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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-13
Markets..

There has been q steady, yet slight advance in
wheat and flour since our last issue. There was a
little commoton the latter part of last week. re-
sulting from the sudden movement in wheat in
Chicago, by which about 100000 bushels were
thrown upon the market, causing a decline OF 8
or cents on the bushel The impression pre-
vailed among the uninitated that the bottom had
dropped out and rapid decline might be expect
ed. kilograms flowed thick and fast all over the
country, taking in Stanton, causing one of our
dealers to unload his supply at short notice. 1t
was soon learned that the Chicago movement was
simply one of the tricks of the trade. and that
the longs and ''shorts" were engaged in
bull and "bear" game. Prices soon steadied,
with an upward tendency, and have SO remained.
The feeling, at last reports, still strong, and
with the statement that the demand from Europe
would be increased to what was expected, there
seems to be no apprehension of weakening.
Prices here yesterday, were for extra flour from
the wagons, Sd, with slight offering and
strong demand. Wheat, 05 to l OF, and very lit
tie offered. Corn, 45to so. OATS % to Sc. Clover
seed, So and dull. Bacon, 81.
The opinion here is expressed by those compe-
tent to judge, that break in the market will oc-
cur before long, in anticipation OF an eally offer
ing Of the crop Of the present year. This may be
so. and we do not feel disposed to controvert it,
for fear OF misleading our readers. We, howev-
err, hold to the opinion from all the lights before
US, that the wheat crop now on hand, and to be
gathered this year, will bring fair price, regula
ted by the fact that the supply will not be greater
than the demand. Certainly. the appearance of
things at this time is favorable to the producer,
and we have no reason to believe that future de-
velopments will make it less so.
Wheat was quoted in Richmond on the 18th at
16; extra flour 5 rs.
In Baltimore, wheat was selling at from 115 to
l0 according to quality, and very firm. Flour ex-
ira, IS to 5 so.
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For the VALLEY VIRGINIAN
preamble and Resolutions Of a Re-adiust-
er of his Private Affairs.

whereas borrowed from one of my neighbo
sne sum OF ten thousand dollars, from another
I'VE Thousand, and from another one thousand,
10 De PAID IN forty years, with per cent interest
payable semi-annually; and whereas purchased
IN me IarE upon which now reside, with material
10 STOCK the same with the several amounts above
named and whereas my income is not sufficient
to meet the interest as it falls due and whereas
my have generally proposed to release
pal OF my Indebtedness to Them and to demand,
instead instead OF per cent interest semi -annually
ten years per cent for twenty years, and 5 per
cent dor ten years now, therefore, to show my
Wel1are, constitute myself committee OF the
whole, and present the following resolutions
-, ISL: 1uiy recognize my Just liability for the
money borrowed from my neighbors.
End. can never recognize my liability for the
= Of ny indebte dness Tor which my creditors
3rd: That in amy settlement of my debts, the an
nual interest must be brought within my income
unaer me present. management of my affairs.
4th Ihat the capacity of this income, to meet
such interest must be determined, by deducting
ttherefrom, the Necessary expenses of my family
live, including the schooling of my children, a
fund for conting ences, and reasonable allowance
poor relations.
9TH That these (my poor relations) should be
carefully ascerfained and guarded. SO in no
event to allow their claims upon me to be subor-
dlnated to any other demands whatever.
9TH such settlement within the prescribed
Limitations, is my ultimatum, and should be sat
isfactory to my neighbors.
It'll That any settlement of my debts to be fl
nal, must rest on my supreme will, and have
faith
9th. That recognize the right of my agent to
loose but not to bind.
9Th. That any self executing lien upon my in
come or property. such as any note payable with
interest for money borrowed, is against the most
enlightened policy and altogether degrading to a
gentleman.
10th. That will make no distinction between
my credltors.the enlightened policy have adopt
ed dictatlns that should place them all alike.
my creditors and neighbors, and advise them to
Keep their claims against me in their own pock-
cts until they (the claims) worn out and
VIII advise them farther to permit me to enjoy.
of my industry.
18th. That while might add at least four other
resolutions it is deemed sufficient to state that
a Iuli recognition of the above principles and
declarations by me and my neighbors. is essen
ness. Cool
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Correspondence of THE vInG1SrAS.
Richmond Letter.
PoLIrIcAL-THE RE-ADJUsTERs-suIr FOR DANA

PoLITICAL-THE RE. ,nJrsrEps srrrt ,,n,, n ,,,,
GEES.
p,c,,,,o,,, 49,, - $3.50
There seems to he some io,
in the writings and conversation of tba leaa;nr
members Of the conservatives marty &c tho dom,
ocrats nlease to terno -
the probable result of the recent conyen4ion In
this city. That this fear will cause much bitter
ness of thought and words between late nolit;ca,
friends, is already developed. The Disnotcb and
State are violently vigorous in their abnsa ~
ono bo ill.,, 4l,;,,,e - ne, aouse VI any
the question of the utizty Of the old
can party is brought nm As vinerar .tchos
neither will such apba1anx of inyest5,o FIJI
men of sense who can at least SEQ tho ros,,1t -
ten years. management of state afr.irs h,, ..v;n
ginians Great PARTY Rnt If is not hooo,,;,,s.
taunt parties for what thew have do,,, -
can require them to do better in +b, st,..o ava
from this noint Of yiav o..4 -1 "'''' "Ao
generous in tho two ,,a,,o.a w reg "toeo DIS
as others in their bicb+o,oa % " gil
ing, voters nv Ss''oti VI puiiaoz
ostracsn, and e,o,,ousI 'o".s 1neh WIN social
the NOMINEE Of beir ,,a.tz, 10y so'e against
ing Inconsistency in suob +,,,- Jun d 8 iar-
go along with 81 '"'fN 'A'' iio weight can
Tho no,;+ioo, s1..
hut .see y. ehe Guy can Iete MI Blaine
,o,,--.. swain" colored voter or white
;s a. mr. Blaine does. In short, it
s.s p,A-n 'na' 'ie re-aolusters will not again
20 INTO Inc ranks OF the Democracy to be again
+bis ,,.rt,, oa.-.. M '"'S " rio lhe state Oh
vote o,,+S,s. INV siso me peop'e chance 10
wv outs.ue Oh rings and cliques OF the deceased
Inc proposition OF the Auditor of the State to
increase the poll tax was aimed at the poor voter
and II made law would disfranchise enough yo-
tiers who are not irremediably grounded in the
ueiocfat-c Ialtn to render the ruling party fixed
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There is Just now much concern manifested

There is just now much concern manifested
by the Dispatch and State, for the unity
and harmony of ''Virginia's Great Party,''
and to effect this, relentless warfare is
being waged against the Re-adjusters as
represented in the recent Convention in
Richmond. The gravamen of theI offence
committed at the Convention, in the estima-
ton of the papers mentioned, is that Re-
publicans, white and black, were admitted
as Delegates. Denunciation of this is in bad
taste for those journals, when it is remem-
bered that but few weeks ago, both Of them
were very tender and afectionate with
Judges Rives and Hughes and Gen. Wick
ham, whose names were attached to the pro-
nunciamento of the ''39,' the object OF which
was to form new party on the debt ques-
ton. Toa superficial glance. it looks as
though each of the factions was willing to
coalesce with Republicans, and the virtuous
of the Dispatch and State, has
only manifested itself when they find that
the Re-adiusters draw more strongly than
the ''39."
There is great deal in the partizan ap-
peals of those papers to disgust right think
ng men and we are inclined to think that it
will not be great while before this feeling
nanifests itself in very decided manner.
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Advance in Iron.

The iron men of Pennsylvania are happy
over an advance Of $3.50 per ton within two
months, accompanied by much larger de-
mand. The Philadelphia Record says ::
''Most of the mills in the State already have
their production sold for months ahead, and
one mill has had to decline an order for 90
900 tons of steel rails because they had more
than they could do already. Structural iron
is in such demand that many of the larger
mills are getting larger establishments to
help them fill their orders, and a busy sum-
mer is anticipated. One of Philadelphia's
largest machine tool works reports that
heavy machinery is in greater request than
for several years past. The demand for iron
is consequently strong, and it is expected
that higher PRICES will soon prevail. Alto
gether the iron men are beginning to take
heart after the long depression they have
passed through
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NOmmi ssiOners' Sale of
~ Valuable City Property,

NOmmi ssiOners' Sale of
" Valuable City Property,
On Main Street, Staunton.
In pursuance OF a decree ofthe Circuit Court of
Angus county entered on the 18th day of No
vember. 1878, in the cause OF the National Valley
BANK OF Stanton VS. Hartman &c, the undersigned
Commissioners will proceed, in front of the Court
House, in stanton, on
MONDAY, MARCH 10th, 1879,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder that
VALUABLE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
on Main street, formerly owned by ]. A. Piper,
adjoining the residence OF Judge Sheffey one Of
the most desirable properties in the city
TERMS OF SALE 10 per cent of the purchase
money in hand on day of sale, Is per cent. in six
months with interest," and the balance upon cred.
us OF one, two and three years from day of sale
in equal instruments. with interest. Bonds with
approved personal security will be required for
the deferred payments, and the title will be re-
tanned as ultimate security,
R.P. BELL,
j. E. GUY,
IeD l5-tdS Comm'rS.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
MARCH 18th, 1879. R.P. BELL,
J.. E GUY,
mar 13-tds Commissioners.
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AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For Diseases oftAe Throat and Lungs, such
as Coughs, Colds, WAooping Cough,
bronchitis, Asthma g. Consumption


The reputation 1t has attained in consequence OF
the marvellous cures it has produced during the
last half century. Is a sufficient assurance to the
public that it will continue to realize the happiest
results that can be desired. In almost every Sec
ton ofcountry there are persons, publicly known
who have been restored from alarming and even
desperate diseases of the lungs, by its use. All
who have tried it. acknowledge its superiority.
and where Its virtues are known, one heSitates.
as to what medicine to employ to relieve the dis
tress and suffering peculiar to pulmonary affec-
lions. CHERRY PICTORIAL always affords instant
relief. and performs rapid cures of the mider va
rlet1es OF bronchial disorder, well as the more
formidable diseases of the lungs,
AS safeguard to children. amid the distressing
diseases which beset the Throat and Chest of
Chlldhood it is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multltudes are restored to health.
This medicine gains friends at every trial, as
the cures it is constantly producing are too re-
markable to be forgotten. No family should be
W1thout1t and those who have once used it new
will.
Eminent physicians throughout the country
from their knowledge of its effects.
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. c. BASKINS,
rommiftoo

At a meeting of the West Augusta Guard, on
the night of the 10th inst, the following resolu-
tions reported by committee appointed for that
purpose were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our beloved comrade, Sergeant r. P.
SUMMERSON, has been removed from our midst by
the hand of DEATH and it is desire to manifest
as far the medium of feeble words will admit,
and leave as a memorial to those who come afu Ter
us. the esteem in which we hold him, and to ex-
tend our sympathy to his bereaved friends; there
fore be it
Resolved 1st, That in the death of our LIST Ser
geant. R. p. Summerson, this Company has lost
an able and diligent officer, true and faithful
soldier, and a generous. genial and noble-hearted
gentleman, whose prompt obedience to his supe
rlorS removed from command many OF its diff
culties, and whose courtesies to his subordinates
took from duty most of it's hardships. We will
ever remember him as one who filed our ideal OF
the gentleman-soldier. and When assembled Ell
Their for duty or pleasure will miss his bright and
smiling face, his humor and his wit
End. That Company tender to his be-
alone within the endearing precincts OF the fami-
ly circle that he, whom they and we have lost,
made himself beloved and by the sorrow we feel
we can appreciate that of those to whom he was
so much nearer and dearer.
3rd. That will wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days.
4th That these resolutions be spread upon cur
Records, and copy of them be sent to the family
of the deceased and that the city papers be re-
quested to copy.
Lieut. JOHN MCQUAIDE,
Lieut.. 7. j. CROWDER,
LEWIS BUMGARDNER,
SANDY WILSON.
F. P. BUCHER.
Committed
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MANDAMUS OBTAINED.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Richmond State OF
the 18th, says:
Attorney-Geaeral Field, Of Virginia, has
obtained from the Supreme Court writ di-
rected to Judge Rives. returnable on the 31st
int, to show cause why a mandanus should
no. be issued in the case of the negro crimi-
nails whom the judge gobbled up in defiance
of the State courts.
This is the correspondents language, and
shows that he has been educated in the reg
ular Democratic school of mis- tatement of
facts. Judge Rives has no apprehensions
about these proceedings, and is perfectly
confident he can fully sustain himself by the
laws.
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The Proposed Revolution.

The Democratic party, through its repre-
sentatives in Congress, and the press, is
about to inaugurate an attempt at revolu-
ton, which is certain to result in tile defeat
and overthrow OF that organization. The
most reckless elementof the Southern wing,
and the most INSCRIPTIONS and dishonest
of the Northern wing of the party have
assumed the control of the organization,
and will push their schemes to such
extremes as to arouse the concern and
alarm the apprehensions of all conservative
people. The extra session Of Congress. forced
upon the country as part Of the pro.
eramme, will witness a very stubborn and
exciting struggle between the Legislative
and Executive branches of the government,
with prospect of its being prolonged,to the
great detriment Of all business relations, for
months. An interesting and instructive
statement of the facts connected with these
proposed proceedings will be found in an
other column, taken from the New York
Tribune, to which we ask the attention of
our readers.
1t IL remarkable state OF party necessi-
ties. when it is contemplated to stop the
wheels of government by Withholding the
essential appropriations for the support OF
government, unless the President will give
his signature to the enactment Of partizan
legislation which he believes to be against
public policy and the best interests of the
country. The Constitution imposes upon
Congress the duty to provide the means for
the support OF government, and instead of
the naked appropriation bills for this pur-
pose, it is proposed by this Democratic Con-
gress to tack on partizan legislation, which
the President believes wrong in itself, ex.
posing the ballot to the most fearful corrup-
tions, and unless he shall allow his functions
to be usurped and the CO. ordinate depart
ment of the Executive Inundated and in
suited, the Constitutional appropriations for
the support of the government are to be de-
MED, and the country thrown into state OF
virtaul revolution or anarchy, and the ad-
substantially abandoned, and the country sur
rendered to the direction and control of the
mob.
The President will not submit to such hui
initiation and degradation, and the conse-
quence of the conflict will be properly To-
Gated with the partizan Congress that thus
assumes to paralyze the government in the
event of failure to accomplish the corrupt
purpose Of party. And in the determine
ton to maintain the independence and dig
nifty of the Executive branch of the govern
ment, the conservative people, representing
the business interests Of the country with
out respect to party, will sustain the Presi-
dent and rebuke the spirit of revolution
which has so defiantly manifested itself.
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Tributes Of Respect.

At regular meeting of the Stonewall Brigade
Band, held on Tuesday evening, March 4th. 1879,
the death of r. PEYTON SUMMERSON, a valuable
member and friend of the Association was an
ounced,-whereupo committee was appoint
ted to draft resolutions of tribute to his memory
who reported the following
WHEREAS Our Heavenly Father. in His all-wise
Providence, has removed from our midst our es
teemed companion, R. Peyton Summerson-
Resolved. That this Association has heard with
unfegned grief of death of our late associate,
and as token of our respect to his memory, the
members of the Stonewall Brigade Band wear the
usual badge of mourning for 30 days, and that
the Band attend the funeral of the deceased in
body.
Resolved, That we sincerely sympathize with
his stricken parents, brothers and sisters in their
deep distress and commend them for comfort to
Him, whose ways are past finding out"
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered
upon the minutes of the Association, and that
the Secretary forward copy to the family of the
deceased and TO each of the city papers for publ
cation. J. A. ARMENTROUT,
W. II. BARKMAN,
s. C. BASKINS,
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[E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.j
0Om mIssiOners' Sale.


In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. entered on the 9Th day Of
November. 1878, in the cause of the Nation
al Valley Bank of Staunton. VS.. A. w. Hartman,
Jr. and ais the undersigned Commissioners will
proceed in front of the Court House, in Staunton,
on MONDAY, MARCH 10th, 1872
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
one undivided half of the
OLD STEAM MILL LOT,
lying Just beyond the Round House of the c. & o.
R. w. Co. This lot is easily susceptible of dlvis-
ion. the other half being owned by II. NJ. Bell.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand to pay the
sum OF SIZE ~, together with the costs of suit and
sale. and the residue as follows: $3.50 to be paid
In four months from the day of sale $75 to be paid
February 23rd, 1880, and the residue to be paid
February 23d, 1881. the deferred payments not
bearing interest. Bonds with good personal Sc
curity will be required for the deferred payments
and title retained as ultimate security.
r. P. BELL,
J.E. GUY,
feb13-tdS Comm rs.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
MARCH, 18th, 1879 R. P. BELL,
j. e. GUY,
mar 13-tds Commissioners.
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Ex-Presidenr Mac Mahon is reported as

Ex-Presidenr MacMahon is reported as
having declared that if the Chambers decide
upon impeachment he will demand to be
placed on trial with the Ministers. II true,
this decl aration is more chivalric than prus
dent on the part of the Marshal. Frenchmen
sometimes have an uncomfortable way OF
taking their rulers and ex-rulers at their
word. Paris is little more pleasant than
New Caledonia.
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lie. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.
T commissioners Sale.

In pursua nce of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County entered in the cause of the Ma
tional Valley Bank of Staunton on the 9Th day Of
November, 1873, the undersigned Commissioner
will proceed in front of the Court House in Staun-
ton on
MONDAY, the 10th day of MARCH, 1879,
to sell at public auction. to the highest bidder,
that certain
HOUSE AND LOT
lying near to and west of the city, adjoining the
property OF J. X. McComb, and formerly owned
by A. B. Cochran, decd.
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hand to pay the
idue as follows: $4s to be paid Feb. 23rd, 1880,
and the balance to be paid Feb. 23rd 1881 the de-
ferred payments not bearing interest. Bonds
with good personal security will be required for
the deferred payments and the title will be re-
tanned as ultimate security. r. p. BELL,
1eb13-tdS Commissioner.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
MARCH, 18th, 1879. r. P. BELL,
mar 13-tdS Commissioner
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AAPoINTMaNTs.-T appointments for this dis
trict made by the Conference, at Salem, are as
follots:
Rockingham Distfict.-J. s. Martin, P. Z.
Staunton, r. R. S, Hough.
Harrisonburg, w. G. Eggleston.
Shenandoah Iron Works, A. P. Boude H. c.
CalweIl.
Mount Pleasant, to be supplied.
Mount Sidney, C, G. Linthicum.
Churchville, s. R. Snapp, G. r. Jefferson, supyss
Bridgewater, H. W. Kinzer, G. o. Homan,
Rockingham, A. Robey, and sup'd by H. A.
Brown.
East Rockingham, L. Fl. Graybill.
Port Republic, J. 7. Maxwell.
Woodstock and Ednburg, W. C. Maloy
Colu mbia Furnace, G. q. D. Collins.
New Market, d. Bush
Luray. F. H Riehey.
Page Mission, +. II. G. Keeran.
Augusta, R. Smith. 0. W. Hammond
Waynesboro, j. S. Hopkins.
West Augusta, r. NJ Williams
Millboro, w. NJ. Hiner.
Wesleyan Female Institute, W. A. Harris Pres
ident.
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A ssignee's Sale of
II. Chooses I'm Action.

IL Chooses i'm Action.
In pursuance OF an order Of the United States
District Court for the Western District of Virgin
ia in the matter Of VIM. 81. Peyton, B kr'pt will
on MONDAY, MARCH "a, 1879
at the front door of the Courthouse, in Stanton
Va, sell the following
CHOOSES IN ACTION
belonging to the estate Of said Bankrupt. to wit :
Open account on George {. Peyton, for $22, Sc
Bond of Eug. G. Peyton, subject to certain Credits
leaving balance due August 21st, 1878. $13,O37 co.
Judgment against Thornton Coleman and John
Spencer, $500.
TERMS CASH
GEO. E. SIPE, Assignee
mar 6-tds OWN. H. Peyton, bankrupt.
To aohom it may concern:
The above advertisement OF the sale OF claim
OF VIM. H. Peyton against myself by his assignee
in Bankruptcy has just come to my notice. owe
VIM Peyton nothing-on the contrary he is very
largely indebted to me. Any one who purchases
the claim will find me always ready to defend it.
mar 13-1t GEO. L. PEYTON.
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A convention of colored people from the
cities and counties Of the Richmond I'D Va
congressional district was held in that city
Monday. in the interest of their race. Re-
ligious, political and other subjects were dis
cussed. The convention appointed CON-
mittee of fifteen to prepare call for State
to meet in Richmond May 10, to
consider matters connected with their rights
and privileges as citizens,
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The West Virginia Legislature on Satur-
day night passed a resolution accepting the
new tariff proposed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, permitting the
company to allow special rates in certain
cases, provided that such ratesbe given ship
peers by the carload without discrimination.
The quo warranto proceedings against the
Company are rescinded.