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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-17

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, April 14th, 1875
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been dull through
out the day, though possibly q trifle more active
at the beginning than at any time afterwards.
Prices generally were shade of, in some cases
&c less than last week, though some few dealers
not average up to the offerings OF last week there
being more middle and common cattle among the
offerings. We quote at 300a$5 so per 100 lbs few
selling at either extreme.
MICH Cows.-Trade has been only fair, and
prices generally ranged between 25a$45, with a
few choice at 60a$60 per head
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best Beeves at 00a$5 80; that generally ra
ted first quality 37a$5 co. medium or good fair
quality 50a$4 81; ordinary thin steers, oxen and
cows 0Oa$3 81; general average OF the market this
week; extreme range OF prices 00a$5 90. Most
OF the sales were from IS to S. IL per 100 lbs.
SWINE.-The receipts exceed but few hundred
head the number offered last week, and besides,
the market continues quite as dull as it was then
very few sales having been recorded,less in num-
Der, perhaps, to the present time than last week
and prices are lake off compared with the
good as it was last week, there being some ex-
ceptions in some Of the gems 9hat do not compare
with last week. We quote at 5a5A cents per Id
net, with few shade higher. Arrivals to Satur-
dav 977, and since then $3.50 head. Receipts this
1857 head.
SHEEP.-The receipts are in excess of the de-
mand which is generally slow, though some lit
OF the offerings were sold to Wilmington. Della,
buyers; 1000 head were reshpped East principal
~ to New York; at first hauds, yet the supply is
zoo full, and prices seem tending toward lower
ngures. We quote wool sheep at 4a87s CENTS few
selling at the latter figure, and sheared sheep at
Lambs 2a$4 80 per head, or 7a9 cents per lb Re-
ce1ptS this week 1926 head,
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VEsTRYMEN.-The following gentlemen
were elected as Vestrymen for Trinity
Church Monday evening: II. NJ. Bell, N.
P. Catlett, Judge H. w. Sheffey, P, II.
Trout, A. F. Kinney, DR.. 3. B. Donaghe,
Maj. T. c. Elder, DR.. B. NJ. Atkinson, Fl.
NJ. McIlhany, Capt. J. II. Waters, Col. J.
H. Skinner, Chas. E. Haines.
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"OLD FOLKS" CoNCERT.-The little folks
of Trinity Congregation propose giving an
sold Folks" concert, Friday at the Mozart
Hall. Arrangements have been made for
the presentation of most attractive pro-
gramme and the assurance Is given that the
superiority of the rendition will surprise
those who attend. The entertainment is
given for the benefit of the Sunday School.
Don't fail to see the little ones.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES night, the
following officers of the Luther Aid Society
will be installed President, S. S. Smeltzer !;
1st Vice President, Geo. P. Baker; End
Vice President, j. A. Shuey; Recording
Secretary, Ellis Mills; Corresponding Sec
rotary, C. NJ. Kyle; Treasurer. C. Burschel
and Librarian Geo. V. Ruhl.
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Obers' Avondale Fertilier-For corn and
oats-increases the yield-drives away,
cuts worms, &c. Refer to Dabney c. RAM
sey, Steele's Tavern DR.. Walter, West
View; Amos Dichl, Mt. Scion; J. W. Rohr,
Stribling Springs.
I F. GRAHAM
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SPECIAL GRAND JURY.-The following is
a list of names of persons selected to serve
as special Grand Jury at the ensuing April
term, 4th Monday of the County Court of
Augusta: Jno. Towberman, Jos. Houseman,
James Fl. Todd, D. Newton Van Lear, Jno.
81. Crawford, Levi Myers, E. Thomas Crist,
James T. Hawpe and Henry Geeding.
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FIRE AT PARNAssAS.-On Sunday last,
in the afternoon, the residence of Mr.. J. A.
Hamrick, at Pafnassas, was entirely con-
sumed by fire. The better part of his furni-
ture was also burned. The fire originated
from defective tlue, and the house being
frame, was quickly consumed. There was an
insurance on the property to about 500, we
understand, in the East Augusta Mutual In
surance Company.
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For THE WEsT.-Capt.C E. Dudrow, Tray
cling Passenger Agent on the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, lefthere yesterday with car
for the West, having about rs passengers for
Cincinnati, st. Louis, and Chicago. Others
will doubtless swell the number before 1t
leaves the Virginias. This company is now
offering special inducements for the accom-
mediation of those wishing to emfgrate. Re-
Gently q special train was run from Hagers-
town, Nd, directly to Kansas City, with a
large number of passengers destined for the
Northwestern States, without change OF cars.
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PERsoNAL.-Prof Samuel II. Coleman.
of Brookville, Nd, was among his old Staun-
ton friends this week and cordially well
coined.
Col. r. Turk, of Highland, was in the city
yesterday.
Gen. Jim Walker was in the city last
week.
Capt. J. H. Waters and ThomasJ Crowder
are the delegates to the Grand Lodge, 1. O..
o. F., which met in Richmond on Tuesday
Miss Ada Reese has returned to her home
after an extended soiourn in the South.
Prof. J. j. Ladd, having just com pleted
the organization of the Public Schools OF
North Carolina, is now spending few days
at his home in this city.
We are glad to see Mr. D. C.. McGufin
again on the streets, after quite severe
spell of sickness. Although looking little
under the weather, he is as jolly and full Of
fun as usual.
of Bridgewater, passed through the city
Monday, en- route for Richmond.
VIM. B. Compton, Esq, of Harrisonburg,
was admitted to practice in the Supreme
Court of the United States, on the 10Th inst.
The Rev. George B. Tay lor, notice of
whose arrival in Richmond was published
last week, has been quite unwell, and for
NAL meeting Of welcome was postponed in
consequence thereof.
Among the Stauntonians reported at
the hotels in Richmond last week were A.
D. Trotter and Miss Thomas.
Mr.. j. Theodore Long has been elected
lst Lieutenant of the Staunton Artillery, to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation Of 1t. Jno. w. Bryan.
Rev. F. III. Gaines, of Hebron Church
delivered an address before the Y. NJ. C. A,
of Greenville, last Sunday.
Mr.. R. B. Lambert of the Bridgewater
Enterprise was in town Friday.
The Richmond State announces that Prof.;
N. S.. Turner, formerly Of this place and
now of Richmond, has Just composed beau
tiful waltz, which will be published shortly,
and called Meditation Waltz
Gen'l Jno. Echols and Maj. Hanger reach
ed home on Thursday last, after a pleasant
trip to New York.
In the City Court last week, Rev. J. E.
Booker was authorized to solemnize the rite
OF marriage.
Miss Hattie, an interesting daughter of
J. w. f. Alemong, ESQ.,, accompanied by
Miss Ashby Frazier, a fellow student OF the
Wesleyan Female Institute of Staunton,
spent the Easter holidays at home. Miss
Hattie is looking as charming as ever
Bradgewater Enterprise.
Mr.. C. A. Richardson, lately one OF our
most prominent and successful business men,
has determined to continue reading law, at
Harrisonburg, and will depart for that place
this week. He will remain six months in
the law office of his brother in-aw, Gen .Jno.
E. Roller, after which he will return to
Stanton and hang out his single. Mr.. R.
will keep himself identified with our city
and its interests during his prescribed abb
sence, by one or more monthly visits, at
tending to his business and duties here. He
starts in the profession he has chosen with
good capital-energy, application and sense
and we predict for him success. While Staun-
ton will lose for time clever and genial
gentleman, Harrisonburg will gain as mnch.
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announcement.
cGuNTY rREAsuRRR

To the Voters of Augusta County,
announce myselfa candidate for reelection to
the office OF COUNTY TREASURER. Should it be the
pleasure OF my fellow citizens to re-elect me
will promise to try and be faithful In the future
have endeavored to be in the past.
apr 17-tde SAMUEL PAUL.
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EASTER SUNDAY was bright, balmy and
beautiful throughout the whole day. All OF
the churches were well attended, and at the
Catholic. Lutheran and Episcopal, where
special services were held, the pews were
crowded. At the Catholic Church so
great was the attendance that the doors
were closed and a number failed to
gain admittance. The altar at this church
was beautifully decorated with rare exotics
and native flowers of delicate tint. The SER
vices were very interesting and an appre-
pirate sermon was preached by Father Nc
Keefry. The singing was magnificent.
At the Lutheran Church, the decorations
were arranged with taste and fine effect
The choir sang several grand anthems, and
the pastor, Mr.. Haskell, preached.
At the Episcopal Church, the usual Easter
service was held. the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Hull
linen, preaching. In accordance with the
wishes of the Bishop, there were no
decorations whatever. THE music was
as fine as has ever been rendered in Staun-
ton. In the evening there was baptism
of infant children.
The singing at the Methodist Churches
pecially the anthems in the morning-was
superb. DR.. Hough preached two learned
sermons OH the subject of the Resurrection.
The usual services were held at the other
churches by their respective pastors.
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THE CLOSE OF THE JEWISH PASSOVER
occurred last Monday. The day was mark
ed by suspension of business on the part of
the orthodox. For the past seven days the
Hebrews adhering to the laws and customs
of their fore fathers, have abstained from
the use of leavened bread, and in place
thereof partaken of cake resembling crack
ers. No malt or alcoholic liquors are allow
ed to be partaken of during the festival. To
those accustomed to the latter, the Passover
is more Of fast than feast. The strictly
orthodox Jews of this city suspended bust
ness Monday.
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l am now putting up my choice Roasted
Coffees in one pound packages in style to
compare favorably with any in the country
and superior in quality.
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Pearman knows exactly what the house
keepers of Staunton want and always keeps
fresh stock.
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LINEN AND OIL LINEN WINDOW SHADES
at B. NJ. JAMIsoN's, with Fixtures for 80
and IS cents each. No. 113 East Main St.,
Stanton, Va.
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mar 27-tds

To the Voters of Augusta County.
Responding to the call of "many voters" pub
lished in the "Vindicator' Of March It'll, hereby
announce myself candidate for the office OF
HIGH SHERIFF of Augusta county Election to be
held 4th Thursday in May.
Respectfully,
mar 20 ids L L LAREW
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Markets..

The markets, since our last issue, have expe-
rienced very little change. Extra -four was quo.
ted yesterday at 70a$4 10; Wheat 81 to 81 Corn
4G; Oats 3d. Bacon, hog round, IS 80 to Sc per loo
lbs. There has been very little Offering, and the
demand is not active. The engagements of the
farmers in their spring work, may be assigned as
the cause Of the slight Offering.
There has been no marked change in the city
markets for wheat and flour. since our last issue
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Look at those elegant SHAD at PEAR
MANS. Cheape: than beet and ten times
more delicious.
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Large, Fresh, Elegant SIIAD, Roe and
Buck, at PEARMAN'S.
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coMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY.

To the Voters Of Augusta County.
respectfully announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office OF CoMMoNWEALTH's AT
ToRNEY for Augusta county, and solicit your votes
at the polls. JAS. BUMGARDNER If
apr l7-tde,
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The first BOOK BEER of the season at
the Virginia Hotel Bar.
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FOR SHERIFF.


To the Voters of Augusta County.
hereby announce myself as candidate for re-.
election to the office of HIGH SHERIFF OF Augusta
county. Referring to my record in office as to my
qualification. am
Respectfully, A. B. LIGHTNER.
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To the Voters of Augusta county:
respectfully announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of Commissioner of the
Revenue for Middle. River District. II it is your
pleasure to elect me, will endeavor, as in the
past to serve you faithfully and to the best of my
ability. Respectfully
mar 13-tde J.ALEX. KERR
To the Voters of Augusta County,
Mr.: John M. Kinney having declined being a
candidate for reelection, announce myself a
candidate for the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE for Beverly Manor District, and if elect
ed will give the business strict personal attention
Respectfully,
mar 6th-tde j. N. MCFARLAND.
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PEARMAN is selling Splendid SHAD at
the very lowest prices.
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To the Voters of Augusta County.
respectfully announce myself candidate for
the office OF COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for
Beverly Manor District. Election fourth Thurs
day in May. SAML c. WILSON.
mar 27-tda
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Show Case and Counter Scales for sale by
j. E. GRAHAM.
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Nothing can be nicer than that elegan
Spring Kale at Pearman's.
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To the Voters Of Augusta County
respectfully announce myself candidate for
election to the office of CoMMoNwEALTH's ATToR-
NEY for Augusta county, and solicit your votes at
the polls MEADE F. WHITE
apr l7-tde
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CITY CoURT.-Last week, in the City
Court, number of indictments found at
the last term were quashed, for the reason
that some of the jurors who composed the
Grand Jury, were disqualified, they not hsv-
ing paid the capitation tax.
The tax on liquor sales reported for March
amounted to $2SS.5S.
Judges OF Election, for Ward No. /:
Messrs. Staples, Cook and E. W. Shott for
Ward No. 2, Messrs. Burke, Glenn and
Trout were appointed to serve for the en-
suing year.
The land and property books belonging
to the city were ordered to be bound in con-
veniect sized volumes in pursuance OF an act
of the last Legislature requiring all such
books throughout the State to be SO treated.
Liquor license was granted the following
persons: r. w. Burke, wholesale and re-
tail. Is W. Beverly; Jne. Burns, retail and
bar, No. Iii W. Augusta Thos. Burke, re-
tail and bar, No. 10 N. C. H.; W. L. Bum
gardner & Co., retail and bar, No. S S. New !;
Jno. D. Crowle, retail and bar, No. % S.
New; VIM. Kinney, retail and bar, No.
l27 S. Augusta Jno. B. O'Connell d Co.,
retail and bar, No 1Ol S. Augusta Jno. B.
Sche-er & Co., retail and bar, No. 90 c. H.
Alley; Win. Wholey, retail and bar, No. IL
S, New,
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DEATH OF A FAITHFUL ATTENDANT.--At
the Western Lunatic Asylum, last Tuesday
afternoon, Thos. Mahoney died in the 675h
year of his age. For quarter of century,
he had been an attendant at the Asylum,
faithfully, efficiently and cheerfully per-
forming the duties of his position, and win
ming the esteem and respect Of his superiors,
aswell asof the unfortunates committed to his
care. During his last illness he received the
most assiduous attention from the physi-
clans and officers of the Asylum. His funer-
al took place yesterday evening from the
Catholic church, of which he was member.
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feb 27-tde

In response to the call OF MANY Voters" in the
"Staunton Spectator" OF the 18th inst. hereby
OF THE REVENUE for the South River District.
Very respectfully,
feb 27-tde W. L. MOWRY
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Davis Tomatoes, three pound cans very
low, j. Z. GRAHAM.
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BOOK BEER. first of the season at the
Virginia Hotel Bar.
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RAILROAD WREcK.-Last Sunday even
ing train of some dozen flats was standing
on a siding Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, east of the corporate line, oppo-
site the Insane Asylum. At this point there
is strong grade, and some mischievous
boys having loosed the brakes, the train
commenced descending and by the time it
had reached the switch was running rap
idly. The switch being misplaced, one of
the cars was precpitated down the embank-
ment, and several others. all loaded with
railroad iron, were thrown from the track.
A force of hands was soon at the scene
and the track cleared. The damage was not
great.
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French Prunes-very choice, at
j. E. GRAHAM'S.
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REvENUE.

To the Voters of Augusta County.
1 hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REV
ENuE for Pastures District, Augusta county, Va.
apr Side D. F. HOOVER.
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PINAFORE JULEP AT VIRGINIA
HOTEL.
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To the Voters of Augusta county.
1 respectfully announce myself candidate fol
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE in North River
District If elected will endeavor to discharge
he duties Of the office faithfully and efficiently.
Respectfully,
mar 20-tds. ROBT. COYNER Jr
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THE SUCCESS OF MERrT.-Some weeks
ago, Mr.. Vim. Fitzwater, Of the firm of F it,
water, Ford &c Co., Greenvile, Tenn, intro
duced his new Providence Washer into Aus
gusta county. The superior qualities of the
machine, the thoroughness with which its
work was accomplished and the ease with
which it was operated, lat once recommended
it to those at all familiar with machinery,
and prominent business men throughout the
county at once effected purchase OF the
right to manufacture. During his sojourn
in this county Mr.. Fitzwater's sales have
averaged over 81, 900 per week, and the buy
ers have been from among the best and most
substantial OF our citizens. These gentle
men who have acquired the right to manu-
facture, propose to set about the conducJ
of the business with vim, for they feel as.
sured that the machine will meet want
long felt by the housekeeper.
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To the voters of Augusta County:
respectfully announce myselfa candidate for
election to the office OF COMMISSIONER OF THE REV.
ENUE in Pastures District.
mar l8-tde VIM T. ETJRITT
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Go to the Virginia Hotel Bar for BOOK
BEER.
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RIP VAN WINKLE was performed in the
Town Hall last Monday night, to moder-
ately full house, by the great actor, second
only to jefferson, Ro. McWade. His version
of the drama is different from any we have
ever heard, and whilst occasionally an i'm
provement is made, in the main the changes
are not for the better. 1t would be useless for
us to specially notice the acting of a man
whose achievements in the drama have eX-
cited the admiration of continent. and
whose fame is familiar to theatre goers in
every section of the Union, farther than TO
say that here in Staunton with hall accom-
modations Of the most meagre description,
and a support which, with two exceptions,
was simply intolerable, be more than salts
fed the expectations of those to whom his
histrionic trtumphs were well known.
In many Of the scenes, the life picture Of
the ruddy faced, big hearted vagabond was
presented with wonderful vividness, and
when the old man, fearing the fury of the
storm without less than the rage of the
woman within, bids farewell to his child
and tenderly caresses her who thrusts him
from home. there was many an eye that
glistened with tears. When our new Hall
is finished, we hope Mr.. McWade will again
favor us.
With the exception Of Messrs. Chippen-
dale and johnson, both of whom were ad-
mirable, the support was the poorest
we have ever seen. With the rest of the
troupe there was no earthly conception OF
the characters they sustained, and several Of
the best and most touching scenes were rem
dered ludcreus by the frightful displays of
stupidity.
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The report that Rev. J. I. Miller intend
ed resigning as principal of the Staunton
Female Seminary, to engage in the active
ministry of the Lutheran church. is correct
ed by that gentleman in published card,
in which he says the school will go on as
heretofore under its present management.
1t would have been a misfortune to our city
had the rumor proved true, for none of its
citizens are more valuable than the esteemed
principal of the Stanton Seminary.
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BOOK BEER at the Virginia Hotel Bal
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DEATH OF DR.. C. A. JACKMAN.-Dr. c..
A. Jackman, resident homeopathic ply
stefan. died at his residence in this place on
yesterday, the 10th, at II o'clock, A. NJ,
OF consumption. About fifteen months
ago he came to Staunton from New York,
but we believe he was a native of Connectl-
cut. and entered upon the practice OF his
profession, meeting with gratifying success.
lie was quiet, unobtrusive citizen and
devoted to his profession. He had been con-
tined to his bed for several months, and dur
ing that time received many evidences OF the
esteem and respect of our citizens. He
leaves wife, who has the sincere sympathy
OF all classes of our people in her sore at
Fiction.
The remains Of DR.. Jackman, we learn,
will be taken to Vermont tomorrow for SIM
terment.
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Elegant fresh Fish at PEARMAN'S.