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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11
Deaths.

At WytheviIIe, March 20, Mrs Maria L. Gleaves,
wife OF DR.. 8. c. Gleaves,
In Baltimore. April LIST, Lucius B. Harper. jr, in
the 25th year Of his age.
At her residence, near Mint Spring, on Satur-
day evening. the 9Th inst. Mrs. Margaret Gilker-
son, relct of William Gilkerson. Her funeral
took place Monday evening, and her remains
were buried in Bethel Cemetery.
Departed this life on Saturday, the 9Th inst, at
her late residence in this county. Mrs Margaret
c. Gilkeson, relict OF the late VIM. j. .Gilkeson,
ESQ.,, IN the 18th year of her age.
The life OF Mrs. Gilkeson was one OF eminent
usefulness. Possessed of a strong and discrimi-
mating mind, she saw plainly the path Of duty,
and seeing, faithfully pursued it in the discharge
OF the obligations it imposed upon her, in her
various relations to society. As q wife she was
indeed help meet in the true meaning of that
term. The large concourse offriends who followed
her remains to the tomb, showed in what esteem
she was held as neighDor. As to how she dischar-
ged her duties as mother, may be inferred from
the usefulness andrespectability OF her children
by their devoted love and veneration while liv-
ing. and by the deep sorrow in which her death
has plunged them. But the browning beauty OF
her life was as christian In early life she united
herself to the Presbyterian Church, and adorned
her profession by . consistent walk therein to
the close of her life. She and the late DIR. McFar
Ian, her former pastor, were for many years warm
and devoted friends until the death OF that great
and good man severed their earthly ties, but let
the thought console those who mourn her death.
that the ties which his death severed on earth.
have by hers been reunited in Heaven. ~**
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DEBATING SOCIETY. IN Notwithstanding
the fact that the Wesleyan Female Institute
Soiree, an entertainment which never fails
to attract a crowd, occurred last Friday
night, the audience at the Debating Society
was the largest that has yet attended and
occupied nearly every chair in the ROOM
A large number were ladies who seemed to
take quite as much interest in the discussion
as the men, and gave the closest attention
In the absence Of the President, vice Presi-
dent Woodward called the meeting to order
and after the routine business, Hon. Mar
shall Hanger took the chair, and presided
throughout the session. The question was
"Should the Governor have vetoed the Bar
bour Bill" and it being the third discussion
of the subject, considerable interest was
manifested. Messrs. Chas. Grattan, A. S.
Mauzy and Jno. N. Opie advocated the at.
firmative and were followed by J. Yost and
81. Ker in the negative. After two hours
debate the question was decided in the at.
firmative.
Tomorrow night the question will be
| ''Should capital punishment be abolished. y
and the debaters appointed embrace some
of the best speakers in the society. 1t will
be an interesting meeting, and will doubt
less attract large crowd.
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Marriages.

Near Staunton. Va, March 31st, by Rev. VIM.
E. Baker. Mr.. Andrew J. Williams and Mrs. Cath
arine J. Hughes all Of this county.
On Monday evening. March 25th, by Rev. ]. R.
Bowman. George Grove, OF Washington, D. c.. to
Miss Anna Bear, OF Harrisonburg.
On the 9th ult, at the residence of the brides
father. in Franklin. w. Va, Rev. J. C. Sedwick
and Miss Matte. only daughter Of Colonel J. H.
Johnson.
At the house of Mrs. Braxton Davis, near Way
nesboro', Va, on the 28th ult. by the Rev. Frank
McCutchen, Mr.. Jacob A. Grove, and Miss Emma
E. Craig, all Of this county
IN Mayersviile, Mlsslssippi. on the Snd INST, at
Willis McCue, son Of Judge Jno. Howard McCue,
Of Staunton. was married to Miss L. 8. Collins.
On the 4th inst, in the Methodist Church, in
Winchester, by Rev. Mr. Dolly, Samuel Evans, OF
this city. to Miss Amelia Shryock. Of Frederick
county.
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[E. M. Cushing Son, Auctioneers.]
NR USTEE'S SALE
i Of Valuable City Lots.

. By virtue Of q deed OF trust executed BY John
the undersigned. will, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1878,
proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, in front Of the Court House in the city Of
Staunton,
sVERY VALUABLE & DESIRABLE BUILDING
LOTS,
each having front of about 10 and depth of
about 100 feet. These lots are situated in the
Northern part of Staunton on street running
parallel to Coalter Street, and adjoining the resi-
dences OF c. s. Arnall J: E. Guy and others /; they
located for building purposes.
A plot of the lots will be exhibited on day Of
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 credit OF six, twelve and
er executing bonds, with approved personal Sc
curity, bearing interest from day OF sale: The II.
tie is believed to be unQueStionably good and will
jan f7-tds - W. Z. CRAIG. Trustee.
POstp0nement.
Two of the above lots were sold on the above
day Of sale, and the residue will be sold at pub
Ii; auction Apka 1sth 1s
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
For Sale.
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 handsom
E;iu MA NSTON 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.
The land is susceptible OF division, and would
give to two farms an abundance of meadow land.
water and timber. The improvements and 125
acres. will be sold at bargain.
TERMS:-One-third of the purchase money in
hand. and the residue in one. two. three, four
and five years, with interest at per cent, or If
the purchaser prefers, the whole can be paid
down. II the payments are deferred, bonds with
good personal security will be required, and the
title retained as ultimate security. Address
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
mar 21-n Staunton, Va.
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NOTICE-U. 8. Internal Reve-
IN nae Special Taxes.

Under the Revised Statutes OF the United States
Sections 3232, 1887. 1898. and 1888. every person
ment, which renders him liable to special tax.is
required to PROCURE AND PLACE AND KEEP CoNsPIC-
a:sTAMP denoting the payment of said special tax
for the special-tax year beginning May l. 1875
Section 3244, Revised Statutes, designates who
Form H. Is also REQUIRED BY LAW of everyiperson
liable to special tax as above. SEVERE PENALTIES
are prescribed for non.compliance with the fore.
after April 80 1873, without payment of taxes.
Application by persons in Highland and Au-
gusta counties should lbe made to j. NJ. IRVINE,
Deputy Collector OF Internal Revenue. at Virgin
ia Hotel stapnton. from April is to SQth 1873, at
ter which to B. B. BQTTS, Collector at Harrison
burg, Va, B. B. ROTTS,
mar 31-aw-apF 4-2w Collector.
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OBJECTS OF CHARJTY.-On the Satur-
day night express train from the west, a
family, consisting of mother and five little
children, arrived at the American Hotel on
their way to T.ynchburg. The father, Mr..
Underwood, died about two wecke ago in
Decatur, H., leaving his family penniless
and almost helpless, and they were making
their way to friends in Lynchburg. Kind
strangers in Huntington paid their railroad
fare to Hinton, and then a. similar act Of
charity was reformed by tho citizens of that
place to enable them to get to Stanton.
On Sunday Mr.. W. e. Skeen, the night
clerk at the American, presented paper to
several OF our citizens he Glanced to see on
the streets, and in very short time raised
over s11.O0, enough to buy first-class tickets
to Lynchburg for the distressed family, and
give the mother little pocket change, and
on Monday morning the grief-stricken and
forlorn group, took the cars for their desti-
nation.
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STAUNToN WAGON FACToRY.-Since it
commenced operations on the LIST of the
month, the Staunton Wagon Factory has
been employing fifteen hands and has been
SO crowded with work that an additional
force has beer engaged. Already some Of
their wagons have been turned out, and
are perfect models. So far the encourage.
ment extended the enterprise has far exceed
ed the most sanguine expectations of the
prcprietors, and nearly every day new Or
ders are received. We want our farmer
friends to call at this establishment when
they come to town and examine the work
and prices. AL kinds of farming imple-
ments are repaired with neatness and
promptness. the most skllful horse-shoers
are employed, and everything is carried on
in first-class style. The concern is now in
full blast and prepared to execute al, orders
from the largest to the smallest.
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AccIDENT.-Tuesday last, Sam, son Of
S. NJ. Yost, aged twelve years, received a
painful wound. He was carelessly hand
ling pistol, when the load was discharged,
the ball entering the calf Of his left leg, and
coming out about three inches above the an
kle. DIR. Reese rendered the necessary
surgical attention. Though painful, the in
jury is not serious. This adds another to
the long list Of accidents from the careless
handling of firearms, and persons either
young or old cannot too studiously avo id
them.
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LGnd Sales.
Assignee's Sale
OF
al Estate.
LGnd Sales.

In pursuance OF an order Of the District Court
OF the United States for the Western District OF
Virginia. in the matter OF David W. Swccker.
bankrupt, will, as assignee OF the said bank
rupt, on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th 1878,
in front of the Court House, in Monterey, Va,
sell at public auction, the following tracts or
parcels OF land, to wit:
A TRACT OF 45A ACRES OF LAND,
on which is situated the
Dwelling and Out Houses of the said bank
rupt and upon which he resides,
A TRACT OF 80 ACRES,
part of the Home tract OF said bankrupt, a
Tract Of 90 3D. Acres, mostly mountain land
adjoining the 80 acre tract, and
So ACRES OF WOOD LAND.
lying on the Crab Bottom Mountain, west of and
adjoining the 45A and 80 acre tract, also one-haf
Of 81 ACRES on Straight Fork. The above lands
are Situated in Highland county, Virginia. will
as assignee Aforesaid, on
FRIDAY, APRIL 26th, 1873
at Circleville, Pendleton county, West Va, offer
for sale, at public auction,
A HOUSE AND LOT,
belonging to the estate Of the said bankrupt. and
lying in Circleville, West Va. The above real es-
tate will be sold in parcels to suit the purchasers
and upon the following
TERMS. to wit :-One-fourth cash, the balance
on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from day of sale. the purchaser to
give bonds with ample personal security, for the
deferred payments and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. JNO PAUL, Assignee
mar26 OF David W. Swecker. b'k'pt.
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A SPLENDID TEAM.--Last week, large
crowd was collected on Augusta Street adj
miring the splendid Morgan team Of Mr..
VIM. Eyers, OF Rockingham county. 1t
consisted Of five large handsome black
horses, we'll harnessed and decorated with
bells. attached to An old fashion covered
road wagon. The whole team was sleek and
fat, and the average weight OF the five was
estimated by good Judge to be about 1400
pounds. It was the finest display OF horse
flesh that has been made in Staunton for a
long time.
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lie. M. Cushing & Son, Aucti oneers.]
missiOners' Sale of
" Valuable Property,
In the County of augusta.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
the. county of Augusta. ,entered March 98th,
1875, in the cause of N. K. Trout's admir- VS. Jos.
B. Wilson and others, we will proceed, in front OF
the Court House, in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, MAY 4th. 1878,
to sell at auction to the highest bidder,the follow
ing valuable property to wit:
20 ACRES OF LAND,
belonging to Joseph B. Wilson, the defendant.
situated on Lewis Creek, about four miles from
Staunton, and adjoining the lands of } acob My
ers and others. This land is very fertile. well
wstered and is in an excellent state of cultiva-
ton.
The land will be started at the upset bid OF a on
and will be sold upon the following TERMs:-The
purchaser win be required to pay in cash the
sum of $67 40. and the additional costs OF sale,
the residue in equal instalments at six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from day Of
salethelpurchaser executing bonds with approx
ed personal security and title retained ultimate
security. VIM. E. CRAIG,
VIM. A. HUDSON,
apr 4tds Commissioners.
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IMPROVEMENTS. "A number OF merchants
are re- painting and frightening up their es-
adjustments generally, preparing for the
Spring trade. The Variety store OF Gabriel
Hirsh has been much improved by having
the floor lowered to level with the pave
ment.
r. G.. Bickle, Esq, is completely reno
waiting the building on New Street, opposite
Bumgardner & Co.'S store. Mr.. E. W. Shot
is the contractor, and it is proposed to make
two handsome store rooms.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY.-The wooden
mill offered for sale by Mr.. D. K. Rankin,
affords rare opportunity for profitable in
yestment. The goods Of the factory haye an
established reputation and are readily sold as
fast as manufactured. The land connected
with the factory is Of the very best quality,
and has or it everything necessary to make
a home comfortable.
Thos. Who'll ley offers for sale good farm
near Staunton in an excellent neighborhood.
and with all necessary conveniences and adj
yantages. See advertisement.
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THE CAPrrAr1oN TAx.-The impression

THE CAPrTATION TAX.-The impression
prevails that it will not be necessary to pay
the capitation tax for 1877, in order to vote
at the spring elections of this year. This
impression was based upon former opinion
of Attorney General Field, which he cor
reefs in another opinion dated on Tuesday
last and published in the Dispatch Of yester-
day. We join the Dispatch in saying 1--WE
are glad that the State has an Attorney Gen.
eral who is not afriad to correct his own
blunders.'' General Field concludes his
opinion as follows: 'sThe voter on and al
ter the 18th day of July Of each year may
pay the taxes OF that year. The voter be-
fore voting at any election must have paid
the capitatson tao Of the neat preceding year.
AS to the elections of 1878, the year 1877 is
the next preceding year; and as the voter
has had an opportunity to pay lawfully the
capitation tax of 1877 he must show before
voting that he has paid this tax. [ greatly
regret the error into which 1 incautiously
fell in my first letter, but rejoice that there
is ample time for its correction without in
iurv to auy onc,''
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SCIENTIFIC LECTURES. IAN effort is being
made to induce Major Hotcbkiss to deliver
series Of lectures on Geology and Botany.
Such entertainments could not fail to be Of
interest, and especially at this time of the
year when the flora is just beginning to put
forth. We cannot too strongly urge upon
our citizens the importance of extending
every encouragement to this move, as it can
not fail to result in benefit of a most ster-
ling character.
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OFFICERS ELEoTNn. AT recent meet
ing OF Charity Division No. q Sons Of Tenn
perance, the following officers we're elected
for the ensuing term Geo. II. Hudson, w.
r.; Levi Shafer, W. A.; Thos. E. Fuller,
K. S.; VIM. S. Fuller, F. s.; George G.
Bunch, Treasurer; D. R. Blackburn, Chap
lain; VIM. A. Mote, c.; VIM. E. Potter, A.
O.; VIM. W. Fretwell, 7. 81; J. W.. B
Parker, o. s.
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Snow .-Thursday last it showed all day
on the Blue Ridge, and gentleman who
was there informs us that Friday morning
the snow was three or four inches deep
The mountains west of us have also been
white for several days, and the effect on
the atmosphere has been very perceptible.
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A SURPRIsE.-A large number of our
colored citizens met at Taylor Jefferson's
Monday night, and proceeded to the par
sonaee ladened with baskets of provisions
&c. for the new pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Brown.
He was both surprised and gratified at the
hearty welcome rendered him and the sub
stantial manner in which it was shown.
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LOCAL..

NOTICE.-There will be a sacramental
meeting held at Walkers Creek Church.
Reckbridge county, Va, commencing on
the 9th of April at y o'clock p. m. All
are invited to attend.
Anril 9Th. 1878. J. w. HOWE.
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Re. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
NOm missiOners' Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate.
In the Gitu of Sfnnnfon Ia

In obedience to decree Of the Hastings Court
for the city Of Staunton rendered the 10th
day OF December, 1877, in the Chancery cause OF
J. Fred. Efanger, General Receiver VS.. Crawford
&C., we will offer for sale at public auction in
front of the Court House IN the city Of Staunton,
Va, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 1878,
that very valuable and desirable property known
as the NATIONAL HOTEL PROPERTY,
situated on Beverly Street. in said city. immedi-
ately opposite the National Valley Bank.
This property comprises two splendid stores,
fronting on Beverly or Main street, and large
number of rooms on the I'd andR3d Stories 1t is
particularly adapted to manufacturing purposes.
Also. at the same time and place that very val
liable and desirable building lot situated on Au.
gusta street,opposite the Picker building, known
as part of the Heiskell lot.
TERMS costs Of suit and sale in hand, the
balance on a credit of one two and three years,
the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
personal security. in equal annual instalments,
bearing interest from day OF sale and the title
retained as ultimate security.
ROBT. CRAIG,
G.. NJ. HARRISON,
d. s. YOUNG,
mar l4-tds Commissioners.
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CONCERT AT NEW HOPE.-Friday night
Mr.. Worth Spitler's vocal class gave de-
lightful entertainment at New Hope, con-
sisting of vocal and instrumental music.
The programme was very attractive one,
and its rendition reflected the greatest cred
1t upon the performers and the accom-
plished instructor. The special reporter for
the occasion failed to come to time, and for
that reason we are unable to give the par
ticulars.
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Markets..

There has come another fall in -four. and yes
terday the market was dull with very little offer
ing. Extra is quoted at $50, with 75c of for
super and soc on for family. Everything seems
to hinge on the European question, and the rise
and fall in the market is measured by the
chances Of war or peace. The fluctuations will
continue until the actual contest is comm enced
and not until tn en- can any marked improvement
be expected. The Indications point towards
war, but circumstances may occur by which, If it
is not averted, it will be postponed for some timeg
Everything connected with the markets is now
in an uncertain state. and the farmers are hold
ing on to their grain in the belief that the change
will be for the better.
STANTON MARKET, APRIL IL, 1873.
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PERSON AL.-Mr. E. V. Blakemore, the
editor and one of the proprletors of that
bright, neat and newsy little sheet, the
Highland Recorder, was in town this week,
soliciting for his paper. We are glad to
learn that he met with success, not only on
account of the paper itself, but for the
further reason that we believe 1t will be of
benefit to our merchants. We want all the
trade of Highland, and there is no better
way of securing it than by letting the peo-
ole of that section know what inducements
are offered here.
Hon. Marshall Hanger has been appoint
ed by the Governor one OF the honorary
Commissioners from Virginia to the Paris
Exposition.
Messrs. Il. j. Crowder, J. H. Waters and
VIM. M. Simpson were the delegates from
Staunton attending the session OF the Right
Worthy Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at
Richmond, this week.
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Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the Sunday

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the Sunday
before Easter.
Wild cats have been attacking the lambs
in the eastern part of the county.
At the Glass Ball shooting last Friday, j.
NJ. Carroll carried off the honors.
The pay car of the C. & o. R. R. came up
yesterday with the February funds.
This premature Spring weather has. been
unusually productive of bad colds.
The returns OF the Moffett Bell-punch in
Staunton, during the month of March, were
$396.24.
For the quarter ending April lst, the in
spections of flour by B. F. Fifer, Inspector
for Staunton, were 3, 479 barrels.
The appearance of new Spring bonnets
in congregation does not coAduce to CEN
tering attention upon the minister.
Egg peckiug is absorbing the attention OF
the small boys, and he who is the possessor
of a goose egg has regular bonanza.
The Board of Supervisors met at the Poor
House last Thursday, and discussed the
plans for the new buildings on the property.
D. II. Anderson, of Richmond, Va, will
in few days open new photograph gal
lery on Main Street over Cooke & Bakers
dry goods store.
Although the city election comes off next
month, there is as yet no troubling of the
waters. Two years ago the excitement
was at fever heat.
The Charlottesville Chronicle, of the 5th,
says that Major Thos. Shumate and Capt.
Thos. P. Eskridge were quite successful, in
securing hands to go to Brazil, at that place
on last Court-day.
At the next commencement and quarto
Centennial Anniversary of Roanoke Col
lege June 9-14 Rev. J. I. Miller, Principal
of the Staunton Seminary will take a prom
inent part in the exercises.
Mr.. Geo. H. Edison, SOD of Mr.. Henry
Edison, of this county, has purchased the
farm of w. ". Gilmer, Esq.,, near Ivy De-
pot. Mr.. Gilmer will remove to Pittsylva-
mia county. Mr.. Edison has but recently
returned from Texas, where he was success
fully engaged in business.
The pupils of the Augusta Female Semi.
nary are now enjoying weeks holiday.
Every Spring the school duties are laid
aside for week. and the pupils allowed
time to brace themselves for the final exam
nations. Miss Baldwin has very wisely
concluded to dispense with holiday dur.
ing the Christmas season, in order that hel
students may have little rest during the
hard work Of the Spring. A number of the
young ladies are spending the week with
their friends in the city, whilst others have
gone to their home and the homes of fellow.
students at no great distance.