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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15
Important Railroad Meeting.

A mass meeting of the citizens Of Kanaw-
ha county was held at Charleston, on the
9TH. to take action in regard to the construc-
ton of the Potomac & Ohio Narrow Gauge
Railroad, full description of which we
gave several weeks ago. The road is to com
mence at Quantico, an the Potomac River,
near Fredericksburg. and run to the Ohio
River, at Catlettsburg, in Kentucky, pass
ing through the county of Kanawha. There
was very large attendance of the citizens
of the county on the occasion. Colonel T.
B. Swan presided, and addresses were de-
livered by Hon. John Lynch, Presi dent Of
the Railroad Company, Hon. John w. Rice.
of Maine, one of the directors, r. N. Pool,
appointed to prepare business for the meet
ing, which brought in majority and ininori-
ty reports. The majority report provides
for vote of the county to be taken on
subscription of 100000 of county coupon
bonds, bearing six per cent interest, to the
capital stock of the Company, on the fol-
lowing conditions
1. The subscription shall be for the capital
stock of said company, and paid for in the
bonds of the county OF not less than one
hundred dollars each, with coupons attached,
for interest thereon, at the rate of six per
centum per annum, payable sem-annually
at the Office of the County Treasurer OF Ka-
nawha county.
2. That the said bonds if authorized by
the result of said election, shall be immedi-
ately engraved, executed and deposited in
the hands and custody of--as trustees
for the parties, and shall be delivered by
them to the President of said Railroad Com
pany in exchange for the certificates of stock
Of said Company, par value, at the rate OF
five thousand dollars $4,000 per mile for
each section of ten miles of the railroad of
said company, completed and finished in
every respect, ready for equipment and OPP
GRAFTON.
3. The construction of said railroad to be
commenced at the city of Charleston within
thirty days next after the declaration OF an
affirmative vote at said election, and the
procurement of the right of way therefor to
the line of Clay county.
The minority report, Mr.. Lynch regarded
an insult to the Company, and about equal
to an offer of so much counterfeit money.
Liz ludJUItLy ICpUIG Was tLuOptCO NY WHY
large majority of the meeting, and it is be-
lieved the proposition it embraces will be &C"
cepted by equally as decisive vote of the
people of the county, as soon as the County
Court fixes day for the election.
This is a very important enterprise to the
people of West Virginia, as it will traverse
the counties of Pendleton, Highland, Poca-
hontas, Webster, Clay and Kanawha, through
their richest sections, penetrating the timber,
iron and coal regions, and offering mar
ket for the inexhaustible wealth now dead,
but which will spring into active life as the
improvement progresses.
1t is cheering indication, that the capt.
talists of the East are looking to the NUM-
ficent fields of enterprise in Virginia and
West Virginia, and gives assurance that the
day is not distant when the marvellous riches
of the Virginias will be known to the world.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

The awards by the Paris Exposition have
not yet been made public in Paris, though
a considerable number of the successful
American contributors are known. The
specimens of American coal and wheat re-
ceive gold medals, and the canned fruits and
meats have taken the highest prizes in their
class, and, of course, Baltimore must be
among the cities thus honored. McCor-
mick's reaper, Wheelock's steam engine,
Woods reaper, Edson's telephone, Whee-
Ter & Wilson sewing machine: American
Watch Company's watches, Fairbanks
scales. Collins axes, Disston's saws, Will
cox's lard, Farmers friend grain drill, john
ston's harvesters. Pullman's palace cars and
Remington's rifles are among the successful
exhibits.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

We hear the work upon the S. V. R. R..
by Messrs. Satterlee & Co., commended very
highly by judges of good work. The ma
sorry at the crossing of the B & O. r. r.,
near town is said to be very superior. The
material used upon the road is represented
to be the very best-especially do we heal
the cross-ties spoken of as being of fine
quality. Over three miles of the track has
been completed, and in three or four days
more the whistle of the engine will be heari
from Potato Hill. Some of the hindrance;
that have made the work apparently slow
having been removed, the progress hereafter
will be all that reasonable desire can hope
flor. Skeptics are getting out of the way OIL
the locomotive. Va. Free Press
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Peace not vet Assured.

The Baltimore american OF the 18th gives
the following summary OF the foreign news,
and comments thereon, by which it will be
seen that the Berlin Congress did not
conclusivelyl settle European complications.
Affairs still look belligereut:
That the peace of Europe is very far from
being secured by the Treaty of Berlin is dai-
ly becoming more apparent. The resistance
of the BOsnians to the occupation of their
country by the Austrians is evidently much
more serious matter than it seemed to be at
first, and If it is true, as reported, that the
insurgents have one hundred thousand men
under arms, they may compel the invaders
to do much hard fighting before the &C.
cupation is complete. But this fresh war in
one OF the European provinces of dismem-
bered Turkey is even less significant than
the formidable advance of the Russian army
under General Kaufman along the Upper
OXus. This movement is sufficient evidence
that, however Russia may be hampered in
her designs upon Turkey in Asia by the
terms OF the treaty and the British protec-
torate, she does not mean to abandon her
dreams OF conquest in Central Asia. The
advance of Kaufman is directed upon the
petty Khanates and Vakhan, and nominally
subject to the Amecr of Afghanistan, Sner
Ali, whose territories they adjoin. These
provinces are important on account of their
geographical position, and are worth con-
qaering because of their mineral wealth.
The progress of Russia into the interior of
Asia that was halted with the conquest of
Khiva is thus resumed, and is her natural
response, as stated by the Moscow Gazette,
ito the seizure of Cyprus and the greater
part OF Asiatic Turkey by the English"
The Kaufman expedition is highly signfi-
cant, and England may accept it as chal-
lenge. The Russians have very little fur
ther to go before establishing themselves on
the northeastern frontier of British India,
and all movements in that direction will I'M
doubleday be most jealousy watched. If
they are aimed atAfghanistaE, England can
hardly remain quiet. At any rate, new
phase of the Eastern question is looming
into prominence, and the next thing in Or
der will probably be an English demand
upon Russia for an explanation of her IN
tentlOns.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

A gang of four tramps managed to rob
the express and baggage car OF a Western
bound train near Atchison, Kansas, on
Monday night OF over five thousand dollars
in money. There were four men in the ear,
whom they overawed by levelled pis tolls,
and effected their object ard compelled
them to stop the train while they got off.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

The barn of Mr.. Charles R. Hardesty, Of
Clarke county, was destroyed by fire on the
18th, together with six horses, six hundred
bushels of wheat, and a. lot Of gear. A self
binder,was saved. The fire was the work Of
an incendiary, the purpose being, it is
thought. to destroy the self-binder.
The dwelling and contents OF Mr.. John
Mccormick, at White Post, in the same
county, was also burned on the 9Th. Mr..
McC. was absent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

We publish on our first page the platform
of the advocates of an unlimited greenback
currency for the information of our readers,
and not because we approve the notions ad-
yanced, for we do not. We may take occa-
sion hereafter to discuss the propositions
embraced in the resolutions. and to show
the impracticability and fallacy of some of
them, We want our readers, however, to
have the privilege Of reading all sides Of all
questions, knowing the great majority of
them have sense enough to draw conclusions
for themselves.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Vim. McNutt was shot and instantly
killed at Cannonsburg, Pa, Tuesday by a
wealthy farmer named Tannehil. who
caught him eating fruit in his orchard. The
deceased was a highly respected young
man, 27 years OF age. Tannehill has not
been arrested.
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POST MASTER GENERAL KEYS VIEWS.

POSTMASTER GENERAL KEYS VIEWS.
The Washington Star of the 18th, has the
following:
In conversation last evening the attention
of Judge Key was called to the statement
made by Representative Blackburn in an
interview published in the Star day or two
ago, that the cause OF the split in the de-
mocracy of Tennessee was due wholly
to the fight between the state credit men
and the regulators. Judge Key said he
thought he knew as much about that matter
as Mr.. Blackburn. s'The true cause of the
break" he continued, sis that the people
are getting tired Of the Democratic party
yoke. They are sick of Bourbonism. That
is why they are leaving the party" The
Judge further said that the recent elections
In Tennessee were small ones-for county
officers and the judiciary. The fall elections
would witness much larger bolt than has
lust occurred. He also thought there would
be similar condition of affairs in two or
three other Southern States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Forty-three new cases of yellow fever were
reported Tuesday at New Orleans, with
twenty-one deaths. This is the greatest
mortality.that has yet attended the disease
in that city. One hundred cases have occur
red at Granada, Miss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Gen., better known as ''Bounding'' Ban
ming, has been defeated for the Democratic
nomination for Congress, in the I'd Ohio
district, L. w. Goss having carried off the
prize.
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Gale Of Valuable Real Estate,

In augusta County.
By virtue of deed of trust and by authority
vested in me by Ro. Johnson, will offer for
sale at public auction on the premises, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st, 1875
a tract of land lying on the waters of Middle
River, containing
1874 ACRES AND 20 POLES,
situated near New Hope. in Augusta CO. This land
is well located convenient to mills, stores and post
office land is of the'very best qualityabout 5O acres
is FINE RIVER ROTTOM.
The sale will afford fine opportunity to any
one desiring to purchase q small farm.
TERMS.-Cash in hand to the amount OF $90O
or 81 600. and the residue in one, two, three and
four years, reserving vendors lien as ultimate
security.
w. A. HUDSON, Agt. and Trustee,
aug 8-tds
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The firm of Bishop 6 Co., of Cincinnati,
at the head OF which is the present Governor
of Ohio, propose to compromise with its
creditors at thirty to forty cents on the dol
lar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Mr.. G. D. Gray, of Culpeper, having seen
his name in print in connection with the
Greenback movement in that county. pub
fishes card in which he says, it was placed
there without his knowledge; that he rarely
attends political meetings; devotes his time
entirely to his profession, the law, and is
"happy to say that ON the Financial ques
ton he is profoundly Ignorant and has
no ''inclination to grow wiser" Mr.. Gray is
a model lawyer and citizen.
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WezO Advertisements.
dissolution.

w w pa" n Iio AZ TGHr GMRp nI
SHOMO, in the manufacture of wagons &C., has
this day been dissolved. The business of the firm
will hereafter be conducted by GIBBS & LICKLI
TER, they having purchased the interest of H. j.
SHOMO, who retires from the concern.
All accounts due to the late firm OF Gibbs, Lick
liter & Shomo, will be paid to Gibbs & Lickiter
and all debts due by the late firm. will be settled
by them.
settle, and those having claims against it present
them Tor adjustment.
w. w. GIBBS,
j. M. LICKLITER,
aug 15-3t H. SHOMO.
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BUGGIES I! BUGGIES F.! (!
We have another invoice OF
ExtensiOn Top Carriages,

Extensi ion Top Carriage s,
OPEN TOP and SIDE BAR BUGGIEs,
Ladies' and Spring Phaetons,
SPORTING AND PLATFORM WAGONS
They are from the well-known factory of LOU
rs COOK, of Cincinnati, o. and will be sold at
Manufacturers wholesale prices by calling on
j. III. BURDETT,
at the American Hotel Stables, where he can al
ways be found, and will take pleasure in showing
the work.
Hsr Every Job Warranted as Represented. =aa
Any one wishing to purchase will call as soon
as convenient, as these buggies will be here only
few days. E. M. GUSHING SON,
aug Is
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docket No ]
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
II States-In Bankruptcy
In the matter OF R. K. Flanagan, bankrupt.
To whom it may corncern:
The undersigned 7 L. Niche, of Charlottesville,
Albemarle county, Va. hereby gives notice
OF his appointment as Assignee OF the estate of
T. K. Flanagan. of Charlottesville, Albemarle co,
Va, in said Dist, who on the tn day OF
A. D., 10. adjudged Bankrupt on his own petit
tionby the District Court of said District
Dated --
aug 15-3w 7. Il. NICHE, Assignee.
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mo
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i StateS.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of j. M Page, Bankrupt
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, T. .Michie,of Charlottesville
Albemarle county, Va, hereby gives notice of his
election as Assignee of the estate Of J. M. Page.
Of charlottesville, Albemarle county, Va. in said
District. who was the day of "a
d., 1877 ,adjudged bankrupt on his own petition
by the District Court of said Distlict.
Dated -- 1878.
aug 15-3w T. L. NICHE, Assignee.
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| lie. M. Cushing s. Son. Auctioneers.]
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
| ~ A VALUABLE ESTATE,
In The Caatuty Of Bath, Va,
KNOWN as FORT LEWIS,
| AND CONTAINING


ABOUT $500 ACRES.
Pursuant to two DEGREES of the Hastings Court
for the city of Staunton, rendered on the 4th day
cery cause OF Efinger, General Receiver VS.. Ben
ianin Crawford ct ais, we will offer for sale, in
front of the Court House. in the city OF Staunton,
Virginia, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Th, 1873,
that very valuable and desirable estate known as
FORT LEWIS. containing about 2s00 acres.
This land lies on both sides OF the Cow-Pasture
River (4O miles from Staunton, and about 10 miles
from Millboro Depot, Chesapeake Ohio R. R.)
Immediately on the Harrisonburg and Warm
Spring Turnpike: The river runs through the
plantation, On which there are number OF excel
lent springs, including strong = Jul II
Spring of rare medicinal virtue. There are 800
acres Of Cow Pasture Bottom, exceedingly fertile
nous blue grass OF that section and not llaDle TO
overflow. The rest of the tract is heavily timber
ed, Astounding in trees OF the choicest kinds. Inc
improvements consists OF a
"a FINE BRICK MANSION HOUSE,
l::iM Large and Commodous Stables
and all necessary out buildings, Besides these
there is on the place
A Splendid Merchant Mill,
having large patronage, being the only mill
within Is miles, also Saw Mill. This is regar-
ded as one OF the finest estates in Virginia: The
fertility OF its soil. the elegance and comfort OF
it's buildings, and its admirable location make it
one OF the most desirable estates ever oifered Tor
sale i'll Virginia, and to any who desires to pur-
chase grazing or farming lands, it would prove a
remuneratiYe Investment.
TERMS-So much in hand as will cover the
costs of suit not otherwise provided for, and all
expenses attending advertisement and sale, and
for the residue bonds with personal security in
equal installments at one, two, three, four and
five years, bearing interest from day Of sale, will
be required from the purchaser, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
DAVID S. YOUNG,
G. M. HARRISON,
ROBT. CRAIG,
THOS. d. RANSOM.
aug l5-tds Comm'rs.
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To Farmers who Mix their own
Fertilizers.
Docket Case No. 1881

docket Case No. 1881
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
for the Western District Of Virginia.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of Charles R. Witt, bankrupt,
Western District OF Virginia. IS.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 9Th
day of August, 1873, a warrant OF bankruptcy was
States for the Western District Of Va. against the
estate of Charles r. Witt, OF Patrick Court House
Patrick 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 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, will be
held at a Court OF bankruptcy, to be holden at
Danylle. Va: at the Planters National Bank, be-
fore John =. Watson, Esq, Register in Bankrupt.
cy for said District the goth day OF August 1873 at
IL O'Clock, m.
JOHN F. LEWIS.
aug 15-2t U. s. Marshal for said Dist.
docket Case, No 64sl
INSTRUCT COURT OF THE UNITED STAT ES;
- For the Western District of Virginia.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of Roht j. Giendy, bankrupt.
Western District Of Virginia, 49,
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the stfs
day OF Aug, 1873. q Warrant of Bankruptcy was
issued out OF the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District of Va. against the
estate OF Robert j. Glendy, OF Ieerfield Angus
ia co, in said District. 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
ltors OF said bankrupt, to prove their debts and
choose one or more assignees. will be held at
Court OF Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Regis
ter,s Ofice, IN Harrisonburg, Virginia, before
G. Douglas Gray. Esq, Register. on the 2nd day Of
= - JNo. F. LEWIS,
aug 15-2w us. Marshal for said Dist.
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The Hotel in Timberville has been sold to
H, Rosenheim of Baltimore, for 81 ,13s.
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A ttentiOm Farmers /!
A ttentiOn Farmers
Before buying call and get the reduced price list
ofthe
ODER FERTILIZER,
It's Superiority fully Established.
SALES OF ODER FERTILIZER,
1875 were % sacks.
1875 700 Z"
1871 g 1,4OO :"


1875 6 700 g
1877 g 1,4O0
600 unable to sup
ply on account of factory running short. Call and
see certificates from Augusta county farmers.
aug 15-2t ]. E. GRAHAM, Agt.
docket case No.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for THEY'VE stern District of Virginia.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of John NJ Page Bankrupt.
At Charlottesville, Va, on the 18th day of August,
AID, 1878.
TO Whom it May Concern:-
Please to take notice hereby that a petition has
been, to wit the 18th day of Aug, AID. 1878 filed
in said Dist. Court by Jno, M. Page, of Albemarle
county, Va, in said district, who has been here
tofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
ofCongress, entitled ian act to establish a more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States,'' approved March I'd, 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act.
and that the 9th day of Aug, A. D, 1878, before
W. Early, one of the Registers OF said court in
bankruptcy at his office in Charlottesville, Va, in
said district is the time and place assigned for the
hearing OF the same; when and where you may at
tend and show cause il any you have, why the
prayer of the said petition should not be granted.
E. W. EARLY,
aug 15-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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We see the statement in Washington
paper that General Sherman is to visit the
Navajoe Indians of New Mexico. Some
years ago he made treaty with them, and
it is claimed since then they have shown
marked evidence of progress. We know
something about that tribe of Indians, and
can truthfully say that they are a progress
sive nation, not because of General Sher-
mans treaty, but for the reason that they
are an industrious pastoral and agricultural
people. II the Indians were let alone, and
their treaty rights respected, there would be
very little trouble with them. General
Sherman has adopted a wise policy. The
Navajoes will eagerly look for him. receive
him kindly and carry out their part of any
honorable and just agreement. 1t will have
more influence with them than the pres
ence of whole army, and they will recur to
it hereafter with respect and a disposition
to observe any advice he may give them.
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The British Mixture

Was sold by me last season and gave entire satis-
faction in every case, SO far / have been able.
to learn. offer it with confidence believing there
is no better fertilizer on the market for the price,
which is very low-for cash only.
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ply on account Of factory running short. Call an
see certificates from Augusta county farmers.
aug 15-2t j. E. GRAHAM, Agt.
, 1878-07-13

placed =. work IN manufactures We de-
in crurpc.i,iru with free labor. Suhstan-
tIa.!y, car demands foC the wo,knCmen are
Ii" sam, all over the world.
&c How tar dn the ramiica;icr> ii the party
c-t,ni>-
In Franc, since ISL. I'll saeialistic Or
ga'rz1t,"nS have h"rr. prohibited! ny law. and
ctr followers iii fr,ncr san on!v meet in
secret The socialists. hawevcr. are orsan:-
I'd IN E,' '-iu-n. Holland. Switzerland. !talv.
Hungary. Denmark aud Sweden kindIrd
IN rhls,; with ,Ec socialists Is the intcrna-
y;ousis. The difference hetwcen them Is
simply tajs: The ohjer;s hrld IN view by
the socialists are CycIcmiC7i: the iutcr:'1-
tlun.;lS Is po'.t!roi organization. The in
transitional seeks 10 elevate III" political con
,It.an ot the woTS ir-;r,n. and mas Its rami-
rca.i"a> al! over LUr'!". especially III Rus
>.a Nsr,la. &r'rcy. STain and England. The
socialists "f tcrm@uy. lrt me say. are nv
long q party exclusively al W"rkinSmer.
hu- inc.Ul, men eminent IN SCIENCE art ami
.Irrrg-u-, Ne publish sixty newspapers.
som" IL -. uis ,t local sections. and
some grhii>hci uu.'cr the direction II the
cy"--,-Tra hoa-l.
e T." he srcialis propose the destruction
%; ii! ri:ii -..rcGlmyut
y; w. =" rrc propose To- ne violent
al,-us :" @crn1r0ijSh urr cr,'s. except. m!nd
y"r'. N the r,ggt cur alvcr>a-ieS resort g.
ri!.-.al measures au! violence :" suppress US.
Il Nr "-: the mai,~:rv. and they oppose our
laws IL ,;"ir'.r. then vr vii! h, obliged tn
It's" ylnlrat means II hrir" 1hrm into Snh-