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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Marriages.

Near Greenyille. by Rev. A. H. Hamilton. Mr..
er, all Of Augusta coanty.
On the morning OF the 10th inst, at the residence
of the brides father, Col s. D. Crawford, Of Au-
gusta county, by the Rev. Mr. Boyd, Mr.. John F.
Elliot, OF Charlottesville, and Miss Ellie Crawford
On the 18th inst. at Collierstown, by Rev. Il. r.
Smith, Mr.. Robert T. Mcleod, OF Frederick coun-
ty, to Miss Clara Virginia, eldest daughter Of VIM
NJ. HULL Esq.
On the 18th inst. at the residence of Mr.. J. j
Gillock. by the Rev. Parish, MrC D. Higginboth-
am, of Amherst county, to Miss Estalin v. Davis
daughter OF Lewis P. Davis, Esq, of Rockingham
county. q t7ttt
At the residence of the BRIDES father, Col. P H
Kinkead, Crab Bottom, Highland county. Va, on
on the Gath ult by Rev. L. g. Martin, Miss Ida
May Kinkead. only daughter, and Mr.. w. Ster-
rett, OF Rockbridge county.
On the night OF the 18th, at the residence OF Mr.
d. A. Shelter, by Rev. c. M. 8. See, Chas Hevener
and Miss Sarah Hoover all Of Highland county
On the 18th inst, at the residence of Joseph A.
Bunger, Esq, near Lewisburg, w. Va, by Rev.
w. L. Lynch, Mr.. Samuel 8. Nicholas and Miss
Mary A. Hawkins, all OF Greenbrier county.
On the 18th, by Rev. Thomas NJ. Boyd, VIM. J.
Harnsberger, OF Augusta county, and Miss Kate
Esq, OF Rockingham county. v
On the 18th, by Rev. M B. E. Kline, Franklin B.
Summers and Miss Fannie Davis, all OF Rocking
ham county.
On the 18th, by Rev. Frederick Miller, Charles
L. Huff. OF Augusta, and Miss Mary Parr, OF
Rockingham county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Information communicated to us BY INTEL
ligent gentlemen of this county who have
recently visited Richmond, leads US to fear
that there will be no settlement OF the debt
question by the present Legislature. The
conference with the bondliolders will be
held in Richmond on the 3oth, and the Con-
vention of the Re- adjusters is called for the
Goth. L. is very plain that this Convention
is designed to affect any result that may be
reached at that conference. With the SEN
timents entertained by the extreme Read
iusters, there is no probability of terms OF
adjustment being agreed upon. Mr.. Full
kersop, who seems to be the leading spirit
on the Re-adjusters side, says that, as 8
matter of compromise, he would agree to Q
three per cent. bond, bit If the settlement
is postponed, or fails this session, then the
people will take it in hand next fall, and de-
mand more liberal terms. II the debt ques
ton sholld, unfortunately, be thrust before
the people again, we do not think Mr.. Full
kerson's notions will prevail, certainly no
in the Valley counties. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

THE METHODIST SCHOOL BUILDING. -
Tt being the probable intention of the city
to purchase the old Methodist Institute
building for Free School purposes, Capt.
Ransom, chairman Of the School committee,
made most intelligent report to the Coun-
ell on Tuesday night, explaining the status
of the property, in reference to the liens
tresting upoG it, and advised that no steps
be taken to cosasummate the purchase at
tpreseIt. II such &c arrangement could be
effected, he thoughtat advisable to have the
building repaired and. ..se-cast thereof de-
.ducted from the rent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

PERsoNAL.-The Elmira Gazette in no
ticing the arrival of Maj. N. II. Hotchkiss,
who, with his wife, Isl now visiting his moth
er in New York, says:
.sInpervious to time seemingly-h eyes
undimmed by age-his voice as clear and
mellow as in days of yore-his heart just as
warm and tender toward never-forgetting
friends, long may the manly major wave, an
example and remainder Of one Of natures
noteworthy noblemen." ga f4s
Mai. Hanger was at home last Saturday.
lie came from Richmond to attend the sale
OF the American Hotel property.
Frank Stribling, returned last week from
an extensive trip to the West.
Geo. A. Bruce, Esq, of Waynesboro', has
returned from trip to Colorado. where he
| has been for some weeks for the benefit of
his health. dl
| DIR. Chas. E. Pratt, son of Mr.. w. A.
Pratt, formerly of this city, was recently
married in Montgomery county, Mo-, to Miss
Matte e. White.
Miss Louise Talbot. former pupil OF the
Augusta Female Seminery, and well known
in Staunton society. was married last week
at her home in Richmond, to Mr.. W. T.
Knight, son of Col. W. c. Knight, and a
most worthy young man.
Mr.. John Fl. Dinneen, formerly of this
city, and now practicing attorney at Rich
mond, has been elected End Lieutenant OF g
military company which has recently beer
organized at the capital.
Mr.. Ferdinand Loeb, of Loeb Bros, re-
turned home last week, accompanied by hi
young bride. They will make Staunton
their home, and may prosperity ever attend
them.
Mr.. r. w. Burke and lady returned from
Washington city, on Tuesday last, where
they had been spendinga week.
Judge Mclaughlin was in Washington or
Monday last. l.
The Washington city Sunday Gazette
suggests the name OF Hon. John L. Harris
for the next Governor of Virginia. All the
Democratic politicians in this District, W.
expect, will favor him. & YFHSYsl
Hon. j. F. Lewis was in tile city on Mon
/ ~, ~ it.@s - - ''es
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

SALE OF PERSONAL PRoPERTY.-We di-
rect attention to the sale of personal prop
erty by v. A. Wilder, trustee. The house,
hold furniture to be sold is of very superior
quality, such as is rarely offered at public
auction. The farming utensils are improved
patterns and in excellent condition. Ia fact
all the articles to be sold are first-class, and
we'll worthy the attention OF those wishing
to purchase.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

A BONANZA THAT DIDN'T PAN OUT
One of the provisions Of the city tax ordi-
nance is that the tax imposed for recording
deeds. wills, &C., by the city Clerk shall be
equal to that imposed by the State for SIM
lilar recordation. When a railroad is sold
and transferred, the deed is required toibe
recorded in each city and county through
which it passes. The usual tax for this or
other deeds is s1.00 on each 81 900 Of value
conveyed. When the c. & 0. R. r. was
sold several months ago, tax of $4,000
was paid on the deed to the State, and un-
der the ordinance similar amount should
have been paid to Staunton. When the deed
was presented to the clerk of the city he re
fused to record it until the ordinance was
co implied with.
In reference to this matter letter, receiv.
ed by President Fultz from Gen. Echols,
was read to the Council last Tuesday night
In it was enclosed communi cation from
| w. C. Wickham of the G. & o. r. R., re-
ferring to the refusal of the clerk to re core
the deed, and stating that the proper tax
had already been paid to the State. Under
the decision of Auditor Ia ylor, the tax as
sessed and collected was in proportion to tht
ength of the road through the State, at the
rate OF $75 per mile. Mr.. Wickham hel {
that the city had no power to tax beyond its
corporate limits, and that as there was moi
quite one mile of the road within those lin
Its, SIS was as much as by possibility she
could claim. The company was willing tt
compro mise at that.
The idea Of compromising from 1000
down to SO. was most too much to be takel
in all at one time by our worthy city faith
ers, and so the matter was referred to the
| Finance committee. ,s.g -.|
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The Royal bill, presented in Congress BY
Mr.. Tucker, last session. WHICH proposed to
give the United States Courts Supervisory
power over the State Courts, was referred
to subcommittee Of the House Judiciary
Committee. of which Judge Harris was
Chairman, and reported adversely upon.-
The committee adopted the report. This is
the bill we heard SO much about in the last
Congressional canvass. ard which Judge
Harris promised to sqnelch. ss#.s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
City Council

There was a full meeting Of the City
Council last Tuesday night, and the regular
business before the body was dispatched
without much delay, but there being several
outside subjects which came up for consid-
Grafton, the session was prolonged until after
10 O'Clock.
Petitions-The petition OF W. D. Key
nolds, City Sergeant, asking to be relieved
of the assessments held by him against cltl-
zens Of the town who had not paid for the
Main Street improvement, was granted ano
the Treasurer instructed to credit the ser
geant with the amount.
Petitions of DIR. B. B. Do naghe, Isaac
Witt, Wayt & Bro, J.. H. Wayt, for the Ma
sonic Fraternity, Miss H. Brooks, for refund
ing amounts paid by them for Improvement
of Main Street, were granted.
Petitions of H. E. Loving, J. Fl. Leckey,
Arista Hoge, E. B. Wiford, and c. A. Jackman,
for remission Of water tax were rejected,
and those of Hughes & Matheny and James
Orchard, granted.
Various warrants were ordered to be is
sued to the Treasurer as vouchers for amounts
paid out by him.
A number of petitions. chiefly on account
of the water tax, were presented and appro-
priately referred.
Resolutions, Src.,-By Mr.. Alby-To have
roof of City Hall repaired, at a cost not te
exceed $50.
| By Mr.. Evans-To permit meat to be sold
by retail in any portion Of the city.
To have three inch fire-plug placed or
stage OF City Hall, with pipes running tc
other portions of the building.
| By Capt. Ranson-To instruct Finance
committee to make application for certifi
Gates of the stock held by the city in the
Valley Railroad, it having appeared that NC
such certificates were in the possession O
the city.
By Mr.. misunderstanding Street com
mittee to have new crossing on Court House
Street from Brandeburg's corner to Ton
Burk's.
By Capt. Ranson-Requiring Superintend
emit of Water Works, in repairing pipes, by
drants, &c., to put on force sufficiently ad
equate to speedily complete the work, SC
that persons will not be deprived Of the wa
ter supply any longer than is absolutely nee
essary.
By Mr.. Evans-Instructin the COMMITTEES
on Water to have city wells thoroughly clean
ed.
Miscellaneous-Th lease by the Stone
wall Band OF the west basement OF the City
Hall, for period Of five years at the annua
rental of $75 was presented. On motion
was recommitted with. Illustrations to insert
a clause providing that the Band shall moi
practice during the session OF the Council,
if Council object.
The subject Of the Valley R. R., and tn
best course for Staunton to pursue in tn
event of an application being made for tn
repeal OF the company's charter, came uI
for consideration, and after some little dis
cussion it was determined to submit thu
whole matter to special committee compos
ed of Capt. T. D. Ransom, Jno. B. Evans
R. w. Burke and the city attorney. Thi
committee was:also requested to have Georg
NJ. Cochran, ir., Esq, confer. with them
The Hog ordinance then came up, and at
ter considerable debate, it was determined
to suspend the enforcement Of the new or
dinance until March LIST.
Reports OF Mayor and Chief Of Polio
were received and Council adjourned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The estimate of expense per pupil in av-
erage attendance for Staunton, in the past, is
relatively large, because, LIST. the per cent.
of attendance on average enrolment is rela-
lively small; and End. the additional expense
included in ''whole cost" viz: Superintend-
ent's salary, rents, etc. has been large.
When, therefore, all the facts are taken
into consideration. we think we have no
good reason to complain; and surely not
now, that there has been so great reduc-
ton in several OF the important items Of ex-
nenSliture ----
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

1t is saddening to see our hair blossoming
for the grave too early. More especially wo-
men feel this affection, and it is even a great
er de,ormity to them than to men. Ayers
Hair Vigor averts it and restores the hair
sometimes, and its original color always.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

To THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS
We direct attention to the advertisement N
Messrs. Russell & Giese, Commission Mel
chants, Baltimore, to be found in anoth} 4
column. The gentlemen make grain All
seed a speciality, and we advise our farm
friends to communicate with them whd(
they desire to dispose of their crops.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

THE New ORLEANS MINSTRELS was one
of the most unmtigated humbugs that ever
afflicted Staunton. The only amusing feat
ure of the perfo rmance, was the assurance
with which the glass-eyed women and cross
eyed men came on the stage and went
through with what was dignificd by the
name Of entertainment. AS a burlesque on
minstrel troupe it was success OF the
first magnitude, its very obsurdity constitute
ing its only charm. We ask all neighboring
cities, States and sections to give this won
derful combination an array OF empty
benches wherever its genius essays to scintil-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

door to DIR. Wayt & Bro, Messrs. Lipscomb
s. Somerville have now one of the most at
tractive establishments in the city. Ample
room is afforded for the display of their
beautiful stock, and with the increased IA
cilities afforded, they propose to still further
extend their business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Public School Expenses.

The Alexandria Gasette's exhibit last week
of public school expenses in different cities
of Virginia, during the year ending July 81,
1878, may lead to an erroneous impression
as to the present cost of the schools mere
in Staunton. It states that 'sthe e1pense an
CURED for the education Of each pupil IN a.
craze attenQance'' was as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

THE DIXIE MINsTRELs. "A new min
strel organization has been formed among
the young men of Staunton. the leading
members of which are B. Franks, L. c.
Smith, John q. Yeager, j. j. Irving, and
others. Their first performance will be given
next FRIDAY week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

IMPORTANT DECISION the Hustiugs
Court, Judge Smith presiding, last week,
the case of the Western Lunatc Asylum VS..
R. W. Hughes, committee, was argued on
demurrer. the point being az to whether the
statute of limitation could be plead against
claim of the Western Lunatic Asylum.
The Court held that the A., was public
eleemosynary corporation; that all its funds
belonged solely and exclusively to the Com
monwealth; that the Board of Directors
were merely officers of the State; that they,
in asserting their claim as corporation,
substantially asserted CLAIM due the Com
monwealth, and that therefore the statute OF
limitation could not be plead in bar to a
claim of the Asylum. rS
There have been contradictory rulings on
the point in several sections of the State.
Judge J. H. McCue, for the Asylum, and
Judge Shelley and Maj. Elder, for defend
ants. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

A DOUBLE MARRIAGE.-The Highland
Recorder OF the 18th, says:' sour friend,
w. A. H.. of Mcdowell, informs us that ne
had the pleasure of visiting two Whole we'd
d:ngs. where four were made two, on the I'd
inst, in Bath county. On the morning OF
that day Mr.. George Mays and Miss Mollle,
daughter of A. G. Cleek, Esq, of Bath Co.,
were married at the residence of the BRIDES
parents by Rev. George l.. Brown. Inc
happy pair, with their guests, Immediately
proceeded to the residence Of the groom s
parents, where Mr.. John Cleek tbrother to
the newlyy-made ''brlde| and Mis- Mamie
Mays, sister of Mr.. Mays, were united IN '"e
holy bonds Of we1lock.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
AYERS
SARSAPARILLA!

For Scrofula, and all scrofulous dieases, cry
sipelas, Rose or st. Anthonys Fire. Eruptions
and Eruptive diseases of the skin, Ulcerations OF
the Liver, Stomach, Kidneye. Lungs. Pimples,
Pustules, Boils, Blotches, Tumors. letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Ringworm, Ulcers. Sores,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pain in the Bones, Side
and Head. Female Weakness, Sterillty, Leucor-
rhaa, arising from internal liberation. and Uter-
inc diseases. Syphilitic and Mercurial DISEASES,
Dropsy, Dyspepsia. Emaciation, General Deplhty'
and for Purifying the Blood.
This Sarsaparilla is combination OF vegetable
alternatives Stllingia, Mandrake. Yellow Dock
with the Iodides OF Potassium and Iron. and IS
the most ef1cacious medicine yet known Tor the
diseases it is intended to cure.
Its ingredients are so Skllfully com blned, tnat
the full Alternative effect OF each is assured, and
while it is 80 mild to be harmless even to chill
dren, it is still SO eectual TO purge out from
the system all impurities and corruptions which
develop into loathsome disease.
cures, and the confidence which prominent ply
sicians all over the country repose in it, prove
their experience OF itSe usefulness. :
Certificates attesting its virtues have accumu-
lated, and are constantly being received, ana as
many OF these are pu blicly KNOWN they 1uf.
nish convincing evidence Of the superiority OF
this Sarsaparillaover every other Alternative medl-
cine. So general is its superiority to any other
medicine known, that we need do no more than to
assure the public that the best quailtles u mas
ever possessed are strictly maintained.
PREPARED BY
DR.J AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BYDRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

THE MENDRLssoHN QUINTETTE.-To-
might the Mendelssohn Quintette Club Of
Boston. musical organization we'll and
most favorably known throughout the coun-
try, will. give concert at the Town Hall,
assisted by Mrs. Fl. F. Knowles, one of the
best soprano singers Of Boston. The leader
sof the club is now NJ. Bernard Listemann,
who was violin soloist for considerable
time with Mr.. Theodore Thomas, and the
fother members are all eminent musicians.
oOf their perfect unanimity as gRartettes,
land ,quintettes, the Boston Advertiser
says: LIT is with them as if one artistic soul
hadtalen possession Of five minds. working
Through the fingers, and eyes, and minds OF
each at once-vivifying, informing, emo
bling and inspiring the common work."
Every seat in the hall, gallery and aisle,
has been taken, and some OF the tickets have
already been sold at an advance Of one hun.
dred per cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Markets..

There has been no change in the prices of pro-
duce or the condition of the market since last
week. Flour, extra, was quoted yesterday at So
to 40; wheat 90 to 3d. 49, oats 25 pork rs Ito
$50; new bacon, hog round. So to rs.
Clover seed is rated at IS to 80, but there are
no transactions. There was very large crop
raised in Augusta county last year. and much OF
it is in store. The market will be open from the
18th to the 1st of March.
STANTON MARKET, JAN. %. 1879.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23


A BILL TO REPEAL THE VALLEY X. Il.
CHARTER.-Last Saturday, representa- We
Burger, ..of Botetourt, presented in the
House bill for the repeal of the charter
of the Valley R. R. 1t will be considered
by the committee next Tuesday.
The bill provides that if the Valley r. r.
company shall fail to resume work south OF
Staunton, within the next twelve mon this,
and co implicit the road to Lexington in two
years, to Buchanan in three years and to
Salem in four years, its charter, franchises,
Sc, shall be forfeited and shall also forfeit all
right to call for subscription, agreed to be
made or act ually made to its capital stock,
and the persons or corporations who made
such subscriptions shall be discharged from
all liability for the same.
In case of default by the company the
road is to be sold in two sections. The one
from Harrisonburg to Stanton. and the
other from Staunton south.
The money from the sale, after paying
costs of suit, &C., shall be applied to the pay
ment of the company's just debts, and the
residue proportionally distributed among the
stockholders.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Pritchard and Pitzer are still at their old
tricks selling rich yellow sugar at cents !;
Clayefleld yellow at cents !; cuffee, A. sugar
at 10 cts; granulated II cts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

MQEEEET PUNCH RILL.-The STATE OF
the 18th has the following paragraph
Mr., Frazier, member Of the House Of Del
egates drew up a resolution to- day for tne
appoint ment Of committee with power 10
Sc nd for persons and papers to enquire now
many members of the General Assembly are
pecuniarily interested in the Moaeit pen
punch, and who, if any, of our government
officials, have like interest. At the request
of certain members he did not offer IL 70 .uay,
but Mr.. Frazier said to tue Std'e reporter
! that he intended to do so at an early day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

PROPERTY SALEs.-OniFriday last, E. n.
fEushing,6 Son, Auctloneers, sold,for W. 3.
Craig, Commissioner, the Glover farm, near
sCraiesville, containing 3s4 acres, to J. r.,
tG. W., and D. Brown, for 81 per acre. Also,
flor the same commissioner, the Cave Of
Fountains. property, to E. Pirkey, for 81 300.
Saturday the same auetioneers sold for
sMessrs. Bell & Hanger. Commissioners, the
American Hotel property. to Julius c. Schef-
ifer, for 81 800.
THE same day, for W. E. Craig, Commis-
-sioner, the Arehart farm, containing l2s
acres, to PA. Arellart, for 81, $40.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Here we are again selling coal oil at l6 cts.
genuine Laeuyra coffee %; Rio 16, II, Is
and 20 cents, The very choicest Rio zoe. at
PRITCHARD 6 PITZER'S. 2t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Remember that Lipscomb & Someryille
have removed to No. is west Main street,
ne$t door to Pr. n. Wayt 4 Bros. dug
store. - ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.

ARARE CHANCE for a business man
with $4,000 or 5000 cash, to 60 into
the Grocery and Produce trade.
The most desirable business stand, the
best cash and credit custom, and the most Sc
loct stock of goods in the city. All will be
sold without any reserve stock, fixtures,
goodwill, custom, and everything embrace
ed in well established and first-class bust
ness. The premises will be rented or leased
for five years.
The present proprietor's health does not
admit of his continuing in the business, and
his Physician advises change, &c.
For terms, &c., apply in person to
CA, RICHARDSON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

For the best aud cheapest wines and Ii
quors in the city, go to the Virginia Hote
Bar. fs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

PLANETARY PHENOMENA.-A very in
teresting conjunction Of the planets Jupiter
and Venus takes place this Thursday even
ing. Venus will be below, or south, of Jup-
tier and when at their nearest approach the
two bodies will not he more than one degree
apart. The new moon will also be found q
little to the east, or left Of the two planets.
On account of their nearness to the sun,
however, the spectacle of the conjunction OF
these brilliant planets. with the crescent
moon in attendance. will not be so striking
as If it had been visible under more favora-
BILE conditions. Jupiter sets this evening at
G o'clock, and the phenomenon will be best
seen about half an hour earlier. On the
last day of the present month there will also
be an occultation by the moon OF the Plel-
AIDES or Seven Sisters. The moon will be-
gin passing across this cluster directly alter
sunset that evening, and as she will be about
nine days old, the disappearance OF the stars
behind her advancing dark edge will be very
interesting when viewed through small tel
escope, or even good opera glass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The Virginia Hotel Bar is the fashionable
resort OF the city.