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

docket No !
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States-In Bankruptcy
q In the matter of VIM. J. Parrott, 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
VIM. J. Parrott, of Charlottesville, Albemarle co,
Va, in said Dist, who on the tn day of
A. D., 10. adiudged Bankrupt on his own petit
tionby the District Court OF said District.
Dated --
July 25-3w T. L. NICHE, Assignee.
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IE M. OusHI11B q SUI, HUCJTUHetrS.1
Trustees Sale of
i aluabIe Real Esta le,
T., 4lo n:f,, ~ Cfoo,n4,a,


Trustees Sale of
l. aIuabIe Real Estate.
In the City of Stauntom.
Byvirtue of deed of trust executed by Benja-
min 7. Bagby and wife to the undersigned, on the
2lst day OF May 1873, for the benefit of the credi
tors OF said Bagby, and recorded on that day in
the Hastings Court Clerks office OF the City of
Stanton, Deed Book !, page 542, and in pursu-
ance of a decree of said iHustings Court, entered
on the 9Th day of July, 1878. in the cause OF j. d.
Court, directing the execution OF said Deed Of
Trust, will proceed in front of the Courthouse.
in the city OF Staunton, on
SATURDAY. AUGUST 18th, 1873,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder the
following real estate;
LIST. That brick dwelling on the corner of Au-
gusta and Frederick streets with three de- tysS.
sirable store-rooms, two fronting on Angus. ~
ia Street and one on Frederick street, with Il
handsomely finished and conveniently arranged
dwelling above This is one CT the most desira-
bic properties in the city.
I'd. The Brick Store House Augusta street,
adjoining the above described property, now oc
Iarge ny noud Inls properIy contains
rooms above.
Sd. That handsome double brick tenement,
French roof, on Frederick street. This property
has recently been refitted in handsome style, and
constitutes two of the most desirable residences
4th. The factory property situated on the corn
er OF Church and Middlebrook streets, recently
occupied by the Staunton Planning Mill Co., which
has been lately rebuilt in the most substantial
manner to the roof.
TERMS OF SALE:-Ten per cent. of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue upon credits OF one
two and three years, equal payments, bearing in
terest from day OF sale. the purchaser to execute
bonds for the deferred payments with approved
personal security. and title retained ultimate
secueity; or in lieu of the personal security the
purchasermay pay one-third more of the pur-
chase money in cash.
For further particulars apply to the undersign-
ed who will show the property at any time until
day OF sale, to any one wishing to examine it.
"a Sale to begin at II a.
july 17-tds G. M. HARRISON. Trustee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-08

docket Case, No 633l
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
IL For the Western District of Virginia.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of John Finn, bankrupt.
Western District OF Virginia, SIS.
THIS is TO tGIVE NOTICE, That on the slst
day of JAy, 1873, Warrant of Ba nkruptcy
issued out of the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District of Va, against the
estate OF John Finn, OF Williamson Station, Allie
ghany co. in said District,who has been adjudged
OF apy s the afa v te pa
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 a meeting CT the cred
itors of said bankrupt, to prove their debts and
choose one or more assgnees, will be held at a
ter's Office, IN Harrsonburg, Virginia. before
c. Douglas Gray, Esq, Register. the sob day of
August, 1873, at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
JNO. F. LEWIS,
aug1-2w US. Marshal for said Dist.
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lie. NJ. Cushing s. Son, Auctioneers.]
Gale of Valuable
- Mountain & Mineral Land,

y Mountain & Mineral Land.
Pursuant to two DEGREES of the Circuit Court for
the county of Augusta, Va, entered at the June
term, 1876, and June term, 1878, in the case OF
Harrison's admir-. VS. Irvine, the undersigned will
on THURSDAY, JULY 18th, 1878,
proceed, in front OF the Court House, in the city
OF Staunton, Va, to sell to the highest bidder. one
undivided moiety of that valuable tract of noun
tain land containing about
1900 ACRES.
more or less, known as the 'kENNEDY TRACT,
situated nine miles Southwest of the village of
Waynesboro', and Is miles south of Staunton.
This tract of land has upon it
FOUR COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSES
GOOD SAW MILL,
with an abundance OF the best timber, and is well
watered with four or five never failing springs
running through the whole length. partial
development indicates abundance OF iron ore SC.
This is a first rate opportunity for those wishing
to invest in timbered and mineral lands.
TERMS:-10 per cent cash in hand; Is per centin
four months, and negotiable note satisfactorily
endorsed. and the residue in equal instalm tents,
at one, two and three years, the purchaser to exs
ecute bonds with good personal security bearing
interest from date of sale, and the title retained
as ultimate security.
H. B. NICHE,
ROBT. CRAIG.
RICHARD P. BELL.
June 27-tds. Commissioners.
POStpOnement.
The above safe is postponed until NJ o N D. Y,
AUGUST Goth, 1878, at which tim e it will take
place in front of the Court House.
H. B. NICHE,
ROBT. CRAIG.
II. P. BELL.
july 25-tds Commissioners.
TE M. Cushing a. Son Auctioneers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-08

81 WAS A GREAT SUFFERER from Itching
Piles, the itching at times was almost intol-
cradle, particularly at night, when undress-
ing, or after getting warm in bed. l tried
prescriptions almost innumerable without
finding any permanent relief, until l used
'Swayne's All-healing,, ointment, which has
made a perfect cure. Joseph w. Christ,
firm of Roedel & Christi boot and shoe
house, 344 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Reader, if you are suffering with this com
plant, or any Fcaly, cfusty, skin disease, tet-
ter, &C., use s'Swavne's Ointment and be
cured. All leading druggists sell it. ''Dr.
Swayne's Medicines have a worldwide rep
utation." Sold by w. R. TYREE, druggist,
Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-08

july 25-tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10
THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CALAMITY.

We publish in another column the
facts relative to the unfortunate drown
ing of DIR Grice aud his daughter. and
the verdict of the coroner'S Jury zen.
suriag the County Commissioners for
not providing suitable precautions
against the occurrence of such acci-
dents Without entering at this time
into u discussion of the merits of the
issue raised by Mr.. Crawford, the MEM
Der of the board of County Commits
sioncrs under whose personal supervi-
sion the work was being done. and the
board of Town Commissioners Of Ches-
apcakc City as 10 which Board belong
ed the legal obligation to erect a suita-
bic and safe temporary bridge, pending
the construction Of the new draw. vet
one fact is beyond controversy. that the
citizens Of Chesapeake City were en-.
titled TO suitable and safe means OF
crossing Back creek, by one Board or
the other, and that failing to he pro-
vided with such means, there has been
GROSS NEGLIGENCE SOMEWHERE. 4
man-trap was set there, through which
innocent people walked into eternity
and by which the lives of MANY others
were jeopardized Investigation will
fully discover where the responsibility
rests
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MANTON MARBLES LETTER.

Under the direction of Mr.. Tilden
himself, his trusty friend and allv, Mr..
Manton Marble, has put ON record the
attitude, declarations, and action of
Mr.. Tildcn relative To the Electoral
Commission and the peaceful settle
.nent of the Presidential contest. If
Mr.. Tilden is satisfied with the vindi.
cation which be has helped to draw up,
and which the recent hot skirmish be-
tween Mr.. Hewitt and Henry Waiter
son has drawn out. neither the Demo
Gratis, who subordnatcd partlsanship
TO patriotism, nor Republicans gencr.
ally, need regret the appearance of Mr.
Marbles laboreG argument. 1t exhib-
its Mr.. Tilden in his coolest and most
selfish light While men who had per
lied their lives in one civil war. and
who knew far better than Mr. Tlden
could have known, what our real perls
were, saw that each dav of DELAY was
full of incalculable dangers. Mr.. Tilden
was perfectly cool and unconcerned.
and quite willing to take all the chances.
To the argument of the need of haste.
Mr.. Tilden's reply was, There is time
enough" The apprchensions even Of
Democratic Congress who had
learned what civil war is bv personal
experience, We're treated as the panic
Of paciiIcators. Even as late as .Ianu-
arg IL, 1877, he coolIv tclegraphcd,
No need Of hot haste. but much dan
ger in it," The danger was to his own
personal ambition. They were only
the interests of the country tina: were
endangered by delay This is the line
of Mr.. Tilden's whole argument. In
his quiet retreat al Gramcrcv Park he
could blandlv contemplate and severely
pooh-pooh the threatening Indications
that seemed alarming To the men who
had helped inauguratc, and had fought
through, one civil war. They NAV
now be accused of timiiitv by Mr.. Til
den, but such a charge from such Il
source will only excite ridiculc or com.
passion. according a. the monomaniu
of a defeated and still plotting caudi.
date is kindly or unkindlv regarded.
But aside from all questions a. to
whether the Electoral Commission was
or was not wisely constituted, the in
ctiaceablc fact remains that both Houses
of Congress, 10y their deliberate action.
settled constitutionallv and finally the
question Of the Presidency, even accord,
ing to Mr. Tildens own notions He
cannot deny the jurisdiction or author,
lty of the two Houses, and the Consti-
tuition gives no appeal from their dcci,
sion.
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BEDFORD SPRINGS, PA.
BEDFoEp. August LIST. Is

bEpFoED, August LIST, 1873.
DEAR Understanding in this pleas
ant valley for several days, aud drinking of
its liic-imparting waters, has eHMussd me
to the point Of penning you few lines as
TO what kind Of a place Bedford Springs
really is.
Away back, almost 4 century ago, a
pioneer wandered to the head of a little
stream as it dubbed uom the side of A
breach IN the hills that gradually slope from
the Alleghanies, and, in quenchug his
thirst, it was noted to be saline in its
effects, aud 80 passed into a stage of local
notoriety, from which, in the old times of
slavery III this state, ii became popular as
a mountain resort.
That imprint of Southern life still clinrS
tn the place, and it requires Il constant re.
mInding of ones self that thts is "A part of the
great Pennsylvania State. What is now 4
very pretty lawn was originally a marsh.
on the edge of which WAS erected a small
frame structure OF extreme plainueSS, and
IN which many of our +. F. VS., T. +.
P.'s aud +. F. MS have travelled MANY
miles over hill and dale, before the whistle
OF locomotive echoed DER these hills,
leaving delightful homes with a rctiuue of
servants, and Installed themselves in these
cramped up, miserable quarters, and said
chow delightful
Bedford Springs of to-day recalls to me
most of those feelings | experience in
viewing relies of any condition of Things,
where greatness is almoS; spent, and the
life thereof is in the 'scar and yellow
leaf. The springs are located a mile or
two beyond bedford: and the buildings in
their prime, although not grand. must have
presented a very attractive appearance.
They are divided up into six or seven dis
unct buildings, erected at different periods,
Is i demand ia the popularity of the place
called Tor them, FOR these springs have been
very popular up to within the last ten
years In Buchanau's iirsr they were the
most huuorrd and popular resort ia the
State OF country. Aud the prupTIetors to
this day, viii. the buildings tumbling down
over their heads, think there is no resort
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MArTINGS
MATTINGS

An USDESIABLE TRUTH.-You deserve
to suffer, and if you lead a miserable, un-
satisfactory lie IN this beautiful world,
1t is entirely your own fault and there is
only one excuse for you,-your unrcason-
able prejudice and skeptcism, which has
killed thousands. Personal knowledge and
common sense reasoning will soon show
you that Green's August Flower will cure
you OF Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with
all It's miserable effects, such as sick head
ache, palPltatIon OF the heart, sour stomach.
habituai costlVeness, dizziness Of the head,
nervous prostration. low spirits, &c. Its
sales now reach every town on the Western
Continent and not Druggist but will tell
you OF it's wonderful cures. You can buy
a Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Three doses
will relieve you.
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An Ohense that All Should Resent.

The story Of the gross outrage per
petrated on two ladies Of this town at
an early hour of the evening within
call of their own door, and which we
give in full in another column, has natu
rally provoked the proioundcst indigna.
ton throughout this community. We
do not believe there is permanent resi-.
dent of the town of Elkton base enough
to be guilty of it. Il is indeed an un-
welcome discovery, that unattended
ladies upon our streets are liable to
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such assaults Without discussing the
sutlicicncy or insullicicnrv of the tcsti-
mony against those now under arrest
and charged with the commission of
this ollense We esteem il the individual
duty Of every citizen Of the town to
aid, so far as he may, the public authori-
ties in bringing its guilty participants
to an ample and speedy judgment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

Nh. MANToN MARBLE, in his recent
stupendous chapter of secret political
history, SAYS that Mr. Tilden's "abso
lutte trust is in moral forces" They
must enjoy that hugely in Oregon
Cronin almost sneezes with delight
over il. He knows (nose) all about
"moral forces"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

GOVERNOR RICE, Of Massachusetts,
is said to look with friendly eve on
the possibility Of a third term. He
believes General Grant is a pure
patriot, that be is the hope of excellent
people in all parts of the country, and
that his election TO the Presidency
again would by no means be calanl-
iiy. If the Governor continues to talk
in this way, the Boston Brstow club
will move for his impeachment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

UNCLE DICK BISHOP, the Demo
cratic Governor Of Ohio, has failed in
business at Cincinnati Democracy
and whisky may mix well enough, but
Uncle Richard demonstrates the folly
of adulterating groceries with politics
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

AMONG Republicans the supporters
of HAYES Administration are growing
feebler by degrees and beautifully weak
Congressman Charley Foster of Ohio,
even admits that the great mass of Re
publicans in that State, notwithstand-
ing the recent compromise endorse
ment Of the Administration, are sick Of
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GAIL HAMILTON is industriouslv en-
gagged just now in tanning the hide Of
Mr. Dorman Il. Eaton, which she
stretched upon the fence week or two
ago. Her latest paper is entitled
partisan patriots and non-partisan
hypocrites," and is written in her usual
caustic vein. 1t has not escaped the
attention Of our readers, we dare saw,
that Gail has added more to her repu-
tation as keen and thoughtful politi-
cal writer since commencing her present
series of articles upon Civil Service
Reform in THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE,
covering period of a few months ONLY.
than she did in as many years previ-
ously. Her name is fast becoming
synonymous for whatever is punren,
sprightly, and forcible.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

THE noble sport of pigeon shooting
seems to have reached its climax in
London, on Tuesday. Captain Bogar.
dus, who had crossed the ocean to dis
play his skill as a slayer of tame. be-
wildered birds, was pitted against an
English champion, and large dciega-
ton of the British aristocracv lent the
light OF its presence to the occasion.
just as on this side of the water nu-
merous ladies - crowded to see this re-
fined and refining exhibition. The re-
suit OF the contest must be considered
as a great American victory, surpassed
only by the Geneva Award and the
Henley boat race. Captain Bogardus
came out ahead by one poor pigeon,
and the American eagle will he ex
pected to scream.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

LAST week we stood for the first time
in old Faneuil Hall, Boston, recalling
the recollection Of the stirring events
that have transpired within its veneer
able walls On an immense canvas,
sixteen by thirty-two feet, the Jovian
figure of the Great Expounder" stands
conspicuous when delivering his memo,
rable reply to Havne, Liberty and
Union now and forever" But few
hours after our visit, what q travesty
upon Webster's patriotic and enduring
sentiment was perpetrated by Kenrnev
the communistic agitator. Alas. poor
Faneuil Hall, to what base uses hast
thou come at last.
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RARus was well named, and his su-
premacy as king of the turf is assured.
In addition to his distinction for having
trotted the best three successive heats
on record, he has won the renown of
the fastest single heat over known
Goldsmith Maids PA was sup
posed TO be a. low in the seconds as
any horse would ever go, but people
are now asking if the future trotters
will be able to reduce the 2.l3 IA OF
Rarus.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

"a A prominent druggis, sends the fol-
lowing: A>esntleman called in yesterday,
who had been a constant sufferer from
Dyspepsia for ten years, and informed me
that keller's Vegetable Life Drops had
cured him. | receive similar reports from
all those who had used the Life Drops for
either Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipa-
ton, Sick Headache, Biliousness and Liver
Complaint, and could send you lots of
certificates
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10
ELKTON. AUGUST 10. lists.

IT will not be long, says the Utica
" Republican" before every reputable
man will be ashamed to own that he
was a supporter of Hayes Administra-
ton
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

The belief of some people that spe,
cial calamities are visited upon individ-
uals by Providence as punishment for
special sinfulness, does not find coniir-
nation in the destruction Of a Gospel
tent by lightning at Philadelphia, on
Sunday, although the congregation wor-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

THE question of the hour AS the
Boston journal " very forcibly saws
lis, shall the intelligence, business and
industry of the country permit these
miserable agitations of imitation. repu-
diation and communism TO postpone
the return of general prosperity? The
so-called Greenback movement should
not be considered merely political agi-
tation, but one really directed against
the prosperity of the country. 1t
should not, therefore, be opposed on
strictly political grounds. and bv poll
tical parties only, but by the great mass
of men whose welfare depends upon
business prosperity. TO that end all
intelligent men, regardless Of past poll
teal affiliations, should combine to COM
bat the heresies which the imitation adj
vocates inculcate. just As they would
rally to extinguish a disastrous fire.
If they will so unite TO combat the
Buffers, the Pomerovs and the Rear
neys, the only obstacle in the way of
an early revival of business can be re-
moved
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

"ILLsee YOU later lis the spirit
of Mr.. Tilden's dispatches to Demo
Gratis in Washington who did not share
his unconcern about civil war and
wanted to act.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

We are panied to notice the death OF
Lewis b. Nyman, of Washington coun-
ty, and late correspondence clerk in the
Office of the Collector Of the Port of
Baltimore. 4 staunch Republican, and
conscientious man, an efficient ac-
countant, and heightened gentleman.
Mr.. Nyman's place will be difficult to
fill, particularly if the indicated, =
cheeky, political manager, as the New
York Tribune " terms J l.. T.. Jr.,
looks for his successor among men OF
his own kidney.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

Amanda Smith, the colored evangelist,
who was so popular with the preachers and
people at Wood Lawn camp meeting last
Summer, has gone to Enslan An elect
Chris, ian lady Of that country sent for her
to be her guest for some time
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

THE Postmaster-General is RESPONSE
bic for the extraordinary statement that
he finds it difficult to keep minor post
Offices filled. The incumbents are con-
stantly resigning, when they are not
dying, and their successors get out OF
the places before they are well warmed.
This reveals an unsupported phase Of
the National character The Post.
master-General, to convince an incre-
dulous public, should print list of the
offices which no American citizen is
willing to keep
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

THE long and melancholy list Of de-
falcations by trusted employees holding
positions of great responsibility. is
heightened by the voluntary confession
of Mr.. Conant, OF the Eliot National
Bank. Of Boston. which reveals a de
iiciency in his accounts of $4,000
II is the old story of indulgence in
private speculation with the capital of
the institution, whose funds he had in
charge. Like the majority Of his class,
he probably was not Intentionally dis
honest, but was deluded bv the hone of
enriching himself by the temporary use
of capital belonging 10 others, but in
his control. He doubtless saw lust the
chances to make fortune. Failure
was impossible. TO refuse the oppor-
tunlty would be weak and foolish. To
borrow the capital from the bank ncces-
sary to carry out the enterprise could
do no harm. He would return the
amount from the gains he was sure
soon to make, and no misfortune could
possibly result from the venture. So
he and multitudes Of others have rea-
soned. SO he was, as others have been
ruined. II is about time that bank
cashiers, and all others who have the
control of funds in trust, should learn
one thlng-ihat to embark in private
speculation with capital borrowed with
out the consent of the owner. is sure
destruction. 1t is time, too, for them
to see that such borrowing is out-apj-out
stealing
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~ Farmers who farm for profit would
do well to attend the cattle sale of Mr.. =
X. Miller, on Saturday, August l7.h. At
the FELTON, liouss. Feeding cattle pave
better than anything else ON the farm
Try few more.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-08-10

shipping there, being about to vote on
chang. Of UNCONVENTIONAL relations.
are said 10 now have superstitious
fear of any change The lightning,
like the rain, seems to fall upon the just
and the unjust, and the Chicago people
made no mistake, after being rebuked
by Brooklyn divine that their city
was burned for their sins, when they
told Mr. Talmage he was another, upon
learning that his former church had
been destroyed by coniiagration A
man may suspect that some disaster is
designed for discipline for some known
fault in himself, but il is hardly safe to
affirm that where trouble is there de-
merit is tn he found in others.