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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

The Washington Republican says: ''There
is one thing certain, and that is, whatever
the next House of Representatives, be it
democratic or republican, but small pro-
portion of the old members will be return
ed. New men are being nominated every
where, and in the South, where it has ever
been the fas hio to allow Congressman to
be their own successors when they properly
represented the peculiar views OF their con-
stituents; even there is disposition in
many of the Congressional districts for a
CHANGE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15
EOR SALE.-A Beautiful Small
T. Farm in the Shenandoah
Valley.

This farm is about two miles east of Winches-
ter. in the midst of Pennsylvania Settlement.
contains 40 ACRES, more or less, about acres OF
which is wood land is of first rate quality. slate
land has three springs on the place. School house
and church, 4 Methodist) Immediately on the place.
The Improvements consist OF a
DWELLING OF ROOMS AND KITCHEN.
outav conId be made not only a comfortable,
but beautiful dwelling. The place has within the
mast is years sold for least One-thrd more. be-
lore the dwelling was built, than is now asked
FOR IL as it stands Il 4 ass, 80
TEEKS-s60O cash. This place taken all in all,
is the cheageete ever offered for sale in the valley
II Vire{riis For further particulars inquire OF
N. w. SOLENBER'GER, Winchester. Va, or s
M YOST Editor Of the VALLEY VIRGINIAN, sdauh-
ton, Augusta county, Va. aux oth'
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[E. M. Cushing Son, Auctioneers.]
Gale of Valuable
~ Mountain q Mineral Land.

Pursuant to two DEGREES of the Circuit Court for
the county OF Augusta, Va, entered at the June
term, 1875. and June term, 1878, in the case of
Harrison's admir-. VS. Irvine. the undersigned will
proceed, in front OF the Court House, in the city
OF Staunton, Va, to sell to the highest bidder
undivided moiety of that valuable tract OF noun
tain land containing about
1900 ACRES.
more or less. known as the KENNEDY TRACT
WaynesbOro', and Is miles south of Staunton.
This tract Of land has upon it
FOUR COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSES
GOOD SAW Mill.
with an abundance OF the best timber, and is well
watered with four or five never falling springs
running through the whole length. partial
development indicates abundance OF iron ore &c.
This is first rate opportunity for those wishing
to invest in timbered and miner al lands.
TERMS:-10 per cent cash in hand; Is per cent.in
four months, and negotiable note satisfactorily
endorsed. and the residue in equal instruments,
at one, two and three years, the purchaser to ex-
ecute bonds with good personal security bearing
interest from date Of sale and the title retained
as ultimate security.
H. B. NICHE,
ROBT. CRAIG,
RICHARD P. BELL.
june 27-tds. Commissioners.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is ostponed until NDAY,
AUGUST Goth, 1873, at which tim it will take
p''s " ~ H.B. NICHE,
ROBT. CRAIG,
r. P. BELL.
july 2s-tds Commissioners.
r ARGE PUBLIC SALE
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The mantle of court-plaster covers null
titude of pimples.

81 WAS A GREAT SUFFERER from Itching
Piles, the itching at times was almost intol-
cradle, particularly at night, when undress-
ing, or after getting warm in bed. 1 tried
prescriptions almost innumerable without
finding any permanent relief, until | used
sSwayne's All-healing, Ointment" which has
made perfect cure. Joseph w. Christ.
firm of Roedell & Christi boot and shoe
house, 344 North Second street, Philadelphia.
Reader, If you are suffering with this COM
plant, or any scaly, crusty, skin disease, tet-
ter, &C., use ''Swavne's Ointment and be
cured All leading druggists sell it. "Dr
Swayne's Medicines have worldwide rep
utation.'' Sold by W. R. TYREE, druggist, :
Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15
Cotswold and SOuthdown Sheep.

The undersigned will sell at public sale, with
ont reserve, on
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2sth. 1878,
At Strothmoor. Shenandoah County, Va,
Immediately on the Valley Branch of the Ralti
more and Ohio r. R., his entire flock of Pure
Bred Cotswold Sheep, except his imported breed
ing bucks, numbering some ITO and and consist
ing of Bucks, Ewes, and Lambs He will add to
the sale some 30 Cotswold and some 80 Sonthdown
Bucks which will be selected in person from the
best focks in Kentucky. The, sheep are every
way worthy the attention of breeders of fine
sheep. Lunch at ! O'Clock. Sale to commence
at 10 o'clock promptly.
TERMs:-All sums OF $50 and under, cash, over
that amount 80 days credit, for approved nego-
table paper.
~ Trains will leave on the morning OF the
sale, over the Baltimore and Ohio R. R.. from
Frederick City, at a. M; Hagerstown, at 6:lo
Martnsburg, 625; Harper's Ferry. at 7; stopping
at all intermediate stations, arriving at Strath-
moor at 10 O'Clock. Trains over Chesapeake and
Ohio will leave Gordonsville at am, stopping at
all stations, and connect at Stanton with special
train, over the Valley Road, leaving at 1880, and
arriving at $50. To return, trans will leave at
$3.50 m. Tickets at half fare rates. For partic-
ulars see handbills.
GILBERT 8. MEM.
Mt. jackson, Shenandoah county, Va.
Col. L. P. MUIR, ofKentucky, Auctioneer.
aug 8-2W
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Under the Republicans, in eight years,
from 1867 to 1875, the aggregate. actual re-
duction of taxation was over $3.50, 1000, 900,
or an average annual reduction of over $751;
100000! Under the Democracy, during the
three years in which they have been in control
of the House, the taxes have been reduced
not one dollar. The taxes are to day, under
Democratic rule in the House, what the
Republicans left them in 1876, while the eX-
penditures of this year have been increased
BY the Democratic House over those of last
year S2S,752. 40!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jergeson, of Vinita,
Endiaa Territory, probably have more chill
.dren taan any other couple in the world.
1rhey are each about 80 years old, and have
been married about 60 years. They are the
happy parents of a family consisting OF 20
boys and is girls, or 3S in all. They have
had three sets of qua&ruplets, five OF trip
iets, and any number OF twins.
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A Splendid Estate in the
n Valley of Virginia For Sale,
Without Reserve.

Having determined to move West, will sell
without reserve at public auction, in Staunton
on MONDAY. JULY 22d, 1873, Court Day
that splendid estate on which now reside, sit.
uated 10 miles from StauntOn, Va, on the Lex
ington Turnpike, and one mile from the town of
Greenville. The farm
CONTAINS 337h ACRES,
of the finest quality of limestone land, and is in
the highest state of cultivation. Much OF the
land is rich meadow, and all is very productive.
The fencing is all in thorough repair and there
is an abundance OF timber and running water.
The improvements consist Of
Fine Mansion House.
with good barn, stable, orchards and all necessa-
ry outbuildings. A fine spring is within ten
steps of the mansion house. The place is in
sight of fine merchant mill, and within mile
OF post office, school. churches SC.
To any one who desires to secure fine estate, a
rare opportunity is now offered.
TERMS.-One-third cash, and balance in one,
two and three years with interest, or the whole Of
the purchase money can be paid down.
Privilege OF seeding this fall, and full posses
sion given the first OF September reserving to
the tenant the privilege Of gathering corn crop.
Address, D. A. TRICE.
june 20 ids Greenville, Augusta county, Va
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until MONDAY
AUGUST 10Th, 1878, at which time it will take
place in front of the Court House without reserve
july 2t-tds D.-A. TRICE.
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aug S-tds
Sale of
J. STEAM ENGINE &C..

Byvirtue OF a deed of trust executed to me Feb.
l8, 1873. by Al Accord ct ais and recorded in the
Clerk 8 Office Of the Hastings Court of the City Of
Staunton, Deed Book No. I p. 51S and being re-
quired 80 to do by the holders of the neg otfable
notes therein secured, will proceed to sell at
public auction, on
MONDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1873.
in front OF the Court House in Stanton. the
STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER No. z,
Of twenty horse power and a new saw millrecent.
1y built by Staunton Iron Works Company, and
also all the belts, fixtures &C. belonging to said
engine
TERMS:-Cash as to so much as may be due on
said notes on the day Of sale, and costs Of sale,
and the residue upon such credit as may be
agreed on, il any, by the grantors.
G. W. ETTINGER, Trustee &c.
July 25-tdS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

There are in the United States $4,000
alonring mills, giving employment to oyer
ao,Oo0 persons, whose wages, amount TO
about s20.0OO,00 per annum. The pro-
duct OF these mills is $4,000, 900 barrels of
alour per year, ofwhich only about 1000, 900
are sent abroad
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15
docket Case No, 1871

docket Case No. 1871
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
- for the Western District OF Virginia.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of NJ. summerfeld, bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia. IS.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 31st
day of July, 1873, warrant OF bankruptcy was
issued out Of the District Court of the United
estate OF M. Summerfeld, of Danville, Pittsylya-
mia Co, and State of Va, in said District who has
been adiudged bankrupt on his own petition :
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 that meeting
Of the creditors Of said bankrupt, to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees, will be
Danyille in said District, before John T. Watson,
Esq, Register in Bankruptcy for said District the
oath day of August, 1878, at IL O'Clock, M
JOHN F. LEWIS.
aug 8-2t U. s.. Marshal for said Dist.
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CLOSING OUT
CASH PRICE LIST:

CLOSING OUT
CASH PRICE LIST:
A Grass Linen, cents.
A Figured Lawns, cents.
A Percales (Choice) 104 cents.
White Pique s. 8, and 10 cents.
Black Grenadines. 10, Is, and 25 cents
"A Dress Linen. 20 and 22A cents.
Worsted Dress Goods, Is cents and up.
Black Alpaca 20 cents and up.
Wash Poplins, 64 cents and up.
White Goods less than cost
Calicoes and cents.
Bleached CottonS, 5 to 10 cents.
Unbleached Cottons at Az to 10 cents.
Nice Japanese Fans, at and cents.
Linen Fans, 10 cents and up.
Parasols, in Cotton. Bingham, Alpaca, and Silk,
for less than cost.
A few dozen soap yet at 22H cts per doz
White and Fancy Hose as low as cents pair.
balls Knitting Cotton. rs cents
2 papers good needles, cents.
papers of Good Pins, cents.
Neck Rufus, 12H cents per dozen.
Colored Kid Gloves, p button) so cents
Silk Scarfs and ribbons below
Ladies' Understands as low as 35 cents.
A few Ladies' Linen Suits at S. so. 81 and IS
Infants White Embr Dresses $l,N
Children's " :" :" $L00
The Wamsutta Dress Shirt is complete at $1.00
Mattings and Carpets and Oil Cloths will be offer
ed for less than cost. They must be closed out
Trunks of every description. at any price and
name marked on free Of charge.
OUR MOTTO IS YET
RYHNO ONE SHALL UNDERSELL US.
Come and be convinced of the fact at
Loeb Brothers,
aug1 Cor. Main and New Sts.. Stanton. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Reduction of expenditures under the
Republicans meant reduction of taxes-an
actual and permanent relief to the tax-pay-
ers. Underl Democracy in control OF the
House, the pretended reduction of expendi-
lures only meant a postponement OF those
expenditures without reduction of taxes.
and consequently the increase of expendi-
lures for this year by the Democratic House
over those of last year is $2s, 752, 265.49.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

In 1868, under Andrew johnson, the an
nual expenditures Of the Government were
S219,Sl5,OS9. Under Grant. from 1863.
these expenditures we're annually reduced
UNTIL in his last fiscal year, ending June 30,
1876, the expenditures were only $l56,Sl0,-
957! net reduction and actual saving to the
nation in eight years OF s73, 1O4, 13l, or an
annual average saving of s9,13S,0l6. But
the increase of expenditures by the
Democratic House of this year, over those
of last year, is $2S, 1852, 265.49!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

Major Dangerfield Lewis, of Clarke couE-
ty, who recently sold the Washington relics
to the United States, last week received the
$l2, 900 appropriation voted therefor by Con-
gress. At first Secretary Sherman was in
clined to withhold 1900 of the appropria-
ton until Major Lewis could sufficiently es-
tablish the identity of painting in the COL
lection, claimed to be the portrait of Wash
ington. Major Lewis assured the Secretary
he could do so, and would in time. and upon
this assurance he was paid the full amount.
The hesitation occurred because the painting
does not resemble the Trumbull, the Peale
or any other accepted portrait of Washing
ton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15
NICE LITTLE HOME
For Sale.

VlOR SALE.-One of the finest residences in
Il the City OF stanton, elegant location con
tanning all modern improvements Terms ac
commodating. For further particulars as to
terms &C., apply to the undersigned.
HUDSON & PATRICK,
Attorneys,
July 25-tf Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

CULTIvATING THE SMALL GRAINS
The Columbus (Ga.) Republican of recent
date tells OF an interesting experiment made
by Bartholomew county farmer, which
suggests some ideas that may prove of great
value to farmers if carried out in practice.
To test a theory in regard to grain culture
he planted a single seed of barley in his gar
den and cultivated the plant as he would
have done corn or any other plant
AT maturity he found his crop consisted OF
three thousand grains. The theory which
this fact seems to substantiate is that wheat
and other small grain should be planted, a
single seed in place, and cultivated as 9TH
er crops. If the theory is correct all that is
needed to double our crops is for some in
ventive genius to devise a machine for drop
ping the seed at proper distance apart,
and another for cultivating the plants.
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lie. M. Cushing s Son, Auctioneers.l
Commissioners Sale of
" A Valuable Little Farm

" A Valuable Little Farm
In augusta County, IA.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court for
the county of Augusta rendered on the goth day
OF March. 1873, in the chancery cause of Carpen-
ter. assignee vs. Tutwiler, will, as commission
err appointed for that purpose, offer for sale in
front of the Court House in the city Of stanton,
Virginia.
THURSDAY, JULY 18th, 1878,
that y ry valuable and desirable little farm,
CONTAINING $50 ACRES
situated on the North branch of Naked Creek, ad
Joining the lands of Seawright, Sherman, Rednor's
heirs, and others, and now in the occupancy of
Jacob Tutwiler The improvements on the land
consist OF a
DWELLING HOUSE
with necessary outbuildings, and the land itself
is susceptible OF high state Of cultivation.
TERMS:-Costs of suit and sale in hand land the
residue on credit OF one, two and three years.
the purchaser to execute bonds with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest from date of sale and IT,
tie retained as ultimate security.
june 27-tds ROB'T CRAIG, Comm'r
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until M o NDAY !,
AUGUST Goth, 1878, at which time it will take
place in front of the Court House.
july 25-tds ROBT. CRAIG. Comm'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

A member of the Salem artillery. a few
days ago, told lis that Senator Paul was one
of the most gallant soldiers in the confed-
crate army. Said he, 81 have known Paul,
when our battery was not engaged, to bor-
row a musket and slip off to the Infantry
rather than miss fight. No truer man
ever lived than Paul. This is the man
that is now battling for his oppressed peo-
pie in the Valley, and he is meeting the
enemy az every corner and Staying them
right and left. Go on, old Paul.-Salem
RealSter
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Grants Thoughtfulness

The Youngstown (Ohio) Register relates
this incident ''Some years ago Mr.. A. G.
Lewis, forrest, of Youngstown, was anxious
to obtain q very rare plant and wrote to
number Of the leading nurserymen of the
country to obtain it, receiving the reply that
it could not be had. He then wrote to the
Agricultural Department at Washington for
the plant, but his letter was not answered
Not discouraged by his failures, he address
ed General Grant himself, then President,
and received from private secretary let
ter in which it was stated that the plant
could not be procured in the United States.
This was some years ago. Last winter Mr..
Lewis received from Europe the very plant
he had been seeking, with compli ments of
U. S. Grant 1t is really wonderful that
these things should remain in the memory OF
a man perpiexed with countless public cares
and besieged with requests for favors of one
sort Or another
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15

SAMUEL HIRSH has become the owner of
me stock OF goods in the store room now occu-
hereafter conduct the business
nope my Old friends and the public generally
viii extend to him the patronage which has in
the past so literally been lavished upon me.
lwlli still be found with SAMUEL HIRSH
my od stand, ready w illing aud glad to wait gRo
jan 24-f
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-15
[E. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.]
Trustees Sale of
L Valuable Property.

l. v0luaDle properly.
By virtue of two deeds OF trust executed to us
by A. J. Acord,jr, and E. s. Accord, his wife. bear
ing date respectively the 18th and 28th Of Decem-
Der, 1876 and of record in book T. 377 and 1853 of
the Hastings Court Clerks Office, for the City OF
Staunton, and being thereto directed by the Di-
rectory OF Citizens Building Association OF the
city OF Staunton. the undersigned will sell upon
the premises, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3lst 1878,
the property in said deeds conveyed, being the
northern half of lot No. AZ and the half OF lot No
A. Immediately adjoining the first mentioned,
This property is laid out in plat known the
Richardson Extension and is in the Western part
OF the. city. Each OF the said lots has valuable
NEW BUILDING
thereon in good repair. The property will be
sold upon the following
TERMS:-To pay costs OF sale and $l223 36-the
costs of sale and 1896 will be required in cash
and the residue in three instruments at c, IL and
IL months from day OF sale, for which purchasers
will give bond with approved personal security,
bearing interest from day OF sale and title will be
retained as ultimate security. The property will
be sold separately or in gross as the directors
shall direct the day.of sale and for any residue
over costs and and $l223.36, bonds with approved
security will be taken on the same time and will
be turned oyer to A. ]. Accord ir.
H. A. WALKER,
CHAS. GRATTAN,
A. H. FULTZ
Trustees Cit. Build. Assn of Staunton.
aug lids.
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and COMMISSIONERS SALE
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-26
A Menk RESOLUTION.

The Connecticut Republicans made up
their minds 10 endorse-as the popular
phrase is-Mr. HAYES. People call it en-
dorsing when n resolution is passed in favor
Of public officer. We can hardly see the
propricty of the cxprcsson-inasrfuch as
you don't write your name on the back of
the public officer. And as 10 that, who
would want his name on the back Of a Presi-
dent on whose forefront Fraud is craven?
But the Connecticut Republicans con-
cludcd to say the best thing they could for
NIr. HAYES. 1t wasn't much. But they
thought il they could not speak out boldly
in his support. they would give n kind of
squeak in his favor. They had not the
audacity 10 say that his title was constitu-
tional. They could only screw their cour-
age 10 the point that his title had been
settled by Commission, both political par
ties acting In the best interests Of the coun-
try"
" Best interests" is one Of the lOosest and
most unmeaning phrases in the English
language. Nobody can define il. 1t is gem
orally used by writers and speakers who do
not know exactly what to say, and who
want 10 apologize for some immortality they
dare not clearly state and boldly defend.
Best interests Of the country Tho
best interest Of the country was and always
Is TO have the Constitution executed.
To attack this title the Connecticut Re-
publicans say i seditious.
The resolutions cannot have been written
by lawyer or a statesman. To question
HAYEss title seditonl
1t might a. we'll have been called burglary
or arson.
The language ms well as the principles Of
the resolutions indicates that they did not
cmanate from tho educated men formerly
prominent in Connecticut politics TRUMAN
SMITH, at the age Of one hundred and sew
cnty-fve, with twelve small babies crying
in the same room, could have drafted
better set OF resolutions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-26
Leaks Through which Fortunes Go.

Mcssrs. ARNOLD, CONSTABLE Il Co. n lend
ing dry goods house of this CITY, have just
discovered that the clerk in charge Of their
velvet department was systematically on
gagged IN stealing vclvets from their store.
They believe he has been at II for the past
seven years. The purchaser Of these vel
vets says the clerk satisfied his inquiries on
the subject by assuring him that he re-
ccived the goods from his father in London.
The amount taken is not accurately known
but, in the aggregate, must have been large.
Less than week ago. entirely through
accident IL was ascortaned that three of
four clerks OF Mcssrs. JAFFREY a Co, n large
dry goods house, had been robbing their
employers for some time past, by means Of
forged orders.
Our readers will remember tho moro i'm
portant case In which 1t appeared that Mr..
BABBTTr, the rich and famous soapmaker
was dcirauded by confidential bookkcepcr
named BEcKwITH, out of sum in itself
constituting a considerable fortune.
In the great house OF A. T. STEWART h Co.
during the life Of Mr.. STEWART, and with all
the safeguards his sagacity could DEVISE
large thefts were by no means unknown.
In truth there is probably no long estab-
lished and extensive trader in New York
who has not suffered more or less from
thefts by persons in his employ.
An explanation Of some OF the surprising
bankruptcies that have occurred, IL all was
known, would be found in the long-contin-
ued and long undiscovered pilferings Of per-
sons implicitly trusted.
1t is no advantage to clerks for their en-
ployers to become too coniiding and care
less about their business. Overhaulings Of
every department IN large establishment
should be- frequent.
Probably many q merchant who reads
these lines is being robbed daily by persons
Of whom he does not entertain the slightest
SUSPICION.