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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-14

HOME REMINIsCEN CEs OF JOHN KAN
DOLPII, OF ROANOKE.-We have received
copy of this work, just published by the
author, ?. .Bouldin, editor of the Danvilie
(va.) Times. It contains 800 pages, hand
somely bound in cloth, is elegantly printed,
and illustrated by two steel engrayings-
one likeness of Mr.. Randolph, the other,
picture of his residence at Roanoke.
The author gives general outline of Ran
dolph's sohole life, but dwells particularly
ON his pr,vate life. He has woven, one way
or another, into the thread of his narrative
the recollections Of large number of old
persons who knew Mr.. Randolph, some of
them men of distinction-all of them of I'M
questioned veracity. Among them we no.
tice the names of Rev. w. S. Plumer. D. D.,
President of Union Theological Seminary,
at Columbia, S. c.; Hon. James W. Boul-
din Judge Wood Bouldin; W. Ii. Elliott
w. B. Green; DR.. Isaac Read; Rev. E. W.
Roach; DR.. 1. B. Rice Joseph M. Daniel
Henry Darlington, of Charlotte county
Judge F. N. Watkins, of Prince Edward
James N. Whittle, of Pittsylvania Hon.
Thomas S. Flournoy, Captain Harrison Rob.
ertson and w. NJ. Mosely, of Danville and
DR.. C. II. Jordan, of Roxboro, N. G.
The contributions Ct SO many of Mr.. Ran
Golph's old neighbors and acquaintance
give pleasing variety to the work and add
greatly to its authenticity. The plan adopted
by the author enables him to present to the
readers view the various shades of a most
eccentric and interesting character.
We find not only great deal OF fresh
matter in Mr.. Randolph's book, which, we
dare say, will be eagerly devoured by the
public, but also, many extracts from Other
works, for example: copy of Mr.. Ran
dolph's will taken from Grattan's Reports
and Benton's account of the duel with Clay
| While numerous extracts from his speeches
on the hastings ire published for the frs
time, only one speech IN full will be fount
in Mr.. Bouldin's work-that on retrench
ment and refol m, which was published il
pamphlet form, revised by Mr.. Randolph
himself, and dedicated to his constituents
literary curiosity, and is very characteristic
of the author.
The people Of Virginia eve a debt Of graf
itude to Mr.. Bouldin for rescuing from
oblivion so much that is valuable and inter
esting. His book is work Of high literar.
merit and should be in the hands OF ever.
Virginian. 1t is filled with incidents, curiou
papers, lively conversations, witticisms
strange scenes and spicy anecdotes.
The great success which Mr.. Bouldin me
with in procuring subscribers in advance 0
publication, shows the curiosity of the pub
lie with regard to the great Virginia orator
and statesman. Three-fourths of tn
first edition of one thousand are al
ready sold. Those who desire cop
are advised to enclose to the author at Dan
vile, Va, $2.10, and Immediately on tn
receipt of that amount. the book will b.
sent to any address by mail.
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Talk about good vegetables-we have
good, and common ones we give away al
Yeagers'.
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DEBATING SoCIETY-The meeting of the
Debating Society last Friday night was
graced by the presence Of a number Of la
dies, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings.
1t being the regular meeting for the election
of officers, the following were chosen for
the ensuing term: Capt. Il. c. Morton,
President, Jos. B. Woodward, Vice. Presi-
dent and W. P. Tams, Secretary and Treas
urer. Upon the question "Should the rate
OF interest be regulated by law? Mr.. j. V.
Brooke spoke on the affirmative and Mes SIS.
Fl. L.. Hoover and P. A. Baylor on the neg
alive. The question was decided in the neg
alive. Friday night the question is "Shouid
the proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton of the State, substituting the viva voce
for the secret ballot system Of voting, be
adopted 20 The debaters are: On the af-
firmative w. A. McCue and W. B. Walden
negative, =. NJ. Bumgardner and 7. J.
| Crowder.
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Land Sales, &c.
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
R al E = t Il t e
Shenandoah County, Va.
Shenandoah County, Va.

In pursuance of decree of the United States
District Court for the Western District Of Va.
in the matter of w. J. Dinges & Son, bankrupts,
1 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 a certain lot Of land containing
3ROODS AND 19SQUARE POLES,
with the improvements thereon, situated in Ed
desirable property. The improvements consist
of a comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE AND sTORE-ROOM.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash, the balance on cred
it of six. twelve and eighteen months. the pur-
ity for the deferred payments, with interest from
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 l4-tds of WI. Dinges Son, blk pts
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Land .Suzes.
[E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
commissioners Sale.

In pursuance OF dettee OF the Circuit Court oil
Augusta. entered on the lst 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, lot of
ground containing
One and u 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
six. twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months
bonds taken bearing interest from date with ap-
proved personal security and title retained as ul
innate security. G, M. HARRISON,
feb lEtdS Commr.
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LOCAL.

BE sure and get your shad from Yeasers.
Cheap as saw dust.
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For cheap fish and vegetables go to Yeag
ers'.
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REAL ESTATE,
Y For Sale

An opportunity is now offered to purchase q
splendid farm in Augusta county. 1t is situated
one mile north of Greenville on the Lexington
road and contains
337 1.2 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 a high state OF cultivation. Seventy
acres are in
EXCELLENT TIMBER.
~ The improvements consist Of handsome
::iN 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 6per cent. or II
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,
feb21-4t Staunton, Va.
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One and q HALF Acres.

A HOUSE
containing TWO rooms, and
Three Acres Of Land,
situated about one mile from Stanton, near the
Greenville road. adjoining the property of Jordan
Evans and others.
TERMS OF SALE Enough cash in hand to
pay costs OF suit and sale, and the residue upon
credits OF six. twelve. eighteen and twenty -four
months, bearing interest from day of sale, pur-
chaser giving bonds for deferred payments with
approved personal security and title retained as
ultimate security. G.. M. HARRISON,
febl4-tdS. COmm'r.
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| DEATH OF COMMODORE WHITTLE.-On
the 9Th inst, at the residence of his son-in-
law, Mr.. J. Cole Terry, on Bent Mountain,
in Roanoke, Va, Commodore W. g. Whittle
died in the seventy third year of his age.
| Commodore Whittle served in the United
the breaking out of the late war he resigned
his commission and entered the Confederate
States navy as captain. Near the close of
the war he was promoted to the rank Of
Commodore. He was a brother of Bishop
Whittle. 1t is stated that he was the Oldest
officer in the United States Naval service at
| the time he resigned. His remains were in =.
| tered at Norfolk.
His son, Mr.. C. NJ. white, Of this city,
was telegraphed for last Sunday week, and
reached his fathers bedside before death
came.
WHOLESALE DISCHARGE OF RAILROAD
EMPLOYES.-An order was issued on Satur-
day morning by VIM. NJ. Clements, Master
| of Transportation of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, directing the discharge Of all the
ticket collectors and sleeping car conductors
in the employ Of the Company. They num-
Der over one hundred, most of them respon-
sible, intelligent and well-behaved men, who
have families. There are fifteen in Balti-
more alone. The order goes into effect on
| the 18th instant. There were also discharg-
ed on the same day three hundred of the
best mechanics in the employ of the Com
pany. In general they were old hands, who
were receiving the highest wages on account
of their long service and SKILL They were
discharged from the boiler shops, the ma
chine shops and the carpenter and other
shops at Riverside and Mount Glare. About
four fifths of them are men who have fami.
lies. Other discharges are to be made along
the line of the road. II is also announced
that general reduction of fifteen per cent.
will be made after the 18th instant on the
| wages OF all mechanics and laborers in the
Company's employ. This is bad spring
| outlook for railroad men.
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A son of VIM. Brockman, of Orange Co.,
was killed last week by runaway horse.-
One of his legs was torn from his body.
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$1,000 Year, Invariably in Advance.
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Those beautiful flowers at Yeaget's.
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NOTICE.
SAMUEL HIRSH has become the owner of
the stock OF goods in the store room now occu.
pied by me on Main Street mo. y and he will
hereafter conduct the business.
l hope my old friends and the public generally
will extend to him the patronage which has in
the past so literally been lavished upon me.
Twill still be found with SAMUEL HIRSH at
my old stand, ready, willing and glad to wait upon
customers. GABRIEL HIRSH.
jan Aft
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s M. YOST q SON. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
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NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
IN Richmond, Va, Feb. H. 1873.
We, the undersigned, MANFRED CALL, of Watt
Call, and I. G. JONES', Sec'y Powhatan Iron Co.,
have this day formed co-partnership under the
style or firm name of CALL & JONES to conduct
the Blast Furnace business.
MANFRED CALL,
feb 28-3t-vin C T. G. JONES,
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GEO. w. MAY Il co.
THE BEST TRUS

mar7-ly IN MARKET. Call and examine
DED CLOVER SEED,
IL SAPLING CLOVER SEED,
TIMOTHY SEED,
ORCHARD GRASS SEED,
For sale low, wholesale and retail by
JAMES H. BLACKLEY,
Successor to Powell & Blackley,
feb 28-4t Opposite c. & o, Depot,
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GARDEN SEEDS
GARDEN SEEDS!

Landreth's, Buist's and Ferry's, at S cents
paper,
mar lily at GEO. W. MAY cos.
VNANTED.-FLOURC CORN. OATS, RYE,
w CLOVER SEED, TIMOTHY SEED,
ORCHARD GRASS SEED,
BACON, BALED HAY,
FOR CASH, by
JAMES H. BLACKLEY,
Successor to Powell Il Blackley,
feb 28-4t opposite C. o. Depot.
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-. v. RAILROAD.

1t would probably be asking too
much of our people to vote fifty thous-
and dollars more of our county bonds
to build bridge across the river at this
place, so as to insure such an eastern
outlet as would give to this Valley the
most magnificent railroad advantages
that any country could possibly desire
to enjoy, but we do think that We are
justified in suggesting rather than that
the road should be allowed to take any
other course than to Smi,hsburg, Md,
that our people should be willing if ne
cessity requires it to vote authority for
the endorsement of fifty thousand dol
lars of first mortgage bonds, the pro-
ceeds of which should be applied TO this
specific purpose.
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COMMUNICATES.
REAINTIEIL WEDDING.

Wednesday, Oct. 10Th, was signalized
by an event in this community which
may be said to be a revival of one of
those beautiful customs that have come
down to us from venerable antiquity,
but which has well nigh grown obsolete
i'm these times-an Old-tashioned wedding
AT HOME.
calling Springs" which, with its
lovely grounds, has for time out of mind
been the favorite resort OF plcknlckcrS
and pleasure seekers of all classes during
the hot days of summer, Was visited on
this occasion by a number of guests and
friends of the family to witness the mar
riage of Miss Mary, the accomplished and
universally popular daughter of our es-
teemed fellow citizen, Col. VIM. \. Nor
gan, to Mr.. G. Dorsey Tyson, of Frcder-
lex, Md.
The large and airy parlors were beau
tifully lighted, and the wreaths, grace
fully festOoned, among which was sus-
pended the traditional marriage bell
evidently the work of the tasty fingers of
the ladies-may he truly said to be tri-
umph of the decoration art.
Promptly ut o'clock the ceremony,
owing to the protracted absence in Eu-
rope of the Rector OF the parish, Rev. j..
L. Hubbard, was performed with sOlem-
nifty and impressiveness which we have
seldom seen surpassed, by the Rev. w.
Il. LEVEL, whose services were called into
reauisition. After an interval, during
which the young and happy couple re-
ccived with becoming diffidence the ell
thusiastic congratulations OF their numer-
Gus friends, we all partOOk of hearty
supper, spread out upon beautifully
dressed tables in another part of the
house.
Now, Mr.. Editor, if you will take good
cigar, we will settle ourselves for q
pleasant little chat about the ladies.
The bride i'm white satin and tulle, with
ornaments Of pearl, was deservedly the
centre of attraction, and her long train of
attendants, consisting of Miss Bette Nor
gan, Miss Bette Tyson, Miss Lilly Smith,
welter and Miss Many Bowley, in white
tarletan, with appropriate ornaments,
constituted a scene of wonderful beauty.
Mrs. Henry Shepherd is always hand
some, but was doubly so as she appeared
OH this occasion in pearl silk and dia-
monds.
Perhaps one of the most attractive
ladies present was Mrs. DIR. VI. Lane But
Ter, in black silk and white muslin with
ornaments of gold.
Miss Sanders pink silk with over skirt
of lace, which must have run up into the
hundreds. was a beautiful thing. Miss
Nellie Reynolds always appears to the
finest advantage in blue silk. We saw
nothing finer during the whole evening
than Mrs. Folly Shepherds toilet of
genuine white satin lace gracefully Sc.
off with ornaments of pearl.
There were many others present some
of whose toilets ''got away with those
already mentioned, but we cannot pur-
sue this theme further.
Mr.. Criswell's cornet band enlivened
the occasion with delightful music, and
thecompany dispersed with many best
wishes of long years Of Happiness for Mr..
and Mrs. Tyson. Y.
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Ba" SHOOTING AFFAIR.-On Satur-
day last w. Nj. Morrison, living several
miles below town, and a young man
named Butler Engle, son of Mr.. John
NJ. Engle, got into an alteration which
resulted in young Engle shooting Morri-
son in the left shoulder with pistol.
Engle was arrested on Tuesday morn
ing by officer Cameron, and brought
before Justice Daniels at Dutfields, who
held him to bail for his appearance at
the next session of the grand jury. We
learn that the wound in the shoulder OF
Mr.. Morrison is but slight one.
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MISREPRESENTATION.

There is tension beyond which hu-
man fealty cannot be stretched. When
men become convinced of the errors OF
their party or creeds, they very natural
ly begin to cut loose and abandon IL;
there is nothing which puts them to
serious thinking and careful scrutiny
Of the action and the effects of the pol
icy of their party aud its leaders, than
when their personal interests become
affected. Such is the result of things
at the present day. The republican
party had for its foundation but one
idea or prlnciple-that was the aboll-
ton of slavery; with it the Northern
masses were educated TO believe an GEL
dorado" would be surrendered TO their
possession. But in this, like most
games, the few got the money bags,
and the masses reap disappointment
Sectional prejudice has been kept alive
by the INSCRIPTIONS howl of the Shy
locks and dcmagogues, until the neces-
sites Of the masses, which has been
brought about by general business de-
preston, has set the people TO thinking
and investigating the causes, when 10 !!
they find that the republican party has
not a single tangible or practical princi-
pie left, and that its leaders are those
who are seeking to keep it alive by an
appeal to the passions of its former adj
herents, are prompted to do so from
their dread of exposure of present and
former plunderiug and official emolu-
mentS.
In this state of political eruption and
disintegration men are casting about to
find the best anchorage for their safety
and future welfare; former prejudices
keep them from uniting with the demo
cratic party, which has more vitality
aud virtue than any other party, al
though it has some errors of chronic
dogmas which are not in accord with
the best interest of the people, especial
ly those which are dictated by the
Northern bondholders, who seem TO re-
gard the blessings of government as
alone intended for them. The national
greenback party presents some nope OF
relief, by giving a uniform currency
and equal taxation of all species of prop.
erty, and extinguishing of an onerous
public debt, which, like private ones,
constantly depresses people. Let tho
democratic party come out boldly,
North, South, East and West, and en-
graft these just principles upon her tree
of liberty and general good of the peo-
pie, end it will regain the control Of the
government and restore unity, stability
and prosperity TO this great nation.
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New @sOOah~S
CALL HERE FOR BARGAINS,

TIE undersigned having purchased OK
| W. L. Lcmen his stock of Goods, al -
Great Reduction, will offer AT the old
Stand, TO tho trade, the same advantages
in low prices. Persons will lind il To
their advantage to look through their
stock, a. many goods will bc sold below
their present cost.
They are now receiving full and COM
plctc stock of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
CARPETS. OIL CLOTHS, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, HATS, CAPS,
SHOES, &c, all oi which viii be- sold
low.
Their line of Cloths and Cassimcrcs i
much the largest in town, from low pr
ced Tweed To the finest Worsted.
The GROCERY department will re-
ceivc special attention. and will always
be supplied with The best the market az
fOrdS, ut the lowest rates.
Having Just started in business, We
would ask share OF the public patron
age, and hope, with cheap goods and
close attention to business, 10 retain the
trade the old house has heretofore enjoy
ed. Respectfully.
Baker 81 BlLLMYER.
Shcpherdstown, May - II
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nS- THE GERRY -FRANCHIsE" CASE

nS IHE "FERRf-T RaNChioh OHSN
AcaIN.-Judge J. ]. Jackson mas been
holding term OF the United States
District Court, at Clarksburg, in this
State, during the past three weeks, and
il seems that the ''Harper's Ferry-Fran-
chise" case is not yet settled, and which
took up a considerable portion of the
time at this Court. 1t will also be seen
from the following extract, taken from
the proceedings of said Court, that our
friend Mr.. James d. Butt, of llarpers
Ferry, is still prominent as counsel tor
the government in this important case.
We learn that his argument, as hereto
fore, in the case, was an able and lucid
effort, and which was highly compli-
mented by the Bar. Mr.. Is. is an eff
Gent and attentive Counselor in behalf
of the interests o. the government, and
"hangs on" with the utmost tenacl'y'
for which he is SO characteristics
On Thursday morning the case of the
United States against }. NJ. Mason was
taxed up for hearing. This is the
..celebrated case" about which so much
has been said and written during the
past summer and in which are involved
constitutional questions concerning the
right OF the government to purchase
certain kind of property. A "terry
franchise" across the Shenandoah river
at Harper's Ferry is the ''bone" of con
tentiou in this case and it has assumed
such proportions as TO cause conflict
between the County court of Jefferson
county and the United States District
coSt. This case has occupied portions
of Thursday, Friday and to-day and has
attracted a large number OF persons to
the courthouse TO hear the arguments OF
counsel. James ID. Butt, Esq, OF Har-
per's Ferry, counsel for the United
States, opened the case for the govern
ment by giving a history of the proper
ty in controversy and the position which
the government would assume in trying
the cause and in his argument cited an
array of authorities to show III what
manner property owned by the govern
inert was to he treated by the different
states. Mr.. Butt was followed by Caleb
Borgess., Esq, of Clarksburg, who con-
tended in an elaborate argument that
the United States could not purchase a
''ferry franchise" that it never was con-
tempated 10y the constitution that the
government could purchase that sort of
property. Mr.. Boggess was followed
by J. Nj. Mason, of Charleslown, who
made somewhat lengthy argument on
the same side. The final argument for
the United States was made by General
Golf, district attorney, after which the
court took the case under Amusement
and inlima,ed that a decision would be
given in December, in the meantime the
temporary injunction heretofore granted
in the case to remain in full force.
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sa SALE OF A FARM-Daniel B.
Lucas aud Frank Beckwith, Special
Commissioners, sold at public sale, at
Charlestown, on Tuesday last, the farm
of l5S acres, belonging to the Heirs of
Catharine Moler, deceased, adjoining
the lands of Mr. Geo. Licklider and
others, 2 IL miles south east Of this
place, for the sum of S3725 per acre.
Purchaser, Mr.. VIM. Rightstine, of this
town.
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B1g" Rev. HENRY WARD BEECuER.-
This wonderful man Beecher-orator,
writer ard logician--will assuredly be
in Cumberland and deliver the address
at the Agricultural and Mechanical Far,
which commences on the 22d OF this
month and CONCLUDES the evening OF the
25th. The managers of the FAIR have
engaged Mr.. Brecher at an enormous
outlay, but we are assured that it is
money well invested as thousands will
be drawn 10 hear the remarkable mar
See advertisement.