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

In Harrisonburg, on the 9th inst, after a sick
ness Of more than year of consumption, Joseph
c. Brathwaite, Esq, aged so years.
In Harrisonburg. Va. on the 18th, inst, Miss Ma
hala Warren, in the 83d year OF her age.
On the 18th ult.. near Tenth Legion, Rocking
ingham county, Mr.. Huff, aged about ST.
At his residence. near Liberty Furnace, Shen-
andoah county, July 18th, Mr.. Philip Funkhous-
err, in the 65th year OF his age.
On the 10Th ult.. at the residence of her son-in-
law, VIM. A. Ruff, Esq, Mrs. Mary L. Moore, in
the 18th year OF her age.
Mrs. Catharine RAIDER. widow of John RAIDER.
decd, died at her residence. in Rockingham CO.,
on Wednesday evening, the It'll inst. T.
Died on Sunday the 18th inst, at the residence
OF he father, o. E. Cleveland, in Augusta conn-
ty, Va. Nancy Cornelia Cleveland. of typhoid fe-
yer, aged 81 years, months and rs days.
City papers please copy.
On the 9th inst, in this city, at IL o'clock M.
Miss Nancy N. Clarke. aged "A years and months
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DEATH OF j. B. TINsLEY.-We regret
Brown Tnsley, we'll known to many OF
our readers. The sad event occurred Nom
day at the Red Sweet Springs. OF which he
was proprietor. Mr.. Tinsley for years had
been connected with the leading hotels and
Springs of Virginia and had made host OF
warm friends who will read this paragraph
with sadness and regret. He WIS the SON.
in-law OF the late Horace l.. Kent OF klch-
mond, and brother OF the Rev. Mr.. Tins
ley, OF the Episcopal church.
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS NOT YET
SoLD.-Under the decree of the United
States Court OF West Virginia, the White
Sulphur Springs property, has been formal
ly offered for sale day after day since last
Tuesday week. The attendance has been
large but as yet, it is stated, no genuine bid
has been made. The bid of $780, 900 was
made at the suggestion of the commission
ers as starter. It is understood that the
bidder, Mr.. VIM. A. Stuart, who holds a
large amount of the bonded debt, intends
to make such an offer for it as will be con-
tirmed by the court. Thursday last the
property was offered in parcels. and the
Hotel and grounds were knocked down to
DIR. Wormley, for Col. Darlington, O.
Richmond, at 100000. No bids at all we're
received for the other four parcels, and OF
course, the sale OF the Hotel did not hold.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Stuart, the Com.
missioners have postponed the actual sale of
the property until to-day, the 18th, by
which time Mr.. Stewart will have compile
ted the necessary arrangements for the pur-
chase. The entire 6cbt Of the property in
terms and bonds is said to amount to about
81, 100000, and an offer of $1,000, 900 was
made for IL since the war, but it will hardly
bring one-half of that amount now.
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Markets..

There has been decided Improvement in the
wheat and flour market since last week. Yester-
day extra -four was quoted at IL, and wheat at
90 to Csc. The market was firm, and demand ac-
tive but not great deal offering. This improve
ment was noticeable in the east, as we'll as here,
and is favo rable Indication, as the wheat har-
vest haSbeen gathered and the supply and de-
mand estimated.
Oats was lower. and quoted at % cents. the new
crop coming briskly into market. Corn 56c. Ba-
con, hog round, 8 to SIC.
Wheat in Baltimore was quoted at OF to 1 10,
and very firm. Flour steady and shade better
than last week.
Wheat was quoted in Richmond yesterday at
OF to OF. Extra flour 60 to rs.
STAUNT0N MARKET. AUG. rs 1875.
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HUsTINGs CoURT.-The August term OF
the Hastings Court, Judge Smith presiding,
commenced an Thursday last and adjourned
on Saturday. The usual monthly business
was disposed of, including the entry of Or
dels in reference to the list of deeds admit
ted to record since the last term allowing
of jalors' fees, sc. Under the new law reg
ulating the fees of the jailor, saving of 500
was made for the Commonwealth during the
preceding month.
James Fl. Waters, who was elected Justice
by the City Council at its last meeting, took
and subscribed the oath of office prescribed
by law.
The estate of the late John Degoumois
was committed to the Sergeant for admins
tration, and A. A. Cone, P. A. Mix, e.
Hirsh, C. A. Gladke, andJ II. Wehn, ap-
pointed to appraise said estate.
A fine Of $1,000 was imposed on Vim. J.
IIulvey for failing to appear as witness at
the last term Of the Court.
On Friday last the will of Diana w. Cole
man was admitted to record.and her daugh
ter, Mrs. Louisa S. uy,appointed Adm X.
The report of tax on sales OF liquor for
July amounted, according to reports, to
$365.54.
An order giving the consent OF the Court
for the overseer Of the poor to bind out EN-
ma George Strother, colored girl, aged
eight years, was entered.
A list of persons, embracing "a from each
Ward, to serve as grand jurors for the en-
suing year, as required by the late law, was
m ade out and will be found elsewhere.
An order was entered directing the clerk
to remove his books, papers, etc., to the
City Hall so soon as the room therein, set
apart as Clerks office, shall be furnished
with suitable shelving, presses, etc., for his
accommodation, which is to be, nnti! other
wise ordered, the Clerks office of the City
Court.
The disposal of DEGREES, suggestions. and
rules, occupied the attention of the Court
also, during the term.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

FERTIL1zERs.-Our county farmers will
find it to their advantage to read the adver-
tisement of j. H. Blackley, who is now Of
fering a number of standard fertilizers at
the lowest rates.
MIR. p. B. Sublett, and Mr.. j. E. Graham,
also advertise superior line of FERTILE ers
to which the attention of the farmer is es-
pecially invited.
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MILITARY BALL AT ORKNEY.-Owing
to the Inability Of the commissioned officers
to attend, the West Augusta Guard did not
take its proposed trip to Orkney last week,
and there was no little disappointment with
some of the members. The other organi-
zations, we understand, will all be in atten
dance, and tomorrow night, the 10th, the
Military Ball of the season will be given.
Preparations on an elaborate scale are being
made for the affair and it is expected that
an immense crowd will participate.
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BAND CONCERTS.-In the second of the
band concerts given last Friday night, a
new feature was introduced, that of vocal
music. The quartette was composed OF
Messrs. Cooke, Haines, Armentrout and
Hamilton, and gave several fine renditions.
The orchestra, too, was brought out, and
these together with the band, afforded an
unusually attractive programme. The crowd
numbered some two or three hundred and
enjoyed the music not little. 1t is pleas
ant place to spend an evening and should
be literally patronized.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

SPECIAL COMMJSSIoNER.-Harv Risk,
Esq, Of this city,'has again been appointed
by the Honorable Commissioners of Claims at
Washington, their special commissioner to
take dispositions is cases of claims against
the United States for property taken by or
furnished for the use of the Union Army
during the war. The appointment was un-
solicited by Mr.. Risk, and was accepted at
the request of the Commissioners who regard
him as an expert at taking testimony, and
one whose reports are models.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

LAND SALES IN ROCKINGHAM
W. 5. Lurty has purchased the .'Bowman
farm'' adjoining the town of Harrisonburg,
and containing about so acres for $4,000
j. d. Price, Real Estate Agent, has sold
the Huffman farm four miles from Harri.
sonburg, to DR.. Miller and Mr.. Dongan, Of
England, for $6, 600.
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M0rrG0ges.

On Thursday the 1st day OF August. at the res
idence of the brides father in Lexington. by the
Rev. Geo. B. Eager. John A. Davidson and Miss
Hannah A. Conher-both Of Rock bridge county
On the srd, by the Rev John H Barney, at his
residence James H. Roger and Miss Maggie L.
Wise-all of Rockingham county.
At the Parsonage, in Harrisonburg, on the 9th
to Barbara TaylorNboth OF Rockingham.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

"OUT WEST."-We favor our readers
with another article this week, from the IN
imiUable and graphic pen of ''Trufax." We
know they will appreciate the clever gifts
which are SO conspicuously manifest in the
letter, and look forward, as we do, impa-
tiently for:the next, which promises, as the
scenes described in this would indicate, a
rich portrature of the City of the Saints. In
deed, we have been watching the progress of
the journey of "Trufax' to learn when she
would arrive at "Salt Lake," knowing that
when she sat her feet upon the soil of the sa-
cred city, fresh inspiration would stimulate
her rare powers of description and the keen
wit, which now and then intersperses her
sentences. Our readers, we are sure. will
share in the pleasure we have experienced,
when they read the article To- day published,
and anticipate with like interest the coming
description of scenes, incidents and charac-
tiers, as they come under the moulding
forces of our highly gifted and accomplished
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

DEAD INFANT FoUND.-On Tuesday
evening last, our city coroner, George Har-
Ian, was called to view the remains of a
dead male infant found in an clubhouse in
the western part of the city. in such state
Of decomposition that it could not be deter
mined whether it was white or black. After
consultation with the city physician, DR..
Atkinson, an inquest was deemed unneces-
sary and the remains were buried. No clue
to the perpetIator of the probable murder
was discovered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

THE PERMANENT GRAND JURORS
Under the new law approved March 18th,
1878, Judge Hendren has selected eight
qualified voters from each district in the
county, from whom shall be selected the
Grand juries for the next ensuing twelve
months. Their names are as follows:
Beverly Manor-Alexander Anderson, Hem
ry Harrison, Joseph Houseman, George F.
Myerly, Michael McAleer, Charles T. Pal
mer, John Towberman, Anthony D. Wren.
North R,uer-Hendren v. Bell, Joseph H.
Craun, John A. Mills. DR.. George T. Rob-
son, William w. Newman. James II. Todd,
Middle Rioer-David M. Byerly, Gideon
Barnheart, John H. Crawford, Ireneus Coin
er. Levi Myers, Thornton G.. Stout, Cyrus
II. Snapp, DR.. Benz. F. Walker.
South River-Thomas w. Alexander,
Samuel Fl. Alexander, Benjamin F. Coch-
ran, Cornelius COiner, DIR. David W. Han
ger, Samuel Fl. Kerr, John Fl. Shirley, John
Il. Smith.
Riuerheads.- david C. Areheart, j. Alex.
ander Bumgardner, E. Thomas Crist, John
H. Carson, James T. Hawpe, Thomas J.
Martin, John Mish, and John Thompson.
Pastures.-John NJ. Brown, A. X. Clay.
ton, Robert S. Craig, Thomas Fl. Cross,
Henry Geeding, John B. McCutchen, Hen.
ry B. Seig, George F. Smith.
From which the following have been drawn
to serve at the ensuing August term of The
court /:
Alexander Anderson, Joseph Houseman
Michael McAleer, John Towberman, Hen
dren V. Bell, Joseph Fl. Craun, DR.. George
L. Robson, James II. Todd, David M. By
erly, John Fl. Crawford, Levi Myers, Cyrus
Fl. Snapp, Samuel H. Alexander, Cornelius
Coiner, John H. Shirley, John T. Smith, Da.
vid C. Arehart, E. Thomas Crist. James T
Hawpe, John Thompson, John M. Brown
Robert S. Craig, Henry Geeding and Thorn.
as FL. Cross.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

STAUNTON CLAIMANTS TO AN IMMENSE
FoRTUNE.-Aboutt the LIST of Augusta meet
ing Of the representatives of the Trotter
family of Virginia and other Southern
States was held in indianapolis for the pur-
pose of taking steps to secure an immense
fortune of from e2O, 100000 to 100000, 900,
sterling to which it is said they are entitled
and which is now in England. Messrs. j..
I. A. and Archer Trotter of this city are
among the prospective heirs, and their in
terests were represented in the Convention.
Plans have been maturing for some four or
five years for the recovery OF the fortune.
and it is thought most direct steps will now
be taken.
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FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce CAPT JOHN
PAUL. Of Rockingham. as candidate to repre-
sent the Seventh Congressional District in the
next Congress of the United States.
aug l5S-ted
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Mr.. J. II. Burdett advertises lot of splen-
did buggies, which he is selling at aston
ishingly low prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Foul Stomach, Breath. Headache, Erysipe-
las. Rheumatism, Eruptions and Skin
Diseases, Billioasness. Dropsy, Tu-
mors, Worms, Neuralgia, as o
Dinner PHI for Purifying
the Blood.
Are the most effective and congenial purgative
ever discovered. They are mild but effectuaI in
their operation. moving the bowels surely, but
without pain. Although gentle in their opera
ton. they are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartfc medicine that can be employed:
cleansing the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood In small doses OF one pill day they slim
ulate the digestive organs and promote vigorous
health.
Ayers Pills have been known for more than
quarter OF a century, and have obtained world
wide reputation for their virtues. They correct
diseased action in the several assimilative organs
OF the body, and are so composed that obstruc-
lions within their range can rarely withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure the everyday
complaints OF everybody, but also formidable and
dangerous diseases that have bafaed the best hu
an skill. While they produce powerful effects they
are, at the time. the safest and best physics
for children. By their aperient action they grippe
much less than the common purgatives, and new
et give pain when the bowels are not infamed.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood, and
strengthen the system by freeing it from the ell
Adapted to all ages and conditions in all cli-
mates containing neither calomel nor any dele
safety by anybody Their sugar coating preserves
tnem ever fresh, and makes them pleasant to
take; while being purely vegetable, no harm can
ARISE from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BY
DR.. j. c. AVER 6 CO., Lowell, Mass.
Practical and Analytical Chemists
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
June 8
NOTICE TO THE FARMERS
IN OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
Fort Defiance, Aug. 1st, 1878.
have secured the agency for the sale OF su-
perior Fertilizer. The
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

The Virginia Hotel Billiard Saloon has re-
duced the price OF a game Of billiards to 20
cents, to correspond with the leve;ng down
of prices of almost everything else.
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PACKAGES remaining in Adams E xpress-

Office uncalled for, are as follows:
A. G. Arion, E. Arbegast, w. J. Brett.
E. L. Curtis, E. w. Chlldress, S. Cohn,
DR.. W. Fl. Davis, J. W. Elliott, A. A. Ell
lenjer, Mrs. G.. GoldRroug, E. Fluff, Fl.
Hughes, E. f. Henning, Rev. D. C. He'd
rick, A. Hill, S. j. Cline. A. B. Lambert,
Miss A. H. Moore, P. Munday. t. Mahoney,
Mrs. D. Miller, S. e. Mare, L. Paxton, I.
C. Palmer, S. Peragan. J. A. Patterson, W.
L. Russ, D. X. Rankin, Miss NJ. B. Stuart
j. W. Stockley, Mrs. E. Smith, J. W. Shep-
pard, II. P. Taylor, J. E. Whitesel, NJ. F.
White. N. Albright, J. A. Pearson, J. W.
Bawes.
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Iron Interests.

| Some weeks ago the Dunbar Iron Com
pany, OF Dunbar, Pennsylvania, ordered 400
| tons of ore from Ferrol mines, about IS miles
west of Staunton. on the Chesapeake Sc Ohio
Railroad. The gross amount OF the pur-
chase was S2,233-the net proportion Of
| which that went to the Ferrol Company be-
| ing $654.02, and the balance, $l,57S.9S, to
the Railroads. OF course, at the price
charged Cor the ores, the rates on the rsil-
roads amount a most to prohibition. The
Dunbar Company have ordered 600 more
tons OF ore from Ferrol, and stipulated for
given price at the Depot near the mines,
the proprietors of the mines preferring this
arrangement to that under which they be-
fore shipped.
The further fact may be stated chat tn.
Dunbar Company would use from $50 to
400 tons per week could they have it dellv-
ed at 1915 to $500 per ton instead of $3.50.
the cost of that already shipped. This in
formation leads to the conclusion that it is
only question of time when the iron men
of the east will find it to their advantage to
locate furnaces in Virginia, where all the
materials which 20 into the manufactured
iron exist in unlimited quantities. OF course
the furnaces already in existence there can
not be removed here, and have to be oper
ated to give activity to the capital invested.
But those who contemplate engaging in the
iron business will at once recognize the i'm
portance Of seeking localities where the best
ores on the continent are found in mex
haustible abundance, with coal, coke and
limestone, cheap living, and rail transporta-
ton in every direction. II the price of iron
viii! justify its manufacture at Dunbar with
ores at s3.75 per ton, certainly the enhanced
profits would be the difference betw cen this
cost and the ores at the mines.
The simple statement of the facts is the
strongest argument that could be adduced
to justify the belief that the Virginias must
| at no distant day become the Iron Centre of
the country. With business transactions
ruled to solid basis; the channels of trade
controlledby a safe and steady currency;
the boarded coin in the Treasury, awaiting
the day of resumption to seek the avenues
OF trade the immense capital held for specu-
lative purposes in Wall street thus driven
into business Investments; together with the
| large balance Of foreign trade in our favor,
and the abundant crops under which our
granaries groan, must combine to produce
revival OF business of every class and kind,
and the Inauguration of new enterprises for
the development of the country. With such
consummations to stimulate and encourage,
we may confidently look forward to bright
future, wherein all classes and conditions of
society will be benefited and new lease
| iven to pub lie energies and enterprises.
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:sFoRT LEWIS is offered for sale in this
mornings issue. This is one of the finest
grazing farms in Virginia. It is capable
of supporting three hundred head OF cattle,
has upon it excellent improvements, and
situated in beautiful section, with Cow
pasture river running through it, No such
property has been put upon the market for
the past ten years. Read the advertisement.
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SALE OF A FAMOUS PRoPERTY.-On
last Thursday, Messrs. W. E. Craig and J.
S. Harnsberger, commissioners, sold the
Cave of the Fountains property. including
the Hotel, Cave and several hundred acres
of land, to Mr.. Abraham Mohler, the pro-
prietor of the celebrated Weyer's Cave, for
$4,000. Mr.. Mohler will doubtless connect
the two great natural wonders, and thus af-
ford sight seers an opportunity of examining
both curiosities at one trip.
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The Hay crop of Augusta is said to be
immense.
Excursions everywhere are now the order
of the day.
Peaches, water melons and grapes are
plentiful in the market.
The ladies' of the Baptist Church held an
elegant Lawn Party at the Kinney lot last
night.
Hog cholera has appeared in the vicinity
of Burk's Mill, in this county, and several
farmers have lost a considerable number.
There are unavailable letters in the Rich
mond post office for Miss Bell Brown, Raw
ley Springs. Rockingham county, and J. w.
Ellis, Waynesboro, Va.
The Stonewall Brigade Band has been in
vited to participate in the ceremonies at the
unwilling of the Confederate Monument at
Danville, on the 3rd of September.
Last Sunday the streets looked desolate,
the whole town and its family being at
the camp meetings, a number of which were
being held throughout the county.
The train this morning for the White will
doubtless be crowded, as large number of
our citizens have expressed the intention of
attending the Lee Monument Ball.
We have again been placed under obliga-
tions to Mr.. C. A. Richardson, who is new
travelling in Europe, Tor foreign papers, in
GLIDING the English edition of the Paris
Messenger.
At the Sunday-school Conference, held in
Winchester recently, Rev. w. E. Baker, OF
this city, presided, and during the session
delivered an interesting address on Infant
classes and object teaching"
DR.. Geo. S. Walker, one of tine best drug
gists in the State, and a gentleman whose
friends are legion throughout this section,
is now with the well and favorably known
drug house of G. w. May & Co.
A thief broke into the corn-crib of Mr.. W.
F. Snapp, near town, last Thursday night,
and was rewarded with finding fine large
pile of cobs, the corn having been shelled
and removed to the mill the day before.
An excursion from Richmond Of several
hundred colored people and Il number of
white, dropped down upon lis Sunday, and
remained several hours. A small sized DIFF
ficulty occurred at the Depot just as the train
started homeward, but no harm was done.
Last Friday night the young people gave
dance at Fort Defiance, and although the
crowd that attended was not large, the en-
joymert was unconfined and midnig hit
found them loath to leave. Tuesday night
last another dance was given at the same
place.
Henry Breckenridge, (col'd), was detected
in the act of robbing the store of Mr.. Isa-
dore Cohen. last Saturday highland caught.
Monday morning, Mayor Balthis, before
whom he was tried, senter ced him to TWEEN
| ty lashes, and three months in the chain
gang, and now Henry will miss all of the
| nice Summer excursions.
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CHILD DRowNED.-W. EEK before last, a
little, child of Martin Beatw lie, Esq, who
lives on North River, in Rock ngham, wan-
dered to the edge of the liver whilst no
one was near and fell in and was drowned.
The child was about two years old. The
body was found.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

The MIA Hotel Bar, for
that splendid cent beer continues, and
the custom is daily improving.
You can keep cool by drinking that delicious
beer drawn through the Arctic Bohemian
Pump at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

CONTRACTORS! PAINTERSl
and all persons wishing to PAINT
WILL SAVE MONEY.
by calling at
GEO. W. MAY & CO.'S DRUG STORE
mar lily HFRefOre Buying. ~HN