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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-09-26
ablished in 1913
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Time fable East and West.
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Trains IeaySes'ihe PahaIe Derot. foot of Eley>
enfn ftFeFtL WheeIIng, W. Va, near Public
landing, daily except Sunday, columbus time,
as follows. r
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-09-26

Total for Republican Legislature s,oU 9,oUS Vi
2 or the,ahope s32s. 436 48 wss for com'
pleting and sfurnishing ite, Coiutnbus
Asylum for Insane; $40, 900 for build,
Ing tobacco wmehouseutI3 I3eITaire; $35,-
600 for building and 0furnishing school
houses nj soldiers and Sailors Or
phans' 1forne, and $l0,O00 for oufbuilds
ings at. As yIGm' Tor The Blind, making
a total Of 1878, 1876 49, This was all for
the complelion and. furnishing Of pub
lie buildings, and OF course he saeeetu-
ing Dem6cfatic Legislature, was re-
lieved Of the Necessity OF making APP
propriations for. these purposes -
But, now let Us look at the other
side, ant, see what becomes OF TINS
great blow-about the Saving OF a mus
lion and quarterof dollars: so
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATURE OF 1977-S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
Senator johnson on the New Funding Bill,

Col Gilman, the careful and intelligent
Washington correspondent of the Richmond
Diipatch. gives the following expression.o of
views on the new Funding Bill recently
passed by the Virginia Legislature, from
Hon. J. W. Johnston, U. S. Senator from
Virginia
have examined with some care the bill
and am inclined to think that the bondhold-
ers will find it to their advantage to accept
it. 1t provides for fifty years. non-taxable
bonds. with interest at three per cent. for
eighteen years and four per cent. for thirty
two years. This is less than the present
rate OF interest, but as much as the credit
ors have been receiving, or are likely to re-
ceive for some time. in any event. The
tendency of public securities is to low
rate of interest, and security derives its
value mainly from its res dy convertibility.
The English consols only bear three per
cent, yet they average in market about hin
ty-three. The United States have been re-
ducing their bonds from six to five and four
and half to four per cent. No doubt it will
be funded at four, or perhaps even smaller
rate of interest, and will still stand at or
near par. Now compare the rate of inter-
est provided for in the new Virginia funding
bill with the English consols and our four
per cent. bonds, and it will be seen that
there is not much difference. If the bond
holders should accept this bill the State
would certainly be able to pay the interest
promptly, and will, am .ure do so. If so,
the market value of the bonds would be great
er than the present bonds, which rate,
think, from 80 to IS cents. These new bonds,
under the prompt payment of interest,
would probably 90 up to par. The bond
holders in the greater value of the principal
would be more than compensated for the
difference of interest, especially as the larg-
err rate of interest is not paid in full.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
STAUNTON MARKET, MAR. 2S. 1875.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY G A. RICHARDSON.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. March %. 1873
BEEF CATTLE.-Thera was very little difference in
the market compared with last week. though
it was scarcely as active then. Prices show no
uuotable var ration, quality considered. from the
sales of last week. The quality was fully as good
as was the offerings of last week. there being
rather fewer common cattle amoug the receipts.
We quote at 8 0Oa$5 80 per 100 lbs.
Mich Cows.-Trade in common COWS has been
dull but the better grades were more active. We
quote the form at 2Oa$30 and the latter at 35a$50
per head.
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged as follows:
Best Beeves ats O0a$5 So that generally rated first
quality 00a$5 90, medium good fair quality 337
asa 90; ordinary thin steers, oxen and COWS GOA
So 25; general average of the market this week
extreme range of prices 00a$5 so. Most OF the
sales were from rs to IS 90 per 100 lbs.
SwINE.-The market has been fairly active this
week, the receipts being rather limited, but
about equal to the present demand. Prices show
some little Improvement on last weeks figures
The quality was abo ut equal to that of last week.
but the receipts for several weeks past have not
been of a very superior order. We quote at 81 al
cents per III net, few selling at the latter price
Receipts this week 1888 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-The market for sheep this
week has been fairly active The receipts contin-
ne to be light though there is some increase in
the number over last weeks offerings. We quote
wool sheep at 5a6A cents, and sheard at dab cents
per Id. gross. Spring lambs go off slowly at Gall
cts per lib. Receipts this week 1870 head
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

Three men and a woman have been ar
rested at Petersburg, Va, on suspicion OF
having perpetrated the robbery of the office
of James H. Young in New York, in Janu-
airy last of 5000. 900 in bonds, certificates and
other stock securities. Their names are
George Carson, alias Little George, and J.
d. Cornisky; Rufus Minor, alias Little
Rufe, and r. Andrews. Horace Abrams,
alais Horace Koran, Little Horace, and G.
Burton. The female is Charlotte Doherty,
alias Carrie Abrams and Mrs. G. Burton.
An examination of the baggage was made
Monday on the arrival of the superinten-
dent of Pinkerton's Detective Agency,
aud in it were found all the papers and evil
denotes OF value of Mr.. Young, amounting
to 100000, and $5l, 900 in United States
bonds stolen from some one else. The par
ties waived examination, and were commit
ted to await reqnsition from the Governor
of New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
Washington Conference.

The Washington Conference NJ. E. Church
which commenced its sessions in this place
on the Doth brought its deliberations and
labors to a close on the Goth. There were
about 105 regular clerical delegates, and 100
or 1875 ministers, including candidates for
admission to The Conference. Bishop An
drews, of Iowa, presided. The sessions were
very harmonious, the business condition OF
the Conference favorable, and evidence OF
its growing usefulness and efficiency very
gratifying.
Many of the citizens of Stanton visited
the Conference during its sittings, and it
was the general remark that a more digni-
fed, orderly and courteous body OF men had
never assembled in the city. The high grade
of intelligence apparent, the wonderful ad-
vancement in intellectual training and cul-
ture manifested in their discussions, reports.
and business presentations of the body made
very favorable impression upon all who
visited it. 1t should be remembered that
nearly all the members were at one time
slaves, either in Virginia or Maryland, and
that their requirements are the result OF ap-
plication since the war, and when this is
considered, the degree of intelligence and
culture shown was truly remarkable. Some
of the sermons delivered by members of the
Conference during its session exhibited
close study, comprehensive grasp, and I'M
affected and deep piety. The manner OF
delivery was earnest, and the treatment OF
the subjects discussed original, forcible, and
sometimes eloquent. The impression made
upon our people was Of the most favorable
character, and nothing but kindly remem-
brances will remain of the first annual
session of the Washington Conference in
Stanton.
The administrative ability of Bishop An
drews and the facility with which he adapt
ed himself to the duties before him con-
tributed largely to aid the Conference in
the harmony of its deliberations, and tie
successful termination of its labors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
VISITORS TO VIRGINIA.-We

VISITORS TO VIRGINIA.-We noticed
several weeks since, that a party of iron
men and capitalists, accompanied by Sena-
tor j. ". Johnston, had arranged to visit
the Valley of Virginia. In confirmation OF
that statement, we give the following para
graph from the Washington correspondent
of the Dispatch of the 25th ult. +:
An extensive excursion of northern CAPT
talists who want coal and iron lands will be
made to the Valley of Virginia some time
in April. Senator Johnston will accompa-
ny the party and will speak By invitation at
Harrlsonburg, when he will tell the people
why Virginia makes such slow progress and
what is necessary to a rapid development Of
her vast material resources and the attrac
ton of capitalists from abroad to her yalua-
BILE mineral and agricultural lands. The
party will 60 by Harper's Ferry to Staun-
ton, then down the Chesapeake and Ohio
road to Gordonsyille, and back to Washing
ton by the Virginia Midland road.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

In the early part Of January last an old
man named Clifenberger, living in Indiana,
came to West Virginia to visit his brother
in Berkeley county. He started to walk from
the railroad to the country where his broth
er resided. lie stopped all night at the house
OF ii negro man. He was never seen after
wards. A few days ago his body was found
in Back Creek in that county, and s24 in
silver belted around his person, His pocket
book was empty, and the evidence being very
strong that the negro had killed and robbed
him, arrest and Incarceration followed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

There was an important meeting OF the Dl-
rectors of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company, at Winchester, on Tuesday last,
which was attended bg the two directors
from this end of the county. Although not
informed of the particulars of che meeting,
we are assured, in general terms, tlsat they
were OF a satisfactory character, and such
as to Justify the expectation of an early re-
sumption of work upon the road, under the
Gaost favorable auspices for its speedy COM
plet&on from Sheplserdstown to its junction
with the Chesapeake &5 Ohio road, at either
FshersMle or Waynesbcro.-S hepherdsto,en
Register.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
MOrEetS.


There is no Noticeable change in the markets
since our last issue. Extra flour is quoted at S..
with so cents advance for family and IS off for
per- Wheat, 10 to ID; corn. so to IS Genus; oats
rs to 49, clover seed, rs to IS.
TIE flour and grain market has been very quiet,
very little offering and weak demand. Holders
not disposed to sell, unless compelled to and
buyers are only purchasing as they may have Or
ders.
The European news is rather threatening;should
war be the result of present complications, it will
not necessarily affect greatly present prices, as
the supply hand in Europe is sufficient for i'm
mediate use, and the demand on this country
would reach the growing crop. Prices may grow
somewhat stronger, and we cannot see why not.
even should war not occur. There is nothing in
the supply of breadstuffs to forbid fair prices All
the estimates of the crop ON hand, give it as no
greater than the legitimate demand from the nom
grain producing countries With the stir andex-
element incident to hostilities, of course we may
expect slight advance, but nothing to Justify
extravagant expectations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

POLL TAx.-The Richmond Dispatch Of
the 23rd, publishes table of the paid and
unpaid capitation tax in that city, by which
it is shown that 1908 have paid, and 9,126
remain unpaid. The Dispatch says SIT has
been suggested that the delinquent voters,
or some of them are waiting for the candi-
dates to pay" That cannot be under the
revised criminal law. 1t is misdemeanor
to give or receive the poll tax, by any other
than the person himself, and to give or take
with the understanding that the voter cast
his suffrage for a certain person or persons
is recognized as an offence against the law.
We will see how this Constitutional amend
ment and the legal restriction will work
now. Many who voted for the amendment
will have the benefit OF it in being deprived
of the right to vote.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
NezU Advertisements.

docket case No. $751;
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Vain Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of James c. Kincaid, B'k't.
Western District Of Virginia, IS:
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 10th
day OF February. 1873, warrant OF bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court of the United
States for the Western District Of Va against the
estate of James C. Kincaid, of
Bath County, in said district, who has been adj
judged bankrupt on his own petition: That
the payment of any debts and the delivery Of 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
estate, will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to
be holden at the office Of the Register in Bank
ruptcy at Harrisonburg. Va. before G. Douglas
Gray, Esq., Register i'll Bankruptcy for said Dis
trict, on the 18th day OF April, a. d. 1878, at 10
O'Clock, a. m.
A. s. GRAY,
mar 2s-2w o. s. Marshal for said District.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

The trial of the income tax case against
Governor pilden, has in the preliminary
phrase of it gone against him. The judge
decides that he should have made correct
veturn of his property himself, and not left
it to the assessor. 1t will now go to jury.
Mr.. Tilden threatens to appeal to the United
States Supreme Court.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

THE VIRGINIA HoMEsTEAD.-In the case
decided on Thursday last in the Virginia
Court of Appeals, the opinion turned On
this point; ''Can property which has been
set apart by householder and head OF a
family by his deed of homestead, duly recor-
ded, be subjected by his subsequent deed OF
trust, his wife uniting therein, to the pay
erty. after it has been set apart, exempted
by tbe constitution of the State from sale
under the deed Of trqstr" The court an
swered the question atlirmatiYely, and re-
yersed the degree Of the CIRCUIT Judge SO far
as it gives precedence to the homestead over
the deed of trust, and to affirm it 80 far as
it is not inconsistent with the opinion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
lie. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
Valuable Tract of Land
al HaamisSiOner's Sale.


Iii pursuance of a decree rendered at the June
term 1871 of the Circuit Court OF Augusta coun-
ty in the ohancery cause pending therein under
the name and style OF Clemmer VS. Arehart will,
as Commissioner therein appointed, proceed to
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, in
front of the Court House, in the city of Staunton
On SATURDAY, MARCH 30th, 1873,
that very desirable and valuable farm upon which
VIM. Arehart now resides, containing
l23 Acres and 3 ROOds.
situated near New Port. in Augusta &C., adjoin
ing the lands of David c. Arehart and Others
This farm has on it very good
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
and other necessary outbuldings; it has also a
FINE ORCHARD, and the land is well watered
and in a fine state OF cultivation.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
OF suit and SALE the residue OF purchase money
upon credit of one two and three years. in equal
instaments, for which the purchaser will execute
bonds with approved personal security, bearing
interest from day of SALE and title retained as I'LL
innate security. w. E. CRAIG, Comr.
feb 22-tds
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

How IT W0RKs.-rWe all know that the
new constitutional amendments require the
payment of the poll tax as an evidence of
citizenship. At the term of the grand jury
OF Rockingham for February, a number of
liquor. dealers were indicted for violation of
the liquor law. At the March term of the
county court the cases came up for trial, and
the indictments were quashed, because the
persons finding the indictments had not paid
their poll tax. So it goes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

amcng some Connecticut items appears
the following .syaaies Knox Polk, son
of the late cx-Prcsident, took part in a
elass-ball shooting match at Saugatuck Sat-
1rlay. and broke % balls out of 20"
Unfortunately for the truth OF that state
mcnt, ex-president Polk had no children.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

Both houses Of Congress have passed the
bill to postpone the payment Of the tax on
whisky in bond for three years. This is a
great relief to manufacturers Of whisky in
Virginia,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
Land Sales.
wALUABLEFAs sM FoR SALE

One of the most valuable and highly improved
farms in the Valley of Virginia is now offered for
sale. 1t is situated 2& miles from Staunton, ON
an excellent road over which two horses easily
draw forty five hundred pounds. and
CONTAINS $50 ACRES.
of splendid limestone land, as productive any
in the Valley. Seventy-Gve acres are heavily
tlmbered The improvements consist OF an ex-
ceent log
$a Weatherboarded Mansion House,
-M.:i with seven rooms and kitchen. There is
pump IN the kitchen, with never failing well OF
water.
NEW SWISHER BARN.
60 40 feet containing all necessary apartments,
TWO YOUNG APPLE ORCHARDS,
of the choicest fruit There is plenty of good
water on the place for all purposes. The entire
farm is under the highest state of cultivation
and the fences are new and in good rel air.
1t is rarely that an opportunity is offered for
securing such g desirable place, and the terms
will be such as to make its purchase desirable
investment.
For articulars, address,
Editors VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
dec eff Staunton. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
List of Letters Remaining In the Post OF
flee at StauntOn, Augusta County, VA
MARCH %. 1878

MARCH ~, 1875.
LA DIES.
Rumrardner, Mrs Carl nJackson. Miss Lucy A
Burgess, Mrs Hattie Keagy, Mrs
Brown, Mrs E. Kidd, Mrs Martha
Campbell, Mrs LOOMS, Miss Lizzie
Lavender, Mrs Eliza Luck, Miss Maggie NJ
Dickson, Miss Francis McClain, Miss Maggie
Ellinger. Miss Mary Melons, Mrs Nancy
Frazier Miss Sallie A Smith, Mrs Patsy
Groves Mrs Ann Smith, Miss o
Halter Miss Jennie Strickler, Mrs Charlotte
Johnson. Mrs Winston, Mrs Lucy
GENTLEMEN.
Balzacker, p Marshall, Louls
Cleveland, Charlie Lambert, Walter
Crawford, E. j. Lefore, William
Christopher, II B Thomas, John
Ellis Warner, col. Stribling, Cyrus
Garland, Chas W Smith, Silas r
Coins. Morgan Rose, WmH
Harris VIM Pendleton, Robt
Kiner, A Nofenger, Robt
The above letters if not called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons call
inc for them will please say that they advertised.
s. M. YOST. P. M.
Unavailable letters remaining i'll Stanton z o
Marc 20, 1873.
VIM Grills, st James Hotel, Cincinnati, o.
DR.. James s. Curry, Mt Clinton, Rockingham
county, Va.
w. L. Mowry. Waynesboro Va.
Miss Cary Baldwin, Stanton, Va.
John w, Butcher,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

The English government is actively en-
gagged in buying American horses, through
agents in the West and North. Prices paid
$3.50 to 5000, and Is, 900 wanted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

A disastrous fire occurred in Philadelphia
on Monday last, destroying million dollars
worth of property.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

Vanilla, Bose, Tectarine, Lemon, Grange.
Peach, Bitter Almond, Cinnamon, Cloves,
Nutmeg, Mace, Ginger celery. Banana, Pear,
Allsriee, Strawberry, Pine Apple, Rasp-
berry and sarsapagilla.
PIE Increasing populagty and almost universal use
they been introduced is proofof their superiority
over all others made. Their excellence consists In
their purity strength. Ice Cream Manufacturers
Hoteland Housekeepers certify attn actual use they
are nifty per Ct cheaper than the under
ofthe attention of hoeseksepers and all favors
vs. SOLD EY DeUGatsfs And GHoCEBs EVERYWHERE.
DAVIS q nEEEl,EEe, PROPRIETORS,
Ne. u N. HOWARD ST.. BALTIMORE. MD.
dec20-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28

In order to close out our Engine Stock, we will,
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9Th, 1878,
at u O'Clock NJ proceed to sell, at our works, on
city Of Stauntop, Virginia, the following
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-28
LOT OF ENGINES &R0|lERS
AND
FRICTION SAW MILL:

ONE 10 HoRsE POWER AGRICULTURAL EN-
GiNE-This engine is one Of the well known
'IFonsides" pattern moHAtea On substantial
that viii cut from $500 to 5000 feet inch boards
perday OF ten hours
ONE 40 HORSE POWER RETURN TUBULAR
Roll ER.This ahell is in first class condition, and
with the addition of new tubes will last for years
CNE25 HORSE Pc WEIR STATIONAY ENGINE
This engine has, until within the last day or
two, been used for driving shop, and is in ev-
ery respect superior machine.
10 the above will be added one of our IMPROVED
REJECTION SAW MILLS, which are recomm ended by
Sawyers generally as the best thing out.
ag-The attention of parties in want OF Machip-
erv is asked, as the sale will be the place for a
Bargain. er Kse1spectfuiiy,
FASH TERMS. mar 28-2w
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-11-08

The facts fully justify every claim put forth
in behalf of Thomas Electric Oil. Testimony
of tho most convincing nature, to which pub
lcity has been frequently and widely given,
and which can easily be verified, places beyond
all reasonable doubt the fact that II fully de-
serves the confidence which the people place
in 1t as an inward aud outward remedy for
coughr colds, catarrh, sore throat, incipient
bronchitis, and other disorders OF the respera-
tory organs, as a means OF removing pain.
swelling and contraction Of the muscles and
Joints, rheumatism, neuralgia, kidney disorders
excoriation and Inflammation of the nipples
and breasts, lameness OF the back, dysentery,
collie, piles burns scalds, bruises, corns, and
variety OF other diseases and hurts, and OF alb
normal conditions OF the cutcle. 1t is mex
pensiye and safe as we'll as prompt and
thorough. Its merits have met with the
recognition of physicians OF repute, and
veterinary surgeons, horse owners and stock
raisers administer and apply it for collie, gals,
affections OF the hoof, sweeney, garget aud
troubles incident to horses or to cattle. Sold
by all medicine dealers. Price, so cents and
81 per bottles; trial size, rs cents.
Prepared only by FOSTER, Mn.BURS IL Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y.
NorE.-Eclectric- and Electrizedl
Sold by Duncombe, Stearns &lCo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-11-08
Peruvian Syrup.

1t is seldom that we notice remedies intro
duced for the cure OF maladies, and never with
greater pleasure or more confidence in their
real efficacy, than we do the Peruvian Syrup Ga
protoxlde OF iron.) This preparation has
brought relief and comfort to thousands by ex-
pelling from the system dyspepsia, liver COM
plant nervous affections, boils, humors, and
diseases originating in bad state of the blood,
or accompanied by debility or a low state OF
the system. The many testimonials that have
been received by the proprietors from we'll
known physicians, clergymen, and other cit-
zens, OF the highest standing, ought to be
sufficient guarantee OF the excellence OF this
remedy. 1t s not G new medicine, but one that
has stood the test of years, and won the encom-
lums of thousands.-Daily Times, Troy, y. Y.
Sold by all druggists.