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Markets..

The market for flour and wheat is dpll. with a.
DOWNWARD tendency. Extra flour was onoted at
10 90. Wheat 10 to 1 u. There was yery little
Offering and slight demand
Clover seed was quoted at S. so to 5 70.
IN baltimore flour was dull, with decline of
70 cts. Shipping brands rs to s so. Family : 20.
Wheat rs to 81 49,
In Richmond, wheat, 1 "a to 80 Extra four.
to SIS rs, common family 81. Market dull.
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PROPERTY SALE.-Monday last, f. M.
Gushing e Son sold for Newton Argen-
bright, trustee, the o. c. Morris property,
in the western part of the city, to NJ. P.
Funkhouser for $1,775.
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WEIGHTS AND MEAsUREs.-At the re-
cert term of the County Court, an order
was entered appropriating $3.50. to the pur-
chase OF a new set of weights and measures.
AS soon as the set is received, the sealer.
MIR. Cease, will test all the scales, &c., in
the town and county.
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The House Committee on Railroads have
agreed to report in favor of the Texas Pa
cific Railroad, just as the bill came from the
subcommittee. Should Congress act favor
ity to business in the South.
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WASN'T NGToN ANNUAL NJ. f.
CONFERENCE will commence in Augusta
Street NJ. f. Church, in Staunton, Va.
March goth. Bishop Andrews will preside.
1t is expected that there will be about 200
Delegates ell rical and law
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The Rev. j. Fl. Eccleston, of Newark, N.
tai Episcopal Church Of Richmond, Va. as
the successor of the late venerable Rev.
George Woodbridge.
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DRY GOoDs.-Messrs. Undertake & Bell,
the cash dry goods merchants, are now off
ering splendid assortment in their line,
at prices which cannot fail to satisfy the most
economical. When you want good goods
and low prices, 60 to Timberlake & Bell.
SPING KALE, TURNIP Said, SWEET
POTATOES, Fresh Fish, Oysters, &C., receiv-
ed daily, and selling lower than the lowest
at PEARMAN'S
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DEBATING SocIETY.-The meeting of the
Debating Society last Friday night was very
interesting and entertaining, though the at.
tendance was not large. Mr.. McCue's res.
olution to change the Society into Moot
Court, came up, and after considerable dis
cussion, was withdrawn. Subsequently,
however, Mr.. Brooke gave notice that he
would again bring it up at the next meeting.
On the regular debate, Messrs. A. G. Stuart
and A. F. Robertson. spoke on the affirmative,
and Messrs. W. W. Gibbs and T. J. McMa-
nus on the negative, the question being
"Should Chinese immigration be prohibited
by law?" The decision was in favor of the af-
firmative. Tomorrow night the question
"Should the rate of interest be regulated by
law" will be discussed in the affirmative nv
Mr.. j. V. Brooke and DR.. r. S. Hamilton,
and in the negative by Mr.. H. L. Hoover
and Judge j. H. McCue.
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| TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Il States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Robert Van Lear Bankrupt.
To whom it may concern;
| The undersigned, John Paul, OF Harrisonburg
Rockingham Co.. Va, hereby gives notice of his
appointment as Assignee of the estate of
+ Kon d. Van l Lear, OF Augusta county. Virginia.
d., 1877 .adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition
by the District court of said District.
Dated February, 21st 1877.
FEB 2l-3w JOHN PAUL Assignee.
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Our friend Pearman, corner Main and
Augusta streets, is undoubtedly the chepest
and best place in the city for good vegeta-
bles, at low prices.
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1t was rumored in Richmond last week
that G. 7. Smith, the State Senator from
Nelson, land J Marshall MeCuesof this county
were about to fight duel Mr.. Smith was
arrested. Mr.. McCuc had not arrived in the
city. The cause was communication in
the Wing from Mr.. McCue, severely critics.
ing Smith, and gross reply of Smith in the
Senate, under the personal privilege rule.
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Rev. George W. Peterkin, pastor Of Memo
rial church, Baltimore. has been elected
Bishop Of the Diocese of West Virginia.
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I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
u States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of John A. Smith, Bankrupt.
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, John Paul, of Harrisonburg.
Rockingham Co., Va, hereby gives notice of his
appointment as Assignee of the estate of John
a. Smith, of page county, Virginia, in said
Dlstrlct. VINO was on the day OF "a
d., 1877 adjudged bankrupt on his own petition
by the District Court of said DistIict
Dated Feb. 20th 1877.
feb 21-3w JOHN PAUL, ASSIGNEE
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Pearman makes Fresh Fish, Oysters, and
Vegetables a speciality. Hence you can al.
ways rely on the best and always fresh, at
the lowest possible price.
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Right Rev. James Whelan, Of the Catholic
church, died suddenly at GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
on the 18th Of February, aged 55 years.
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For SICK OR NERVOUS HEADACHE,
costive habit, inactive liver, and to ward of
malarial fevers s'Dr. Swayne's Tar and Sar-
saparilla Pills'' are very effective. They
act gently, without any gripping or unpleas-
ant sensation whatever, leaving no bad af-
feet, as is the case with blue-mass or calomel,
Prepared only by DR.. Swayne & Son, Phil
adelphia, and sold at 25 cents box by Bod
eker Brothers, 1444, Main street, Richmond.
and W. Il. Tyree, No. Main Street Staun-
ton Va, and all leading druggists.
FROM J. A. TYNEs, A WELL-KNowN
CTIzEN OF WILSON, N. C.-My wife had
suffered for ten or twelve years with kind
OF dry letter, which kept The scalp covered
with dandruff, and caused her hair to fall
out and get very thin and turned grey, but
after using three bottles London Hair Color
hestorer' the letter was cured and the gray
hair stopped falling out and is growing
beautifully. By telling of the effect it had
on my wife have induced number to try
IT, and want you to send me dozen bot
lies BY express. enclose post-office order
lor $S to pay for it. ''London Hair Color
hestorer'' is sold at Is cents bottle by ali
leading druggists. In Staunton by VIM.
T. Tyree, druggist, No. Main Street
Dr. Swayne Son, Philadelphia, sole pro,
prietors. p'o
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NEwsUM' MINsT s.-To-nioht
a performance will be given in the
Town Hall by Newsum's Southern
Minstrels, combination said to have few,
II any snperiors in the South. 1t will be
their first appearance in Staunton. and, of
course, they will do their best. From rep
reservations, we feel warranted in saying
that ACCOMPLISHMENTS will be first-class in
every particular, and such as cannot fail to
please all who may attend. Go and see
them.
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Containing Ia of an Acre.

and situated at the intersection of points and
Market streets. in said CITY, adjoining the lots of
j. Addison Waddell and others.
This lot on account OF its beautiful location and
pleasant surroundings would be very desirable
for any one who might wish pleasant and con.
venient location for home.
TERMS:-Enough in hand to pay costs of sale,
and the amount Of principal and interest of the
bondIsecured in said deed the balance on such
terms as the said Shomo may direct, or in default
OF such, as the trustee may prescribe.
feb 21-tds ROBT. CRAIG, Trustee.
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One Circular Saw Mill,
capacity 5000 feet per day, ONE CORN MILL,
Five Dwelling Houses.
and one thousand acres of land, more or less, in
a section Of country whose salubrity of climate
and fertility of soil are proverbial. I will also
sell all the stock on hand
HORSES, CATTLE, FARMING UTENSILS, &C.
The mill is now in successful operation, with
wool enough on hand to last till new clip comes
in. The farm has two hundred and fifty acres
cleared, has on it FINE ORCHARD, of choice
lrult, and is we'll supplied with spring water
This is a favorable opportunity to secure a good
bargain
For particulars. call on or address,
d. X. RANKIN,
feb 28-tf Stuart's Draft, Augusta Co., va
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The ladies of the I'd Presbyterian Church
gave supper last night and the night be-
fore in the Grange Hall. 1t proved quite
successful and was greatly enjoyed.
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FISH, FISH !. and OYsTERs.-If YOU
want the freshest and best bargains, be sure
and call on PEARMAN.
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z. NJ. C. A.-Last Sunday evening the
Room of the Y. NJ. C. A. was crowded-it
being the LIST Sunday Of the month, when
the ladies were expected to attend. It had
been announced that the meeting would be
held especially in the interests of the rail.
road men, a number of whom were present.
Col. J. II. Skinner was the leader, and af-
ter reading the chapter on the ssProdigal
Son. he commented appropriately and in
his usually chaste style. Interesting remarks
were also made by Mr.. McCue.
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We unhesita tingly recommend Pearman's
as the best and m ost reliable dealer of all
kinds OF vegetab les, Fish, &c.
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Land Sales, &c.
lie. NJ. Gushing Son, Auctioneers.l
i of Valuable CITY Lots.

Byvirtue of a deed of trust executed by John
T. Pritchard and wife ON August I'd, 1875, to
the undersigned. will, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1873,
proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder in front of the Court House in the city of
Staunton,
EVERY VALUABLE & DESIRABLE BUILDING
LOTS,
each having a front of about 10 and depth of
about J60 feet. These lots are situated in the
Northern part of Staunton on street running
parallel to Coalter Street. and adjoining the resi-
dences OF G. s Arnal, J. E. Guy and others they
are in an agreeable neighborhood and splendidIy
located for building purposes.
plot Of the lots will be exhibited on day of
sale,and can be in my office prior to that time
will sell privately any of the above lots before
day of sale on such terms as may be agreed upon
TERMS:-One-fourth of the purchase money
cash; for the residue a credit of six, twelve and
eighteen months will be given upon the purchas-
err executing bonds, with approved personal Sc
curity bearing interest from day of sale. The I'll
tie is believed to be unquestionably good and will
be retained as ultimate security.
jan I7-tds w. E. CRAIG. Trustee.
POstpOmement.
Two of the above lots were sold on the above
day of sale, and the residue will be sold at pub
lie auction on SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1878.
feb 21-tds w. E. CRAIG. Trustee.
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CITY CoUNcIL.-At the meeting of the
City Council Tuesday night. all of the men,
bers were present except Messrs Bledscs
and Bagby.
After the reading Of the minutes, petitions
from the following parties were favorabgy
reported upon and the reports adopted: W. B.
Hyde, Jno. W. Kidd, Col. Skinner and Geo.
Woods, for remission of fine. The follow.
ing were rejected: For improvement Of
Court House Alley, J. A. Logan for remis-
sion of water tax, H. Plifinger. rejected IN
part, and Menifee & Jordan for interest on
reservation of water bonds.
VIM. Rennoids, town Sergeant, presented
a delinquent license and water tax list
amounting to $26S-which amount was Or
dered to be credited to him.
The finance committee presented receipt
from the Valley R. r. Co. for 81, 966, as in
terest on subscription. A vagrant ordinance
was reported and adopted. The overseer of
the poor's report stated that II new pau
pers had been added to the list, and the en-
tire cost for the month was s174. 59--s2O less
than for the same month last year.
A resolution was adopted instructing the
Finance Committee to notify the Valley R..
K. Company that unless the conditions were
complied with, and work resumed and pros
ecuted to completion South of Staunton on
or before the 1st of July, the city would con-
slider itself absolved from the subscription.
The ordinance committee was instruc ted
to prepare an ordinance with reference to
the storage of powder, oils. &C., within the
city.
The petition of numerous citizens to the
U. S. Senate and Congress for a building for
U. S. purposes was approved, and our repre-
sentative in Congress, Hon. J. Il. Harris,
and the other Virginia representatives, re-
quested to give their support to it. Petition
of J. I. Parent for extension of time was
rejected by a tie vote. A commun ication
was received from the Augusta Fair Com
pany, asking that levy be made to assist the
Company in paying its premiums. It
was referred to a special committee. togeth-
er with resolution offered by Mr.. Abby,
providing that some arrangements may be
made with the Company so that the city
shall have control of the water in the Fair
Grounds.
A number OF petitions were properly re-
ferred. A letter from E. G. Vincent, offer
ing his services as city engineer, was receiv-
ed and filed.
The report of the Mayor showed $64.25
fines and costs collected. and that of the chief
Of Police for rents, &c., amounted to $780,
80. The report of the city Treasurer showed
a floating debt of 5.925.50.
A double crossing was ordered to be
placed at the intersection OF Frederick and
Lewis streets.
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L. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers1
Valuable Tract of Land
at Commissioners Sale.

III pursuance OF a decree rendered at the June
term, 1877, OF the Circuit Court OF Augusta coun.
ty, IN the ohancery cause pending therein under
Ine name and style OF Clemmer VS. Arehart, will,
as commissioner therein appointed, proceed to
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, in
ront OF the Court House, in the city of Staunton,
On SATURDAY, MARCH 30th, 1878,
thatvery desirable and valuable farm upon which
VIM. Arehart now resides, containing
l23 Acres and 3 R0Ods.
situated near New Port. in Augusta CO., adioin.
ing the lands OF David G. Arehart and Others
This farm has on it very good
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
and other necessary outbuiIdings; it has also a.
FINE ORCHARD, and the land is we'll watered
and in fine state of cultivation.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
OF suit and sale. the residue Of purchase money
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 retained as III
innate security. W. E. CRAIG, Com'r.
feb 28-tdS
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V1RGINIA-IN VACATION.
In the Clerks Office Circuit Court of Augusta
county, Feb.12,s1878,
H. NJ McIhany, Plaintiff,
VS.
A. W. Smith, Defendant,
In Assumpsit on an Attachment.
The object OF this suit is to recover of the De.
iendant the sum OF $40 80, with interest on $40
from Fepruary a. 1877, on slO5 80 from March IT,
1911! ana on 3D. the residue from May u.s. 1877 till
PAID, ana 70 attach any estate effects, belong
aag OF aue 70 the nonresident defendant, found
Wltpin the city of Staunton and county OF Angus
"a sufdcient to satisfy to the Plaintiff the amount
OF MS said debt, with interest and costs.
The Defendant, A. w. Smith, not having enter
Cd his appearance, and it appearing by affidavit
MED that ne is a non resident of the State-It is
ordered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice, and do
wnat Is necessary to protect his interest.
Brooke, pq Teste,
1eD N-4t J. N. RYAN, Clerk
HOM EN- AIDE TWILLED and SHAKER
L. FAANNELS.at Nv. Fl. WELLER'a.
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AsSIGNEE's SALE
OF
R al II = t a t e
Shenandoah County, Va.

In pursuance OF decree of the United States
District Court for the Western District of Va.
in the matter of w. ]. Dinges s. Son, bankrupts,
I will, as assignee of said bankrupts, on
FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH 1878,
on the premises, sell at public auction, the fol-
lowing real estate, to wit: The interests OF said
bankrupts in certain lot OF land containing
3ROODS AND 10 SQUARE POLES,
with the improvements thereon, Situated in Ed
inhurg, Shenandoah county, Va. This is very
desirable property. The improvements consist
OF comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE AND STORE-ROOM.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash, the balance on cred
it of six twelve and eighteen months, the pur
chaser to give bonds with ample personal secur-
day of sale, and the title to be retained by the
assignee until the whole of the purchase money
shall have been paid. JNO PAUL, Assignee,
feb 14-tds of w. J. Dinges 4 Son, blk pts
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lie. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneersl
4 commissioners Sale of a
~ Desirable House and Lot.
In the City Of iStaunton, "a.
Pursuant to a decree of the Hastings Court for
the city OF Staunton, rendered on the 9th day Of
March, 1877, in the chancery cause of Graham
Brothers Co., VS.. Al. Accord, we will offer for
sale in front OF the Court House in the city OF
Staunton, Virginia, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1878,
that very desirable
TWO STORY FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
now occupied by A. J. Accord as a residence This
property is situated on Lewis Street in the north
western part OF the city adjoining the property of
John b. Evans and others. The house is com
paratively new. with brick foundation is in a
good neighborhood, convenient to churches
schools, &c.
See hand bills for better description Of property
TERMS:-Costs OF suit and sale in hand the
residue in three equal annual instaIments, at
one two and three years, the purchaser to exc.
cute bonds with approved personal security bear
ing interest from date of sale and the title TO be
retained as ultimate security.
ROBERT CRAIG,
WIN. A. HUDSON,
IeD l4-tds Commrs.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
For Sale.

An opportunity is now offered to purchase a
splendid farm in Augusta county. 1t is situated
one mile north OF Greenville on the Lexington
road and contains
337 l.2 ACRES.
This property is one of the most valuable and
desirable in the Valley The land is of the very
best quality OF limestone, smooth, very fertile
and under high state of cultivation. Seventy
acres are in
EXCELLENT TIMBER.
- The improvements consist of handsome
l..:iA MANSION HOUSE.
Good Barn, Stables, Granaries and all necessary
Out-houses, the kitchen being attached to the
house, all in thorough repair. There is on the
place splendid spring within ten steps of the
house, and plenty of running water in almost
every field. There is also large orchard of fine
fruit. The fences are in good repair and most of
the land has an excellent stand of grass
TERMs:-One-third of the purchase money in
hand, and the residue in one, two, three, four
and five years, with interest at 6 per cent, or if
the purchaser prefers the Whole can be paid
good personal security will be required, and the
title retained as ultimate security. Address
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
leDSl-C Staunton, Va.
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EOR SALE.

E'OR SALE.
One-half interest in the AUGUSTA WOODEN
MILLS and the property connected Herewith, viz
A WOODEN FACTORY
Of one set of the latest improved machinery.
tH1 goods are well and favorably known in
this and other sections of the country
One Circular Saw Mill
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[E. M. Cushing s. Son. Auctioneers.]
Commissioners Sale of
" Valuable City Property.
=, Pursuant to decree OF the Hastings Court for
the city OF Stannton, Va, rendered on the 18th
gay OF December, 1877, in the chancery cause Of
AlDy VS. A.W Hartman ct alsand BIT. Bagby,in his
own right, and as Trustee of Mary E, White VS.
sane ct als,we will sell at public auction in front
ol tne court House, in the city of Stanton va
on SATURDAY, MARCH 23d, 1878,
LIST, A Lot on Frederick Street, fronting AZ
Ieet, and running back BIZ feet, having upon it
two story BRICK STABLE. Nr- ~
"a. lot having a front of 81 feet on New st..
running back 81 feet. This lot has upon il a
DOUBLE TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING,
nearly new and in excellent condition.
TERMS :-Proportionate amount as of costs of
sun and the expenses of sale in hand the residue
on credit OF one, two and three years, the pur-
CHASER TO execute bonds with approved personal
security, bearing interest from date of sale, and
title retained as ultimate security.
CHAS. GRATTAN,
r.. THOS. d. RANSOM,
iep' SA-taS Comm'rS.
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ETCHING Piles is very prevalent and
distressing complaint, the symptoms of
which are moisture, like perspirarion, in
tense itching, especially at night, when I'M
dressing, or after getting warm in bed, might
think pin-worms were crawling in and about
the rectum, the private parts are sometimes
affected. Do not suffer another hour, and
allow them to become aggravated while you
have pleasant and sure cure in 'Swayne's
Ointment.' Also cures letter and all skin
diseases. Mailed to any address on receipt
OF price, so cents box, or three boxes for
$l.25. Address letters to DIR. Swayne &
Son, Philadelphia, or the Richmond Agent,
or VIM. r. Tyree, No Main ST., Staunton.
Sold by all leading druggists.
n tAsbA3lN9is not easily earned in these times
VI ~ ~ /but it can be made in three months,
IN 4 4 4 by any one of either sex, in any
y part of the country who is willing
to work steadily at the employ
ment that we furnish. 1856 per
week in your own town. You need not be away
from home over night You can give your whole
time to the work, OF only your spare moments.
We have agents who making over $50 per
day. All who engage in it can make money fast
At the present time money can not be made so
easily and rapidly at any other business. It costs
nothing to try the business. Terms and IS outfit
free. Address at once, H. HALLETT & Co.. Port
land. Maine. July 19-ly
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Land Sales.
L. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
4 mmissiOnerss Sale.

4 commissioners Sale.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta, entered on the LIST day of November,
1877, in the cause of Bagby VS. Bolton pending
therein, will proceed, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1878,
in front Of the Court House in Staunton to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, a lot of
ground, containing
One and a Half Acres.
which has on it a lime kiln and lime house, and
known as the lime kiln lot, situated about one
mile from Staunton on the Greenville road
opposite the residence of the late John D. Brown
TERMS OF SALE Enough cash to pay costs
OF suit and sale and the residue upon credits Of
bonds taken bearing interest from date with an
proved personal security and title retained as Ill
Inmate security. G. NJ. HARRISON,
1eD lids Comm'r.