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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

STAUNToN AND THE VALLEY RAIL-
RoAD.-When, at the first meeting of the
Council held in this month, it was decided
that the city Of Staunton would not coop
crate with Rockbrldge in asking the Legis-
lature to amend the charter of the Valley
Railroad, it was nevertheless determined
that the interests of the city should be fully
protected, In so far as referred to the con-
ditional subscription Of 5000, made to the
capital stock of that enterprise. The con-
ditiens upon which that subscription was
made were: ''First, That the Council shall
not subscribe said sum unless and until, in
addition to the sum SO authorized to be
subscribed, valid subscriptions shall have
been made by other corporations and indi-
viduals, solvent and able to pay, to an
amount sufficient to make up the sum Of
So, 10000 so as with said $50, 1000, to make
up the entire sum of So, 200 200, necessary to
complete the stock subscription OF the
said company, &c. In order to complete
the s., 200, 900, the subscriptions of Rock
bridge, Botetourt and Roanoke were neces-
sary. The failure of the subscription claimed
to have been made by Roanoke, operates
failure of the conditions upon which Staun.
toms subscription was based. Indeed
Roanoke has never recognized the validity
of her subscription and it has been the
subject Of litigation for years. The suit is
now pending in the Circuit Court of Abe
marie, neither the Valley Railroad Co.
nor the county of Roanoke, fort last year
or two. having manifested any disposition
to press it to a conclusion.
After due consideration of all the facts, of
which the above is not even an outline, and
in order to protect the city, the Council
unanimously adopted the following preamble
and resolution
whereas, the terms and conditions upon which
the second subscription Of $4,000 by the town of
Staunton to the capital stock Of the Valley Rail-
road Co. was authorized by vote of the people of
said town. taken on the 18th OF September, lo7O,to
be made by the council of said town, have not
been complied with and whereas. the prosecu-
ton OF the work as contemplated by the subscri-
bers has been unreasonably suspended and de-
layed, notwithstanding the notices heretofore
given said company in regard to the subscription
of said town; and the requirements OF law in that
behalf; and whereas, by reason Of the premises
and of the failure of the conditions, express and
implied, of said subscription. and of the volunta
nv and indefinite abandonment of the prosecution
of said enterprise, it is believed that said SUBJ
scription is not now binding upon the city of
Stanton.
Therefore, be it resolved and ordained, by the
Council OF the city of Staunton, that the sub
fhn to- 1,or
revoked and declared null and void
And it is further ordered that the Clerk of this
Council transmit for service upon the President
Of the Valley Railroad co. a duly certified copy Of
this proceeding, verified by the Seal OF the city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

REMovAL.-Our former neighbor, B. A.
Blakemore, has removed his photograph gal
lery to the rooms above Undertakes Store,
on Main street, which he has fitted up in
hand some style. There are separate dress
ing rooms, show room and gallery all taste
fully arranged, and nicely furnished. In
his commodious quarters and with the addi-
tional facilities afforded thereby, Mr.. Blake
more will continue to improve on the excel
lent work he is now turning out, and in a
short time will be able to take your photo
plaph s'large as life and twice as natural.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Advertisements inserted at $1,00 per square for
nrst insertion and fifty cents for each nbsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, hall yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

DEATHs.- Last Friday, Mrs. Mary Black
burn. venerable and highly esteemed lady
] Of this city, died in the SD year of her age,
after long and painful illness. She was
{ the wife of the late Thomas r. Blackburn,
decd. and mother Of VIM. Blackburn, Esq,
Mrs. j. c.. Mrr1uis and Mrs, J. L. Parent,
= Of this city. The funeral took place from
the Methodist church Saturday last.
On Saturday morning, near Churchville.
Mrs. Nancy Dudley, an aged lady of many
noble virtues, died, aged 81 years. She was
the mother of r. H. Dudley, of Messy Creek
Washington Dudley, of Middle River, and
d. & B. Institute.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20
Markets..

There has been very little activity in the mar
kets for the past week. Local causes have slight
ly advanced prices. but even under this kind of
inducement very little produce has been offered.
Extra flour. yesterday, was quoted at "a 40 from
the wagons; wheat 81 to 90; corn 40 ; oats 80.
cloverseed IS to So 95; bacon 5 rs to IS IS. The
demand has been local almost exclusively.
Wheat was quoted in Richmond at to 81 OS. In
Baltimoreat 10 to 81 IL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Rock AND RYE made OF ~. Bumgard-
ner" whiskey, four summers old and pure
String Rock Candy is highly recommended
by physicians for coughs and colds-Manu
featured by W. L. BUMGARDNER e Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

CHURCH WORCESTERSHIRE members Of
the Augusta Street Methodist Church
propose having a Weeks Jubilee during
the month of April. A temporary shelter
will be erected, one hundred feet long, for
the occasion, and Senator Bruce, of Miss,
U. S. Marshall Fred. Douglas, of the District
of Columbia, and other distinguished
speakers will be invited to deliver addresses
to the audience. Its their purpose to arrange
the plan on an extended scale, and carry
it out in all of its details. Particulars
hereafter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

At the ANNEX you can get an excellent
glass of Beer from the only faliocrystic
Fountain in the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

At the Annex you can find the best
liquors of every kind, served in artistic style
for 10 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20


LA DIES.
Bolden. Mrs George AnnHarris, Miss Mary
Brown, 2" Margaret johnson, Miss Belle
Boiling, Miss Millie jackson, Miss Martha
Carter, Mrs John L Lebzetter. Miss Rosa
Cease. Mrs Mollie F Scott, Mrs Malinda col
Clayton, Mrs Washington, Louisa col
Dennis, Miss EV White, Mrs Mary
Glover, Miss Emma White, Miss M 4
GENTLEMEN.
Allen, Richard Owens, Thomas II
Croft, Henry w Leonard John
Greasy, John Nelson, Isaac col
Carter, John O'Leary. Timothy
Chisholm, John Pryor Hiram
Dickerson. Alexander Pendleton, PAWS
Dial, Edgar Slower, John
Duffy. Stapler, William
Frank, Fretty Taylor, MA
Gatchell, Joseph Waynunt, DIR F
Gamble, Thomas L Whitelaw, James w
The above letters If called for within thirty day
will be sent to the dead letter Office. Persons cad
ing for them will please say that they advertiser
8. M. YOST. P. M
UNAVAILABLE letters remaining in staunton p o
February 20. 1879.
Miss Kate Allen, Mt Jackson. Va
Miss Belle CroSom, Staunton, Va.
George B. Grever, Staunton, Va.
Rody Gorden, Barborsville, Va.
Sidney Huntly, Stanton, va.
Mr. Minor Hamrick, Staunton. Va.
Lindsay johnson, Warren, Albemarle CO., Va.
Miss Minnie Ryan, Mount Jackson, Va.
VIM Taylor, Staunton, Va, care OF Doom s. Co.
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20
T UMBER yLUMBER!!
am happy to call the attention Of those who
wish to buy
PINE OR OAK IJINRER
PINE OR OAK LUMBEI

PINE OR OAK LUMBER,
OF any size bills. green dry, that in the future
shall devote my entire attention to the bust
ness, and shall endeavor to furnish staunton
demand have made arrangements to get my
lumber from mills situated in the best OF yellow
pine timber, and the lumberI shall furnish in the
future will far surpass that which have furnish
ed in the past, uncommonly cheap for CASH only
Address. A. JACK ACORp.
JAM Staunto2, Va.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE.
" Stauntop, Va. Jan. 20, 1879,
In the chancery cause of r. NJ Kerr's creditors
VS.. E. NJ. kers, now pending in the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county. All persons parties plaInttf
and defendants in said cause. and all others in
terested therein, especially ALL LIEN CREDITORS
OF Z. NJ. KERR are, hereby notified, that in pursu-
ance OF q decree rendered in said cause on the
18th day OF JUne, lasss shall, at my office, in
Staunton. ON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2sth, 1879.
proceed TO take an account OF all zeal estate and
interest in real estate, owned by defendant 4. M.
Kerr, the annual rental and fee simple value
thereof all liens binding the same with their prior
ities,a any other matters that mag be required
by any party In interest or deemed pertinent by
me. At which time and place you are required
to attend. j. W. GREEN SMITH.
ian 3o-lw Comm 'ssioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

All kinds of fancy drinks at the Virginia
Hotel Bar-10 cents each.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

IMMIGRATIoN.-Mr Jos. T. Muller de-
livered an address in the Court House yes
terday evening, in which was presented his
scheme for the Introduction OF immigrants
into this section. We have before alluded to
this matter, and may hereafter have some
thing further to say upon it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Habit, if not necessity, makes Hair
Dressing such as DR.. Ayers laboratory is
sues indispensable to many. The ''Vigor"
Is one of the most delightful We have ever
used. 1t restores not only the color, but
gloss and luxuriance. to faded and gray
hal
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

AUCTION SALE.-This morning at 1880
o'clock, there will be an auction sale of the
Hope & Maheney stock, in the Points build
ing, opposite Postoffice. 1t consists of fresh
French and American candies, nuts, fruits,
pickles, crackers, &C., and will he sold at
bargains. a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

SALE OF A VALUABLE FARMING. VIM.
Jordan has sold his farm, five miles north Of
Stanton, ON the Valley pike, containing
about 400 acres, to A. w. Anson, for
$I2. 900 cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Elegant Beer only cents per glass at the
Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

PERSONAL John Paul and Rep
resentatives DIR. S. II. .Moffett and l. C.
Fowler, were in the city on Tuesday last
Capt. Paul and DR.. Moffett were returning
from a visit to their constituents at the
Rockingham Court, Mr.. Fowler accompany
ing them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

DIXIE MINsTRELs.-T Troupe which
is composed of the best amateur talent OF
this city, will give their first entertainment
at the Town Hall next Thursday night.
February 9th, 1879. The elite of the city
are respectfully invited to attend as there
will be nothing said or done to hurt the
feelings of any one, and the entertainment
will be good. Reserved seats for sale at
C. E. HaineS' cigar store. 1t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20


REGULATIONS FOR LENT.-The follow
ing regulations have been issued by the
Archbishop of Baltimore:
Ash Wednesday, the first day Of Lent,
falls on the 26th of February. All the faith
full who have completed their twenty-frst
year are, unless legitimately dispensed,
bound to observe the fast of Lent. They
are to take only one meal day, excepting
Sundays. The meal allowed on fast-days is
not to be taken until about noon. Flesh
meat and fish are not to be used at the same
meal during Lent. A small refreshment.
commonly called collation., is allowed in the
evening, not to exceed the fourth part Of an
ordinary meal. 1t is permitted to use bread,
butter, cheese, eggs, milk, all kinds Of fruits,
salads, vegetables, and fish at the collation..
General usage has made it lawful to take in
the morning some warm liquid, as tea, COT
fee. or thin chocolate made with water, and
a mouthful of bread. Necessity and custom
have authorized the use of hogs lard instead
of butter in preparing permitted food. The
following persons are exempted from the OBJ
legations of fasting: Persons under twen-
ty.one years Of age, the sick, nursing wom-
en-, those who are obliged to do hard labor,
all who through weakness cannot fast with
out great prejudice to their health. BY dis
pensation the use of flesh meat will be al
lowed at all meals on Sundays, and once q
day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays, with the exception of Holy
Thursday and the second and last Saturdays
of Lent. The faishful are reminded that be-
sides the obligation of fasting imposed by
the Church, this holy season Of Lent should
be in an especial manner time Of earnest
prayer, Of sorrow for sin, of exclusion from
the world and its amusements, and OF gen.
erous alms-giving. The Paschal time ex-
tends from the first Sunday of Lent till
Trinity Sunday, during which time all Cath
olics who have attained the use of reason
are bound to prepare themselves to receive
worthily the holy communion. The holy
session of Lent is very proper time, also,
for children to 90 to their first communion,
which they ought to do generally when
about seven years Of age. Parent should
see to this.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20


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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

MUSICAL CoNcERT.-Prof. Clary. the celebrated
blind musician, will give musical concert on
Tu esday evening next, the 25th, in Town Hall. A
recent exhibition in Alexandria was attended by
q very large and fashionable audience, and called
from the Gazette, OF that place, a highly compli-
mentary notice. The performance must have
been very superior, from the glowing description
given by our contemporary. Prof. Clary will he
assisted by Profs. Hamer, Koerber and other OF
our musical celebrities, including several of our
accomplished lady vecalists. We hope there will
be full attendance, not alone because OF the
claims OF Prof. Clary in HI affection upon the gen.
erous sympathy of our citizens, but for the rea-
son that there will be furnished musical
entertainment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

The March number of Gody's Lady's Book has
been received. It is illustrated by beautiful
steel engraving-MarchW Withstand elegant FASH
ion plates and is full Of Interesting reading The
high reputation Of the magazine is fully maintain
ed by this number. Price % per annum. Ad-
dress Gody's Lady's Book, Philadelphia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

THE RAILROAD CHARTER AMENDMENT.
The bill, which is recognized as of Rock
bridge paternity, and which proposed the
repeal of the charter of the Valley R. r.
unless work is commenced south Of Staun-
ton at an early day, cane up before the
Committee on Roads of the General Assem-
bly, last week and was advocated by Maj.
Dorman, of Lexington, who gave an exhaus-
tive review of the case, detailing at length
the hardships Of Rockbridge and the failure
Of the Company to comply with the condi-
lions of the charter. He was replied to by
Judge Shelley, in an argument of great force
and clearness, in which he insisted that the
passage of the bill would be the ruin of the
Company. He traced the history of the
Valley Road from its inception, and dated
the day of its decline in the terrible crash
of 1878.
The correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
gives a full synopsis Of Judge Sheffey's
speech, closing as follows: TN conclusion,
Judge Shelley appealed to the committee to
remember the sacred aupices under which
this enterprise was begun the good faith
and honorable generosity of the contribu-
tors the confidence with which Baltimore
and Rockbridge and all parties planted
their money and bonds in a common ven
ture the reasonableness of their confident
expectations of success; and that nothing
but the black tornado that swept over the
land 1873 baked the realization of COM
mon hopes. And, now that the stock Of the
company stands as it was; that its property
is free from mortgage; and its only credi-
tor is the Baltimore and Ohio Company,
which, when it had the power to crush, ex-
tended assistance, and is still willing to be
indulgent now that the signals from the
New York stock board begin to show some
returning life to railroad securities; now
that the time may be near at hand when the
mortgage may be negotiated, Judge Shelley
invoked the spirit Of patience and peace,
and urged that hostile feelings among those
who ought to be friends, in order to accom-
plish the common object, be not aroused by
unfriendly legislation. -t
''The argument of Judge Sheffey, which
was delivered with that vigor and grace
which characterize all Of his speeches, was
attentive.y listened to by the joint commit.
tee, and will doubtless haYe an excellent eff
foot ,,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

All kinds Of finest and best liquors at the
Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

Remember, the Virginia Hotel Bar is the
cheapest and best establishment in the city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

GRAND RALLY.-There will be grand rally of
West Augusta Lodge No. 26, Independent Order
of Good Templars. at their hall, on Augusta St.,
Saturday night next. Members of old &c, rally to
your standard Your lodge expects every MEM
Der to do his duty. The enemy is in our imme-
diate front, therefore let no one be among the
ranks of the deserters Several good, substantial
citizens will enrol their names with OH that oc-
casion and all Good Templars in the city earn
estly invited to be present to welcome them.
Remember, Saturday next at pm. ID.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-20

The postoffice at Mint Spring has been re-
established. with David Henkle as postmas-
ter.
Saturday next, the 22nd, being legal hol-
day the banks will be closed, and also the
Postoffice part Of the day.
The 22nd of February, Saturday next, will
be celebrated by a parade of the West Au-
gusta Guards and Staunton Artillery.
The authorities Of the Chesapeake & Ohio
Rail road Company have refused to rescind
the order reducing the wages of employees
10 per cent.
There has been more sickness in and
around Staunton during this month than has
been known in long time. Severe colds,
mumps and diptheria are all prevalent
Snow was falling pretty much all day on
Monday, but did not accumulate to any con-
siderable depth. Tuesday few sleighs were
out, and the school girls, if none others, had
a merry time.
Richmond builder has been awarded
the contract for rebuilding the hotel destroy
ed by fire at the White Sulphur Springs last
year. 1t is to be erected on the site of the
one destroyed, to be about the same dimen-
sions and capacity, and completed for the
accommodation of visitors the coming sum-
mer.
Among the midshipmen to be examined
at the Annapolis Academy before long for
promotion to the grade OF ensign are the fol-
lowing from Virginia: Clifford j. Boush
Dewitt Goldman and Thomas B. Griffin.
Dewitt Coffman is the cadet from this
District, and son of DR.. S. A. Cofiman of
Harrisonburg.
bill was reported in the House OF Dele
gates on the 18th to prohibit the Board Of
Supervisors of Highland county from levying
tax to pay the subscription to the WASH
ington, Cincinnati and St. Louis Narrow
Guage r. R., until certain conditions are
complied with, and authorizing said Board
to levy tax to defend suits in the same.
A paragraph in the agricultural column
on the 4th page, says that the prospect fer
wheat to come down to so cents bushe),
is good. We do not think so, and the sem
tence got into the paper Inadvertently. II
present indications argue anything, Ameri-
can wheat will have an increased European
demand. The fact that we can deliver a
bushel of wheat in Liverpool for one shilling
less than it can be raised in England, is driv-
iag English agricultursts from the culture
of wheat; and the further fact that Russia
will be so disturbed and demoralized by the
approach of the plague as to interfere with
her agricultural pursuits. does not sustain
the belief expressed in the paragraph to
which We have referred.
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srAuNToN, VIRGINIA.

FEBRUARY 20. 1879 ,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
9Th DAY OFMAY 1880,

they will lie conveyed to the respective purchasers
cssgnees, according to law The amount OF taxes,
interest and charges calculated up the last day of
redemption opposite to each piece respectively
GEO HoEcoMD, County Clerk.
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Notice of the Redemption of Lands
Sold for Taxes Nay 9Th 1877.
g TATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY oE DoUoLAs,
- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK !
Superior, August 2nd 1879.

The following pieces of land having been sold by
the County Treasurer Of the County of Douglas, on
the 8h day Of May 1877 for the taxes, inter est AID
Charges for the year 1876 Therefore notice is hereby
given that unless said lands redeemed from said
IL If