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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

docket case No. 6701
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter OF David W.Swecker, Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, Va on the 18th day OF Sept,
AID, 1878.
To Whom it May Concern:-
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: the 30th day OF JAN, AID, l8i filed
in said District Court by David W. Swecker, Of
Highland CO. Va, in said dist, who has been here
tofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
ofCongress, entitled IAN act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof. from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 18th day Of Oct A. D, 1878, before G..
Douglas Gray one Of the Registers OF said court in
bankruptcy, at his office in Harrisonburg, Va, in
said district is the time and place assigned for the
hearing of the same; when and where you may at
tend and show cause if any you have, why the
prayer Of the said petition should not be granted
Yon are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings OF the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
sep 19-2w. Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Auction Sale of Personal Property.

AS Trustee in a Deed OF Trust executed by Ben.
Crawford, and recorded in Rockingham and
Bath counties in pursuance thereof, at the re
quest OF said Crawford, l will SELL on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1878,
at Crawfords farm, near Mt. Clinton, Rocking
ham county, the property mentioned in said deed,
consisting, OF large number OF Work Horses;
Cows Stock Cattle, Hogs, &C., in such variety and
numbers as is usually found on large fam.
Also all the Wagons, Harness and Farming
Implements, the crops of Hay, Wheat. Oats,
Corn, SC.
TERMs:-$1O and under, cash; over that amount
months credit, on negotiable note, well endors-
ed. JAS. C. COCHRAN, Trustee.
aug 22--tds
POstpOnement.
The above sales are postponed until T H U R 8 :
DAY, the 3rd of OCTOBER, 1878,
sept 19-tds JAS. A. COCHRAN, Trustee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Mem advertisements.

.VEU .HUUE7'ILSEVZE7ZL
EOR SALE.
We offer at private sale the farm known
as GLEN HOME, on which we now reside
To the right kind Of man easy terms. will be
made. Inquire OF G. G. Lyman, on the farm, or
address him at Fort Defiance.
sept l9-1m C. G.. & ]. M. LYMAN.
flash BUYERS will consult tn cir interest by
~ examining goods and prices at
DAVIS A. KAYS RS
sept 10 before purchasing elsewhere.
X LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
Damask and Huckaback
TOWELS, Naas7cs1ss and DOyzies,
sept 10 at DAVIS A. KAYsER's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19


To all aoIo in the Confederate seruice and to
the people of AUGUSTA generally:
The Louisiana Division of the Army of North
ern Virginia, have in this hour OF their dire ex-
tremity, call ed to their Virginia comrades in the
same army for assistance.
That fearful scourgeEYellOw Fever, has for
weeks past been raging in their midst desolat-
ing sorrow, terror, and want everywhere that it
has penetrated. Hundreds on hundreds have al
ready fallen victims to it, and lamentations from
thousands OF stricken and suffering hearts fill the
lives are spared, are yet in extreme distress for
want OF the means 10 procure their daily bread,
owing to the entire stagnation of business result
ing from the universal distress, and the utter
uncertainty OF life. Under these trying and pite-
GUS circumstances. the brave survivors OF those
heroic Louisiana regiments and brigades, whose
valour was SO splendidly displayed on numerous
battle fields in Virginia, and conSpicuously in our
own loved and happy Valley, VINO toiled with us,
suffered with us. fought with us, and bled with
struggle, appeal to us for aid. They remember
our happy homes, our fertile fields, our health,
giving climate-now in such striking contrast
with the disease and desolation amid which they
to remember them, in their grievous distress, and
to do what may be in our power to lessen the
want and wretchedness which is their present
portion.
Comrades, and fellow citizens of Augusta, men
ana women, let not such an appeal as this, from
men like these, go unanswered! Let the.distress
which must touch our hearts, open also our
hands Northern men-to their praise be it spok-
en-have already contributed literally. Let US
then, who are bound by so many enduring ties
them freely out of our abundance, and by no
loveth cheerful giver.''
The following are the committees appoint
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
CHICAGO.
Notes and News from the City og exae
Lake.

CHICAGO, May 14.--General James Shieids
lectured in the Moody Tabernacle last night
The Common Council and the Court Judges
were present in body. There was n,aela
enthusiasm. General Shields leaves to-day
en- route to his home in Missouri.
The National Temperance Union begiaa
its session here to-day at 10 a. m
There are members of the Masonic fra
ternity present here to-day from every Stats
IN the Union, to witness the conferring al
the Red Gross degree upon one hundred
and twenty Royal Arch Masons at the Hall
of apollo Commandery National knights
Templar. The ceremony commences at 4
p. ~, and will be followed by grand ilaG-
quet
Superintendent Burling OF the Chicago
Custom-house, received.a telegram yester
day summoning him to Washington. Hs
left last night, and the general impressions
is that he will return decapitated, officially
speaking, for his completely in frauds whirA
have been brought to light.
Orders were issued yesterday from Gen.
Sheridan's headquarters for two military
expeditions to start within ten days-ons
to go to the Black Hills, and the other k
the southern tributaries of the YellowstonE
Rver-to look after Indians These an
the first expeditions of the season.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
THE RUSSIAN AGENTS.
No Ships Purchased in Philadelphia.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
PHILADELPHIA, May 14-There has been a
rumor for over two weeks that agents of the
Russian Government were iii this city for
the purpose of making arrangements for the
purchase of Philadelphia-bu steamers, to
be used for belligerent purposes in case of
war between England and Russia. 1t was
stated that they had made tender for all
the ships of the American Line.
The President and Secretary Of the Com
pany authoritatiyely deny any such offer,
and Mr.. George Crunlp the British Consul
at this port. knows nothing of it. 1t was
also assert, d that the new steamer State of
California, to be launched at Cramps ship
yard on Thursday, was to be purchased, but
neither the Messrs. Cramp or Gilfroy & Per
Ains, her owners, have been approached up
to this date upon the subject. She will be
used in the Hong Kong and Yokohama
trade on the Pacific.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
Third Edition


Flashes.
National Associated Press to the Star.
New YORK, May 14.-The second annual
bench show of the Westminster Kennel
Club opened to-day at Gilmore's Garden,
with over one thousand dogs of all kinds on
exhibition.
CoNsTANTINoPLE May 14.-Arrangements
for the evacuation of the fortresses by the
Turks have failed, in consequence of the
Gar disappearing of Todlebens projected
retreat to Adrianople, The position Of
Sadyk Pasha, President of the Turkish Cab
met Council, is consequently re-established
MONTREAL, May Alt is learned from
reliable authority that the Militia Depart
ment has decided to issue ball and cartridge
to no less than nine regiments stationed in
provinces on the frontier, and to troops of
the cavalry and artillery Each infantry
man keeps his own stock Of ball and
cartridge
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14

ing the inhabitants of Fort Erie wezs
turned out by the beating of drums, &C.
owing to a rumor that regiment Of Fc,i-
ans was crossing the river from here, and
were going to deyastate the town. A garri-
son was formed, and great excitement nan-
lfested for several hours. There was M
foundation for the scare.
MONTREAL May 14.-The militia is evil
IDENTIFY in possession of information of 4
Fenian movement of some kind. Il /.
learned that the 3d. 5Oth, 5lst, SD, 5sa.
54th, 55th, Goth and 10th Regiments, ali
at points near the frontier, have been
served with large supplies of ball and car
fridge. A battery of artillery and a troDp
of cavalry have also been served with wa
material.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14

One lot of Very Stylish GRAY MOHAIR, BRILL
1ANTINES just the shade for the "Nobby"
Kilt Suits. at1215c, worth 25c.
One lot GRAY MATELASSE BEIGES at 1910
lii per yard. Goods well bought are half sold"
These same goods are worth to-day at whole
sale 2211ac and sell in every store in this coun-
try at 30c
One lot all-wool STRIPED BUNTINGS, all new
shades, at 25c, sold elsewhere at 35c.
One lot Satin Stripe All-Wool BUNTINGS at Size,
regular price soc; the handsomest thin fabric
brought out this season, and decided novelty
One lot Very Handsome FRENCH NOVELTY
. GOODS at soc; sold BY other dealers at 81 so.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
Failed,

Clark R, Griggs, dealer in railway sup
plies, failed for $40O, 900.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
Great Britain.

PARLIAMENTARY DEAD LOCK.
LONDON, May 14-Parliament is still sit
ting and have been in session since 4 p. m.
yesterday. The Irish members are endeav-
oring to pass the Sunday Closing Bill
despite the opposition of the Government
There has been much confusion, and at
times the scenes have been very violent.
DYING.
Earl Russell is dying. He is nearly
eighty-seyen years of age.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
THE SOUTHERN RAILROAD BILL
Has Now Passed Both Houses Of thu
Legislature.

Special to the Star.
COLUMBUS, o., May 14.-The Southern
Railroad Bill, which passed the House yes
terday afternoon, passed the Senate this
morning, and it is now a law.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
THE POTTER RESOLUTION.
The House Adjourned and Democratic
Caucus Considering 1t.

Special to the Star.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-The House has
just adjourned, and the Democrats are in
caucus to determine what line of action to
pursue in view of the determination of the
Republicans to force their amendments to
Mr.. POtter's resolution.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
LADIES' WEAR.
Ihos. Livingston g. Co.,
ll8 & 12O w. Fourth st. ks
Our Great Festival Sale
LADIES' SUITS AND WRAPS

l
VIII exceed in style and assortment anything we
have ever offered in former seasons, among which
are our Paris costumes, now on sale at half their
value, as follows:
Black Grenadine and silk at 500, worth $500.
Black Silk Suitat $S5, worth $3.50. ..... -
Black Silk Suit at S65, worth 500.
Black Silk Suit at $50, worth $50.
Pongee Kilt Suit at $50, lace trimmed, very hand
some.
These goods are the latest Paris fashions i'm
ported expressly for styles and designs, and must
be sold. They are fresh and new.
:. Also a full and elegant assortment Of woolen
linen and percale suits, made in kilt, train and
demi-train, in all colors and shades and sizes to
please and fit everybody.
Debage Kilt suits, $40 co.; check kilt suits,
trimmed in silk, $l5; linen suits from 81 so to SIS
linen damasse suits 81 50-beautieS; linen damasse
Oyerskirs and jackets, S6 50; white lawn suits lace
trimmed, from IS so to $35; white lawn morning
wrappers, very choice.
Great slaughter in spring wraps to close assort-
ment as follows: Camers hair sacques, mantels
md dolmans;, black silk sacques, mantles and
aonnahs; black lace scarfs points and sacques.
Spring and evening shawls in an elegant variety.
Shetland mantles in opera shades at
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
FOREIGN
The Anglo-Russian Difficulty.

LONDON, May 14-1O A. M.-The House OF
Commons in consequence Of the tactics OF
the Obstructionists remained in session all
night. An adjournment was finally taken
at $50 this morning.
COUNT scHoUyALoFF's VISIT.
LONDON, May 14.-A st. Petersburg cor
respondent telegraphs that Count Schouva-
loft, who arrived at the Russian Capital on
Sunday, was received twice on Monday by
the Emperor. No positive information re-
garding. these interviews has yet transpired.
1t is believed, however, in court circles that
Schouvaloff has simply returned for the
purpose of seeking categorical instructions
as to the precise limits Of Russian conces-
sions. r vy .....-,.
FINANCIAL ADVANCE TO RUSSIA.
LONDON, May IA dispatch from Berlin
says that group of bankers have advanced
to Russia 80, O00, 900 of roubles
t. HOPES FOR PEACE.
A dispatch from ST. Petersburg says Count
Schouvalof had long interview with the
Gar yesterday. Count Schouyaloff subse-
quently expressed the hope that there would
be peace.
.-- OUTBREAK AT BAToUM.
A dispatch from Constantinople SAYS it is
reported that there has been an outbreak of
hostilities between the Russian and Turks
at Batoum,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
The Feniau scare

National Associated Press to the Star.
BUFFALO, May 14-Early yesterday morn
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14
Headquarters for Silks.

BB@WE GUARANTEE
Our 81 90 Black Silk, equal to any in the city at
S125.
Our 81 80 Black Silk, equal to any in the city at
81 75.-
Our 81 20 Black Silk, equal to any in the city at
$2 Is.
Our ~ SO Black Silk equal to any in the city at
$5 so.
Each and every grade of our Black Gros Grain
Silks are of magnificent Cachemere finish of
great beauty, and are from the best looms in
Lyons France
We offer Superb Collection of
CoLORED GROS GRAIN SILKS,
All shades at 81, regular price elsewhere 81 Is.
STRIPED SILKS in new effects, at so, 60 and 75c
per yard, regular prices IS, 90c and 81.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-14

Further testimony was taken in the con-
spiracy trial Of Benjamin Noyes, the life
Insurance President. AstlsT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-08-09
He Serves His Party Best who Serves
His Country Best.

We want good officers to administer
the laws. We cannot have good gov
eminent any other way. That gOUern-
ment is best which is best administered.
With us, good government depends
more upon good officers than upon the
laws, and so the chief question of every
election is to put faithful, efficient men
into Office. But in these days of schem-
ing politicians the party is often seized
and used as an instrument to keep val
liable men out of Office, and to trot in
self-seeking demagOgues, who will skim
the cream for their friends and be soft
on the vicious and criminal classes.
What then are good citizens to do?
Why, stand by the right and vote for
good men. When party ceases to
work for the highest good of the COM
munity, it has no longer any claim on
honest men. tbs turned into an engine
of evil. 1t becomes a bondage, and the
sooner it learns that it can have sup
port only so far as it merits it, the bet
ter. We cannot cote for second class
men and hare a tirst-claSS goa eminent.
Good citizens, when they give up
their own better judgment at the polls,
and put i'll men that wink at wrong do
ing, cannot expect the laws will execute
themselves, and that the government
will be better than the demagOgues who
conduct it.
Voters must make stand for good
men and true the best the community
affords. Any thing less than this
cheapens our institutions and saddles
evil permanently upon us. 1t ought to
be fashionable for the best men to take
an interest in elections and to work for
public officers that are staunch and in
cOrruptible. Why should we not fol-
low our convictions and elect honest
and tried men.
All arguments that lead us to let
down our sense of justice to meet the
expedients of these waxen times, lead
us still farther away. Stand unfiinch-
ingly for the best men, and all the true
interests of party and community will
be conserved.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-08-09
How a Farmer Solves It.
by an Old Farmer. I

Farmer GOOD morning, Judge R.
l have often asked your advice, and
you have kindly given it. Now l talk
of hiring old Mr.. w. to help me do my
haying. Had better do it,
Judge R.-No, Mr.. B., he is too old.
Why not hire the man you had last
year and the year before Wasn't he
good hand9
Farmer B.-Never had better man.
Judge R.-Then why not hire him
and let old w. alone.
Farmer B.-That was what l had
thought of doing, but see you have
nominated old Mr.. x. for Judge, so ]
thought perhaps had better turn of
my young smart man and hire old
Mr.. w.
Judge R.-Now you are rather hard
on friend. l know that Mr.. x. is not
fit for a Judge now, if he ever was, but
we wanted Mr.. Y. for sheriff, you know
so we had to take the old man to re-
ceive the young mans support for Mr.
Y. We politicians sometimes get in g
worse fix than you do in deciding who
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-08-09
Attend the Caucus.

1t will be remembered that the caucus
in this town for the election of dele
gates to the District Convention, is
called for Saturday evening next. We
know very little about the sentiment of
the voters of st. Johnsbury or Caledo-
mia county, except that it is very gen.
orally adverse to the return of Mr..
Denison. We have already sufficiently
expressed our preference. We are in
formed that there is purpose to elect
delegates from this and some other
towns in the county who favor Mr..
DenisOn. If it is true as we believe,
that the people are averse to his return,
they should see to it that they do not
neglect to express their wishes at the
caucuses on Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-08-09
Still Another.
AN ORDINARY SORT OF THING.

AN ORDINARY SORT OF THING.
The Boston list of defaulters must be
heightened by the name of r. B. Co
nant, cashier of the Eliot national bank,
who has taken $4,000 of the banks
money. He has been in banking from
bOyhood and for Is years in the Eliot,
the last 20 as cashier at $45OO salary.
1t is a clear case of stock speculation,
and but few months old. The Eliot
directors left everything to their cash
Ter, and did not take alarm even
when he adorned the bank Office with a
"ticker," that is to say, telegraphic
indicator of the fluctuations of stocks.
Mining stocks did the business for him,
though there is also intimation of i'm
proper social indulgences. These defal-
cations have now become so common at
Boston that the defaulters receive the
reporters with admirable composure.
When the Herald representative called
at the COnant cottage on Nantasket
beach Saturday evening, he was received
with cordially and introduced to Mrs.
COnant. Mr.. Conant was his own detec-
tive, and voluntarily made clean breast
of it to the full board of directors. and
consequently now has nothing to say.
When asked why he hadn't run away,
he replied that he was ''nOt man OF
that character" He draws the line be-
tween stealing and flight. Several peo-
pie outside the bank had expected it.
but they always do. The bank is an un-
fortunate one, having lost 100000 by a
specializing president few wears ago
but it does not seem to have profited by
the lesson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-08-09
From the Newport Express, Aug. 6. |

We have received the following no.
tice for publication from parties in Cal
edonia county, which seems to hit
neighbor Stone slightly. He ought to
rise and explain:
WANTED: a republican newspaper.
The CdledOnidn has deserted the party
evidently. 1t is now within four weeks
of election the state and county nom
nations have been made by their sew
eral regularly organized conventions,
and still the ticket is not at the head OF
its editorial columns. The republicans
of the county are ripe now for paper
of their own. A good, smart paper
wanted. Apply to
CHARLES ROGERS, Wbeelock, Co.
7. G. FLETCHER, St; Johnsbury, Com
C. III. DAVIS, Danville.
Considering that the entire state and
county ticket had already been printed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-08-09
A Day at Plymouth Rock.

From busy Boston, it is AZ miles by
rail down to Plymouth Rock, the birth
place of the American Republic; little
farther than from Jerusalem down to
Abraham's oak at Mamre in Hebron.
But the country i'm either case looks
about equally ancient.
Plymouth is a pleasant, peaceful
town, well painted and preserved. But
happily it is small and all the ancient
landmarks may be clearly traced.
They are not Overlaid and covered up
as in Boston, by the accommodations of a
great city. Nothing except time has so
little respect for sacred places and
relics as trade. Had it once fairly set
its foot in this home of the Pilgrims, it
would have made metaphysics of
FOrefather's Rock, and used Coles hill
for circus.
On the leading street stands Pilgrim
Hall, erected in 1924. 1t is a somber
stone building, and contains the relics
that came over in the Mayflower, and
the memorials of the early settlers
pictures, furniture, utensils, written
documents, and other objects, all of ex-
ceeding interest-chairs belonging to
Gov. Carver and Elder Brewster; the
sword of Myles Standish, cradle of
Gov. Bradford, the autograph of Oliver
Cromwell, and many others. A hand
kerchief worked by Lorea, a little
daughter of Capt. Standish, has verse
worthy of being copied:
Lord, guide my heart that may do thy will,
And fill my hands with such convenient skill,
AS may cOnduce to virtue void of shame,
And will give the glory to thy name"
Nearly fifty visitors day, from all
states in the Union and from every land
in ChristendOm, register their names in
this hall. In front, is a large stone
broken off from Pilgrim Rock, sur
rounded by an iron railing. On the
tablets between the pickets are the
names of the Al signers of the compact
in the cabin of the Mayfower.
The original rock by the margin of
the sea, which was first touched by Pill
grim feet, on that Monday morning of
Dec, 20, 1920, after the sacred Sabbath
keeping in storm and cold on Clark's
Island, has been carefully preserved,
and there is no shadow of doubt resting
on its identity. A beautiful canopy of
enduring granite, resting on four mas
sive columns, at cost of $25, 900, has
been reared over this world-famous OBJ
ject, and its Immortality is secure.
A mile to the north, on an eminence
some half-mile from the sea, stands the
national monument, now far toward
completion. 1t has base As feet high
surmOunted by statue of Faith 2lf
times larger than life, with various
tablets, and the figures of Morality and
Law and Education and Freedom, on
lower pedestals. The whole height, to
the tip of the finger of Faith pointing
to the skies, is 81 feet, constituting the
largest and finest structure of granite
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-08-09

in the Caledonian t,vice before the New
port Express printed the above, we do
not consider any explanation" neces-
sary on oar part. If the Express wishes
to "explain" how the editor of a Re
publican journal happened to make
such an ass of himself as to print such
an untruth and forgery both as he knew
the above to be, there will be an oppor-
tunity for him to do so in the next num-
Der of the Express.
Col. Fletcher, one of the county COM
mittee, wishes us to say that he knew
nothing of the above document to which
his name is attached, and that he con-
siders it very unjust to the committee.