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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-05
RELIGIOUS EFFORT.

The coming winter promises to be
Of unusual religious interest. Minis
tiers in various places and OF various
denominations are holding confer
ences to promote united and active
evangelical work in order to break
up the stagnant feeling whsh so
widely prevails. Mr.. Moody, who is
spending the winter in Baltimore, is
already at work among the churches,
A large meeting Of ministers was
held there last week and at Mr.
Moody suggestion committee was
appointed to issue call to the evan
gelcal ministry and churches of the
United States to unite in the month
Of January, FLOWING up the week O
PRAYER in con ,entrated effort fol
the revival of Gods work throughout
the whole land; and that IN order tt
90 thi. they urge upon the Christian
people to lay aside all conflicting en-
gagements, social ecclesiastical, liter
ary or otherwise that with unltet
heart the church cal! upon God to re
vive His work and stay the tide tina
throatens our institutions, political
social and religious. The committe
will issue the call Immediately.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-05


The wife of the Archbishop of Can
t~rbury died suddenly Monday.
Tx Governor w. s. Groesbeck, OIL
Ohio, arrived in New York, Monday
from Europe.
A severe storm prevailed in New
York Monday, which interfered with
all points South, East and West.
Secretary Thomson was taken seri-
ously i'll at his breakfast table Mon.
day, from an attack of vertigo. He
is confined to his room.
Judge w. B. Egan, of the Louisi-
ana Supreme court, died near Shreve-
port Thursday evening.
A fire at Middleport, N. Y, last
Thursday night, consumed large
portion of the village. The loss is
upward Of $50, 900.
The Wyoming thread company's
factory, in Fall River, Mass, was
burned Friday. The factory WAS
valued at 100000.
John Fuller, assistant superintend-
ont Of the Sixth district Western
Union telegraph company, died at his
residence in Phillipsburg, New Jer-
sey, Friday.
A sham battle took place Thurs
day on the fair grounds at Mount Gil
lead, Ohio. During the combat sew
era serious injuries were inflicted
and much ill.teeling was engendered.
The schooner Sweet Home, OF
Kingston, Canada, with a cargo Of
lumber for L. w Rathbun & Co., Os-
wego. n. Y, went ashore on Lake
Ontario Friday and will be a total
loss.
1t is very dinicn.t to obtain reliable
news from the Sierra Nevada cross
eat now, AS miners are forbidden, on
penalty Of discharge, to give informa'
ton, aud no one is admitted to the
mine.
John Mowrv, Joseph Veyon and
.Iorgan McGiIl, injured by the boiler
explosion at Dunbar, Pa, Thursday,
have died. since, making SIX DEATHS
The rest of the I'M jared will probably
recover.
John Eclert, Anderson Earnest
and James Mcfarland, boys, We're
drowned at New Orleans Morley.
The United States ateamer Nanda-
liza arrived at Gibraltar on the Eth
and left there for Boston on the 10th
of November
The New Jersey court Of Lg:1~s
and Appeals will not give a decision
in the case Of Benjamin Hunter, ap
plication for u new trial, until Satnr.
day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-05
FROM WASHINGTON.

Congress met in adjourned session
on Monday last. 1t is likely to be a
quiet business session without any ex'
citing discussion of financial affairs.
The Presidents message, which was
sent in at the usual time, is always
looked for with interest. 1t is too
long, Of course, for US TO publish at
length. We can only notice briefly
It's main points. The political and
social condition Of the South forms a
principal feature of the document
lie regards the general condition OF
that section as better on the whole
than in former wears. The occurren-
ces in South Carolina and Louisiana,
as the President has learned them
from official reports, are clearly set
forth and criticised, and he declares
his determination to rigldly enforce
the laws of the United States in that
section, The President does not ask
for new legislation, but contends that
under the Constitution and present
flaws the General Government has
ample power to punish the gu'lty,and
guarantee all citizens freedom ia the
exercise Of all political rights and
Congress is requested to make appro-
priations to enable the executive to
enforce the law. In this part Of the
message there is no attempt to klndle
sectional prejudice. 1t is but plain,
traght- forward presentation of facts,
and declaration of a purpose to car
~ ont the law.
The President next treats of the
Mexican question, and reports an I'm.
proved condition of our relations with
that Government. No complaints Of
ou,rages on the Rio Grande have
been made by Americans for a long
tine, and the prospects are encourag-
ing.
The President then comes to the ii,
nancial question, and states that no
legislation is deemed necessary to car.
~ the provisions of the Resumption
act into effect. After January lst
the creditors of the Government will
be paid in gold, silver or PAPER, as
they may desire. Touching the sill
yer dollar, the President states that
he has not changed his former views,
lie does not ask for new legislation.
The Secretary Of the Treasury IN
his report treats the silver question
at greater length than the President.
He proposes to increase the intrinsic
value CT the silver dollar, which we
think is very wise suggestion. lie
also proposes to limit its coinage and
reduce its legal tender quality.
Although the session is likely to be
quiet there may be proposition for
the investigation Of the Tilden cipher
dispatches, which would probably
cause a lively discussion.
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The 18th Volume

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-05

The champion fat man lives in
Philadelphia. He nst received the
gold medal awarded him by the Par
IS Exposition for lard,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-05

NoTIcE.-The books and accounts of
this Office have been placed in the hands of
Van b. Osler, as Agent for the owner. All
monies due for subscription, advertising
and job work must lie paid to him and all
claims f., office expenses will be settled by
him, His receipt for monies paid will be
duly Acknowledged.
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,EEHHI
New York Observer.

TUE BEST FAMILY NEWSPAPER
Publishes both the religious and secular
that is desired in any family, While all that
10 likely to do harm is shut out. 1t deVo'cs
four pages to religious news, and four TO
secular.
The New York Observer was first pub
lishcd in 1929 and it is believed to be the
only instance of Religious Newspaper
continuing its even course for Ftty.SlX
years, wilhoat u change .! name, doctrine,
intent, purpose, or pledge from the date OF
lis birth
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

Railroads in course of construction in the
wilds of Brazil are not excepted from the
general rule. Part of the lab0rers carried
from this country to build the Madeira and
Mamore railroad 'struck" shortly after the
work was commenced. Such an occurrence
is a serious matter at that distance from the
labor market. But the strikers were put
under military rule, about a dozen of the
ringleaders were arrested and ironed, and
all are at work now on the terms stipulated
before leaving Philadelphia hange
This statement conveys false impression.
The difficulty alluded to was confined to a
few contentious Italians, who were soon
silenced. None of the Americans partici-
pated in it, and all were satisfied with the
prospects before them. The country is des-
cribed by one of the party as beautiful be-
yond all description, and no extraordinary
interference either with work or health was
anticipated. Gentleman who have visited
the region where the Madeira railroad is to
be built, speak of it as rich, beautiful and
ordinarily healthy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

FROM J. A. JAYNEs, A WELL-kNowN
CITIZEN OF WILSON, N. C.-My wife had
suffered for ten or twelve years with kind
of dry letter, which kept the scalp covered
with dandruff, and caused her hair to fall
out and get very thin and turned gray, but
after using three bottles London Hair Color
Restorer'' the letter was cured and the gray
hair stopped falling out and is growing beau
tifully. By telling Of the effect it had on
my wife 1 have induced a number to try it,
and want you to send me dozen bottles
by express. enclose post-office order for
So to pay for it. "London Hair Color Re-
storer'' is sold at IS cents per bottle by all
leading druggists. In Staunton by VIM. r.
Tyree. druggist, No. 6 Main st, DR.. Swayne
e Son, ..Pbiadel phia, sole proprietors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02
Apatentfol pumps has been issued to Jno !.
v. Palmer, of Port Republic, Rockingham,


Apatentfol pumps has been issued to Jno !.
W. Palmer, of Port Republic, Rockingham,
Co.
1t is rumored that Mr.. r. N. Pool has sold
the Rawley Springs property to Northern
parties.
Mr.. Andrew Dyer, Clerk of the Circuit and
County Courts of Pendleton county, died
suddenly ON the 9th.
The U. S. District Court will open its ses-
sion in narrisonburg on the Sth Of May,
Judge Ryes presiding.
Gov. Holiday is to address the Lee Lit
erary Society of the New Market Poly
technic Institute on the 30th Of May.
Mr.. A. P. Thorn has been tried and ac-
quilted for the shooting Of Major Sidney
Pitts. Verdict, justifiable homicide.
Mr.. James Dove died near Dovesville,
Rockingham county, Va, on April 23rd !;
aged 9s years. He died while sitting at
the breakfast table. Mr.. Dove was pen
sioner of the war OF 1872.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02
Foreign News.

The rumors from the various European
capitals SO conflict with one another that
there is no telling the aspect Of affairs, OF
predicting the future of the Eastern ques-
ton. While q Rome despatch contradicts
the statement that Italy has asked England
to state her views, a Berlin despatch reaf-
firms it and says the question is being re-
peated by Austria, Italy and Germany. A
st. Petersburg despatch to the London Times
declares that Prince Bismark has abandoned
the mediation, while at Berlin and Vienna
the exact opposite is maintained. There
was some apprehension in Constantinople
on Sunday as to the threatened visit of the
Russians to attend church, but only about
fifty did SO. The formal demands of the
Russians for the evacuation of Shumla and
Varna have not been complied with, the
Turkish commanders having received no or
ders to quit, nor have they any means of
transporta ton. The evacuation of Batoum
is also rendered difficult by the opposition
of the inhabitants, who refuse to submit to
Russian rule, and offer to pay ransom and
remain Turkish subjects. The Russians say
that but for the difficulty in regard to the
evacuation Of these positions the retirement
of the army from before Constantinople
could be arranged
England's Second Army Corps is to be
commanded by General Sir Alfred Hastings
Horsford. large portion of the First Ar
my Corps will probably sail for Multa with
in week. At Portsmouth there is great
activity in preparing the fittings for convert
ing merchant ships into armed cruisers, and
an extensive order is being filled for the
construction of wire nets to protect the
ships from the attack of torpedo boats. The
first detachment of the India troops Was to
sail from Bombay yesterday, and the second
will be dispatched as soon as possible. The
native troops are captivated with the pros
pect, and whole regiments volunteer, to the
surprise of the authorities, with an enthus-
iasm that is remarkable.
The Vienna papers announce that the en-
try of Austrian troops into Bosnia and Her.
zegovina is imminent, but this is thought to
be mere conjecture. An equally improba-
BILE story is published in Vienna in letter
from London, which states that England
will take into her own hand the ratification
of Russia's work in the Balkans the PENN
sula and on the Asian coast of the Black
Sea, but before embarking on this course
England will summon Conference in Lon
don.
A report from Vienna states that Count
Won Moltke, on visit to Copenhagen, is
commissioned to negotiate q league between
Denmark. Russia and Germany for closing
the Baltic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

ANY ONE TROUBLED WITH A COUGH
Or COLD, throat, breast, or lung trouble,
will avoid much suffering and risk by the
timely use of CDR. Swayne's Compound
Syrup Of Wild Cherry" an old and well-at-
tested remedy. For weak lungs, bronchitis
nervous debility, it IS unequaled as a tonic.
Being the fayorite prescription Of one Phil
adelphia's most eminent physicians, it can
be relied OIL. Sold by leading druggists.
In Richmond, at the drugstore Of Bodeker
Brothers, 1444, Main street, above St. Char
les Hotel, and W. r. Tyree, No. Maiu ST.,
Stalnton. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

Indications all point to a revival of conf
dence and business throughout the coun try.
The Silver bill having destroyed the specula-
tive quality of gold, capita in the centres of
trade is seeking Investment in real estate,
and of late considerable animation has
been noticed in transactions OF this kind. 1t
is estimated that there are two hundred
millions of gold in New York that has been
employed in speculative pursuits ON Wall
street, and it is believed now, since it has
been brought practically to level with
greenbacks and silver, i5 will seek invest
ment in real property. 1t was the with
drawal of this immense sum from the active
industries of the country that, in a great de-
gree, caused the rapid and disastrous con-
traction of prices and depreciation of values.
Its return to the channels OF legitimate trade
must have the effect TO stimulate industries
and restore property to its normal value.
The many inquiries that are being made as
to iron and coal properties in Virginia, give
assurance that capitalists are looking for in
vestments, and that the industries of the
couatry are 20 claim share Of the money
that has for years been engaged in specula-
ton in stocks. All the signs are healthy
aad promising for revival of business and
the legitimate use OF the capital OF the coUn-
try.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

Virginians generally, irrespective of
party utilization, feel great sympathy for
Hon. r. E. Withers in his severe affection.
He has been compelled to absent himself
from his duties in the United State Senate
because Of an affection Of the eyes, and is
confined at his home in Alexandria in dark
room. Recently an operation was per-
formed, fromA which he experienced some
relief. We hope he may be soon restored to
his usual health, and that the surgical at
tention he is receiving will speedily give
him his sight unimpaired,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

FOR SICK OR NERVOUS HEADACHE,
costve habit, inactive liver, and to ward off
malarial fevers "Dr. Swayne's Tar and Sar-
saparilla Pills" are very effective. They
act gently, without any gripping or unpleas-
ant sensation whatever, leaving no bad eff
feet, as is the case with blue-mass or calomel,
Prepared only by DR.. Swayne & Son. Phil
adelphia, and sold at Is cents box by Bod
eker Brothers, 1444, Main street, Richmond,
and w. r. Tyree. No. 6 Main street, Staun-
ton, Va, and all leading druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

The bankrupt law just voted out Of exis-
tence, so far as Congress could do it, was
enacted for the benefit of the South. This
was done when the North was flushed with
business and prosperity. The South has
partially recovered from the desolation that
pervaded when the law was adopted, ane
the North is now suffering from the effects
of great financial revulslon. The clamor
comes from that section for new bankrupt
law, or substitute for the one now about
to be destroyed, for the benefit of insolvents
there, 1t is more than possible, if the law is
not entirely repealed before this week closes,
that another law, less complicated and ex-
pensve, will take its place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

MARROW PASSAGE DIsAsTER.-A
Woodstock, OH Monday, in the case of C. L..
Noel, an unmarried man who was killed by
the Narrow Passage Disaster ON the B. &c
o. R. H., the jury rendered verdict of
$4,925 damage. Mr.. Noel had his mother,
sixty years of age as q dependent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

1 offer for sale my farm, lying miles from
Staunton, on the Middlebrook road, containing
274 ACRES.
This farm lies well, is well watered, has on It
TWO SMALL DWELLING HOUSES,
a barn and two stables, and a great abundance of
ex cellent fruit About 10 acres of the lane is i'll
GOOD TIMBER.
There is q fine spring Of water near the main
dwelling.
due in one, two and three years, with interest.
Apply to THOS. WHOLLY,
apr II Staunton, Va.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton. Va, April rs, 1878.
McCue's Trustees vs. McCue &C.. and Me-
Cues Crs. VS.. McCue &c, now pen ding in chan
Gerry in the Circuit Court for Augusta county
All parties plaintiffs and defendants in the above
named causes. and all creditors OF J. Marshall
McCue, and all other persons whomsoever interes-
ted in the taking of the account below named,
are hereby notified that, in pursuance of an order
entered in said causes heard together on the lst
day OF April 1873, shall at my office, in Staunton,
on THURSDAY, MAY a0th 1873,
proceed to take, state and settle the accounts OF
the trustees, Nicholas K. Trout NOW deceased)
and Hugh W. Shelley. the surviving trustee, SO
as to show the amounts collected by them re-
spectively and how they have disbursed the
same, and an account of the fund in this cause
and the liens chargeable thereon and will also
ascertain whether there be any deficiencies in the
quantity OF the Ralston tracas sold by the Com RS
OF the Court to Jas Il. Todd, andsany deficiency in
the McCue tract as sold by the Trustees to Robt.
G. Bickle, and if any such deficiencies be found,
the amount of the said deficiencies and upon the
basis of such deficiencies that the undersigned
shall reform the accounts OF the funds in this
cause; and that he further ascertain and state
what amount it will be necessary to transfer to
the trust fund in order to provide the means of
paying the lien debts prior and paramount to,
the marriage contract and the costs OF these suite
including reasonable compensation to counsel,
and that the undersigned do make report of said
accounts and statements together with any other
matter specially sta ted deemed pertinent by the
undersigned or required by any of the par ties to
be so stated. At which time and place you are
required to attend.
may AT J.W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

The House Military Committee agreed to
reDort A bill in favor of settling for the adj
yances made by Virginia to the United
States government in 1872. The amount
is said to be about So, 100000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

We have heard it stated that there was a
gang of counterfeiters in the North noun
tain, in Augusta county, In the vicinity OF
North River Gap. A number of counterfeit
half dollars are in circulation, several of
which have been handled in this place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

In the House OF Representatives on Mon
day bill was passed by a vote Of III yeas
to 30 noes, forbidding the further contrac-
tien of the currency by retiring United
States legal tender notes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02
STUDY YOUR INTEREST and READ
BROS.
Cash Price List
Notion & Fancy Goods Department.

Shirts Bosoms, 15c.. all linen
Worsted Fringes, 10c yard
Silk Floss, &c skein
Rubber Round Combs, cents
Tuck Combs, cts.
Long Combs, S, 10 and Is cents.
Corset Steels, cents and up
Hair Brushes, 20 cents
Lily White,6 cents
Pocket Books. l5centS.
Crochet Needles, 8, 10, and Is cents.
Pocket Looking Glasses, cts.
dozen Lead Pencils for cents.
/ dozen Steel Pens for 10 cents.
10 yards OF Picture Cord for 10 cents
Bunches of Cotton Floss for cents.
Silk Neck Bow for 10 cents
] Bunch Of Shoe Strings for s cents
! Box OF Paper and Envelopes for l2h cents
Skirt Braid for cents
70 dozen Buttons for cents.
Paper Collars for 10 cents per box
Packs OF Hair Pins for cents.
Papers OF Pins for 10 cents
Papers OF Needles for cents
spools Of Cotton 200 yards each. for cents
Clark's o. N. T.. Spool Cotton for cents
6 Balls OF Knitting Cotton for rs cents
Packs of Envelopes for rs cents
"a Sheets OF Paper for cents
Handkerchiets for Is cents, worth so cents.
Pairs OF Good Hose for 221a cents
8 6 Socks for Is cents
8 "@ Isle Thread Gloves for Is cents
| ." Cotton Gloves. l2h cents
s-button Kid Gloves, 80 cents
2 IS &c best, rs cts to $1.OO
Linen Cuffs and Collars, 80 cents set
dozen Neck Rufus for 12h cents
Silk Scarfs from 10 cents up
Cotton Parasols, Is cents up
bingham parasols rs cents up
Alpaca paraSols 81 90 up
Silk Parasols, rs cents up
Japanese Fans, 4, 5, and 10 cents
Linen Fans from 10 cents up
Hamburg Edges, full line, cents up.
Cotton Lace, one yard for cent and up.
Beautiful Pique Apron for rs cents
Ladies' Fancy Skirts for 30 cents
l Feather Buster for 26 cents.
l Wisp Broom for Is cents
Cotton Battings, pound. 12h cents.
Perfumery to close out
Jewelry, q nice assortment
Job lot earrings 10 cents per pair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va April3O, 1878.
HENDRY VS.. LoHR. In pursuance of decree en-
tered November 26th, II, in this cause, 1 shall
proceed, at my office, in Staunten, on
Friday, May Oath, 1873,
to take an account showing the exact amount OF
liens binding the real estate of James Lohr, after
allowing him all proper credits that he may fur
nish.
may S-4W VIM, PATRICK, Comm'r