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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-09


paying for the last eight years. and will under
the McCulloch bill continue to pay, $1,000 dollars
annually for the support OF schools. Now let me
out from under Dr. Ruffner and will give to the
county $4,000, the capitation tax. This. with the
Literary Fund.- will give the county over $4,000
for school purposes. Then let me have the $4,000
and with this will buy the bonds Of the State,
take advantage of the reduction of interest. and
in five Year, will save for the county 100000
IN bonds bearing three per cent. interest-$l8 600
per annum. Apply this policy all over the State,
and the Valley counties, with some others and
the cities, would be the owners of large part Of
the debt. No necessity for asking the creditors
ror further concession This, in my Judgment.
and we might look forward to day not far dis
tant when taxes cold be reduced.
On the other hand, If the McCulloch party are
determined on no further concessions, and will
stick to the darling free school system the day is
not far distant when the people will rise in their
majesty and apply the knife to the bonds Of the
State and Il not legally justified BY law. they
may plead self-defence and necessity that knows
no law. When they do this, hope they will dis
crimlnate in favor of our own people, who paid
their money and bona fde hold the bonds Of the
StaJe. ID, s. YOUNG
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A CARD.
ro tne peo,,ze of Auousta couq,tu..

To the People Of augusta county:
Although have lived for many years, feel
that am but school-boy, picking up shells by
the great ocean of Truth. Feeling deep interest
in the welfare of my native county, and hoping
that might be able to do or say something that
will be calculated to lift the people up out of the
slough Of dependency, have come to the con-
clusion to announce myself a candidate for the
Senate of Virginia.
BY facts, figures, and sound argument, expect
to establish the following propositions:
First That the McCulloch compromise, with
the school system, will find the people ten years
hence in little or no better condition than they
now are-that the Taxpayers will be but hewers
of wood and drawers OF water to the bondholders
and those of the people who expect to educate
their children at other peoples expense.
Second. That the taxes are now high enough,
with thiriy-two millions hanging over US, to re-
Bel immigration,' drive of the best OF our own
people,and keep down the price OF property. To
Third. Before we can be generous. we must be
just; and the only way out of the trouble is by an
Adjustment of the school system. am opposed
to the whole theory, yet would comprolnise !;
can be done, will take the county of Augusta.
Augusta coqnty,seaying staunton ont has been
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To Teachers and Patrons.

After correspondence with the publ shing
houses chat furnish the new books. required
by law to be introduced in the public schools
of Augusta, am enabled to notify teachers
and patrons that all the said publishing
houses have readily consented to the follow.
ing agreement: All new books furnished
between the 18th October and lst De-
cember, 1879, will be sold at the introduction
and exchange prices. The Introduction
price is in most cases near 20 per cent cheap
er than the retail price, and the exchange
price is cheaper still. The exchange price
means this : Any pupil using book OF any
kind, by any author, in the public schools,
NAV exchange that for book OF the same
kind by the author now required to be used.
by paying the fixed difference. When there
are no old books on hand he can have the
advantage of the Introduction price. Do
not fail to bring the books for exchange be-
cause they are old or worn. 1t will save
time and labor and simplify matters for the
bookseller, il teachers, a few days before
opening their schools, will call all their
scholars together and find out how many
and what books are needed in each family,
get the old books and the money, for ex-
change and purchase, and supply the school
at one trip. The books must be changed,
and no school can or will be permitted to go
on until it is done, and therefore it should be
done at once, so as to have the benefit of
the above agreement. The following are
the prices:
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The Ute Indians, one of the fiercest of the
tribes, are again on the warpath, and have
done a great deal of damage. They at
tackled an agency, and the troops sent to its
support were surrounded. their commander,
Maj. Thornburgfl and a number of his men
we're killed and the remainder of the troops
so hedged about that they could not escape.
At last accounts the command was still cut
off from outside communication, but REIN
forcements were hurrying to their relief.
Capt. Payne, who succeeded Maj. Thorn
burgh in command, is native OF Virginia,
and connected with the Warrenton Paynes.
Later information brings the gratifying
intelligence that the Heterogeneous arriv-
ed in time and Payne and his comm and
were saved.
The Republicans of Albemarle have nom
mated legislative ticket: E. W, Early for
the Senate, and Clayton Foster and A. B.
Parker (colored) Tor the Legislature. The
correspondent Of the Dispatch thinks Mas
sey will be defeated for the Senate, and
Republican representation in the House of
Delegates elected.
The election in Ohio takes place on Tues-
day next, the 14th. Both parties are work.
ing earnestly, but 1T is generally conceded
that Foster, the Republican candidate, will
be elected Governor. The Republicans claim
10000 majority. eng good working major
ity ia the Legislature.
Mr.. Geo. Arthur Gardiner, nephew by
marriage of the his orr n Prescott, died in
Brooklyn, on the 9th ult., in great agony,
after two weeks intense suffering, from the
effects of arsenical poison placed bya den~
fist ia onp Of his teeth to kill an aching
nerve.
The supporters of the Mccuifoedi yli as
scrt that the revenues it will provide, will
be ample for the support of governmental the
public schools and the payment of full in
terest, as stipulated in it, on the entire public
debt. They of course, are opposed to an
increase Of taxation, for the bill they sup
port does not require it. No re-adjpster can
in reason ask more.
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docket Case No. 1927

lOoCkeC case NO. 7U2I
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of c. M. Gallaher, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
1879. N' VI o'oo0i H. ~
To Whom it Nay Concern:
Please take notice hereby, that petition has
eeen' TO wit; on the 4th day of July, A. d. 1879,
hied IN said district court by C. M GalIahef
Of Augusta county. in said district, who has been
n ne duly declared bankrupt under the Act
OF Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system Of bankruptcy throughout the
united States. approved March Cd, 1867 for q
discharge and certificate thereof. from ali his
de 6ts and other claims provable under said Act.
ana That the 23d day of October, A. D. 1879, at 10
Q o'clock am, before c. Douglas Gray, one OF the
registers OF said court in bankruptcy. at his office
n Harr1sonburg, in said district, is the time and
place place assigned for the hearing of the same
wnen and where you may attend and show cause,
il any you have, why the prayer of said petition
should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors OF said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
oct9-Sw Register in Bankruptcy.
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Markets..


There has been lively advance in wheat
and flour, and in fact almost all kinds of
produce, since our last issue. In Balti-
more, New York and Chicago, great activ-
ity has been experienced and large quanti-
ties of grain disposed of. In this market,
yesterday, extra flour was quoted at s. 40 to
$50 from the wagons; wheat 1.2O to 1.25.
Bacon, hog round, 8 cts, good hams, IL cts,
shoulders, s cts, both these latter scarce
and in demand. Corn, IS cts, oats, % !;
clover seed 5.25 to $50 retail.
Hay, in Staunton, 65 cts per 100 lbs. In
Richmond, timothy, so cts, mixed e5 to 70.
clover, 60 to 65. In Baltimore, choice tim,
othy sl7 per ton; fair to prime SIS to SIG !;
mixed $12 to SIS.
In Richmond ON the Sth wheat was quoted
at from l.3O to 1.40, according to quality.
In Baltimore 1.3S to LAG. December de-
livery 1.39a.
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.A71MOaI7ac e27ae2lts,

We are authorized to announce ABsALOM KoINER
as a candidate for reelection to the Senate from
Augusta county and Staunton oct9-tde
We are authorized to announce JOHN ECHoIs
gusta county and Staunton in the House of Dele.
gates. oct9.tde
We are authorized to announce MARSHALL
HANGER as a candidate for reelection to repre-
SEM Augusta county and Staunton in the House
OF Delegates. oct9-tde
We are authorized to announce s. BROWN Al
LEN as candidate for election to the Senate of
Virginia for Augusta county and Stanton.
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Gen. Ech0ls.

We learn it has been intimated that Gen,
Echols is not giving sufficient attention to
the county canvass, and by reason of this,
is losing strength with the people. We
have no idea that any such complaint can
be traced to a responsible, bona tfde source,
or that any intelligent voter has manifested
the least Impotence On the subject. 1t is
known that Gen. Echols has been devoting
much attention for several months past to
perfecting arrangements for the completion
of the western connections of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, through the State
OF Kentucky land that much of his time has
beenconsumed by this great enterprise and
these important duties in which the people
of all parts of Virginia and especially this
portion of the State, are deeply interested.
Indeed, were it a question whether he
should neglect his canvass as candidate
for the Legislature, or neglect the duties
which he has consented to perform to con-
summate a western outlet for the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, the citizens of
Augusta generally would advise him to de-
vote his time and labor to this great i'm
provement, with the assurance that they
would attend to his interests in this contest
at home. The people are not SO anxious to
be harangued on the debt question, about
which they are pretty well informed, as to
require that candidate who can be useful
in efecting results bearing directly upon the
material interests of theState, should forsake
the greater for the lesser benefit. His po-
sition is pretty well known on the debt
question. He declared two years ago and
was elected upon that declaration, for an
adjustment substantially that which is en-
braced in the McCulloch Bill-an adjust
ment that would bring the present revenues
and all expenses of government, including
support of the public schools and the in
terest on the entire debt, to balance, He
was greatly instrumental in bringing about
the settlement, and believing that the
present revenues will meet the demands
under it, he is opposed to any increase of
taxation. He could not consistently vote
for such increase, after assuring the people
that the McCulloch Bill would not require
it. u-l
Gen. Fchols, however, will make an active
and thorough canvass of the County before
the day OF election, and while his duties may
cause him to be absent in Kentucky for
portion OF the time, he will so economizc his
arrangements there as to enable him to
communicate with the people in person in
every portion Of the county.
We deem this statement, made without his
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Sunday School Celebration.

The celebration of the Brethren Sunday
school was held at Loct-Willow, Eear
Churchville, last Saturday, and was attended
by large crowd. Neither pains nor ex-
pense was spared in making the occasion a
pleasant one. After dinner the crowd was
highly entertained by music from the choir,
after which the children were addressed by
Rev. A. NJ. Evers, from the words as text:
'sDo thyself no harn.'' A subject he
handled with grea. efficiency.
Chnrchyille, Oct. Sth. G. A. D.
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SIN the matter of fidelity to public credit
Democracy and Republicanism are united"
writes our contemporary of the Richmond
Dispatch. Were we to demand the proofs
of this we fear the Dispatah would find
some difficulty in producing them from its
side of the house. The Republican party
has a record and trophies to appeal to, but
the Democracy is so mixed up with Green
backism and fiat money, and opposition to
all the Republicans have accomplished, that
not even the elasticity of political ingenu-
ity can justify the conclusion expressed by
our contemporary. 1t is because of the record
of the Republican party upon the vital
question of national credit, no less than as
to the matter Of right in itself, that we urge
it as duty upon every Republican in the
State to give positive and an active sup
port to the McCulloch Bill, as involving
principle and policy in strict harmony with
the creed of the Republican party, and
equally essential to the welfare of both
State and nation.
In this contest we are well satisfied
that the Republicans Of Virginia, as a par
ty, have more responsibility than either
wing of the Democracy. They, as we have
heretofore stated, hold the balance of pow
er, and can determine the issue one way or
the other. By giving an earnest and I'M
divided support to the McCulloch Bill, they
at once identify themselves with the best
interests and highest duty of the State, in
iect the principle of their party into State
polity, and become the truly conservative
and preservatiye element in the relations of
the Commonwealth. 1t is an opportunity
that may never occur again to yindicate
the principles Of their party, in the face of
great temptations to sacrifice them for
brief .'partizan advantage, and inspire the
confidence of the country in the convictions
of right which control them. 1t will re-
quire but very little reflection to bring this
truth prominent to every mans mind, and
with it made clear, there is but one course
to pursue to be consistent. Even should no
political advantage be gained by them as
party, they will realize the consciousness OF
having served their State in time OF need,
and proved their devotion to the best inter-
est Of the people.
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knowledge, matter of simple justice to
Gen. Echols, in view Of the rumors we
have heard, but which we prefer to believe
have no real foundation. The voters of
Augusta county are not ignorant of his
capacities for usefulness, and were it so
that he could not make a single speech
during the canvass, engaged as he will be
in removing distractions to great inter-
national improvement, directly affecting. this
section, we do not believe he would lose a
solitary vote.
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DeNthS..

IN New Market. Shenandoah county, on the LIST
lnst.. MIS-. Margaret Mcdaniel, aged about. 6s
age, Lawson A. Wright aged 10 years. months
and 20 days. Mr.. Wright was an honest, indus
trlous and highly respected citizen-formerIy a
known in that and Augusta counties.
At his residence, near Fairfield, in Rockbridge
county. on Tuesday last, the It'll inst, Mr.. James
G. McClung, aged about IA years.
On October 4th, near Spring Hill, of typhoid
fever. Mr.. Samuel Frame, ST.. in the 6Sth year of
his ade,
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*The principal of the public debt, if fund
ed under the McCulloch bill, leaving out the
amount of State bonds held by the Literary
fund and the interest due thereon, and which
have not been funded, is $3l, 271 1929, and
the. annual interest thereon at 3 per cent. is
1898, 140.47. II the bonds held by the litera-
ry fund and the interest are included, the
public debt under the McCulloch bill is $751;
III, 112.24, and the annual interest thereon
at per cent. is 1888. 1886.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-09

Our contemporary Of the Alexandria Ga
zette defends himself from the charge made
in the VIRGINIAN to the effect that the
Gazette was controlled by bitter partizap
and sectional prejudice and was incapable.
for that reason, of doing justice to the mo-
tixes of those who are identified with the
Republfean party, especially in the South
We will not doaa5 the sincerity of the ex-
pressed convictions Of tae Gazette, but must
trust to time and the logic OF events to
modify its views and infusea more catholic
sentiment into its conclusions. Even those
who ran the guillotine and made France
drunk with blood, and those who inspired
and directed the Ipqpisition and the rack,
thought they were doing the State and God
good service.
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STAUNTON MARKET, OCT. 8, 1879.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERS EAKLE.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, october 9Th

bALTIMURE CATTLE MARKET, October 9Th 1879.
.BREF CATTLE.-The market to-day was not &C.
SLOW. and towards the close Of operations was ex-
ceedipgly hard to effect sales. Prices were with
out any serious variation, quality considered ex-
off. % " az
MICH Cows.-The market for good COWS con-
ity 80 ~ 4'"'-
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows; Best Beeves at 62aS5 49, that generally "a.
ted nrst quality 00a$4 25; medium or goodsfair
quality 25a$3 81; ordinary thin steers, oxen and
cows 75aSs 25 general average OF the market this
week; extreme range OF prices 75a$5 IL. Most
SWINE.-We quote common hogs at 5a5A cents.
and better grades 525a5Ac, most sales being at
81 a5Ac per lib. net. closing firm "
-, SHEEP ZEE AND LAMBs-We quote butcher sheep at
5Aa4Hc per ID. gross. Stock sheep at 5Oa$2 80
per head, as to kind and quality.
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Commissioners Sale of
" Valuable Real Estate.

commissioners Sale of
" Valuable Real Estate.
In the City of Staunton.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered ON the 18th day of June,
1879, in the cause of Eliel s Mayer VS.. Mark
wood. the undersigned will proceed in front of
the Court House, in Staunton, on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1872
to sell at public auction the equity of redemption
OF that SNUG LITTLE BUSINESS STAND on
Main Street. in stanton, now owned and occu-
pied by B. F. Markwood as as a grocery store.
This property is admirably located for business,
adjoining r. M. Ayers and Prices old stand, and
will be sold subject to the lien OF the Citizens
Building Association, of Staunton, with which
the purchaser can make satisfactory arrange
ments. Any Information desired as to this lien
will be given by the undersigned, VIM. Patrick,
who can be seen at the Office Of Hudson & Patrick
TERMS.-Cash to pay such proportion of the
proper, and the expenses Of sale, and the balan
on q credit OF six, twelve. eighteen and twenty
four months from day of sale. payable in equal
instruments, the purchaser giving bonds for said
deferred instalments, with approved personal Sc
curity, bearing interest from date, land waving
the homestead exemption, and the title to be
Sale to commence at o'clock
r. p. BELL,
j. M. QUARLES,
WIN. PATRICK,
oct 9-tdS Commissioners.
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The stock market in the leading eastern
cities continues active. The most marked
advance is in common shares OF the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. Several years ago
they were quoted at 50 cents. The sales on
Tuesday last showed an advance to $50 and
the market closed very strong. Virginia
l0-40s or the funded per cent. bonds un-
der the McCnlloch Bill, sold at 81, which is
equal to 10a for per cent. bonds. Consols,
or the bonds issued under the funding bill Of
1871 was quoted at 59s-au advance Of sew
eral cents. Ali other securities were active,
indicating that money is coming out from
its reserve, and seeking active channel of
business.
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commissioners Sale of
~ the JnO. ID. Brown Lands.

Under decree of the Circuit Court of Aupnsta
county, rendered on the 5th of June, 1873 in the
suit OF John d. Browns Administrative, &C., VS..
John d. Browns heirs" the undersigned Com
misSionerS will proceed in front of the (,ourt
House of Augusta county, on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3Oth, 1879,
at u o'clock M, to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, the real estate OF said John d
Brown. decd, situated near the city Of Staunton
The land will be offered as whole or in three
separate parcels as may be deemed best on the
day of sale. ~
This is the most desirable real estate now in
market near the city of Staunton. The residence
Is OF brick beautifully located and surrounded and
IS very desirable as residence. plat of the
entire property can be seen with the UNDERSIGNED
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash to pay unpaid costs of
suit and the costs OF sale. and the sidue upon
credits OF one, two and three year, for whdch
bonds with good personal security l..rlne inter
est from day of sale will be required, and the til
tie retained as ultimate security
H. NJ BELL,
GEO. M. HARRISON
ocG 9-loS commissioners.
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The three leading Democratic candidates
for office in Philadelphia this year have been
assessed, each $3.50. This is Democrati, re-
form.
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Was about the size of a man; barefooted. with his
fathers shoes on; had an empty bag on his back.
containing two railroad tunnels and bundle of
bung holes he wore muttOn-chop coat with
bean-soup lining; he was cross at the back
Of his neck: he born before his older brother,
his mother being present on the occasion; when
last seen he was shaking hands with Dyer Wayt,
Esq, with intention of raising money enough to
VISIT
HILb 4 RUTHBRFORD'S
MAMMOTH
CLOTHING BAZAAR
To purchase one Of those far-famed and world
renowned Seven Dollar
SILK STOVE PIPE HATS,
Sc CASSIMER SUIT.
Sc CAsSIMER SUIT.

His relations here would deem it favor to learn
of his whereabouts, suspecting if he visits Hilb s.
Rutherford's Clothing Bazaar he will dress him
self to death, he having heard from deaf and
dumb persons that this is the best and cheapest
Clothing House in the far famed city of Staunton,
where can be found large assortmentof
MEMS, YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILL
DRENS' CLOTHING,
made up in the latest and cheapest styles of the
verY best material.
Whoever will give information concerning the
above mentioned darling child, Che has dark
moustache), will be prosecuted to the fullest
tent OF the law
Given under our hand and heal this 9Th day of
October, 1879, at the Clothing Bazaar, New Street.
next to Virginia Hotel.
oct9-tf HILB & RUTHERFORD.
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VezO Advertisements.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, October 8. 1879.
O.Smth's Ex'trix.
VS..
A. Fl. H. Stuart and others.
All persons interested in the above styled cause
Take notice, that will, by virtue of decree en-
tered therein, at the September term, 1879 of the
Hastings Court for the city of Stanton, proceed
at my office, in Stanton, on
MONDAY, NOVEMBER.l0 10th, 1879,
to state an account showing, 1st. A settlement of
the executorial accounts of Louisa A.Smith Ex'x
&C. I'd. All real estate in its fee simple value be-
longing tic the estate OF Orlando Smith, deed Bird
All debts OF said estate and their priorities 9TH
The dover interest of said Louisa A. Smith i'm
said estate. JNO. w STOTTT
oct9-4w Commissioners
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STATE OF VIRGINIA. CITY OF STAUNToN. IS:
I, n P. Catlett, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemny swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
N. P. CATLETT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day of October, 1879.
W. PURvIANCE TAMs, Mp.
CORRECT-Attest:
DAVIS A. KAYSER,
w. L. BUMGARDNER. directors.
NJ P. FUNKHOUsER,
o.