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N THE DISTICT COURT OF THE UNITED
4 States for the Western District OF Va.
In the matter of Joseph C. Malcom bankrupt
At Harrisonburg' in said district, on the 18th
day OF February, A. D., 1878.
Take Notice-An order has been issued that III
the creditors OF Joseph c. Malcolm, bankrupt,
ruptcy at his office in Harrisonburg, Va on the
18th day OF March, A. D., 1873 and show cause, if
any they have. why the real estate OF said bank
rupt consisting or tract of 122 acres of land ly-
ing in Highland county, adjoining the lands OF
VIM. F. Curry. Ferguson Malcolm and Martin V.
Malcom should not be sold free of liens by John
faui, assignee in bankruptcy of the said Jos. ..
Malcolm, and the liens transferred to the fund in
court. G. DOUGLAS GRAY
1eDI4-2w Register in Bankruptcy
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NOTICE.

SAMUEL HIRSH has become the owner OF
the stock of goods in the store room now occu-
pied by me on Main Street mo. y and he will
hereafter conduct the business.
hope my old friends and the public generally
will extend to him the patronage which has in
the past so literally been lavished upon me.
Twill still be found with SAMUEL HIRSH at
my old stand ready, willing and glad to wait upon
| customers. GABRIEL HIRSH.
jan 24-tf
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EXPRESS PACKAGES Packages ad.
dressed to the following parties remain un-
called for in the Adams Express Company
office of this city
jill Agard, John Adams, r B Bib, q
Bird, Bird, Mrs Jno Carr, II Council, II
Cox, C Duvall, D W Drake, Cab Hirsh
Mrs E Hanger, ] II McCue, Moore & Co.
H B Mcdowell, j R Newcomb, Nelson.
(col'd), W H OFT, Sam'l Payne, Miss Mary B
Stewart, j F Tannehili. Miss NJ Winder
J L Wade, D E Paxton, A J Pearson, Miss
S. Vance.
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James V. Brooke, ESQ.,, State Senator
from the Fauquier district, is spoken of a:
the Democratic candidate for Congress from
that district. Gen. Hunton is the present
representative.
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David Stephenson, Esq, an old and high
ly respected citizen of Highland county,
died at his residence OIL Jackson river on the
22d inst, at an advanced age.
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[E. M. Cushing Son, Auctioneers.]
Sale of
" Valuable City Property.

~ Valuable City Property.
Pursuant to a decree OF the Hastings Court for
the city of Stanton, Va, rendered on the 18th
day of December, 1877, in the chancery cause OF
Abby VS. A.W Hartman ct als,and BIT. Bag by,in his
own right. and as Trustee of Mary Il. White VS.
ct als.we will sell at public auction in front
OF the Court House. in the city of Staunton, Va.
on SATURDAY, MARCH 23d, 1873,
1st A Lot ON Frederick Street, fronting 45
feet and running back Biz feet, having upon it
a two story BRICK STABLE.
I'd. lot having front of 81 feet on New st.,
running back 81 feet This lot has upon it a
DOUBLE TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING,
nearly new and in excellent condition.
TERMS :-Proportionate amount o. costs OF
suit and the expenses OF sale in hand, the residue
on a credit of one, two and three years, the pur
chaser to execute bonds with approved personal
security, bearing interest from date of sale, and
title retained as ultimate security.
CHAS. GRATTAN.
THOS. d. RANSOM,
feb. 2l-tds Comm'rs.
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Deaths.

Died, February It'll. at the residence of her hus-
band, Jacob Halyburton, in Brownsburg, Va, al
ter brief Illness Abby Haly burton, aged 66 yrs.
| At the residence of his father near Natural
Bridge. on the 10th inst. Mr.. GA Hardy, aged
| 81 years.
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Land Sales.
Tlrasfee.s Sale Of Valuable
i HOUSE AND LOT,
Near the CHyof Staaaton.

By virtue of deed of trust executed by Theresa
O. Hope, on the ed day of Sept, 1876, to the I'M
dersigned Trustee, and OF record in the Clerk 9
Staunton, Deed Book No. I, page BIZ being re-
CURED by the beneficiaries in said deed to do So
will, ON
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY I'd, 1873,
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, on
the premises,
THE HOUSE AND LOT
conveyed by said Hope to said Trustee, lying on
the Parkersburg turnpike said lot is 60 feet front
and l6l deep, and has on it new DWELLING
and is a very desirable residence.
TERMS:-s53O cash. the balance in equal annu-
al instruments Of one, two, three and four years,
with interest from day of sale, and title retained
as ultimate security.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT,
Jan l0-tds Trustee.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until MONDAY,
MARCH 4th, 1878.
feb. 7-tds NEWTON ARGENBRIGNT.
Trustee.
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Oysters Oysters !Oysters !-Yeager's
oysters at 90cents per gallon, are the same
oysters sold elsewhere for ST.. $3.50 and So.
They are like the old time Religion, good
enough for every body. No water mixed
i'm them. Give them trial and convince
yourself.
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Our friend Pearman, corner Main and
Augusta streets, is undoubtedly the cheap
est and best place in the city for good Vege-
tables, at low prices.
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CAV MILL AND TIMBER
- For Sale at a Bargain.

Now in operation and located immediately on
the Z. y Q. +. R. 80 Horse Power Stationary En-
gne 81 inch saw and necessary TOOLS with 25 to
10000 feet of lumber, and to- 4DG,O0G feet OF oak
and poplar logs already cut. Standing timber
sufficient for several years saving.
cash orders amounting to 5000 will also be
turned over to purchaser.
Oxen, horses, wagon, etc, for getting logs to
mill sold separately if desired.
Apply to w. L. RAWSON.
Il Jan II Staunton, Va.
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SPRING KALE, TURNIP SALAD, SWEET
POTATOES, Fresh Fish, Oysters, &c., received
daily, and selling lower than the lowest at
PEARMAN'S.
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Pearman makes Fresh Fish, Oysters, and
Vegetables a speciality. Hence you can Al
ways rely on the best and always feesh, at
the lowest possible price.
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Mr.. Thomas N. Ashby, Secretary of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, died sudden
ly at his residence in Front Royal last week.
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feb 14-tds
[E. NJ. Cushing s. Son, Auctioneersl
r Commissioners Sale of u
" Valuable Store House q Lot.


~ Valuable Store House Il Lot.
In the City Of iStaunton, Va.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta county, in the chancery cause of Hendren
Echols. Trustees OF Va. Banking and Trust Co.,
VS.. j. j. Mcmahon &c., rendered the 18th of
the court house In the city of Staunton, Va, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th, 1878.
(being the I'd day of the March term OF the Cir
cult Court that very valuable and desirable
Store House and Lot,
situated on the southwestern corner Of Main and
Augusta streets IN said city, and now in the oc-
cupancy of Messrs Byers Eakle and CD. Pear
man.
TERMS Costs OF suit and sale in hand, the
residue in three equal annual payments. bearing
interest from the day of sale, the purchaser to
give bonds with approved personal security for
the deferred payments and the title retained as
ultimate security. ED. ECHOLS,
G.. M. COCHRAN, Jr,
CHAS. GRATTAN,
feb lids Comm rs.
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Col. J. s. Witcher, of West Virginia, has
been appointed United States Marshal for
the Territory of Idaho. He is sterling Re-
publican and accomplished gentleman. He
represented the third district of that State
in Congress immediately after the war,
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Y. NJ. C. A.--The Hall was well filled,
and the exercises very interesting at the Y.
NJ. c. A. meeting last Sunday evening.
Mr.. Euritt presided, and vessrs. II. t.
Hoover and J. E. Guy made excellent little
addresses based chiefly upon the duty as
taught i'll the chapter for the evening. "lov-
ing our neighbor as ourselves
Next Sunday evening (Which is the LIST
Sabbath of the month, when the ladies and
the public generally are expected Colonel
Skinner will have charge of the meeting
1t was announced that this meeting will be
held in the interest of Railroad men par
ticularly, and that class of our citizens il
especially invited to attend.
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably i'm Advance.

Advertisements inserted at $l,O per square for
first insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
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LOCAL.

Pearman sells none but the best Fish and
Vegetables Of the season.
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@@Shad, Herring, Bass. Perch and all other
varieties of Fish at YEAGER's.
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LEAVING THE STATE.-Last Monday four
of our mechanics, Messrs. Chas. Lushbaugh,
Edward Strattan, Chas. Hudson and Jno.
F. Keller, all first rate carpenters, started
for Fort Worth, Texas, with view to max
ing their home there. Within the past we *
or two a number of our mechanics have been
thrown out of employment in consequence
of no work, and if something is not soon
started, many Of them, it is feared, will seek
employment elsewhere.
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Did any man ever pay gas bill and
smilingly assure the collector it was very
moderate?
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T1RGINIA-IN VACATION.
In the Clerks Office Circuit Court of Augusta
county, Feb12, 1873.
H. NJ. McIlhany, Plaintiff
VS.
A. W. Smith, Defendant,
In Assumpsit on an Attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover of the De-
PENDANT the sum of $40 80, with interest on 500
from February I'd. 1877. on $lo5 80 from March Is.
paid, and to attach any estate or effects, belong
ing or due to the nonresident defendant, found
ia, sufficient to satisfy to the Plaintiff the amount
OF his said debt, with interest and costs.
The Defendant, A. W. Smith, not having enter
ed his appearance, and it appearing by affidavit
filed that he is non. resident of the State-It is
ordered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication Of this notice, and do
what is necessary to protect his interest.
Brooke, pq Teste,
feb 21-4t j. N, RYAN, Clerk.
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lE. NJ Cushing s Son, Auctioneers] ~-E
Trustees Sale of
J. A Valuable Building Lot.

In the city of Stanton, Va.
At the request of the beneficiary in certain
deed Of trust executed by John D. Shomo to the
undersgne dltrustee which said deed is of rec
ord in the Clerks Office Hastings Court for the city
OF Staunton in deedibook I, p 400, will, at public
auction offer for sale. in front of the court house
in the city of Staunton, Va, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 23d, 1878.
that very valuable and desirable and building
lot
Containing Ia of an Acre.
and situated at the intersection OF iPoints and
Market streets in said city, djoining the lots of
j. Addison Waddell and Others
This lot on account OF its beautiful location and
pleasant surroundings would be very desirable
for any one who might wish pleasant and con.
venient location for home.
TERMS-Enough in hand to pay costs OF sale,
and the amount Of principal and interest lof the
nd.secured In said deed the balance on such
terms as the said Shomo may direct, or in default
OF such. as the trustee may prescribe.
feb 21-tds ROBT. CRAIG, Trustee.
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FISH! FISH! and OYsTERS.-If YOU
want the freshest and best bargains, be sure
and call on PEARMAN.
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE
Re alE = t Il t e
Shenandoah County, Va.

SnGn6nOOau county, Y de
District Court for the Western District OF Va.
in the matter Of W. j. Dinges & Son, bankrupts,
will, as assignee OF said bankrupfs' on
FRIDAY, MARCH 18th, 1878,
on the premises, sell at public auction, the fol-
lowing real estate. to wit The interests OF said
bankrupts in a certain lot of land containing
ROoDs AND 10 SQUARE POLES,
with the improvements thereon, situated in Ed
desirable property. The improvements consist
of comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE AND STORE-RoOM.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash.th balance on cred
it OF six. twelve and eighteen months, the pnr-
iy for the deferred payments, with In terest from
day of sale, and the title to be retained by the
shall have been paid. JNO PAUL, Assignee,
feb l4-tds OF WI. Dtnges Son, blk pts
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Y For Sale.
An opportunity is now offered to purchase a
splendid farm in Augusta county. 1t is situated
one mile north Of Greenville on the Lexington
road and contains
sag La ACRES.
This prGPfty is Of the est valuable and
best quality OF limestone. smooth. very fertile
and under high state OF cultivation. Seventy
"'i'N EXCELLENT TIMBER.
IA The improvements consist of handsome
l::i MANSION HOUSE.,
Good Barn, Stables, Granaries, and all necessary
Out-houses, the kitchen being attached to the
house, all in thorough repair. There is on the
house, and plenty OF running water in almost
every field. There is also large orchard OF fine
fruit. The fences are in good repair and most oil
| the land has an excellent star nd Of grass.
TERMs;-One- thira Of the purchase money il
hand, and TIE residue in one, two. three, fonl
and i've years. with interest at Gper cent, or i
down. II the payments are deferred, bonds Will
| good personal security will be required, and the
! title retained as ultimate security. Address
| VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
feb2l-4t Staunton, Va
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Under the influence Of the fine weather the
grass is beginning to spring forth and the
trees to bud.
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All kinds of Salads, Lettuce, Celery and
Spring Onions at YEAGER's.
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DEBATING SoCIETY.-At the debating
society last Friday Eight, the question
''Should there be property qualification to
the right of suifrage?" was discussed in the
affirmative by Mr.. L. M. Bumgardner and
in the negative by Mcssrs. Yost and Nc
Manus, and decided in the affirmative. Next
Friday night the question will be, ''Should
Chinese immigration be prohibited by law?
With the following debaters A. G. Stuart
and A. F. Robinson, on the affirmative and
Il. J. McManus and w. W. Gibbs on the
negative.
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WEARING THE PANTS.-Last Thursday
morning the signature N. Russell, was writ
ten in delicate hand on the register of the
American hotel by person in male attire,
but who in reality was an English woman
of culture and education, FAMED Mrs Par
ker, who few weeks ago gained an unen-
viable publicity by marrying a negro in
Georgetown. Her appearance indicated
that she had assumed the wrong apparel,
but no one disturbed her, and the next
morning she purchased horse from Burke S
stable and departed for other scenes. She
is said to be a woman of fine literary attain
ments.
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We unhesitatingly recommend Pearman's
as the best and most reliable dealer of all
kinds of vegetables, Fish, &c.
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FOURTH DAY-MORNTNG SESSION.
Ihe general educational meeting OF last
nignC was great success. The house was
densely packed with most attentive audi
ence.
The Educational Address delivered by A.
Z. Funkhouser, proprietor of Shenandoah
seminary was well received. After which
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Salt Water Oysters solid measure 90c. per
gallon at YEAGER'S.
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THE TROUBLES IN THE WESTERN DIST
RIcT.-The Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun, of the 25th, says: SIT is
stated that the investigating committee of
which Mr.. Glover, of Missouri, is chairman.
will in few days proceed to enquire into
the facts of the reported compulsory ap-
pointment by United States Marshal Gray,
of the Western District of Virginia, OF Mr..
Ralston, the personal friend of the Attorney
General, as his deputy
The U. S. Court met in Danville on the
26th, Judge Rives presiding. The irregulari-
ties which have been bruited for some time as
having been committed by some of the Fed
era! officials, will be brought to the atten-
ton of the Grand Jury and sitting 1nvesti-
CATION instituted.
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AN ENTERPRISING THIEF.-Last Tues
day night week, David Furr of Mt. Sid
ney, started out on a regular raid. He
first broke into the smoke house of Mr..
Samuel Litton, near Springhill, and stole a
lot of bacon, and then going to the house of
Mr.. o. B. Litton, stole horse, and from
Mr.. Mason wagon and harness. Thus
equipped, he loaded his wagon and came to
town where he sold the bacon to F. NJ. Mark
wood, ana leaving the horse and wagon at
VEINS wagon yard, skipped from the town.
Last Thursday officer Gregory got on his
trackand caught him at his home. He was
brought to Staunton, and the following day
Justice j. NJ. Lickliter, sent him on to an
swer indictments before the grand jury for
horse-stealing and housekeeping. For
stealing the wagon and harness, he was sem
fenced to receive fifteen lashes. The grand
jury Monday, found two indictments against
him and two more on Tuesday.
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[E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.]
Commissioners Sale.

E. NJ. Cushing Son, Auct1oneers.I
Commissioners Sale.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta, entered on the LIST day Of November,
1871 in the cause Of Bagby vs. Bolton pending
therein. I will proceed, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th. 1873,
in front Of the Court House in Staunton. to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder. lot OF
ground, containing
One and a Half Acres.
which has on it lime kiln and lime house, and
known as the lime kiln lot, situated about one
mile from Siaunton the Greenville road,
opposite the residence Of the late John d. Brown.
TERMS OF SALE Enough cash to pay costs
of suit and sale and the residue upon credits OF
six, twelve, eighteen and twenty -four months,
bonds taken bearing interest from date with ap
proved personal security and title retained as ul-
innate security. G. NJ. HARRISON.
feb 14-tds Comm'r.
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PERsoNAL.-Capt. Warren S. Lurty, OF
Harrisonburg, was in town on Monday on
his way to attend the Federal Court at
Danville.
Col. A. S. Gray passed through Staunton
on Monday evening, OIL his way to attend
tie Spring term OF Judge Rives' court,
which commenced on the 26th.
Capt. w. L. Balthis, Mayor Of the city. re-
turned from Baltimore Monday last
Mr. Thomas II. Shumate returned from
Texas some days ago. where he had been for
over year. He speaks well of the Lone
Star State.
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ITO INVESTORS!

ITO INVESTORSy
Il For S0fes.
AN EXCELLENT BUSINESS PROPERTY,
on Main Stleet, first class location returns readi-
y ! ~ per cent. For particularsaddress Lock Box
@io, otaunton' va. ian 17Atf
w A NTEn From 10000 to 10000.
- A1N i LD.lbs Of GOOD SHUCKS.
IN exchange for elegant Parlor Furniture.
WIN. LOOSE, Upholsterer,
s., Arthur Building, New Street.
iep StauntOn- "a
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'IRST LECTURE.
Thuysdou niqht, March It'll.
SECOND LECTURE.

Thursday might, March 14th.
l. The geography of Paleozoic Time, or of
the youth OF growing Vrginia-the Silu-
rian, Devonian and Carboniferous Ages of
its growth-what happened in each, what
rocks were made and how they were made
the life 1t supported and the works that
life has left to us-the mountain and val
ley-making that was done and how it was
done-the additions Of territory-the tn-
multi that followed the looming of age"-
the relics of that time, where we find them
and in what condition, and the treasures
thew conceal.
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their work during the year, to be published
with the minutes.
Examination of characters was resumed
and the names of D. D. Keedy, W. H. Burt
ner, J. Harp, J. German, A. Hoover, passet
favorably.
DR.. Rodgers, of the NJ. E. Church South
and Rev. White of the Presbyterian church
were introduced to the conference.
G. H. Snapp, ]. Zahn, J. F. Holt, ]. S
Grimm, q. Umstot, J. N. Friss, j. L. Par.
lett, G. Huffman, G. Harmon, G.. W. Howe
W. Lutz. L. Scott, A. J. Bovey, D. Barn
hart, S. K. Wine, passed favorably.
After prayer by Rev. DIR. Rodgers, con
ference adjourned.
THIRD DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.
Conference united in singing, and wa
led in prayer by Rev. J. M. Hershey.
E. Ludwick was referred to the COMMITTEE
on applicants.
The report on Sabbath Schools elected
good deal OF attention. 1t was discussed b.
A. P. Funkhouser, j. W. Holt, D. X. Flick
niger, j. w. howe, and others.
Union Biblical Seminary was recog
nized as most important help in churci
work. This theological Seminary is located
at Dayton, Ohio, is in its seventh year, ant
gra duates at Its next commencement elias
of fourteen.
Thu report Of President belong wa
made at length. and is full of interest,
A committee was appointed to confer wit
the authorities of L. V. College in regard t.
the disposition Of the funds collected b.
Rev. D. D. Keedy, as agent of said college
A visiting committee was appointed t.
visit Shenandoah Seminary at its next com
mencement.
This school is not child of the confer
ence nor run by the church but solely own
ed and run by one individual. The confer
ence consented to send part of the exam
lining committee.
A. P. Funkhouser, j. Negley, C. w
Stinespring, j. E. Widmeyer, J.. NJ. Holt
G. H. Crowell, were received. into tn
itinerancy, each having travelled two years
s. II. Thomas was granted local relatio
for one year.
| J. w. Howe, W. o. Grimm and A.
Evers. were elected presiding elders.
j. N. Fries and E. Laber were elected a
examining committee for Lebanon Vale
College.
S. BURNER, ]. S. Deayer and y. G. Thop
as were REELECTED trustees of Lebanon Val
ley College.
Adjourned with singing the Doxolog
ana benediction by Bishop Glossbrenner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-10
TELEGRAPHIC.
LATEST UP TO Pm. TO-DAY

LONDON, August l0.-Il is said that
there is strong reason for believing the
English government intends to gain q
footing on the main land Of Asia Minor.
The scanderoon port of Alsppo is named
as the probable objective point.
The sultan having telegraphed Queen
Victoria, asking British mediation to stay
the advance Of the Austrian army Of OO'
cupation at BaDialuka, it is said the
British government declines to inter-
vene. .
Three thousand Mohamedan horsemen
have appeared in the northwestern por'
ton OF Bosnia.
BERLIN, August l0.-Sonnerman, edi-
tor Of the Frankfurter zeituug, has been
elected a member of the German reich
stag.
ALEXANDRIA, August lO.--The rivel
Nile. is rising favOrably. 1t is higher
now than at any time since last year anC
the prospects, for the crops are excel
lieut.. 1t is estimated that the cotton
crop will yield III, 900. 900 pounds.