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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-03-28

MINGi ING WITH STRANGERS. The eff
feet of ulingling with new people, who
have new ideas and new methods, is very
salutary. Always to see the same things,
feel the same way, produces a stagnant
condition of the mind aud heart that is
distr, s,ing to behold. There are thou
s,.nLs Il lnvalids who might be greatly
benefited 10y getting away from home,
If only for short time, to lniugle with
strangers, and to be touched with the
magnetism Of the great world as 1t
courses in its accustomed rounds. And
there are mental and moral invalids,
who need the same change, to get their
minds and hearts enlarged, and let in a
little more Of the great light of life.
Outside influences are very valuable to
those who at home have been very well
trained by healthful influences in carly
youth, SO that they can avoid the snares
and pitfalls into which others 50 blind
ly often fall.
IT is said that the chinese mLassa-
dor in London is very strongly in favor
Of preserving the Woosung Railway,
and has even gone 30 for AS TO offer to
purchase it himself from his Govern
ment, if they will only consent TO NOT
remove it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28
Marriages.

In the Presbyterian Church. at Bridgewater, in
this county, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. DR..
Bowman, Mr.. Paul Latham. OF Brooklyn, N. Y,
and Miss Mary f. Berlin, daughter of G. w. Ber-
lin, Esq.
On the oath of November, by the Rev. Bushong,
in Middlebrook. Mr.. Bernad E Keiser and Miss
] Annie Thomas. daughter OF Abraham Thomas,
dec d.
On the goth, at Luray. Willie Young to Miss ].
Jennie Young, daughter Of Mr.. D Young, pro-
prietor OF the Washington House. Luray, Va.
On the 18th instant, at the residence Of the
brides father, by Rev. f. D. Junkin. D. D., Mr..
Gardner P. Kerr and NJ ISIS Mary T. McClung-all
of Rockbridge county.
In Pulaski, on the 14th inst, at the residence OF
the brides uncle, by the Rev: g. H Gilmer, Pro
fessor Lyon g. Tyler, son of President Tyler, to
Annie B., youngest daughter OF Col. st. George
Tucker, and granddaughter of Judge Henry St.
George Tucker. late President of the Court OF
Appeals. and Governor of T. W. Gimer, late Sec
rotary Of the Navy.
At Laurel HILL on the Goth, by Rev John Taylor
Mr.. Eek. Sheppard. Of West Va, to Miss Mollie
Pagan, OF this city.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Nov. 25th,-BEEF
CArTLE.-There was little more activity in the
market than there was last week, though the i'm
pre- ement was almost imperceptibie and did not
last long, nor was it general, nearly lal dealers
complaining of very slow market. The quality
was some slight advance In the wholesale trade.
We quote prices at 2a$4 10 per 100 lbs, few selling
at the latter figure. IAN quotations given in
these live stock reports Of Lhe retail market,
except where otherwise stated
MICH CowS.-The best COWS are scarce and In
good demand, others are in full numbers and
dull We quote prices at 20a$50 per head as to
quality.
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at4 37a$4 10, that generally rated first
quality 62a$4 rs, medium good fair quality 90
ass Is; ordinary thin steers, oxen and cows 90 a
% IS; general average of the market this week
extreme range Of prices 00a$4 10 Most OF the
sales were from IS to 50 IS per 100 lbs.
SWINE-The quality OF the receipts this week is
Trade in all the yards has been generally slow
and prices scarcely as high as last week, the de-
cline being fully nc as compared with the prices
then. There is likely to he q full number left
in the pens after to-day for the balance OF the
week. We quote at 3Ea4 cents and few choice
at AZ cents per ID net Some 14O0 arrived up to
Saturday und the balance, say 1890 head, since
then. Receipts this week 9sll head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The receipts though but
little more than half what they weps last week
have proved to be fully equal to the demand
which is confined wholly to sNpplylne the wants
OF home butchers, there being no sales of note
to Others whether Eastern SPECTATORS or feeders
We quote butcher sheep at 3a4A cents few SELLING
| at the latter price; stock ewes at 5oa&2 70 pei
| AZ cents per ID gross. Receipts this week Iss:
| head, -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

LEES ART ENTERTAINMENT at the Y.
NJ. c. A. Rooms. last Tuesday night, was at
tended by pretty good audience, consider
ing the Indictment weather. His subject was
the wonderful Lnray cave which has recent
ly made such sensation, illustrating its va
rious prominent departments by chalk and
charcoal sketches. The facility and accura-
cy with which the sketches were executed
were remarkable, and showed the artist to
be thoroughly familiar with his work. In
addition to the sketches, Mr.. Lee exhibited
a number of rare and beautiful specimens
from the cave. By request Mr.. Lee will re-
peat his lecture on Friday night week, De"
cember 9Th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28
Deaths.

Near Staunton, on the 22d, of Group, Alexander
Kerans, aged years Il month and IA days.
In Staunton, of consumption, on the Ath, Yves.
ley H Matheny. aged AZ years, months and II
days.
On November 10Th, near Conrad's Store Rock
ingham county, Leila Blanche Miller, aged AZ
years months and days.
On November 18th at the residence OF her faith
er, in Rockingham county, Mamie Strother
Mauzy. daughter of Joseph H. and Margaret j.
Mauzy, aged years, months and days.
Thomas Moore, highly respected citizen of
Shenandoah county, died at his residence four
miles South of New Market. on the 18th instant,
aged IS years and II months.
Yesterday morning at 1850 o'clock, little Mary.
daughter of Mr. John and Sallie McQuaid, died OF
diptheria, aged about three years. She was an
unusally bright and interesting child and in their
sad Bereavement. the afflicted parents have the
sympathy OF many friends. The funeral will
take place this evening at 8 o'clock.
At the residence of his mother, in Harrison.
burg, on Sunday morning last, Albert A Gambill
eldest son Of the late L. w. Gambill.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

THE COUNTY COURT-Judge Hendren
presiding, commenced on Monday last. The
following is a summary Of the proceedings,
up to this time.
Probate-Letters of administration on
the estate of David 3. Zimmerman were
granted James E. Beard. Geo. c. Burner
was appointed guardian Of Sarah c., Peter
c., and Minnie F. Wonderley. Estates Of
Malinda Street and Beverly B. Brightwell
were severally committed to the Sheriff for
administration. David Sansibaugh qualified
as administrator OF David Lucas, decd
Mrs. Winifred Sillings qualified as executrix
of the estate of her late husband, Kinney
Sillings.
Fines, S-c.-Justice John NJ. Kinney re-
ported and paid into court $3.50 for fine i'm
posed on Washington Greavous. Justice
J. N. Mitchell paid in $40. amount of fines
imposed on John Stuart, Israel Porter, Zach.
Bell, and Hugh Bragg for disturbing relig-
ious worship also $3.50, fine imposed on
Isaac N. Shower for assault.
Roods.-James N. Berry was appointed
surveyor for road precinct No. 81, and D..
VanLear, precinct No. Z, North River dis
trict. Petition of F. H. Gilkeson and 9TH
ers for change of road in South River dis
tcict, referred to J. G. Slower, special Com
missioner. Road accounts to the amount Of
s464.s5, were certified for payment.
Niscellaneous.-The returns from the
Moffett Bell Punch amounted to $S0.70.-
Jas. B. Smith was exempted from manual
labor Oh account of physical disability. Au-
thority was granted Richard Banks, col ,
pastor CT the colored Baptist church,
| Waynesboro, to celebrate the rites of mat
| rimony.
Court adioIrIIel until Friday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

AN AUGUSTA INTENTIONAL cores
pondent of the Dispatch, writes as follows :
Just under the shadow Of the Blue Ridge,
as you knew, nestles the pretty village of
Waynesboro'. Almost within its suburbs
there has lived some years mechanic, a
millwright, by the name of Childers. 1 do
not know his christened name. He has con-
tended with poverty, and found it difficult
to drive the wolf from the door. In his ex-
perience as workman he has seen the great
want of an adjustable joint in the mill-spin-
die. Putting his wits to work, he has, in the
estimation of practical millers, attained COM
plete success. His model, put UP by w. B.
Alexander, of Waynesboro', one Of its most
ingenious and best cabinet-makers: attracted
much attention at the State Fair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28
: AYERS
AYERS
CHERRY PECTORA,
For Diseases ofthe Throat and Lungs. such
as Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough,
Bronchitis, Asthma E. Consumption


The reputation 1T has attained in consequence
the marvellous cures it has produced during the
last half century, is sufficient assurance to the
public that it will continue to realize the happest
results that can be desired. In almost every sec
ton ofcountry there are persons, publicly known
who have been restored from alarming and even
desperate diseases OF the lungs. by its use. All
who have tried it. acknowledge its superiority;
and where its virtues are known, no one hesitates
as to what medicine to employ to relieve the dis
tress and suffering peculiar to pulmonary afec-
tions. CHERRY PICTORIAL always affords instant
relief. and performs rapidIcures Of the mider va
rieties OF bronchial disorder as well as the more
formidable diseases OF the lungs.
AS safeguard to children, amid the distressing
diseases which beset the Throat and Chest OF
Childhood. it Is invaluable; for by its timely use
multltudes are restored to health.
This medicine gains friends at every trial, as
the cures it is constantly producing are too re-
markable to- be forgotten. mo family should be
without it, and those who have once used 1t new
er will.
Eminent physicians throughout the country
from their knowledge OF its effects.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
/ Gtafaa-TD RaDkruntcV

i StateS-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Charles K. Hyde, bankrupt.
All parties in anywise interested in the matter
of said bankrupt are hereby notified that in pur-
suance OF a decree rendered by said court in said
matter the 22d day Of October, 1878, shall, at
my office. in Staunton, on
MONDAY, DECEMBER I'd, 1878,
proceed to take, state and settle account show
ing the amount Of the sale OF the real estate made
by A. s. Mauzy, Assignee OF said Hyde, what
collected and from whom, what distribution he
has made Of it and the amount still uncolected
and from whom due; and also an account Of the
liens binding said fund stated in the order OF
priorities, together with account OF such other
or any party in interest may require. At which
time and place you are required to attend.
JIM. QUARLEs,
nov 7-4w Specl Comm r.
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Markets..

There has been no change in the market for
flour since our last issue. There has been a
slight advance in wheat. under an active demand
Flour is quoted for extra at u to 05, and wheat
at 90 to 81. There has been very little flour offer
ing in consequence OF the disparity between it
and wheat, the farmers OF course selling the
wheat instead of having it ground. The millers
are doing very little grinding except for local
consumption. Corn, new, 40 cents, old. so cents.
Oats % to Is. Bacon. none offering, and quota
lions nominal Pork 8 Is per 100 lbs
In Richmond, wheat is quoted at from o. to
OF for very good amber, which is not as strong
as the Staunton market, taking of transportation
and handling.
In Baltimore wheat is quoted at 10 to 10 for
very good to prime.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

HUMOROUS LECTURE.-Judge r. B. Far
rar Johnny Reb), the great Virginia humor-
list, will deliver one of his enjoyable lee.
lures at the Rooms of the Y. NJ. c. A., next
Monday night. He visits Staunton at the
request of the Lecture Committee of the
Y. NJ. C. A. Many Of our citizens have be-
fore heard him and know that his entertain
ments always deserve and draw large au-
dieuces.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28


TEMPERANCE.-Mr. Thomas N. Doutney,
a reformed and converted inebriate and liz
quor dealer, who has labored recently with
such signal success in the temperance cause
in Richmond. Petersburg and Norfolk, and
who comes highly recommended by the
Mayor of the city of Richmond, will begin
a series OF his Gospel Temperance Meetings
in this city on next Sunday afternoon, at 3
O'Clock, in the City Hall. Mr.. Doutney Is
an orator OF great power, and never fails to
give powerful impetus to the cause OF tenn
perance wherever he labors. He is accom-
panied by his wife, who is reported as pos
sessing vocal talent of high order. We
would bespeak for them the cordial sympa-
thy and cooperation of our temperance or
CARNATIONS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

The barn and about 150 bushels Of corn,
and other farm products, belonging to Mr..
Frank McClung, of Greenbrier county, were
destroyed by fire last week, as we learn
from the Lewisburg Record.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

TO-DAY is Thanksgiving, and the banks
ana post-office will be closed. Services will
be held in the various churches-the conere.
cations Of the two Presbyterian churches
uniting in the service at the First.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

The Boston correspondent of the Hartford
Couront says that Butler will hereafter al
ffliate with the Democrats. What a happy
and homogeneous family this Democratic
party is getting to be
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Hot Scotch, Tom and Jerry. Peach and
Honey, and other fancy drinks at the Vir-
ginia Hotel Bar for 10 cents.
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List of Letters Remaining I'm the Post OF
flee at StauntOn, Augusta County, Va.
LADIES'.

LA DIES.
Bowler, Miss Carater Jackson, Miss Fannie
Carter, Miss Lou Kinney, Miss Margella
Carter, Miss Martha Lewis Miss MarthaJ
Cowan, Mrs Mary A. E. Mowry. Mrs Fannie
Caxtal, Mrs N II Mcclure, Rachela
FITZGERALD, Miss To Morton, Mrs VIM D
Grove Mrs Magiand Perkins. Miss Laura
Halter, Miss Ella Ryan, Mrs Bessie
Henderson, Miss II Bet Robertson Miss Mamie
Hill, Miss Eliza Robertson, Miss Plnk1e
Irving, Mrs Mary Shultzi Mrs A NJ III
Jones, Mrs T SONS, Miss Julia
Johnson, Miss E Stanard, Miss jimmie
GENTL EMEN.
Carter, Milton Rankin & Bro, D K
Copeand, Shedrick Rollins, James Harvey
Doom, Joseph Slmms, ADram
HUM, Moses col Staples, Armstead
Peasants, John Smith, Henry
Perrow, OH Spiller, Robert
Quick, James Turner.
Roote, Master ArmadeleW Williams A
The above letters If not called for within thirty day
will be sent to the dead letter Office. Persons ca'
ing Tor them will please say that they are advertise
8. M. YOST. P. M.
UNAVAILABLE letters remaining in Staunton p.
November %. 1878.
Benjamin Patterson, Attorney at Law, Harrison
burg, Va.
Miss Virginia Robertson, Richmond Va.
One illegible.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Large oyster stews TO order. 25cts panned
oysters, 2octs ; fried oysters, 25cts. :per doz.
Patnxent river plants on the half shell, &c
cts. per dozen, at the Virginia Hotel Eating
counter and dining room.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

NEWTON was awarded the Premium on
Sewing Machines at the Augusta County
FAIR. He rents, sells and exchanges them.
Price from $25 to $40.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Go to NEwToN's and purchase for your
children those sole leather tip shoes. They
were awarded the LIST Premium at the Fair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Roast turkey, pork and beans, fried pigs
feet, picked pigs feet, oyster and vegetable
soups, 10 cents each at the Va. Hotel Eat
ing Counter and dining room.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Holiday & West offer special induce
ments in mems fine handmade calf boots
and shoes, fully equal to any custom-made
goods, and at much lower price.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28


PERsoNAL.-Robt. A. Gray, Esq, Of
Harrisonburg, called to pay his respects
Yesterday. He is visiting his relatives and
| friends in and around Staunton. Mr.. Gray
delivered several very able and strikingly
original lectures on Temperance last week
in Southwest Virginia.
Col, VIM. S. Gilman is IN the city.
Mr.. VIM. L. Mowry, who has been quite
unwell for some time, is again able to be
about.
Father Hasty, OF Lexington, has been in
Washington, collecting for his church, and
so far has gotten about 200.
The genial face of Mr.. D. G. McGuffin is
again seen at the Augusta Bank, he having
recovered from his recent lndisposition.
Miss Baum. of Texas, pupil at the Wes-
leyan Institute, had severe fall on Sunday
last. which rendered her unconscious for
some hours.
Miss Ada Reese left yesterday to visit
her relatives and friends in Alabama, and
will not return until April next. She will
be greatly missed.
Mr.. w. A. Burke has been commissioned
by his Excellency, Gov. Holiday, to repre-
sent this city in the Convention for the pro-
motion of American commerce, which as.
sembles in New Orleans on the 3rd of De-
| cember.
Mr.. Edward Frazier, son of VIM. Frazier,
ESQ.,, of this city, started on the return trip
| to Texas last Monday. He was refugee
from the yellow fever, and goes now to re-
sumo hisold position in one of the largest
commercial houses of Galveston. His broth
er, Mr.. James Frazier, starts for Cincinnati
tonight, to accept a position as civil engin
eer On the Cincinnati Southern road. Ht
will be accompanied as far as Kanawha by
his sister, who will spend the winter witt
relatives in West Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

The Paleocrlstic Fountain at the Annex
from which is drawn that delightful Lager
Beer at cents per glass, is a curiosity OF IT.
self.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Holiday & West are now offering Burt s
New York shoes for ladies. They are the
prettiest styles, the latest fashion, and made
of the finest material, and have taken the
premium at all the Worlds Fairs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

A private room, nicely fitted up, is at
tached to the Virginia Hotel Bar, where par
ties will be served without extra charge.
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Five quires paper for % cents.
Five packages of envelopes for 20 cents.
One dozen lead pencils 10 cents.
Pocket books. from 10 cents TO $500, at
HUNTER s. Cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Advertisements inserted at $l,00 per square for
first insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Now is YOUR TIME.-Holliday & Wes'
will sell this week a woman's genuine Peb-
ble-goat shoe, laced, at s1,75. Buttoned at
$500; all solid leather soles, and no shod-
(lV
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

DECISIONS OF THE COURT OF APPEALS
Decisions in the following cases have been
rendered by the Supreme Court of Appeals,
now at Richmond:
Lowenback VS.. Switzer. From Circuit
Court of Rockingham. Reversed, Judge
Staples delivering the opinion.
Harshberger's administrator and ais. vs..
Alge: and wife. From Circuit Court Of
Rockingham. Reversed, Judge Burks de-
livering the opinion.
Wine vs.. hardwood and ais. From Cir
cult Court of Augusta county. Affirmed
Judge Moncurc delivering the opinion.
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docket No
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States-In Bankruptcy
In the matter OF VIM. B. Yager, bankrupt
To whom it may corncern:
The undersigned, 7. Michie of Charlottesville.
Albemarle county, Va, hereby gives notice
OF his appointment as Assignee of the estate Of
VIM. B. Yager, of Free Union, Albemarle county
Va, in said Dist, who was on the tn day Of
A. D., Is. adjudged Bankrupt on his own petit
tionby the District Court of said District.
Dated-th,-1878.
nov list T. L. NICHE, Assignee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

FoUNDLING.-Un last Wednesday night
as Peyton Carr, colored, and his wife, re-
turned to their home on Spring Alley, they
found a bundle on the steps which, upon ex'
animation, proved to be an infant about
three months Ole, of the masculine persuasion
Who left it there is question yet unsolved'
The little fellow is a very sprishtly little
fellow, and it is difficult to tell to what race
it belongs. The darh, however, predomi.
mates, but it is evidently the product OF
amalgamation. Waynesboro' Tribune.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

Holiday & West call attention to children s
Hats and caps; new styles very pretty anu
CHEAP,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-28

The PATENT ADJUSTABLE STANDARD.
The wagons made by the Staunton Wagon
Factory, and which have taken the pre-.
miums at Staunton, Lynchburg and Rich,
mond State fairs, were supplied with w. T.
Nails adjustable standard, the most con.
yenient, labor-saving improvement ever
brought before the farming and wagoning
public.
Young men wishing employment can make
money by canvassing counties. State and
farm rights can be had by immediate appli-
cation. Address, Sniteman s. Coffman,
Staunton, Va.