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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31
The Sunday LIQUOR Law.

A movement is being organized in Rich
mond to secure modification or repeal of
the law prohibiting the sale of LIQUORS on
the Sabbath, audit has been said the issue
will be made in the cleo ton of delepates TO
the next Legislature. We hope that every
candidate. who shall announce himself in IA
vor of such repeal will be defeated. The Sab
bath was set aside by Divine command for
rest,and six days assigned to labor. The in
f1uences OF christian civilization have educat-
ed the people to recognition of the wisdom
OF this divine command, and for State to
deliberately interdict its observance, or to
so legislate as to ignore it, would be a sacri-
lege that should call down upon it the ven
geance OF the Almighty. The reason, the
very instinct, the cravings of humanity, vim
dictate the necessity for day of rest, and
to remove the legal requirement for its OBJ
servance, and all restrictions upon the IL
cense OF passion and depraved indulgences,
would be a retrogade step in morals lily
COMFORTING with the advanced civilization
we boast of in this 10Th cen fury. The cul-
tivation OF the conservative influences of So
ciety, the preservation Of order on the Sab
bath day, all the interests of community,
demand that the law-making power of the
State should severely frown upon this at
tempt to desecrate the Sabbath by legal
enactment. The great majority fthc liquor
dealers themselves, we should think, would
be opposed to the repeal of the law, for
they feel the necessity for day of rest as
well as others. tits only the political de ma
gogues who are agitating this subject. in
order to create hobby on which to ride
into power. 1t is sad commentary upon
the moral tone of a community, where an
organization is encouraged which has for
its object such brazen aft to the chris
tian sentiment of the age, and still more
severe reflection upon those who put them
selves forward as the managers in such
an unholy crusade.
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The Prescription Of the Jews.

short time since, Mr.. Corbin, President
OF the Manhattan Beach Company, deter
mined to exclude tie Jews from the priv.
leges of the Manhattan Beach,and issued an
order interdieting their registration and ac :
commodation at the Hotel The terse COM
ments Of the Richmond Wig in reference
to the matter will receive the endorsement
OF all liberal minded Americans. That paper
says:
In an age when Jew is Prime Minister of
England. a member of the Peerage, and a
Knight Of the Garter,-when another Jew
is the foremost orator and most powerful
Senator of the land OF inquisition.- an
other is the recognized master of the finan-
cial world-wlen in every department. OF
peaceful human achievement, art, literature,
science, craftsmanship, philanthropy. the
Jewish name las been written hight is
reserved for the cruel bigotry Or this coun-
try OF ours TO inflict insult and outrage upon
the race which sprung from Abraham. A
proper public sentiment would soon mako
impudent tavern-keepers as Hilton and Cor
bln close their doors for want OF atronage
The New York Times of the Goth. has the
following notice OF the dignilied action of
the Jews in the premises:
The subcommittee appointed at the meet.
ing OF the Board of Delegates of the Union
of American Hebrew Congregations. on
Wednesday, has drawn up the following for
NAL protest against the action OF Mr.. Cor
bin in attempting to exclude Jews from the
privileges of Manhattan Beach:
''We feel that public opinion emphatical-
ly condemns the recent action of the Man.
haitian Beach Company, through. its rresi-
dent, in declaring the Hebrews GfNew York
unworthy of the enjoyment of equal prlvi
leges with others.
I'VE insist that the caterers for the public
amusement or convenience should refrain
from such odious discrimination against any
class OF residents whatever their nationality
or religious convictions. New York City.
the commercial centre of the United States,
is itself affronted by such a contemplate
manifestation of bigotry and prejudice. af-
fecting body of residents among the fore
most in all that implies responsibility and
honorable aspirations.
1--WE commend our coreligionists, while
they naturally, in common with other de-
cent cltzens,will withhold their countenance
from the company whose President has so
wantonly assailed the Hebrew name, to abb
stain from the public demonstrations which
would simply elevate into undue Importance
this brutal and vulgar attack. 1t is beneath
our dignity to take any further notice of so
despicable an assailant; we NAV safely leave
our defense to the intelligent and advanced
public sentiment OF our fellow citizens, ire
spective OF creed or race
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

AS Executor of Benjamin Crawford Decd wilE
sell, on the premises, near Mt. Clinton, Rocking
ham county. Va on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2Sth, 1879,
the following very valuable tracts of land:
Ist. The Home Tract co obtaining about 800
Acres, with good improvements. fine orchard,
and about 50 acres of well watered meadow land.
End. Contains 100 Acres, known as the Glade,
No. limestone land, well watered and timbered.
3rd. Contains 100 Acres, adjoining the lands
OF Simon Bowman-a No. l limestone land, Welt
tlmbered and good spring on it.
4th. Contains so Acres OF original growth of
TIMBER, adjoining the lands of John Cline and
Swoope.
5th. Contains 100 Acres, known as the Her.
mitage' land.
9Th. Contains 100 Acres, known as the .'Hume''
tract
It'll. Contains about 700 Acres of mountain
lana valuable for its timber and minerals.
plat will be exhibited on the day of sale, and
lands to suit purchasers.
TERMs:-l, q 3, and years, interest added.
JAS. C. COCHRAN,
Ex'or OF Benz. Crawford, decd,
Folly Mills, Augusta CO., Va.
. Us Mr.. Henry G.. Price, on the farms, will show
these lands to any one wishing to purchase.
r At the time and place will sell some per-
soma lty-Horses, Cattle, Corn. Oats, sc.
JAS. C. COCHRAN,
iy 31-tds-Ro Reg copy. Trustee
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A Timely Warning.

The Richmond papers publish call from
John T. Lowell, Chairman, for the meeting
of the State Central Committee of the Con-
servative party, at the Exchange Hotel,
Richmond, on the 18th of August, at p.
m. From the comments of the metropolitan
Journals, we infer that the object OF this
meeting is to introduce machine politics in
to the next campaign in Virginia for the
Legislature, and to identify the bill for
the settlement OF the State debt with
the caucus despotism, represented by this
Central Committee. We advise these DO
litical managers to be careful how they pro-
coed. They ought to know that the parti-
Fan machinery they represent has been the
source of unnumbered woes to the State
that the people have been fully aroused to
this fact, and that they will not tamely sub
nit to its dictation, in so grave matter as
the final disposition of this vexed question.
1t fact, we think it is not so much for the
determination of the debt issue, as it is the
promotion of individual ambitions, that the
the farming out of few offices and the
appropriation Of the hard earnings of the
people among few partizan bummers.
We warn the machine managers that they
are treading upon dangerous ground. The
debt settlement is not party question. 1t
affects all the people alike, and for its hon
orable solution, as we conceive it to be, as
embraced in the bill adopted by the Legis-
lature, the credit is as much due to Repub-
lican influence and labors as to the machine,
to say the least.
We, however, do not propose to discuss
the matters connected with this call upon
mere surmise. We shall await develop
ments, but in the meantime give assurance
to the estate Central Committee" that the
ninety thousand Republican voters in Vir-
ginia do not mean to be controlled by its
edcts in this or any other question, and that
if it is desired to have the question settled
under the provisions of the bill passed by
the Legislature, the way to do it is to let
the people, and not few ring manipula-
tors, attend to it at the ballot box. This they
will effectually do, if the impertinent
and offensive interference of few profess
sional politicians does not prevent it.
We want free fight and no gouging, on
this debt question, if it is again to be
brought before the people. The profess
sional politicians have gotten the people in
to this embarrassment, and the only way
to get out is for the people to blaze the way,
without the officious intermeddling of those
who have proven their utter want of ca
pacity to regulate the affairs of the State.
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Deaths,

On Friday last, at her home, near this city, OF
CONSUMPTION, Mrs. Gillespie wife of Mr. J Giies-
pie. In the coffin with her remains were buried
also those Of her infant
On the 2lst inst, in Sweet Springs district. Mon
days. = -
At her home, near Lewisburg, W. Va, of con-
gestion OF the brain, on Thursday the l8th inst
Mrs Maria Dunn, wife Of Mir. John Dunn, in the
2year of her age. y
On Tuesday morning last, at his residence, five
miles north OF Harrisonburg, Mr.. Jacob Wenger,
aged about 50 years. He was q consistent mem b.
Der OF the Mennonite Church., good citizen and
an honest man. W
:, In sangersvile. on the 18th inst, of dropsy of
me neart, Emma Jane, daughter of James M.
OF Mint Spring, Augusta county, aged II years, :
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31
Meeting Of State Central Committee.

There will be meeting of the State Cen :
trail Committee of the Conservative party of
Virginia at the Exchange Hotel, Richmond,
Thursday. August Z, 1879, at P. NJ, for
the transaction of business. Each member
is requested to attend.
JOHN Il. LOWELL, Chairman.
J. Bell Bigger, Secretary.
conservative papers throughout the State
will please copy.1
AS the VIRGINIAN is the only really Con-
serDative paper in the State, we give the no.
tice above insertion. We do so, too, be-
cause it will receive more general crcula-
ton and be more generally read, by appear
ing in the VIRGINIAg than in any weekly
paper in the Commonwealth,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31
Offensive Sale of
~ SOuthdOWn & COtswOld Sheep

The subscribers second annual Sheep Sale will
take place at STRATHMOOR. near Mt. Jackson,
Shenandoah county, Va Immediately on the Val
ley Branch OF the Baltic & o. r. R., ON the goth of
AUGUST NEXT. Will be sold,
100 Pure bred Yearling Southdown and Cots
void Bucks.
100 Pure bred Yearling Southdown and Cots
void Ewes,
100 High Grade Cotswold Yearlings Ewes and
Eve Lambs OF his own raising.
The most OF the sheep were bred by the late
Brutus ]. Clay. by Henry Clay, snr., T. j. MegibS
ben, L. NJ. Bedford, Mr.. Kennard and 9th er we'll
known Kentucky breeders. They choice and
desirable.
He hopes to offer some 20 or 80 head of young
pedigree Kentucky Shorthorns of both sexes, at
the same time.
RS- Sale will commence at II o'clock promptly
Lunch at O'Clock; Sale resumed at o'clock.
TERMS Fifty dollars and under cash over-9V
days will be given for satisfactory negotiable pa
per.
Trains on the morning of the sale will leave
Staunton 7:2O arriving at 10 O'Clock and returning
the same day. and stopping at all way stations:
Tickets at half fare rates and good for three days.
GILBERT s. MEEM.
Col. L. P. MUIR, OF Kentucky, Auctioneer.
July Silt
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Apportionment Of School Money.

The following circular has been published
by DR.. Ruffner, Superintendent OF Public
Instruction:
To SCHOOL OFFICERs:- school
money has just been turned over to enable
me to make an apportionmen1 at the rate of
% cents per head of school population. But
I shall not make the apportionment until
August ], for fear those counties which have
had but few schools during the year might,
under requirement of the Constitution, be
compelled to return part, and in some cases
perhaps the whole, of the money to the
Treasury for redistribution, which, under the
peculiar circumstances of the past year,
would be highly unjust to such counties.
Hence shall postpone the distribution until
the first day OF the new school year, to avoid
all trouble.
W. Ell, RUFFNER.
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Mr.. Royal and the Old U. S. Banks.

The July number Of the Southern Recieac
contains a very interesting and instructive
article from the pen of Mr.. VIM. L. Royal,
of Richmond, under the caption of can
drew Jackson and the Bank of the Tn tied
States" 1t exhibits patient research into
the rise, decline and fall Of that remarkable
and powerful financial agent, and the influ-
ence it eNerted over the political interests of
the country, and graphically relates the
struggle between the Bank and Mr.. Jack
son, the final overthrow of the institution,
and the wide spread disaster its manage
ment entailed upon the business of the
people. The article, as we have stated, is
interesting and instructive, and should be
generally read.
What appears little strange is that a
gentleman who can write so earnestly and
forcibly upon the subject involved, and adj
vance such sound and healthy sentiment on
the question of finance should be one of the
most active and extreme headlights of the
modern Democratic party, especially in the
light Of its record for the past four years
upon this very subject. Mr.. Royal is dis
ciple, theoretically, Of Benton and Jackson,
in considering the important and intricate
ploblem OF currency and finance. By his
political association, he is practically in
league with the enemies of all honesty in
finance, all security to values and the best
interests Of the CONNER ial world. The
party with which he acts, while bearing the
historic name Of the Democracy of Benton
and Jackson, is false to every sound doc
trine the old party ever maintained, and in
favor of financial system that would have
been regarded by Jackson and Benton as
destructive of the very life Of the Repub-
lie. How can Mr.. Royal explain this?
To be consistent with the principles he
proclaims, he should heartily cooperate
with the Republican party, for it is there
where honest currency, honest dealing
with the people and the country on the
subject, is found, and there only. Mr.
Royals reasoning and his prejudices con-
flict, and he allows prejudice to subor-
dinate reason, and that is the explanation
OF his political association. He cannot de-
fend himself by any rational processes, and
until he practices the principles he teaches,
he should desist from dissertations upon
grave public questions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

LA DIES.
Andrew, Mrs Fl C Lyons, Mrs John
Anderson, Mrs Sarah Lester, Miss Leila
Benton, Miss Ellen Mitchell, Miss ANNA M
Briggs, Miss Kite Mitchell, Miss Martha A
Boaser, Miss Tiney Smith. Jane E
Bradburn Mrs Winnie Steward, Miss Lizzie
Carter, Miss Henriet col Spears Miss Martha
Halter. Miss Kate Smith, Mrs
Harris, Miss Mary Kager, Miss Catherine
Jackson Miss Evelyn Taylor, Ida N
GENILEMHN.
Branch, Mencer, Lee
Dickerson, Il A McNeal, William
Duggen, Owen Nelson, ] Crawford
DaVldge, Robt G Porter, Jefferson
jackson, Jefferson Col Robertson, Alva
MARSHALL Harvie Taylor, Harry
Martin, John Williams, Israel col
Manly, John
The above letters if not called for within thirty day
will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons cad
ing for them will please say that they advertiser
s. M. YOST. P. M
qnmailable letters remaining in Staunton Pc;
July 81, 1879.
Miss Lou Pforr, Port Republic Rockingham co.
Virginia.
Miss Grace McCutchen. Timber Ridge, Rock
bridge county, Va.
Two illegible letters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

HARRIsoNBURG ELECTIoNs.-The mu.
nicipal election, which was held in Harri-
sonburg on Thursday last, resulted as fol :
lows: For Mayor, J. P. Hyde, 1856; j. S.
Harnsberger. 200. For Recorder, Pendleton
Bryan, 15S; Charles P. McQuaide, 224. For
Sergeant, A. =. Nicholas, 379. For Treasu.
rer, George S. Christie, 259. For Assessor,
D. Fl. Van Pelt, So; P. w. StrayeT, 100 ;
John Wakenight, Z; FIG. Woodson, 1876;
Abner K. Fletcher, 70.
Che following were elected as Council
men: A. u. Newman, J. Gassman, W. N.
Gay. J. C. Staples. C. 4. Yancey, Samuel
Shacklett, ". B. Lurty, F. 4. Daipgerfeld,
and Chas. Eshman.
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( commissioners Sale of
" of Valuable Rea Estate.
In the County

In Jiee county.
By authority of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered on the 31st day of
March, 1873. in the chancery cause therein pend
ing OF Tlsdae &C., for sc. Marshall, the under
signed will proceed, at public auction, in front of
the Court House, in Staunton, on
MONDAY, JULY 18th, 1879.
to sell the farm, situated near Stanton belong
ing to Thomas Marshall, consisting of
1877 ACRES and 20 POLES,
This land lies in about three miles of the ctyis In
good ghborhood, is we'll watered and of good
quality, and the sale offers fine opportunity to
any one desiring to purchase small farm.
TER S:-Cash in hand sufficient to paw the
costs OF suit and expenses Of sale and the balance
on credit OF one, two and three years from day
OF sale. payable in equal annual instruments, the
purchaser giving bonds for said deferred install
ments with approved personal security, bearing
interest from date and waving the homestead ex2
emptlon, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. MEADE F. WHITE,
VIM. PATRICK,
June 26-tds. Commission ers.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until MONDAY
AUGUST 25th, 1879, court day.
MEADE +. WHITE,
VIM. PATRICK,
July ii. tbs Commissioners.
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Big Time in Winchestef.

Col. Tom Fauntleroy, publishes card in
the Richmond Wing OF the Goth, giving no.
tice ''that a mass meeting of che people of
Frederick county will be held In Winches-
ter on Monday, the 4th of August, 1878,
which will be addressed by Gen. VIM. Ma
hone. Hon. Jno. E. Massey, Hon. Jno. Paul,
Hon. James Barbour, Capt. Fl. Fl. Riddlebar-
ger.Jacob N. Liggett. Esq, and other distin-
guished opponents of the Brokers' Bill. All
who would know the truth as to the State
debt and the Funding Bill of 1871, and the
even worse Funding Bill Of 1879, are invited
to attend" So says the call, We will see
what we will see.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

APPoINTMENTs.-Dr.M Martin, Presiding
Elder of this district, will fill the following
appointments during the next month: Par
nassus, at Camp meeting, August II; Co;
lumbia Furnace, at Camp meeting, Z, 10, IA
Milboro. August l6, II; West Augusta, 16,
II, IS. The District Conference will meet
in Waynesboro Tuesday, September the I'd,
at 3 p. m.
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MO9'2'GOgeS.

In Fairfield, on the 10th inst, by Rev o. F. Bur-
CESS, Mr.. Thomas W. Sensabaugh and Miss Mary
s. Benson all Of Rockbrdge county
Mr.. William Fl. Dyer and Miss Elizabeth v.
walton, OF Allegheny county, at the residence OF
the officiating minister, Rev. ]. C, Sedwick, in
Covington, on the 22d inst.
Near Farnassus, at the residence of Mr. VIM.
Wright, on Thursday last, by Rev. S. Snapp, DR..
Chas. Fl. Perron and Miss Maria Burgess, all Of
this county, -
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HEAVY WoRK.-A correspondent of the
Richmond Di.patch, writing from the Jordan
Alum, states that he was informed by an Of
ficer OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
that on Friday last TIVE nty-six freight and
other trains started west from Stanton on
that road. The first eight were started at
intervals OF ten minutes. This shows a
pleasant state OF heathfuness in the freight
department of this great road, and will be
agreeable reading to its friends.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-We learn that Mrs.
Buchanan, wife of Mr.. Montgomery Buch-
anaD. residing near Brownsburg, Rock
bridge county, died suddenly from paralysis
on the 25th inst. She was over seventy
years OF age and highly esteemed wherever
known. The entire neghborhood where
she lived manifested deep grief at the sad
bereavement. Mr.. Buchanan himself was
paralyzed only a short time since, but is now
enjoying comparatively good health.
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| AND SALE.

In pursuance of authority vested In the under.
signed as Admir-. c.. t. a, of Christian Staubus
uec q, ana as con missioner appointed by DEGREES
OF the circuit Court of Augusta county Va en-.
Tered Junel llth 1877 and June, 1879, in the
cnancery cause pending therein, under the name
ana style OF Staubus' Admir- vs. Lamb &C., WILL
on SATURDAY, AUGUST 3Oth, 1879,
proceed to sell. at public auction to the highest
oidoer.on the premises, tract OF land containing
149 Acres. Rood, and IL Poles,
situated in Augusta county, on North Riveps
about one mile north of Mt Scion, known as the
.Cnrlst1an Staubus HomelFarm."
AIMS land has on it good FRAME DWELLING
HOUSE Barn, and all necessary outbuildings
me land IS OF excellent quality, and in a good
staCe OF cultivation; about 80 acres cleared and
the balance well timbered.
me attention OF land buyers is called to this adj
vertlsement, and they requested to examine
in it. ~ " q AAAsonA1'
bus. VA o - ~
TERMS OF SALE-Ten per cent of the purchase
money cash in hand: Ii per cent in months from
DAY OF SALE and the residue in three equal install
ments, at q, and years from day of sale-for all
winch deferred payments the purchaser will exc
cute bonds with approved personal security
bearing 1ntert st from the day OF sale. The title
Will be retained as ultimate security.
DIV. CoINER,
Admir- C. t. a. &C., and Commissioner SC.
July 3l-tds
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1t is expected the outcome of the inquiry
instituted in England as to the cause Of bus
sness depression in that country will be-
ruined by American genius. American pro-
ducts of all kinds are successfully invading
all the. markets of that country.
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There are two first class missions now va
cant. Mr.. Staughton has resigned the St.
Petersburg Mission, and MIR. Welsh, the
English Mission.
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Markets..

There is little change to note in the markets
since last week. Wheat was quoted yesterday at
from 81 to 81 0S and extra flour at 81 3d. The mar
Ke1 is dropping, and receipts light. Flour is in
much better demand chan wheat. The quality of
the grain is unprecedently fine. Corn, oats, ba-
con. &C., have experienced no change.
STAUNTNN MARKET LILLY ~ ,a-o
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IAD1FS.

List Of s4esters Remaining I'm the Post OF
flee at StnuntOn, Augusta County, Va.
JULY 81, 1879.
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GRAND
MUSICAL Entertainment

There will be Grand Concert given
AT MOUNT HOREB CHURCH
(near Mt .Meridian) for the benefit of the church
on THURSDAY, EVENING, AUGUST 18th.
This will be one of the greatest musical treats
SOLOS, Duets and Quartettes. The very
BEST MUSICIANS AND VOCALIsTs
having been engaged we feel confident Won will
ENJOY yourself and at the same time encourage a
good work ~ "A "so /"
@1-Come one, come ALL Doors open at D mTa
~ refreshments will be served by the ladies'.
july 81 co J, fITTEE.
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Scuppernong Wine 8 Years Old at Hills.
A UGUSTA MALE ACADEMY,
At the Augusta Church.

AT the Augusta Church.
=, TIE next session OF this institution begins the
s s gay OF SEPTEMBER, 1879, and closes the mid
Gle of June following
Inc rrl I will be aided by qualified and
TERMs:-For tuition in oUbrono1ao hoard fuo,
lights and washing, $3.50 per session. No ertras.
ror circular containing full particulars. apply
70 ,n,n ., cHAS, 8: ROLLER, Principal.
July ol-3m Ft. Defiance, Augusta co1Va