krpt on hi own petition; that the pay
ment OF any debts and the delivery of any properly
belonging to such bankrupt to him, or for his use
and the transfer OF any property by him, are for
itors Of said bankrupt to prove their debts and
choose one or more assignees OF his e estate, will
Harrisonburg, in the county OF Rockingham, Va,
before c. Douglas Gray, Esq, Register in Bank
ruptcy for said District, on the 18th day OF Nov,
1878, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
JNO. F. LEWIS,
sept 26-2w U.S. Marshal for said Dist.
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FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce CAPT. JOHN
PAUL, of Rockingham. as candidate to repre-
sent the Seventh Congressional District in the
mex Congress of the United States
aug lb-ted
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docket Case No. T10.1
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
- For the Western District of Virginia.

u For the Western District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy
In the matter of Dorman Lsmith, bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, So.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 23rd
day of Sept, 1878. a Warrant of Bankruptcy was
issued out OF the District Court of the United
States for the Western District of Va, against
the estate OF Dorman L. Smith. of Sangersville in
the County of Augusta, in said District, who has
been adjudged bankrupt on his own petition
That the payment OF any debts and the delivery
Of any property belonging to such bankrupt, to
him, or for his use and the tran sfer Of any prop
meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt to
prove their debts, and to chose one more as
signees of his estate will be held at a Court of
Bankruptcy to be holden at Harrisonburg, Rock
ingham county, Va, before C. Douglas Gray.
Esq, Register in Bankruptcy for said District on
the goth day OF Nov, AID, 1878, at 10 o'clock M.
JNO F. LEWIS,
sept 26-2w q. s. Marshal for said Dist.
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dor SALE.-One of the finest residences in
Il the City of Staurton, elegant location, con-
tanning all modern improvements Terms ac
commodating. For further particulars as to
terms &C.. apply to the Undersigned. a
HUDSON 4 PATRICK, -
Attorneys,
July25-u Staunton, Va.
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Docket Case No. 1861
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
- for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Lewis Timberlake, bankrupt
Western District of Virginia, IS
This is to give notice, that the 23d day of
September, 1875 warrant in bankruptcy was
issued out OF the Dirtrict Court OF the United
States for the Western District of Virginia,
against the estate OF Lewis TimberIake, Staun-
ton, in the co. OF Augusta, in said District, who
has been adjudged bankrupts on his own pc
tition that the payment OF any debts and the de-
Livery OF any property belonging to h such bank
Of any property by him, are forbidden by law;
and that meeting of the creditors of said bank
rupt to prove their debts and choose more
assignees of his estate, will be held at court of
bankruptcy to be holden at Harrisonburg, Rock
ingham county, Va, before C. Douglas Gray,
Esq. Register in Bankruptcy for said District,
on the 10Th day of Nov. A. ID 1875 at 10 O'Clock.
A. M. JNO. F, LEWIS,
sept 26-2w U. 8. Marshal for said Dist.
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Docket Case No 695J
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
- for the Western District OF Virginia.

docket Case No 695J
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
for the Western District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF John G.. Thweatt, bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia. IS.
day of Sept, 1878, warrant of bankruptcy was
issued out of the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District. OF Va, against
the estate Of John G.. Thweatt, Of Staunton, Au-
gusta County, in said District, who has
been adjudged bankrupt on his own petition
That the payment OF any debts and the delivery
OF any property belonging to such bankrupt, to
him or for his use, and the transfer OF any prop
erty by him, are forbidden by law; and that
meeting OF the creditors OF said bankrupt, to
will be held at a Court of bankruptcy, to be hol-
den at Harrisonburg, Rockin CHAM county, Va,
before 9. Douglas Gray, Esq. Register in Bank
ruptcy for said District, on the 18th day Novem-
Der, 1878, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
sep 21-2t U. s. Marshal for said Dist.
docket Case, No 1861
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
~ For the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter Of John N. opie bankrupt.
Western District OF Virginia, S.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 21st
day OF Sept, 1875 Warrant of Bankruptcy was
issued out OF the District Court Of the United
estate OF IN N. % pie, OF stanton, Au-
gusta co, in said Dist. who has been adjudged
bankrupt on his own petition: That the pay
ment of any debts and the delivery of any proper.
ty belonging to such bankrupt, to him or for his
use. and the transfer of any property by him. are
forbidden by law; and that meeting Of the cred
choose one or more assignees. will be held at a
Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Regis
ter,s Office, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, before
Douglas Gray, Esq, Register. on the 18th day Of
JNO. F. LEWIS,
sep N-2w US. Marshal for said Dist.
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r OmmissiOner's Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate.

~ valuable Real Estate.
In pursuance of a decree OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. entered on the 18th day of June,
1878, in the cause OF Mas On VS. Smith, the under.
signed will proceed, in front of the Court House
in staunton to sell at public auction to the high
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23d, 1875
that valuable tract OF land known as the Branna-
man land
CONTAINING ABOUT 100 ACRES,
and lying adjacent to the lands of John Paris
and Jefferson Kinney, decd, about miles west
Of Staunton.
OF suit and sale Gncluding costs incurred by Ri.
Catlett, as Comm in the sale advertised by him
under the former decree in said cause), and the
residue upon credits of one, two and three years,
IN equal instruments, bearing interest, the pur-
eSr @
retained as ultimate security.
aug 2l-tds RIP. BELL, comm'r.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
sep as-it RP. BELL, com'r.
T OF No. 500 N. Augusta Street
IL For Sale.
In pursuance offs decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, entered in the cause OF Collins's
creditors VS. Collins s admir-. on the 2lst OF june
1878,t the undersigned Commissioners will proceed
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder. in
front OF the Court House in Staunton,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23d, 1878.
the above mentioned lot formerly owned by Ma
~ Collins. Said lot has on it
A TWO STORY FRAME BUILDING,
and contains about one-fourth of an acre.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay costs Of suit and
sale, and the residue upon credits OF one two and
three years in equal instalments, bearing inter-
est.the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred payments and
title will be retained as ultimate security.
r. P. BELL,
A. n. FULTZ,
aug 22-tds Comm'rs
POfpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 18th, 1878.
R. P. BELL.
A. Fl. FULTZ,
sent 26-tds Comm RS.
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IMPORTED HAVANA CIGARS
i For sale by W.R. TYREE, Druggist.
aug 22 Main Street, Staunton, Va.
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Large Lots Attached Thereto,

and the balance Of the property will be subdivi-
ded into lots for building purposes, fronting
on Beverly, Coalter and Vine Streets. and will be
offered according to said subdivision: and will
then be offered in two lots, each containing one
Of the residences occupied as above stated, and
the sale, according to the mode which produces
the largest aggregate amount, will be adopted
and confirmed. To all persons desiring elegant
homes. already completed and improved. with
trees and shrubbery, or Wishing to purchase well
located lots in the best portion of Staunton, on
which to build, a rare chance is now afforded.
TERMS:-Ten Q0) per cent cash will be requir-
ed as down payment, and a liberal credit will
be given for the deferred payments, to be stated
on day of sale, bonds with approved perso nal Sc
to be given for said deferred payments. Plats Of
the property and Of the sub. divisions thereof will
be exhibited upon application to the unders en-
ed, at his office in Staunton, or full information
will be given by letter to all correspondents.
aug 22-tds JOHN ECHOLS. Trustee
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 26th, 1878, at 10 O'Clock M.
sept 26-tds JNO. ECHOLS, Trustee.
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DIES.

List of Letters Remaining I'm the Post OF
lice at StaumtOn, Augusta County, Va.
SEPT, g. 1878.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05
CUT THIS OUT

And send it to your friends in the East
advising them. whom they visit Colorado,
New Mexico. Arizona or the San Juan
mines, 10 take the Atchison. Topeka &
Santa Fs Railroad. the new southern route
through Kansas via the Arksnsas Valley.
to Pueblo. making direct connection With
the DRIVER & Rio Grade Railway far
Colorado SPRINGS, Denver. and all points
in Northern Colorado. Canon City, Gar
land, Del Norte. Lake Civ, Ell Moro. Las
Vegas and Santa Fe. Trans leave Kansas
City and Atchison every day in the year.
with Pullman Slesping Cars attached. and
passenger trains equipped with all the
modern improvements For maps. circus
lars and desailed information ask them TO
send to T. J. ANDERSON,
General Passenger Agent. Topeka. Kan.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05
Good Results

Are always pleasant to contemplate. as
everv dkspeptic cutler who uses Parkey's
Ginger Tonic will attest. To obtain from
this remedy The gratifying relief when
distressed with Headache. Low Spirits.
Nervou,uess. Wakefulness. Palpi.arion of
the Heart. Liver Disorders. Costireness
Pain IN The Stomach. HEARTBURN, Cramps.
etc. ~ a pleasant exDeTienre that sur
prisas no less than it comforts. Another
remarkable feature of tins remedy il its
powerful SPECIFIC action on the skin and
mucous -ui faces OF the throat and lungs
by winch 1t unfailingiy enres the worst
cases OF Cough, Cold aud Sore Throat.
1T cures in a wonderfully short time.
removes all soreness from the lungs. and
protecs the feeble from consumption
Buy y 90 bottle from your dru-gls:. ii.
}. Frlnger. or sample box at ID cts. and
test its merits.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05
FORT HARMED, KAN.
Fl. LARNED. KAN. Jan. l, I


To th. Edit ors OF the Times.
As you appear to take pleasure in kindly no.
tieing any OF the enjeyments the Boys in blue
get up in the GArrisons within reach OF your
spicy sheet, contribute my mite in the shape
Of this communication.
On the night of the s7ih ult,, the garrison OF
Fort Larned, Kansas, gave = Christmas and
New Years. Hop to the citizens of this comma.
nifty and it the initatory festivities of the
company ID, 18th IND now garrisoning this
Post, no expense or pains were spared to make
it success.
The weather was impropitious for such m
event, but as this was beyond control, we hoped
for the best and continued our efforts. which
were amply repaid By the grand success, as the
assembly Was all that coad be wished for in
point OF numbers, beauty and style Of guests.
Dancing commenced at see and was contin-
ued until daylight next morning.
The whole affair from beginning to end was
one Of the most enjoyable ever given by the
Larned Garrison, and SO pronounced by the
guests. LYON.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05
A CHANGE

Mr.. Frank sargent. Of EmporiA. arrived
Wednesday morning and entered upon the
duties Of telegraph operator at the A. T. &
s. r. depot. in this city. relieving Mr.. J.
d. Cowdry. who has been stationed here
for several years Mr.. c. will start east
tire last Of this week or the inst Of next
There arc many who will regret to see hiu
60. - he has always been ono Of the most
Rentlemanly and highly respected young
men in the city. possessing the good will
Of many and the i'll will of very few. We
hope he will find ~ good . situation q
the one he filed here. No one knows foI
what reason he was relieved-not even
himself
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05

A miscieinl New Years eve threw an empty
ale bottle through the window Of the Office of
Eros. & Morfhey, breaking coal oil lamp and
narrowly iniurins the occupants Of the Office. A
similar dastardly outrage wss perpetrated upon
the residence of A. y Webster. though foriu-
nately with no serious results. Such conduct
deserves the .eyerest punishment, and We trust
the p-rpttrator will be brought TO justice. The
law could not BE- too severe in furnishing such
scourdrelly acts, which endsnger the lives and
property Of citizens.
A rock WAS also thrown into the window of a
house occupied by one Of the ''girls.'
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05
; DISTRICT CoURT.

The january Term Of the Ford County District
Court commenced Wednesday morning. The
docket is large one, but the entire number OF
cases will be disposed of before the sdiournmen,
OF court this evening. The following officers Of
the court are At their posts.
Judge, s. Il. Peters. presiding.
Clerk. Harry Boyer.
Prosecuting Attorney. N. ". Sutton.
Assistant Attorney, L. y. Colbern.
Acting sheriff, W. b Nastersou.
The following attorneys from sbrosd were
present.
JIG. Waters. Topeka.
Il. =. Harrington, kinsley.
A. A. Hurd, Great Bend.
Nelson Adams and J. C. Stran;, Larncd.
II. {. Stuss, Wichita.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05

Judge \. r. caliah,n. representing the Saint
LOU. Journal, spent couple OF days in our city
ciurin. tie wees. The Journal has been enlIrg
cd, and now Issues se,cE copies per week, and a
supplement every sunday. The price stiii re-
mans a. six dollars per year, and the Journa,
is the earnest. spicaest and nonestest usiiy pub
iished IN 81. Louis. Judge Callahan is an old
hinsan, and has heretofore written ap dodge in n
Satisfactory and 1atiering manner. Our citiz ms
should therefore give the journal generous
support, it will prove to be like ''bre.d cast
upon the waters -
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05

An eminent electrician announces that
he has nearly perfected an invention call
the theory Of transmission Of waves Of
light, a. waves of sound are transmitted
nv electricity through Bells telephone.
Persons separated By anv distance over
which it is possible to transmit waves Of
light and waves of sound may not only
converse with each o'her by means of the
telephone. bnt see each other in the act
BY means of the eiectroscrope.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05

A crowd nj msn mpbtal \ hor,. o1e
nirhs two weeks an in Gira-,l. which vas
ocrupied by white man and c,lo-sd
woman. who were unnerriel. The win
dovs were snbsh,l, and dnrin1 the storm
of missiles the wo nan esc,psd. fhpuyi
hit bv stone - she ran. The man would
M leave. and dsii.d rho mob. Several
shots were fired in'o the house. but the
man held his grou,d.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-01-05

The truthfllness Of the old English say
ing that a greeu Christmas makes fat
graveyard. is seriously questioned II mod
ern tines A more healthfal fall and ear
~ winter has not been enjoyed in score
OF years. In Boston the death rate for
the last seven weeks was thirteen per cent
less than that of q year ago. at which
time the season was much more severe.
A careful comparison of the Brooklyn
death rate for several years with the re-
cord Of the temperature for the same time
shows that the mortality is highest when
the thermometer ranges as about forty-
eight degrees. As it goes above sixty or
below forty the increase in the death rate
becomes moro marked. From the 18th Of
Nav to the 18th of June, and from the 18th
of October to the Is of November are
therefore. the healhiest mouths. Investi>
cation proves that such weather - we
have had for . month is as healthful a.
any Of the year.