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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

Before the death of a. T. Steward Re sold
an Alabama merchant 81, 900 worth OF goods,
Which merchant sold at loss. ste gart
brought suit against him for obtaining goods
under false pretenses. The Alabalnian filed
Il cross-biil against Stewart for defamation
of character, and an Alabama Jury gave him
Judgment for $4,000. 1t was appealed to
the United States Supreme Court, but mean-
while Stewart died. Judge Hilton, however,
representing the estate, is seeking to obtain
arelease OF the Judgment. Senator Conk-
lns.was TO argue the case last Monday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

rTStsdale &c. for &c. VS.. MarshaIl.-In pur-
l. suance OF decree of the Circuit Court for
Augusta county entered November 4th, 1878, in
this cause, I shall, on
FRIDAY. JANUARY 3rd, 1879.
at my Office in Stanton. proceed to take an ac-
count OF the liens binding the real estate OF Thos
Marshall, Of the real estate belonging to said
Marshall, its fee simple annual rental value &C.
Hud. Pat. pq JOS. A. WADDELL,
dec I2-4w Comm'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26
noMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, Dec. 18th. 1878.
In the cause Of Weast philip r. &c. vs.. Weasts
the Circuit Court of Augusta, ali parties plain
tiffs and defendants. and ALL CREDITORS OF
HENRY WEAST, DEC D, are hereby notified that
in pursuance of a decree entered in this cause by
said court on the 18th day of November, 1878,
shall. at my office in Staunton, on Friday, the
and settle the following accounts, viz: lst. OF
the transactions of R. P. Andrews as administra-
tor OF Henry Weast, decd. ID. OF the debts
Any other matters deemed pertinent by Comm,
which any party may require to be specially
stated. At which time and place you are required
to attend. J. w GREEN SMITH,
W. e. Craig, p. q. Commissioner.
dec lQ-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26
DOR SALE-A Nice Little Farm
j. in Augusta.

offer for sale on accommodating terms. nice
little farm containing
50 Acres,
situated about six miles from stanton, on the
Stribling Spring Road. near Stoyer's Shop. Fiji
teen acres is in fine timber, and the cleared land
is a good quality Of limestone. Possession given
April 1st. 1879. The growing crops reserved.
For terms &c, address
J. w. KARICOFE,
oct l0-3m Rohersviile, Md.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

docket Case No 6261
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Richard L. Gray, bankrupt.
To whom it may concern
The undersigned, George E. Sipe,o of Harrison
burg, Rockingham county, Va, hereby gives no.
tice OF his appointment as assignee of the estate
in said district, who was on the 9Th day OF June,
A. D., 1874, adiudged bankrupt on his own peti
ton by the District Court Of said district.
Dated Harrisonburg, Dec. 9TH. 1878.
dec 12-3w GEO. Z. SIPE Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

baldwin Augusta Fair VS.. Piper tGc.-In
- pursuance of decree OF the Circuit Court
for Augusta county. rendered November 4th, 1878,
in this cause, shall, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3Oth, 1879
at my office, in Staunton, proceed to take an ac-
count OF the real estate owned by the defendant,
James A, Piper at the date OF the rendition of the
Judgment in favor Of the Baldwin Augusta Fair,
and the state of the title thereof, Of the liens
wise and OF the alieniations made by the Defend
ant. James A. Piper, since the rendition OF said
Judgment, SC. JOS. A. WADDELL,
Hudson & Patrick, pq Comm'r.
dec 12-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

docket Case No,
N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States,-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of s. NJ. Bowman, bankrupt.
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned Ed. s. Conrad of Harrison
burg. Rockingham county. Va, hereby gives no.
t1ce OF his appointment as assignee of the estate
OF 9. NJ. Bowman, OF Harrisonburg, va, in said
district who was on the day of 1873, ad-
Judged bankrupt on his own petition by the
District Court OF said district
Dated at Harrsonburg, Va, Dec 9th, 1873
dec Rth-3t ED. F .UONRAD, Assignee
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DOR RENT.

have for rent two Elegant STORE ROOMS,
in the new three story brick building have Just
had completed, on the corner OF Main and Lewis
Streets. These rooms are 90 feet wide and SO feet
deep in the clear. To careful business men they
would make excellent business stands command
ing large country and city trade. There is a
nice foot pavement in front of the building, and
all the arrangements are well adapted to business
of any description.
certain terms. &C., by application to William
Wholey, at his store on New Street.
aug 22 MRS. JULIA HURLEY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

lDocket case No. J--
l. States,-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of j. A. Loewenbach, bankrupt.
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, Ed s. Conrad, of Harrison
burg Rockingham county. Va. hereby gives no.
t1ce OF his appointment assignee Of the esta tie
OF Jonas A. Loewenbach of Harrisonburg, Va,
In said District, who was on the day of
1878, adjudged bankrupt on his own petition by
the District Court OF said district.
Dated at Harrisonburg, Va. Dec 9th, 1878.
dec I2-3t ED. 8. CONRAD, Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

m A. Skaters Creditors VS.. T. A. Shafer
L. dc.-In pursuance OF a decree Of the Cir.
cult Court for Augusta county, entered Novem-
Der 81 187s.in this cause, shall proceed, at my
office, in Staunton, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1879
to take an account of the real estate in the city
OF Staunton, owned by T. A, Shafer, it's fee sim
ing said real est ate in the order of their prori
ties and to enquire into the condition Of the title
to the house and lot in the bill and proceedings
mentioned. JOS A, WADDELLe
Robertson, pq Cnm'r
dec PIT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

G0leman's creditors VS.. Coleman .xc.-In
" pursuance OF decree Of the Circuit Court
for Augusta county, entered November end, 1873,
in this cause, shall, OH
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY eth 1872
at my office, in Staunton, proceed to take an nc.
count Of the liens binding the real estate OF Robt
Coleman and their priorities and of the real es-
tate belonging to said Coleman, its fee simple
thereof. JOS. A. WADnELL,
Hud Pat, pq Com'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

EHOR SALE-A Beautiful Cottage situated
Il in the most desirable portion OF the city,
and supplied with all modern conveniences. This
is one OF the h idsomest residences in the city.
For terms, &C.. apply TO the Editors VALLEY
VIRGINIAN. nov 20,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-03-16
BRTCA- BRAC.

-fi-. LIZZIE Brown .lrG-"
oh ior a Jug that can paint, ..'t
Maloica, faience, old and gualnt
To aecarafesiaes the livelor z day
l. gaite too awfully nice, they say
Chorus. Ha' hat ha' Decalcnmanie,
Little brown jug. iii decorate thee.
Lovely Jug Hai hai ht'
Dear little jug OF Maioica.
Fascinating jar OF haolin,
To break yd7i, dear, would De a sin;
To decorate Won long have ached,
Ind in a Inuffie" to have Won baked.
Ch0y-ss. Iia ha hai You and me.
Porcelain jaF, oh love thee; --
Cunning little Jug, Ia ma ha.
sweet little, fascinating haolin jar.
I! had a i0r'e that would give To me
Porcelain. Majoiica and Potterie.
ia " spoon" him in the g,tshingest way,
And Hiss him million times day.
Chorus Hat ha' hai wouldn't hug,
II he'd give &c me a Majoiica Jug
Maiolica jug, he, he he,
Little brown jug, oh. love thee
-Nezr iort World.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-03-16
OUR SILENT FRIENDS.

on not 90 alien skies aud far Ola pheres
We render our beloved They do not 90
PROM ~ in goirg TO tod, .yeAsureiy know.
WHAT Il thew make no answer to onr tears:
Is not Ne silent 90 u al our years: -fr
And yet his arms are ronnd as in our woe;
50 they who share with him the power to
bic-- o. Ef i- Z -
Must share hi- Ge4rRCss end bis sileniness.
Perhaps they softf. n nj us, THE deadr'
Oi IA Hho dwell and dream among the
rpusb.,
Nor ever SEQ now short a way o'erhend
Eternal light snfolGs our hccting- slooms.
Nor ever heed the voice from heaven that
saith
'-Thev aretne dead, who yet believe in death"
-Carl SDensr ~ the ChTiS'ian Union
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-03-16

has not word 10 say on the origin of
man. The theory that we are descend.
esi from apes is a speculation INDUCED
in by biologists, aud based on anatom.
zeal resemblance in the living animals
No ape-like man has been found fossil.
nor any man-like ape. Remains Of
monkeys and of savage types of men
have been found; but even the Mean
derthal skull was of the average capaci-
ty, and, as Huxley says, might have
contained the brain of a philosopher.
No geologist processes to have proved
any thing like connecting link be-
tween man and apes, and till such shall
be discovered, geology must be, as am
tonight, silent on that topic
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-03-16

Write Mountain Cake.-6 eggs,
cups sugar, cup butter, 1 cups flour, l
cup sour milk, l teaspoonful soda; mix
and bake like jelly-cakes, in number.
As soon as one is done ice it on top,
then put on another and ice it, continu-
ing in like manner until the fourth is
placed on top and iced The beaten
whites of 1 eggs, made thick with SUI
gar, will make enough icing. The juice
OF lemon in the icing whitens and
hardens it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-03-16

The Southern Methodists have rein
forced their Mexican mission with u na-
tive missionary who has been under
training in Vanderbilt University. The
Board of Missions has passed resolu-
ton favoring an arrangement of comfy
with the Northern Methodist Church, so
that the missions of the two churches in
this field should not be in antagonism.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-03-16
The Peacock Hall OF Delhi.


The next building is the 'Hall Of
Audience, and is SO beautiful in de-
sign that l shall not attempt descrip-
ton, but, rather, quote from Beresford's
Delhi: Peculiarly set apart for the
reception of nobility is a quadrangle of
moderate dimensions The building is
a very beautiful pavilion of white mar
bic, supported on massive pillars of the
same material, the whole of which, with
the connecting arches, is richly orna-
mented with flowers of inlaid MOSAIC
work of different colored stones and
gliding. Ii is raised on Il terrace four
feet high, the floor of which is composed
of flags of white marble. Between each
OF the front row of pillars is balus-
trade of marble, chastely carved in sew
eral designs of perforated work. The
top of the building is ornamented with
four marble pavilions with gilt cupolas.
The ceiling of the pavilion was oripi-
naliy completely covered with filigree
work, but in 1893 the Mahrattas, after
capture of the CITY, took the silver down
and melted it, the value of the same be-
ing estimated at nearly million dol
lars. "In the cornice at each end of
the interior hall is sculptured in letters
of gold, in the Persian language: If
there is paradise on earth, it is this,
4" In this hall was the famous peacock
throne, 50 called from its having the
figures OF two peacocks standing be-
hind it, their tails being EXPAND
ed, and the whole so inlaid with
sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pearls, and
other precious stones of appropriate
colors, as to represent life. Tie throne
itself is six feet long by four feet broad.
1t stood on six massive feet. which, with
the body, were of solid gold. inlaid with
rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. 1t was
surmounted by canopy OF gold, sup
ported by twelve pillars, ali richly en-
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-03-16
THE ORIGIN OF LIF E.
Evolution and the Na.ious Theories Held
by Leading Scientists Evidence of
Geology.


From the New York Tribune.
Prof. j. s Newberry, of the Columbia
College School of Mines, presented, last
evening, the different theories of evolu-
ton, and the light shed upon the gues-
ton by geology. He contrasted the views
held by the different classes of think
ers, and then gave, without comment,
the facts derived from the study of the
earih's crust. -.fhe lecture was At Asso-
citation Hall, in the course before the
Academy of Science.
THE LECTURE. rss stf
So much hasibeeh said and written in
the last 10 years about evolution, that
il may seem presumption in me 20 at
tempt to throw any new light on the
subject in a single popular lecture. All
those who have discussed il have not
been if accord upon it, and strongly OPP
posed parties have been called into ex-
istence, and, as usually happens, the
more the discussion is prolonged, the
wider becomes, the divergence OF opin-
ion. But most men and all women are
partisans, and one of the most diifiult
things encountered in human experience
is to make all think alike on any pro-
posed question.g "a FgsssT TVFf
Four parties kare arrayed IN antago-
nism upon the subject OF evolution, and
are carrying ON kind of Fiadrangular
duel. The first party. is that represent-
ed by the distinguished scientist, Mr..
Darwin, whose name has been so iden-
tilted with the theory of evolution that
the impression widely prevails that he
is the author of it, whereas it was
originated long, before his time.
But ne formulated II and ex-
planned ii. Mr. DarYin,s view is
that all the complex mid symmetrical
forms OF the fauna and flora, the animal
aud plant of the present day,are derived
from simple initial organic points-a
cell, for example, by process of growth.
with infinite variation, and that those
varieties which were best adapted to
their surroundings were @perpetuated
and strengthened, while the III adapted
persisted in the struggle of life. This is
the doctrine of the survival of the tittest
Ii, in the language of MIR. Darwin, a re-
gion was occupied by extremely prolific
but swift hares, and By dogs or wolves
dependent on the capture ot these hares
for their existence, naturally the long
est-legged and leetest dogs or wolves
would be the most successful in the
chase, and in competition with others
would be perpetuated, whilethe shorter
legged and slower dogs would be starv-
ed out and disappear. heresult would
be the prodncion of race of grey
hounds, if you please. Mr.. Darwin
leaves the question of the origin of life
untouched.
Another class of philosophers, among
whom DIR. Charlton Bastian is u leader,
goes 4 step further back, and claims
that the initial point in the life series, !
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-07-12
For the Times
GAGE'S CuAPEL, July 18th, 1878.

CAGES CHAPEL, July 18th, 1878.
MIR. EDITOR IL have concluded to give you
short sketch Of how the ncighbUrs around and
about Gage Chapel spent the memorable Ith
1t was the closing day ofthe session of Miss Mag
gic liamilons school and the patrons and neigh
bors concluded to give picnic and get Col. |.
G. Mckissick 10 deliver an address for the occa-
sion. ! heard it ana can say the Col. did his
whole duty, as you know he always does. His
speech was well received.
We cannot say too much for Miss Maggie.--
She is the right Lady in the right place and Mr.
Editor, you would think too if you were to
be with her and her little scholars awhile, to sec
the intel ,,cncc and proficiency Of both. Think
there were about one hundred present. The
line of march was formed ut the Chapel, with
Col. |. G.. McKissick, Teacher and school in
front--he crowd in the rear All marched
down to n large live oak tree, about one hun
dped yards distant, where there was q table la
den with all the good things that appetite could
crave. After all had cat to their hearts con-
tent, ] was very much reminded of the passage
of scripture, where it tells us of our Savior
feeding the uutiiuic from five lo9ves and seven
fishes, for am satisfied there were enough left
to feed another crowd Of the same size Mr. II.
&. Lawson hal some Of the finest Peaches have
seen this Season and many Pears as nj! could
eat. They rare and delicious. By this
time the crowd became thirsty and Mr.. Lawson
was ready to qucnch their thirst with some nice
Lemonade. Thus ended the eating part Of the
day. Mr.. Lawson then asked the crowd TO his
dwelling, where the young folks took pC secession
of the parlor and amused themselves by playing
and every way enjoying themselves; the old folks
took the Plaza and :he yard, talking about crops,
politics, &c. Thus ended the lay ard all re.
turned home J. O.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-07-12
West Point Cadetship for 4th Congressional


We are authorized by Hon. John III. Evins to
announce that comparative examination for
the Cadetship at West Point Military Academy
for the 4th Congressional District will take place
at Columbia on Wednesday the 3lst day of July
instant. Non. Hugh $. Thompson, DR.. B. w.
Taylor and1.ouis LcContc, Esq, have kindly con-
scntcd to ac: as n Board of Examiners. Those
who desire to compete FOR the appointment arc
rcquestellaaotify Hon. Hugh 9. Thompson Of
the fact at rs carly day practicable. APP
plcaptS must reside in the Ith District, and
their attention is specially called to the follow
ing qualifications
The age for the admission Of cadets to the
Academy is between II and % years. Candi-
dates must be at least five feet in heightened
free frcmf any Infectious or immoral disorder
and generally from any dcr.rmrty, disease or
inffmity, which may render them unfit for mil
itary service. aey must be well vcrsed m
reading, liz writing, including or,hography, and
in Arithmetic, and have u knowledge of tls clc-
mcnts of English grammar, of descriptive gcog-
raphy, particularly of our own country, also of
the history Of the United States.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-07-12
Redmond. Interviewed.

Our readers will find on our first page the first
instament Of most graphic account of an in
terview with the notorious Lewis Il. Redmond,
whose exploits with the Revenue officers in the
mountains of South and North Carolina have
made his name n household word all over the
country. Rcdmonds $ account Of the pcrsecu-
tions Of himself anl friends will 90 far in the
minds Of most persons towards palliating many
Of the lawlcss acts he has committed.
To the libe,alty and enterprise of the propri-
etors OF the Setcs and Courier aud the indomita-
be energy and perseverance Of their talented
correspondent are tie people indebted for what
we believe to be fair statement Of the causes
Of Eelmonds lawlessncss. TO us it reads more
like y romance representing the daring exploits
of a brave knight of oldcn times, smarting un-
der the infiction of wrongs put upon him by
tyranical government than n recital of occur
rences actually iranspiring directly in our
midst
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-07-12
For the Times.
Sound Doctrine from a Good Farmer.
SASTuc, July 9 1878,

SASTUC, July 1910.
Mr. EDII OR IL am sorry to hear We have so
many men in Union County so anxious to nc
candidates for the Legislature and County afli-
GERS. Now, Mr.. Editor, all L can say is, wish
they could and would be conicntcd awhile Ion
ger, till we out of the woods. | am in hopes
that our paoplc will do as our noble Gov Hamp-
ton has advised us to do, and tha, is to send our
best and ablest men to the Legislature tins time
[ must say was in favor of the Primary plan,
and | still thing n would have been best, but
will not COMPLAIN but will vote for whoever is
nominated by the people of Union County
Permit me to say right here ain III hopes the
good men Of Union Township will have but
very little TO do with it. but let the County clique
have their own way in the matter; then, If we
do not get good men, the fault will be with them
| have been thinking the matter over some time,
and there are so many who arc very anxious
to be candidates for all the places that Will be
vacant next fall, and there will not be enough
places by one or twO NousdHd, | think perhaps
it might be best to keep all we have i'll office and
the same three gentlemen for the legislature,
with Capt. II. Is. Jeter :or the Senate. | do not
think we will do much better, ii as good. There
are so many anxious to try their speed In the
next race l am fearful some of them will he like
the great California mare who ran the four mile
race in Kentuckey against Ten Broeck, who had
more heels than bottom-come out badly dis
tanced.
| am Hampton man, out and out, and
know he has never made q promise he has not
| fulfilled to the letter.
| ! see from your last paper that we arctic send
| ten men from each Township to nominate our
| candidates. and now what wish to know is, il
| every man in the Township is allowed to vote
| Radicals and Democrats nlike--for those ten
| men. Please answer at cnce, for l am true
| Democrat and one who will not be n candidate
| but will vote for the Democratic nomination.
sincerely hope the clubs will send good men
men who will try to get good men nominated.
must say l can't how the good people
could 10 any better than 10 send Capt. I. t.
Jeter back to the Senate, and think the same
might he done with all our men i'll Office. There
| are good many men some of them good mel
who are opposed to lawyers being sent to the
legislature, which think is wrong-politically
rcigously and morally wrong. l believe some
| of the best men | ever knew were lawyers and
some of our best citizens now arc lawyers. My
God, why do the people go to the lawyers. il
they arc so bad. SANTuC.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-07-12

B.sy" We have not time this week to show the
inconsistent and unjust positions of our cores
pondent "Busncss." 1t is very evident that
business sas not looked very deep into tho
moral and legal obligations of the State to pay
the debts contracted by the Radical govern
ment, however corrupt that government may he.
Nor does he seem to know that the last Lcgisla-
ture appointed q competent Court to investigate
and decide upon the legal and fraudulent bonds
We shall strive to convince him of the crrouc-
Gus positions he occupies at future time.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-07-12
The Azor's Letters.


The Charleston NcrS and Courier Inns publish
ed two letters from Mr.. 4. Il. Williams, who :,
it will DC remembered, accompanied the colored
cmisrants to Liberia OF the Bark Axor. We re-
grct that their length makes it impossible for us
to rcpubish them. We give in another column
a condensed summary OF the first letter, which
we take from that journal. Those wishing to
read these very interesting letters will be we'll
repaid by subscribing for the Ners and Courier, ,
commencing with the issue containing the first
letter.
The enterprise of the publishers of the
.NtcS anil Courier certainly entities them to lib
eral encouragement from the people. The bcne-
fits that will How to many Of the upper couaties
from its recent exposures of the rascality of the
revenue officials capnot be estimated.