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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-10
LETTER FROM STRIBLING.

THE WEATHER-THE COAL DEPOSITS OF
NORTH MOUNTAIN-SOME SUGGESTIONS
WORTH THE CONSIDERATION OF THE
COUNTY SUPERVISORS-HOW STAUNTON
MAY SECURE THE TRADE OF THE WEST
ERN COUNTIES.
STRIBLING SPRINGS, Jan. 18th, 1875
Editors Of FaUey Virginian::
We are now surely in the midst OF winter
The snow that fell on Friday night and Sat-
urday morning, fell to the depth OF ten or
eleven inches and looks as if it would be
with lis somes time. The mercury at this
place Oh Sunday morning was 80 below
zero about O'Clock this morning it was
40 below zero, and at s O'Clock it was at 100
below zero. That is pretty cold weather
for the ''sunny South" and from all indca-
tons we shall have it pretty cold tonight,
and then will doubtless have plenty of ice
for the approaching summer.
The developments. recently made in the
anthracite coal regions of North River Gap
and Hankey Mountain, are very rich; that
coal in abundance has been found, and of q
superior qualify, near the surface. | un-
derstand that there will be an effort made
to haul it to Staunton and put it or sale.
Why not? 1t is being used in Mt. Scion and
Bridgewater. From the samples have seen
would think it would pay, to even haul
it to Staunton by wagons. have not been
to the opening, but have it from the best
authority that there is no mistake about it.
The county road, from North River Gap
to ''Todd,' that had been kept in order by
an annual appropriation from the County,
is almost entirely destroyed by the last
frcshet. and the road to be put in order will
require a new location for great part OF the
way, and will cost great deal OF money to
put it in order. will here suggest to the
City authorities of Stanton, that now is the
time for them 20 join the County and make
the road from White Oak Lick, across the
mountain, to this place. thereby saving eight
or nine miles for all the upper part Of PEN
dleton and the lower end of Highland going
to Staunton. The County repairs the North
River Gap Road and four tifths of the trade
comes OUT at Mt. Scion on its way 10 Bridge
water and Harrisonburg. A glance at Hotct-
kiss Map will show the difference IN dis
lance, and if a road is once made over the
mountain it will stand; but if up the North
River Gap, along the North River and Skird-
nun Run, it will always wash off, unless
the road is cut out the side of the mountain,
&C., and that will cost three times as much
as to make a good road over Hankey Noun
tain. 1t is hoped that the Judge Of the
Couuty OourI anu Tic SUPERVISORS Oh Tile
County will look to this matter before an
appropriation is made for the North River
Gap road. The difference is simply this.
The North River Gap road carries the trade
of parts of Pendleton and Highland coun-
ties out of our County for barter. while
road across 'Hankey" would take it to
Staunton or Churchville, in our own Coun-
sy. 1t is certainly a matter that interests
Staunton more than any other road on out
skirts OF Augusta. OK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-10

Gov. HOLIDAY S | n A UG U II AL.-Ihe
opposition to print the Inaugural Address
Of Gov. Holiday came up in the House Of
Delegates on Monday. 1t was referred to
the Committee on Courts of Justice, and on
Tuesday it reported adverse to the printing.
A long discussion followed upon the report
in which Messrs. L.. E. Harvie and Harri-
son, both readjusters, spoke kindly OF Coy.
Holiday, and said they expected to cooper
ate with him or the debt question, as they
were satisfied with his views. Gen. Ander-
son, a strong fundcr, but the author of the
per cent resolutions, expressed his gratifi-
cation and stated that he ''believed all mem
beers of the House would arrive at pretty
m uch the same conclusion The report of
the com mittee was adopted by a vote of 50
to 81, and the inaugural message was not
ordered to be printed. The introduction of
the subject was very foolish, and if the truth
was known, we have no doubt,ye distaste-
full to Gov. Holiday. Mr.. Hanger voted for
printing and Mr.. Van Lear against. Gen.
EchOls was absent.
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Foreign News.

In the London Stock market on Monday q ru-
NOR prevailed that an armistice had been agreed
upon, and though the details we're very improb-
able they served to frighten spectators, and all
stocks rose sharply United States bonds con.
tinued inner, the alarm about the Bland silver
bill having subsidized.
1t is announced in an official form that the En-
glish Government, with view of ascertaining
Russias terms, has suggested to the Porte the
desirability of complying with Russias request
for direct communications between tie COM
manders of the forces.
The occupation of Sofia by the Russians is a
great advantage, as it gives base for operations
on Romelia, opens UP the country around it and
makes them independent of supplies from Ro-
mania.
The correspondence between London and ST.
Petersburg respecting the points raised by the
British Government, has not terminated and no
disclosures will be made before the meeting of
Parliament. The reported resignation OF the Earl
of Carnarvon is denied Midhat Pasha has left
Paris on his way to London, but cry has been
raised at Constantinople for his return
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99c Store on Augusta Street.
STAUNToN
STUFF & BALES, PrOprietOrs-

WESTERN DISTRICT OF VA. TO W.T. In shs-
w Clerks Office of the District Court OF the
United States for said District at Harrisonburg,
on the 18th day OF December, A. d. 1877.
In the matter of VIM. H. Marshall, bankrupt
Upon the petition Of VIM Patterson Form an in
junction and other relief, Ed. J. Courtney and
others.
set aside certain decree entered on the 18th day
of July, 1876, permitting Edward J. Courtney to-
collect from Daniel NJ Bell, certain bonds execu-
ted for the purchase money of certain tract of
land sold by VIM. I'll. Marshall, bankrupt, and sit
uated in Augusta county, Va, and to restrain
said Courtney from collecting, and said Bell from
paying said bonds, until the future order of this
court; and to have an account taken OF the debts
and liabilities OF the said Marshall, bankrupt, and
their priorities, and in the meantime to- have said
uonds collected by special commissioner, or by
John Paul, Assignee in Bankruptcy of said Mar
SHALL and for other purposes set forth in the Pc
tition.
An affidavit being made that the defendant,
Edward ]. Courtney, is anon resident OF the State
of Virginia, tits ordered that he do appear here.
within one month after due publication OF this
ORDER and answer the plaintiffs petition or do,
what is necessary to protect his interest and thai
copy OF this order be published once week
for four successive weeks in the VALLEY VIR0IN-
IAN, anewspaper published in Staunton, Va and
another copy thereof posted at the front door of
the Courthouse OF ROCKINGHAM county on the 1st
day of the January term OF the County Court OF
said county. Teste: "
O'Fer. Pat.,p VIM B. LURTY
oec So-4w Clerk Dist Court.
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| LEGISLATIVE NoTEs.-Mr. Flazier's bill
repeating the Rockbridge dog law and pro-
viding for the disposition of the funds here
tofore collected was passed, and motion to
reconsider rejected.
In the House the Committee of Courts of
Justice have been instructed to report bill
providing for twelve judicial districts in che
State instead OF eighteen-ayes 63-nays 40.
Messrs. Echols and Hanger voted for it and
Vanlear against it.
In the Senate bill has been passed eX-
tending the time for the completion of the
Clifton Forge Railroad from 20 months to
FIVE years. Mr.. Koiner spoke and voted
against it.
Mr.. Hunt, offered resolution 10 the eff
feet that the creditors of the State be invited
to submit proposition for 4 four per cent.
bond on two-thirds OF the debt as it existed
in 1861, with tax-recciyable coupons attach
ed, sc. This is very nice way to whip
the devil around the stump. Why not re-
solve that the State is not able to pay more
than per cent?] The resolution was re-
ferred.
Numerous other resolutions on the same
subject have been introduced, among them
one from Mr.. Koiner, in the Senate. provi-
ding for the consolidation of the State debt
and the payment Of the same rate of inter
est on the whole.
A resolution has been introduced inquir
ing into the eXpediency Of dispensing with
the annual appropriations to the University
OF Va, Virginia Military Institute and
Blacksburg College.
The following resolution, tfleltd by Mr.
Robinson CT Portsmouth, and which was
adopted, looks to waking up things. The
100000 borrowed several months ago to
run the government, fell due a few days
ago, and there was no provision for its pay
ment. This resolution is to learn the facts
Resolced, That the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts be and he is hereby instructed to in
form the House whether or not Virginia is
indebted to any bank or banks, within the
State OF elsewhere, by note or otherwise ;
and if So the nature of the indebtedness.
and what collateral Or other security has
been given by the State, upon what authori-
ty such debts have been contracted, when
due, and what provision has been made for
their payment upon maturity.
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The Wing furnishes the information that
Gov. Holiday has invited conferences with
several Of the readjusters, and that he has
not extended that courtesy to the Funders.
The State wants to know whether there is
''doube-dealing' going OH. If the Wing is
correct, we are glad to hear it. We think it
is the duty of the Governor to seek the opin-
ions of those who may differ with him, with
view to reconciing differences that may
exist,
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The Washington Republican published a
paragraph upon what it states high authorl-
ty, to the effect that the President will sign
the silver bill should it pass Congress. The
paragraph continues: '.IIe believes 1t to be
a measure demanded by the business inter-
ests Of the country and a majority OF the
people of the United States, and hence Will
cheerfully give it his official sanction.
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Intense cold prevailed on Monday morn
ing in al! parts OF New England. The fol-
lowing are a few specimens showing the
range OF the thermometer At Nassau, N,
f., "a degrees below zero; at Manchester,
N. H., 81; Milford, n. H., IS; st. Johns
berry, Vt, 3G, while at Fort Fairfield, Me-,
1T was AZ degrees below zero. Along the
Hudson river in New York State the cold
was also very severe, the thermometer rang
ing from 3 to 10 degrees below zero.>
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COMMISSIONER s OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va. Jan, 0, 1919.

D. H. Evans, for sc.
In Chancefy.
Jno. T. Pritchard, ct al.
All persons interested in the above styled suit
TAKE NOTICE that in pursuance of a decree of the
Hastings Court for the city of Staunton, entered
on the 18th day of December 1871 in a suit
in Chancery therein depending between d. H.
Evans, for sc. VS. John L. Pritchard al ais, will
at my Office in Staunton, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1st., 1873,
proceed to take, state and settle the following ac
counts:
LIST An account of the real estate in the city of
Staunton and county OF Augusta. owned by the
defendants, J. Pritchard, ". A. Reed and P. II
Trout, and the liens binding the same and their
priorities.
3D. An account of the fee simple and annual
rental value OF said real estate.
Sd Any other matters the Comm may deem
pertinent or the parties in interest may require
him to state. At which time and place you are
required to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chan
Gerry the day and date first above written.
ian 10-4w JNO. W. STOUT, Conm'r.
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The Richmond papers arc just now moro
concerned about which of the factions is the
genuine conservative party than they are
about the settlement Of The State debt. II
the factions will follow the example ofikil-
kenny cats and eat each other mp the State
will be the galner.
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Assignee's Sale
OF
R ale state
PAGE COUNTY.
PAGE COUNTY.

In obedience to an order of the Dist. Court ofthe
U. S. for the Western District OF Va, in the mat
ter of Emanuel Miller, bankrupt will, as As
signee OF said bankrupt, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY I'd, 1873,
in front of the Court House, in Luray Va, sell
at public auction the following real estate to witt
ONE TRACT OF 80 ACRES, MORE OR LESS
and another tract of
s. ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
situated in said county, on the waters of Dry
Rum about miles southeast of the court house
TERMS OF SALE:7One-fourth cash, and the
residue payable in three equal instalIments
at six, twelve and eighteen months with in
terest from day of sale, the purchaser to exc
cute bonds with good personal security for the
deferred payments. and the title to be retained
until all the purchase money is paid.
Z. JONES ARMSTRONG, Assignee -
ian 10-tds of Emanuel Miller, b'k'pt.
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1t is stated that the President will send in
no more nominations for the New York Office
at present. We hope this statement will
prove true, and that this course will bring
about a more friendly understanding be-
tween Republican senators and the admins
tration
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Mr.. Koiner begins to have a faint impress
sion that Governor Kemper was not ex-
act)y correct in his Statement. that the State
was in condition to meet the interest On
her public debt. We have no doubt the inn
preston is we'll fortified, and we hope he
will diligently Inquire into the facts of the
case and follow their logical teaching. The
debt question is practical matter and must
be dealt with in a:practicai way. Fancy and
trad ition are out CT place Just now.
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notice..

MY ACCOUNTS ARE MADE OFF TOJAN Fer
1873, and all persons knowing themselves indebt
ed Will please come forward and SETTLE After.
ana settlement will be required upon presents.
tion. cannot afford to give longer epedits and
potn purchaser and seller will be benefited by
shortest profits. - INV
" Remember all bills viii, be presented ON the.
hrst OF each month and settlement required
Respectfully,
Jan Sim r. TYREE
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.,.s.a.. BIRD
NeTaxlsI ~ IN DEB.
BOARDING HOUSE.

Having removed to Staunton. and opened a
FIRST CLASS BOARDING HOUSE in the building
recently owned and occupied by Mr.. T. B. Hoge.
on Gospel Hill, am prepared to accommodate
jan s-4t MRS, w. H, PEYToN.
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The re-adjusters held caucus on Che stI,,
and resolved to 20 into the election of State
officers on the 18th, except Treasurer. Aud
itor and I'd Auditor.
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Hon. D. M. Key.

II. V. Redfield, writing from Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, to the Cincinnati Commercial,
says that the debt question will be the abb
sol bing issue in the coming State election,
and those who favor the acceptance of the
creditors proposition scaling the debt to
sixty cents in the dollar, bearing six per
cent. Interest, will urge Hon. D. NJ Key,
present Postmaster General, for Go vernon
He is regarded as the most acceptable man
in. tile State to the solid conservative ee-
ments of both parties. Mr.. Key. as Post
master General. is doing good service where
he is. Republicans and Democrats regard
him as a very efficient cabinet officer, giving
his entire time to the duties of his Depart
mcnt, and managing it with eminent abil-
ity and success. He is making very little
splutter, but doing vast amount of useful
work, and introducing systematic reforms,
which are facilitating and simplifying the
postal service. As Senator Ferry says :
"Key is a good man, and if we must have a
Southern Democrat in that position, we
colld not do better.'' The Washington Star
testifies that ''Mr. Key makes an excellent
Postmaster General-honest, laborious and
careful-and the Tennesseans had better
leave him where he is and hunt mp another
candidate for Governor
1t is the usage in the South, however, when
the services OF a citizen are deemed essential
for the good Of the State, that his refusal is
not accepted He is regarded as State prop
erty, and the people claim the right to use
him in the interest of public policy. We
presume. therefore, if the people require his
time and talent to sustain q fair and just
proposition for the creditors, and to unite
all the conservative element of the State, he
can hardly decline the use Of his name.
The information we have received from
private sources encourages the hope that
the debt question will soon be in shape to
he practically dealt with by the Legislature.
There are earnest, honest men, identified,
in popular estimation, on either side OF the
question, who are anxious to reach Il basis
where conflicting opinions may be recon-
cied.- The report of the Committee on FL
nance, under instructions OF the resolution
offered in the Legislature by Gen. Echols,--I
to Which allnsion is elsewhere made,-Will
soon be made, and as nearly an accurate
statement'of the debt and resources of the
State be presented, as it is possible now to
set. We are pleased to learn that q very
agreeable personal relation exists between
the Governor and the leading minds on the |
side popularity known as readjusters. and
that q disposition will be cultivated to COM
pare opinions and if possible arrive at a con-
cluslon, where all fair-minded men may |
meet.
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THrastee.s Sale of Valuable
l. HOUSE AND LOT.
Near tile City Of Stanton

Neorthe City Of Stanton.
BY virtue of deed OF trust executed by Theresa
o. Hope, on the 22d day of Sept 1876, to the un.
designed Trustee, and of record in the Clerks
office OF the Court If Hastings for the city of
Staunton, Deed Book No. Z. page 81, being re-
CURED by the benefciaries in salt deed to do so,
I will, on
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY I'd, 1878,
sell at public auction to the highest bidder on
the premises,
THE HOUSE AND LOT
conveyed by said Hope to said Trustee, lying on
the Parkersburg turnpike said lot is 60 feet front
and 16l deep, and has on it new DWELLING
and is a very desirable residence.
TERMS:-$530 cash. the balance in equal annu-
al instruments Of one, two. three and four years.
with interest from day of SALE and title retained
as ultimate security.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT,
jan 10-tds Trustee
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Gen. Shepherd, of Washington city, on
the eth, slipped and fell on the pavement,
breaking two bones of his leg.
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Docket Case MOL
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
- For the Western District Of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Geo. A. Sinclair, Bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, IS:
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE. That on the 9th
day OF January, 1873, q Warrant OF Bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court of the United
States for the Western District OF Virginia,
against the estate of Geo.ASinclair of Charlottes
yille in the co. OF AlbemarIe. in said District,who
ton; that the payment of any debts and the de-
livery OF any property belonging to such Bark
rupt. to him, or for his use, and the transfer of
any property by him. are forbidden by law; and
that a meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt,
to prove their debts, and to choose one or more
Assignees OF his estate, will be held at Court of
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the office of f. w. Ear
y in Charlottesville. Va, before e. W Early, Esq.,
Register in Bankruptcy for said District. on the
Esd day OF Janury, A. D. 1875, at II O'Clock M.
A. S. GRAY,
nov 22-2w U. S. Marshal for said Dist.
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docket Case No.
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATE


nIsTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
~ for the Western District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Bruce E. Maxey, Bankrupt.
Western District OF Virginia, IS.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. That on tine 18th
day OF January. 1873, q warrant of Bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court of the United
States for the Western District of Virginia.
the estate of Bruce E. MaNey, of Bent Mountain,
in the county of Roanoke in said distrct,who has
been adjudged bankr pit on his own petition:
That the payment of any debts and the delivery
him, or for his use and the transfer of any prop
erty by him forbidden by law and that a
meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt to
prove their debts, and choose assign
ees Of his estate, will be held at Court of Bank
ruptcy, to be holden at the office of f. W. Early,
in Charlottesville, Va, before +. w, Early, ESD,
Register in Bankruptcy for said District. on the
22d day of January, AID, 1873, at IL O'Clock. NJ
A. S. GRAY.
jan 10-2t U. S. Marshal for said Dist.
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CASH MONEY.
and not in any particular will we vary from the.
CASH SYSTEM. We
Will Treat All Alike.

our STOCK Is composed OF so many 0lHeEeOb afli-
Giles that it will be Impossible to enumerate one
half
We will sell Gentleman's Black Hat for 99cts.
From one to three shirts for 99cts
Two pairs o Canton Flannel Drawers for 99ets
Razor, Strap. Brush Mug and Soap for 99cts.
A Broadway Hat for School Girl, trimmed for 99e
Lot of Ladies' Underwear cheap-see lady clerks
Ladies' Skirts from 99cts up.
Ladies Striped Wooden Stockings from to 3 pairs
for 99crs. l
We have large lot OF dresses made up for chill
dren, which we will sell cheap.
We will sell clipper sled for 99c.
A Great Eastern, large size for 81 SO.
Childrens Baby Carriages with tops for 99cts
Four wheel wagon for 99cts
We will sell nice drum complete for 99cts
A large size drum for 81 SO.
Children Rocking Chairs for 99cts.
We have few large sized worth IS 90 t0r 81 90
We have stylish lamps complete for 99c
We have Ladies' Chains worth five. dollars for 99e
Finger rings and locketsat the same price.
Silver plated napkin rings for 99cts
walking cane for 99cts.
Umbrellas for 99cts
We have beautiful lot of vases from 99c a pair
to 93c piece.
We have fine selection of Ladies' Work Baskets
and stands. For further particulars call Thurs
day morning at the
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No 49l
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. StateS.--In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of George Summers, Bankrupt,
TO WHOM II MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. E. Jones Armstrong. of Luray
Page. county. Virginia, hereby gives notice
tate OF George Summers. OF Page county. in !
said District, who was OH the 18th day OF May, |
a. d., 1871, .adiudged Bankrupt on his own petit
ton by the District Court of said District.
Dated - E.JONES ARMSTRONG,
jan 10 3w Assignee.
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docket Case No.
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
IL for the Western District OF Vain Bank

nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
IL for the Western District OF Vain Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of VIM L. Camden, bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, IS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That ON the 4th
day of December, 1877, warrant in bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court OF the Uni
ted States for the Western District of Va, against
the estate OF VIM. L: Camden, OF Atwood. in
judged bankrupt on his own petition. That the
payment of any debts and the delivery of any
property belonging to such bankrupt, to him, or
for his use, and the transfer of any property by
him. are forbidden by law and thata meeting of
the creditors of said Bankrupt, to prove their
debts and choose one Or more assignees OF his
tate, will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden at the office OF E. W. Early, in Chariottes
vile, Va before E. W. EBrly, Esq, Register in
Bankruptcy for said District, on the 21st day of
January, A. D., 1878. at u clock NJ.
A. S. GRAY, r
ian l0th-2t U. S. Marshal for said Dist