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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13
Shenandoah Valley Railroad.

There is very little buster about the ope-
rations of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
but nevertheless work goes quietly forward,
with very encouraging indications that the
plans of the Company will be fully carried
out. The Chariestown Spirit, of recent
date says:
ssWe are informed, from an authentic source
that negotiations have been pending and
will in all probability have been consumma-
ted by the time this paper reaches our read
ers. whereby the Cumberland Valley Rail-
road Company will agree to commence the
immediate construction Of the link of road
from Bedlngton, on the Martinsburg and Po-
tomac Road to connect with the Shenandoah
Valley at Shepherdstown, and the contract
ors of the Shenandoah Valley will build the
road at once through the counties of Clarke,
Warren and Page counties to Luray. COM
pleting it to the latter point by the 18th Of
June next. Work will be commenced 81
multaneously, on the Bedington connection,
on the Shenandoah Valley at the entrance OF
Clarke county, and on the South side of the
Shenandoah river near Front Royal, work
ing toward Luray,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

Jurors, in Massachusetts are paid three
dollars day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

IL IS estimated that The ADOPTION OF the
Constitutional amendments, published in
the VIRGINIAN several weeks ago, will
save to the State $647, 3l5, exclusive Of
1925, 1000 that would be added to the revenue
by a more rigid assessment of personal
property, effected in the appointing Mt of the
commissioners by the courts. This is mere
estimate, and nothing more. We do not
like the amendments nor the mode by which
it is proposed to adopt them. We are
opposed to tinkering with the cardinal law
an the State. The people do not understand
what tkey are voting for, as has been
demonstrated in past cases of this kind, wbe n
amendments are voted upon in the heat of
political contests. Apart from this, some
"a the amendments are radically wrong
Every change is not reform, and the farther
kpubSie officers are removed from an account
ability to the people, the wogse it Is for the
public service. We shall make more special
allusien to these amendments hereafter
We, however, want to rstrench. and will
favor anything thai will relieve the people,
crowded it does not interfere with the
lieSithy and efficient administration of the
laws and government.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

and opportunities for remu nerative invest
ment, on the continent? We have the as
surance of the President of the Canal
Company that numerous parties have had
their attention attracted to the James River
Valley, and have been anxiously awaiting
some favorable opportunity to enter into
negotiations for public Improvements along
the line of the Canal. Capital everywhere
is beginning to move, seeking investments
in stocks and industrial enterprises. Not
since 1873 have there been indications so
promising for the revival of all kinds of in
dustries. The healthy condition of the ma.
tional finances and the return to legitimate
methods of business and standard values,
have inspired confidence throughout COM
mercial circles, closing up the avenues of gam
bling operations, and compelling capitalists
to look to material enterprises and develop
ments as the channels in which to profitably
employ their means. The prospect is fiat
tering for settlement of the debt compli-
cations Of the State, the confused condition
of which has been an insuperable obstacle
to the ingress of capital and enterprise. In
both State and nation all indications point
to a revival of business and a healthy pro-
gress for years to come. At this particular
period, when everything is encouraging, it
is proposed to close the doors to all COMPETE
ton by jumping at an imperfect and easily
tortured contract, involving the transfer of
property and franchises Of immense value,
without any certain consideration, and ex-
elusive Of all advances from other parties
who have indicated desire 30 examine and
consider the advantages involved in the work
to be disposed of. Haste an2 impotence at
such time and under such circumstances
would be grave folly,if not an inexcusable
blunder.
Gen. Eclols, in opposing the Bill in tile
shape it was when he addressed the House
of Delegates did the State great service.
and showed tiiat he had mind to compre-
bend the true interests o. the Common
wealth and lofty courage sfaS Cared to
confront the insane enthusiasm which had
been manufactured to rush the transfer bill
throughAhe Legislature, with all Of its inn
PROJECTIONS, without due consideration. The
facts and arguments presented arrested at
tention, and called to his aid the able and
sagacious representative from Rockingham,
DIR. Moffett, whose discriminating mind dis-
covered the defects which his amendment
partly covered, and thus guarded to some
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-12-11

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form leading o naryn dbuy yyourCh
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
A REGATTA ON THE RIVER.

The regatta on Saturday was partici-
pated in exclusively by Wilmington
boats and consisted of three classes,
yachts and first and second class skifs.
The start was made at ll:l5, from the
moush of the Oh istiana. The boats
sailed around Chester buoy and back to
the place of starting by $3.50 o'clock.
In the first class, for yachts, the III
", Margaret and Gem took part. The
Lilly owned by Edward Taylor,
came in first and won the prize, cham
pion flag and signal lamp.
The following skifls of the second
class of the race took par
Conwell, and sailed by George Nc
Laughlin; the A. J. Cross owned by
A. j. Cross, and sailed by W. T..
Pugh the Joseph Cross owned
by A. j. Cross, and s,iled by VIM.
Cameron; the Guy, owned by David
Wells, and sailed by Daniel Buckmas,-
er; the Hannah BrO,on, owned by VIM
Allen, and sailed by Captain Cork and
the An,ericd, owned by A. j. Cross and
sailed by Captain Dem.
This class rounded the home buoy in
the order given, the Columbia being two
minutes ahead of the Il. j. Cross, and
securing the prize, suit of sails and
champion flag.
Of the third class boats five sailed but
the Ella Lee was the only one which
rounded the Chester buoy. The prize
was an anchor and a set of oars.
The Columbia, which is one of the sec
ond class boats, is now the rivef cham
pion of the Wilmington skiffs. Hereto
fore the A. j. Gross has had the lead.
The contest Saturday between the Cross
and Columbia was quite close. On the
way up, the Columbia had 'spurt'
with the ViIen of Chester and beat her.
The Viaen il swift boat and represented
to be the fastest on thelriver.
On Saturday week another regatta will
| take place; the entrance fee will be five
dollars
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
THE MAYORS COURT.

The following cases have been dispos-
ed Of by Mayor Almond, since the re-
prot of Saturday:
William Bachus, COL, for the larceny
of a revolver, the property of William
johnson, COL, resident of He igeville.
The defendant was required to furnish
5000 bail for his appearance at the next
term of court.
Frank and Sarah Byard, COL, were ar
ranged on the charge of cruelty whip
ping little three-year- old daughter of
Deborah Griffith, who had been left in
their charge. From the evidence it ap-
peared that Sarah had whipped the child
severely, but that Frank only corrected
the child. Sarah was required to pay
So and costs; and Frank was discharged.
Charles Duffy was arraigned on the
charge of assaulting James McManus.
The evidence proving the assault, the
defendant was required to pay 81 and
costs.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
MARKS nj IteliObDtI,.

tuesday last "A Wilmington lady
INTO The Surf linuse, almost
es and exclaimed that she had
ftll near eaten mp alive by "A
horror Of Horrors. every nerve
IeVtry muscle qnive ed. The news
IKE Wild fire, and it was known
ilolel and hamlet in IL minutes
auy lad Just been chdwed up and
ta dllYe by "A shark, There was
pa'l''is done ttat day, every
y MS aunt and his cousin appear
y cIean enough. Some said il
COOL olhe said it was dog
vie old m,n sald he was TAX tng
" iof ille 'skeeter bites" and the
llau advised him hot to "go in"
,lese excuses were being offered,
ioulld that fully one half of the
'efe packing theirtrunks prepara-
baI,' an 'fod0S On the rext tain, and
a"' True, that large number
H. heavens. said a twisty young
!" "a'lseu hair, as she was riding
a1'' naCk to the depot on the event.
VliIihs' Il have not had n
j, 'o = al night and only think
=, ~, as hal got used to the mos
,an 'ae , shark set in, Ugh! | never
WI wi,h ilc[e again This girl had a
nsH ",In IN, ner and he looked as badly
ma,a,l ua ana woFri' d as she did.
n" "a'ely Tor Rehoboth the shark
,'s,a., M" Exploded, for a delegation
'V,1u sI who sought the manglel
sn;a one was found in her own
s s""s ,"ns,' overa locl basket of peaches
b,,l, na.li u, surprised to hear the hor.
r," IroM STORY 40" and said Il s'pect it did
b' Ih;' llle' but ii was land shark,
!, ,, hlred hackman to take M' me-
BIN n, "a iluii'S, and bargained
/ chara', AZ Nv cents and when we go1
Rive Ieu ,Ia m, me two dollars, and
Saw on o,'c , shark one dollar after al
land J' .d uo' to get rid of him. /
eniv n', ~ shark !, that l meant and
as d,",,aaem u, 'llem here, and they an,
~
Horrible ''' sea' Lan'
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
nrser Locals.

Several Democratic nom nations were
made OF Saturday afternoon,
There has been plenty OF rain within the
last fO'ry eight hOuTr,
The Board OF Health meets this even
ing. Ilr
Tender loin steak at Fullmer's
One hundred and forty five c n loads of
peaches were shipped over the Delaware
railro d on Saturday.
BAD weather for camp meetings.
Travel on the railroads was very poor
this morning.
salt oysters at FulImer's.
The Brandy wine Summit Camp for
mally opens this morning.
itemeinber that another excursion goes
to Ocean Cily ON Tnurday next.
DeviIed crabs at Fullmers.
The Californian milliOnaire's discarded
boots went down the Delaware r. Il. this
morning.
The skiR Co umba won tha race in the
regatta on Saturday,
Turtle soup At Fuilmer's.
This Is luli In police business.
Thu merchants viii soon be displaying
fall styles.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
A CONTINUOUS RAIN.

Rain commenced falling shortly af er
nine O'Clock, Saturday evening, and with
occasional intermissions continued until
the present writing (Monday afternoon)
with no prospect of speedy abatement.
At times the rain fell in torren s, accom-
panied by heavy gusts of wind, hut gen.
orally it came down in steidy drench-
ing shower. As the poet wrote of the
April shower,
"Small drops. but thick and fast they fell,
Down straight into the ground"
1t has been dreary, monotonous rain,
and burst of sunshine would be grand
and G orious relief.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
A Prolific Rose Tree.

TIoH OdTgHdUI5 8 M 6SS6nR6f.
We recently mentioned in the Messen-
ger that In the Luxembourg Gardens is
To be seen at this moment a rose tree
bearing more than 700 buds of flowers.
We have now received from Mr.. E.
Sprent (of the firm of Messrs. Sprent,
Sprent q Phipps,) who is on a visit in
Cornwall, a letter, in which he tells Us
that rose tree of twenty years. standing
l. now in full blossom in the garden Of
Mr.. j. y. Isaac, Llskeard. 1t is literally
covered with roses, and by way of curl
osity, Mr.. Sprent informs us that he
counted them, and found them to num-
Der 1926 roses and buds. The tree is q
perfect picture, and so heavy are the
flowers GU it that prop is necessary to
support the weight.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
VISIT
a. HAvBER'S SALo0N.
Hamuy Package Dyes.

These popular dyes are put up IN pack
ages at Is cents each and are warranted to
dye from to pounds of wOollen, silk or
cotton goods. Are more con venient and
economical than any dyes in use. Sent by
mail to any address on receipt of price.
~ Z. JAMES BELT. Druggist,
Agent for Delaware,
Cor. Sixth 4 Market SITS.
HOllnan's Liver Pad
Has worldwide reputation, establish
ed Through its wonderful efficacy in sil all
ments that have their orig In in a torpid
liver or diseased stOmach; such as bilious
ness, dyspepsia, rheumatism, sick head
acne, &c IL cures by absorbing the dis
ease through the pores, substituting a gen
tie vegetable tonic into the ssystem. Have
absorption salts, body and foot plasters
also Pamphlets with further particulars
Z.JAMES BELT, Druggist,
Cor. sixth \ Market SITS.
Vitaltzed PhOsphates.
They supply the system with the ele-
ments that are carried off by overtaxing
the brain and nervous system; are very
useful to relieve general debility, dyspep-
sia and neuralgia. For sale wholesale and
FLAMES BELT, Druggist,
Cor. Sixth 4 Market SITS.
Electric Disks.
They produce constant electrical cur
rent through the diseased parts; can be ap-
piled and worn with com fort by any per-
son for the relief OF old rheumatic and neu-
ralgic pains, GOODNESS and stiffness of the
limbs, &c. Sent by mail by
z. JAMES BELT, Druggist,
Cor. Sixth Il Market St.
LADIESsDEEAR
For Supporters, Braces. Trusses, Elastic
stockings, Anklets, Knee caps. Syringes.
&c.
~Private Room. Lady Attendant.
Private entrance for Ladies' at No. West
SiAtn street.
q. JAMES BELT.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Corner Sixth and Market sreets
Wilmington Delaware.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Established lS0 =.
JOHN MEALEY,
wine MERCHANT.
los g. no Market ST.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.


CHI HAMPAGNES:-L. Roederers, Carte
blanche; y. IL Mumms, Dry Verzenay !;
Gc,sieT s,cs H. C";,s Dry verxenay; Piper Held :
hUN DKIES :--Oiive Oil in quart st ne
Jugs, from the house of A. oliver. Paris /;
Liqueur de Benedictin; Maras ct inc Cor,
d1al swiss A bsinthe AmOrgO A AromattcO
Ansvstura Bitters.
BKANDlES. Otard, Dupuy d Co., Pine
Castillan 20; r Prunier.
HOLLAND GIN N.-Bohlen Gin, Old
AnchOr Triple Flavor, Fish Gin. Old Tom
RUM.-Oid Jamaica Rum, Old Santa
Cruz Rum.
sHERRIES.-P. G. Pale Sherry, Pale
PoKT wINEs.-Buryundy Port.
MADE!kA.-Old reserve, Pure Juice
BURGUNDY WlNEs.-Chablls' White,
Pomnard II d, Volnay Red, Chamberlin
CL ~ rs st. julien, Flo.rac, Chateau
FIN NEOLD WHIsKIEs.-olds star Pure
Rye. Diamond (O), Overh0lt, Pure Rye,
Monogram, Pure hye, Eagle, Pure Rye,
shsfins, fMpnRrshf irie hfscotcs,l .N, sro,,rs
Bass Ale. M. B Foster 4 son's; Bass Ale,
e. e. u. Hisbert; Scotch Ale, VIM Youn,
GERS; India Pale Ale, VIM. YOungers';
Guinness Dublin Stout, M, h. Foster Il
Sons; Guinness Dublin StOuI, T.. /.
Isurke's; Ginger Ale. Cantrell Coch-
rAne's.
LAGER BE"R.
Wholesale and Retail. GoOis delivered u,
ali parts of the city. Soliciting your Or
ders, 1T main Respectfully yours,
Jyl6-ly. JOHN MEALEY.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18

GEN. GRANT WILL NOT BE A GAM
DIDATE.-The New York Herald of
to-day announces in late reliable advices
from Gen. Grant, now in China, that he
will on no conditions be candidate for
President in 1880. l
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
RETURNED HOME.

The "Gutter Snipe Club" composed
of prominent citizens of Columbia and
Lancaster, Pa, who have been spending
the past week at Rehoboth, passed
through this city on their way home, on
Saturday. During their stay they had
a very pleasant time, and were very
much delighted with Delaware's water
ing resort.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A CARD.

TO all VINO are suffering from The errors
and indiscretIons of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
will send q recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARE. This great remedy
was discovered by q missionary In south
America. Send 4 self-addressed envelope
10 the REV JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D
Zew York City.
dapO0- vi d W1 "
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18

The New York Sun of yesterday
prints the correspondence between "Hen-
ry G. Romaine," representing the thieves
who stole the body of A. T. Stewart,
and lawyer P. II. Jones, who were
negotiating for the return of the body.
The correspondence ends with the re-
fusal of "Romaine' to accept the $25, 600
offered by Judge Hilton. q.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
'perty Purcl,ascd

aut at Sjy,h SnjnGhher, formerly tobacco
rchase1' 'n'n tha and an 1, Market streets,
etlwe,t cornar sor Seltrris III r !. property at
pets for s. s7'l,er me OF Fifth and Ship
in f.n, - ,ooo. He will take DOS
I've aIieraWsioaa raw days, and Commence
hOtel' el.Jf''aTiqlns, J a with a view aue Of start'
A'ed the sale neala real estate agent
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
Total thus far. 1929

It would be good time for Mr.. Wat
terson to invite the New York Sena or
IN dine with him. There is reason to
believe th It the great man would not be
too proud to break bread with common
milit officer now. Why should the
spirit of mortal be proud?
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
In, portast % Mother rs.

1mVVEC8MG ~ NHVGmCFSe
Mrs. WInslOw's SsothiaK syrup Ia the
only thing that mothers can rely upon far
their children. 1t cOrrects acidity of the
stomach, cures wind collie, regulates the
bOwels and gives rest, health and com fort,
to mother and child. During the process
of teething It's value Ia incalculable IL
softens The gums, reduces infian aatiOn
aud allays all patn, thereby giving rest 10
he chiid aud con fort to the MOTHER
rweut y-E ve cents bottle. mari6-tyeOd
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18

THE DEATH OF MRS. SAkTORIS
LONDON, Aug. 16.-The death Of Mrs.
SaatOris, daughter OF OK President Grant,
occurred on the 9th inst, At Warsssh
House. Tichfie;d, in Hampshire. Her
death was sudden.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
, hs.' mo SUIT ENTERED

lners Of Ils,ea ,he u in the papers that
suit against sa'S nt@,y e.. Morgan had 'ene en-.
n plilad'plnH5,ni United States Distri na ct
etered t'sy az Us, states that no suit ~ N ar
0fthis State Will be before the the
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
TRANSFERRED TO DOVER.

Rev. John A. Lyons, who has been
pastor of st. Peters Catholic Church in
this city for number of years past, has
been transferred to the Catholic Church
at Dover. Father Taylor, of Dover, has
been appointed to the place made vacant
by the transfer of Father Lyons.
RUNNING OVER RACE BANKS.
The rain has eau ed the Brandywine to
overflow the race hanks all along the
stream above Van Buren, street.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
HEALD q CO.,
BANK ERS 4 BROKERS.

AND DEALERS
,TOCKS, BONDS, LOANS, MORT
CAGES 4 COM MERCIAL PAPER.
CLAYTON HOUSE, WILMINGTON. DEL
Interest. Coupon, and General Collec-
tons. Tickets to and drafts on Great
Britain anu other parts of the world.
jan8-lyd
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18

A CARD OF THANKS.-To all the
n democratic voters OF the Eighth Ward
who SO kindly supported me with their
votes at the nomination election held on
Saturda last desire to return my thanks.
Hoping that you will all work with me In
the election OF the successful eandidate.
remain Yours truly, j. g. DAILY.
WILMINGTON, Aug, 10, 1s78-lt
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18

DIED.
PALMrR.-In Centre vile. Md, on the 4th
instant, Edward f., son of edward +.
Palmer, of Delaware, AGED rs years.
POLLOt KIN Dover, July 2sth, 1879
Cora, only child of David and Fannie
Pollock, aged 9 years z months aud q
days.
KILLEN.-I In Easton, Aug, 81, of dysen-
terry, Annie, beloved wife oil Peter q.
Killen, in the 58th year of her age.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18

X sSeyI sSiyy Da. al ns,pI!,a Spian preparation,
0S and is reliable" "n'oh
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
PEACH SHIPMENTS.

The shipment of peaches Saturday,
over the Delaware Railroad, amounted
to 145 car loads, for the following
points:
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
RUNNING OVER RACE BANKS.

Captain J. II. Mitchell, from Ev ar ston,
N. Y, committed suicide in Deadwood,
Dakota, on Saturday night.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
Financial and Com m ercial.

WILMINGTON. DEL, Aug. IS, 1879.
L. Lest stock quotations furnished by
Lid a Co.. Clayton House Building
VII. inlton, DEL. at II M. to-day:
STOCK QUOTATIONS..
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ANTED "A Lady competent to teach
w English. French, and Latin desi, es
q position as governees ,r as teacher in 8
school. Highest references. Address,
IA. M"
Office of Delaware Gazet Q,
augi1-2w Wilmington, Del.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
TIvIDEND. y d.

HIVIDEND. III
- WILMINGTON, August 2, 1879.
The managers of the Wilmington and
day declared q dividend of twenty-five
cents per share for the last six months pay
able at the National Bank o. Delaware,
on and after the twentieth instant,
j. POULSON CHANDLER,
augis A.. Treasurer.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18

THE RAIN since Saturday has been
almost continuous in this city. ..tigt
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
Local Stocks and Bonds.

Local Stocks and Bonds.
National bank OF Delaware. 400
First Natio ial Bank 1876
Union National Bank. ...2
National Bank viii. and Brandywine.. 50
Farmers Bank. ...................... 30
WiiInins stOn Coal Gas COmpany........ 81
Delaware Il. r. Co. Observation-Disclosures. ...26H
Delaware Western r H Co Stock, ~
Phila. vii. 4 Baltimore K. X. Co... 651S
Wiim d Northern X. K. .CO.............2
Delaware Fire Ins. CO..................3,
Delaware State Bonds ..................l0 1903
Wilmington City 6s....................l0 .l0sh
Wilmington City y5s....................l S.. l02l4
New Castle County Loan. ....... ........ l02
Delaware Railroad. frst Mortgage. 102
Delaware Railroad extension. l01
VII. Passenger Railway Cs. 1st mort. 100
I" Stock,
Masonic Hall Ca Bonds. ........................ 90
Masonic Hall Co. Co......,..,,,...,,,... Q
The daily gazette., 1879-08-18
FOR TWO YEARS.

|hrst co mi oi the ballots made a tie
each between Messrs. Farrell
pinan, when Il careful recount
p III" Result to he aS stated above
Il, Todd was nominated for In.
amt Aaron s. Beale for Assist
spec'Or
said that Mr.. Dorman will con-
nomination Of Martin Farrell,
ground lnat The latter was votel
beYTral minors and non-"esidents.