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

COURA ING.-At recent Cabine
meeting Secretary Sherman called attention
to the fact that the Treasury now holds large
amounts of gold, silver and greenbacks,
much more than there is any use for at the
present. Reference was also made to reports
from all parts of the contry that resumption
had given confidence to business, and that
both at home and abroad business seems to
be stimulated, and is being conducted with
renewed activity. The arrangement of the
Treasury Department with the National
bank depositors is that all subscriptions to
the per cent. loan through them are to be
paid in coin. Subscriptions through other
sources can be paid for in greenbacks. The
subscription of $3O,OOO,OO0 made recently
was payable partly in coin and partly in
greenbacks. The subscription made or the
3rd instant by the National Bank of the State
of New York of $500, 266.44 was paid in coin
On January national bank depositors held
$41, 995, S4G.67 in coin on account Of subscrip-
tons to the 4per cent. loan.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

1hO.AoiAo"AhS CuCouiSSluS scuLtuctS dS " GLG
outlook for the iron interests in 1879:
The outlook for the year 1879 certainly appears
general belief that prices have reached their
lowest point, and that the only change can be an
advance. The consumption OF iron during the
next year. it is confidently expected, will be great
er than that OF any year since 1878. The resump-
ton OF specie payments, the abolition OF the
bankrupt law, the Withdrawal from business of
the weaker concerns. the shorter credits and
prompt payments, the large crops and general
prosperity CT the people, are all indications OF The
most favorable kind. Railroad building has
shown an increase over 1877, and there are pros
poets OF its being still larger in 1879 Our export
trade has increased enormously. The balance of
trade IS increasing in our favor and in fact every
Gates the approach of prosperous season. Last
year at this time there were several great dis
turbing influences on business. none of which
now exist. or these we may mention the mud
embargo in the west which stopped all wagon
transportation for several months the threats
OF Congressional interference with the tariff and
the anxiety OF business men concerning legisa-
dollar. All OF these are happily removed,
and in fact We can scarcely see cloud upon our
industrial horizon.
One thing our manufacturers would like us to
tell them, viz: that prices are to become higher
IN the coming year. OF these we must confess
that we are not sanguine. There may be some
articles which are being produced below actual
DuC we regard general advance in all branches
M NJ iron manufacture as extremely improbable.
" = nave entered the OF low prices for every
.hhns ieg us be content with it manufacture as
cneaply as possible, and do business on the mot
~ u rapiu sales short credit and small profits.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The Irish Indignation meetings in Wash
ington and New York against General Grant
seem hardly just, in view Of the fact that he
is the only President of the United States
who ever selected Roman Catholic for a
Cabinet officer. That man was Mr.. Bore,
ex-Secretary of the Navy, who is to Join
There seems to be wide disparity Of opinion
among Catholics. both here and In Ireland,
Americas ex-president.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE UNITED
States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of George Summers, bankrupt.
In bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, in said district, on the 10th
day of January, 1879.
Take notice, an order has been issued that all
the creditors OF George Summers, bankrupt, APP
pear before c. Douglas Gray, register in bank
ruptcy, at his office in Harrisonburg, Virginia,
on the 18th day of February d. 1S79 at 10 clock
a. M, and show cause, If any they have why the
real estate of said bankrupt, consisting OF lot or
piece OF land which the said bankrupt sold to
John Plum and Samuel Plum, and for which no
land which said bankrupt sold to Susan Fowler
for which no deed was ever made. also lying in
Tho county OF Page, should not be sold, free of
liens, by E. Jones Armstrong, assignee in bank
ruptcy OF said George Summers, and the liens
transferred to the fund in court.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Jan l6-3w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

In Chicago, JAN. 9TH, two unknown men
aro%e up to Goldsmith's pawn broking
establishment in cutter. One locked the
door while the other broke in the show case
and distracted two trays of diamonds val.
ued at 500. The two then re-entered the
cutter and drove rapidly away, Nothing
has been LEANED from them since.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

All the governors and mayors who have
been inaugarated within the past week have
preached economy. The doctrine is popu-
lar, and is good as far as 1t goes. But what
the people want of these governors and may
0rs is years good hard work in putting
into practice what they preach.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
LOOKING AHEAD.-The Was hington cor
of the Alexandria Gazette re-
ports the following

w. $500 ~S--S'sAA'6 &
1t is rumored among virg;nians here that
General Eppa Hunton will be a candidate
for Governor and Hon. ]. r. Tucker for the
Senate, and that the friends OF those gentle
men will urge them for the positions named.
1t is also reported tina. the probable ticket
Of the next National Democratic Conven-
ton will be Bayard, Of Delaware, and Goode,
of Virginia. don't think that Southern
candidate for the Vice Presidency would
strengthen the ticket, but If it be determin-
ed otherwise, there are but few Southern
men now in public life who would take from
the ticket as little strength as Mr.. Goode.
With regard to the Gubernatorial chair and
Senatorship it may be confidently stated
that that section OF the State and especially
your Congressional district will stand but a
poor chance of having the next Governor,
and that the kindness, courtesy, and good
common sense of Senator Withers added to
the advantages and opportunities, always
possessed by the incumbent, will, it is more
than likely, succeed in making him his own
successor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
states for the Western District OF Virginia
In the matter OF Augustus Blauth bankrupt.
In bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg. in said district, on the 9th
day OF January. a. d. 1870. - ''-s ''-'
Take notice. IN order has been jss,,ed that all
the creditors OF Augustus Blauth, bankrupt. an
pear before G. Douglas Gray, register in bank
4th day Of February. d. 1879. at 10 O'clock a. M.
and show cause, if any they have, why the real
estate OF said bankrupt, consisting of certain
Vile, Augusta county. Virginia. should not be
sold Tree OF liens, by George E. Sipe, assignee in
liens transferred to the fund in court. ''''A INC
c. DOUGLAS GRAY
Jan l6-Zw Register in Bankruptcy.
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Georgia's Democratic Middle.

They are having very interesting DEM
oeratic quarrel in Georgia, the principal
parties to it being Hon. B. II. Hill, United
States Senator from that State, and Gov.
Colquitt. Hill charges that Murphy, the
Governors private secretary, received IS, 600
for his influence in procuring the Govern
or's endorsement for the State of the
bonds OF the Northeastern Railroad COM
pany, and that it was evident one of
the evils of the carpet-bag rule had taken
root in the Democratic party. Hill demand
ed that the Governor should remove Murphy,
which he refused to do, and committee of
investigation determined that he was not
guilty of any illegal conduct or corrupt prac-
tice. Hill has written and published long
letter on the subject, in which he is very Sc
we're upon Murphy, but exculpates Gov. COL
quit from any intentional wrong.
The Georgia Democracy is not as pure as 1t
would seek to make the public believe. They
made great hue and cry against Bullock,
and had him indicted for various wrong-do-
ings while he was Governor. If we are not
mistaken some the bonds issued under his
administration were repudiated. Notwith-
standing the indictment, when Bullock vol
UNFAIRLY appeared at Augusta to answer to
it, nolle prosequi was entered, and this be-
cause whatever corruptions were practiced
they were participated in by natives of the
State high in Democratic confidence. At
least we were so informed by highly respect
able Democratic authority. While Bullock
was away great futter was raised about
how he had robbed the State, and all they
wanted was to get their hands upon him.
Our informant stated that they never wanted
to go into trial on the charges preferred
against him, as it was well known that
prominent native Democrats would have
been found deeper in the mire than Bullock
was in the mud. This was evident from the
fact that..when he did voluntarily appear, the
prosecution was dismissed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Bankrupt Notices.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District Of Virginia.
In the matter of st. Clair Dovel, bankrupt.
In bankruptcy.
AT Harrisonburg, in said district, on the 18th
day of January. A. D. 1891
TAKE NOTICE, an order has been issued
that all the creditors OF st. Clair Dovel, bank
rupt. appear before c. Douglas Gray, regis
burg. virginia. on the 18th day of February,
A. D. 1872 at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and show cause. if
any they have, why the real estate of said bank
gether making twenty acres more or less, lying
and being in the county of Page and, also, a
tract of two hundred acres of mountain land also
lying and being in the county OF Page, should not
be sold, free Of liens by E. Jones Armstrong, as
signee in bankruptcy OF the said St. Clair Doysi,
and the liens transferred to the fund in court
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
jan 18-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Virginia
In the matter Of George H. Sewers, bankrupt
In bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg. in said district, on the 10th
day Of January, a. d. 1879.
Take notice. an order has been issued that all
the creditors Of George H. Sewers, bankrupt, ap-
pear before G. Douglas Gray, register in bank
ruptcy, at his office in Harrisonburg Va, on the
and show cause, il any they have why the real
estate OF said bankrupt, consisting Of tract OF
Morrow and others. should not be sold, free OF
liens, by George E. Sipe, assignee in bankruptcy
OF the said George 81. Sewers, and the liens trans
ferred to the fund in court.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Jan l6-2wl Reg. in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Mr.. Chas. B. Coale, late editor of the Abb
ingdon Standard, and formerly editor Of the
Virginiam of that place, died of pneumonia,
on the 3rd. He was fine writer and gen.
tleman of many noble qualities. At one
time he represented the Abingdon district
in the House Of Delegates.
DR.. W. w. Douglas is announced as the
Republican candidate for Congress in the
LIST District. to fill the unexplred term of
the late Hon. B. B. Douglas. DIR. Douglas
is gentleman Of culture and fine speaker.
Gen. Beale is the Democratic candidate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office Circuit Court
for Augusta county, December 18th, 1878
Thomas Bare
against
James Haney and Robert Collins, VIM. G. Bare.
Andrew Todd and wife, James Taggart and wife,
the said wives names being unknown, and the
three other males, children of Mary Bare, decd.
(born Ray,) whose names are unknown-the chill
dren or descendants OF Elizabeth or Arabella
Hutton, or Hatton, Corn Ray.) whose names are
unknown, Mary Welsh and - Welsh, her hus-
band, the children or descendants Of Gilbert Ray,
decd, whose number and names are unknown,
and Preston Ray and the other children OF VIM.
Ray. decd. whose number. and names are I'M
known.
SIN Chancery on Amended BILL"
The object of this suit is to obtain decree for
partition in kind or a sale out and out of three
small tracts ofland lying near Greenyille, in Au-
gusta county, containing. respectively about l2O.
81 and acres, and belonging to the heirs at law
OF John and Catharine Ray, decd. and a division
OF the proceeds of sale among said heirs.
It appearing by affidavit filed that all the De-
PENDANTS above named are non-residents of this
State: 1t is ordered that they do appear here with
in one month after due publication OF this notice
and do what is necessary to protect their interests
Teste,
Guy & Parrish, pq jim. RYAN, elk.
Jan 2-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Gale of Valuable Real Estate.

IN augusta County. IA.
Having determined to move from Virginia.
offer for sale privately, that valuable farm on
which now reside, situated about IL miles east
OF Greenville, and about II miles southeast OF
Staunton. The tract contains
732 3-4 Acres.
about 1872 acres OF which is cleared and in good
state of cultivation. The remaining
600 ACRES ARE HEAVILY TIMBERED
place comfortable
"a DWELLING HOUSE,
lk with all necessary coDveniences, anda
Circular Saw Mill
run by water power. To persons who may desire
to engage in the Lumber Trade this place Of
TORS unusual advantages, as it is rarely such
body OF timber is found in the State.
Having determined to dispose OF this land Of
Ter 1t on the most liberal terms and as whole or
in parcels. For information &C., address
ADAM H. HAWPE,
Greenville, Va,
or JIM. Quares, Attorney at Law, staunton, va,
nov IA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The Auditor says: SIT is proper to re-
mark that this statement does not include
the cost of the Convention, as the expenses
were betrayed by the military under act Of
Congress what they aggregated have no
means OF ascertaining, as they were never
reported to this office. 1t was purely mill
tary proceeding, carried. out in accordance
with orders from headquarters, in pursuance
OF the act Of Congress Aforesaid
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

gibbs VS.. steele and al. and John steele
VI VS.. Steele and al.-In pursuance of a
decree entered December A. 1877, in these causes
shall proceed, at my office, in Staunton, on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY Sd, 1879,
to take an account, modifying the former report
in this cause as required by said decree; also to
consider the exceptions Of Samuel H. Steele to
said report and to settle the accounts of Thos w.
Shelton, trustee of John b. Steele, to report the
Of the trustee or Samuel H. Steele. how secured,
&C.. &c. JOS A. WADDELL, Cem'r.
jan 9-4w
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Dublic Sale of Real Estate.
i Saw Mill q Town Property

Dublic Sale of Real Estate.
i Saw Mill q Town Property
In Warren County,
By virtue of decree of the District Court OF
the United States, held at Harrisonburg, on the
23d day Of October, 1875 in the chancery suit of
John G.. Newman, Assignee of Henry A. Buck.
bankrupt, against John j. Richardson, Henry A.
Buck and Others, shall, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1879,
in front of the Court House of Warren county.
sell at public auction, the following real estate
and town property:
60 ACRES OF LAND
at Milford in Warren county, upon which there
is a valuable WATER SAW MILL and other
improvements; 200 ACRES of TIMBER LAND
within about two miles OF Milford. Said proper
ty is now in the possession OF Henry A. Buck: also
one lot in the town OF Front Royal, sold by Chas
A. Macatee to John j. Richardson, upon which
there is
AN ELEGANT NEW HOUSE
and other Improvements
TERMS OF SALE:-One-fourth OF the purchase
money cash in hand, and the residue in three
equal payments, at six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day of sale, with interest from
said date, the purchaser to execute bonds with
good security for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained till all the purchase money is
paid. JOHN G. NEWMAN. Assignee -
Jan 9-tds OF Henry A. Buck, bankrupt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Land Sales.
A administrators Sale of
IA Valuable Personal Property

"a valuable PerSOnal property
In the County Of augusta.
AS administrator OF the estate of VIM. A. Bur-
ket, Decd will proceed to sell at public auction
at his late residence. two miles northwest of New
Hope, on Middle River, on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28th 1879,
the following valuable personal property. viz:
HEAD OF HORSES AND COLTS,
about 800 BUSHELS of WHEAT, about 500 bush
els of CORN, from Is to 20 tons OF HAY and lot
of STRAW and FODDER,
1 EXCELSIOR REAPER AND MOWER,
combined, new GOOD WAGONS and harne IS,
SULKY PLOW, and all implements usually
found upon plantation.
All persons having claims against the estate
will please present them to the Administrator at
once .and those indebted to the estate will come
forward promptly and settle by note Or otherwise
If not completed on the first day. the sale will
be continued from day to day until all the prop
erty is disposed OF.
TERMS The cash will be required on all
sums OF ten dollars and under, and on sums
above that amount credit of six months will be
given, the purchaser to execute negotiable notes.
with approved security.
SAM'L DRIVER, Admir-
Jan 2-tds OF VIM, A. Burket, decd,
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FTNrOut's Admir- ct al. vs.. TrOut's widow
i and heIrs.-In pursuance OF a decree of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered De-
cember 9Th, 1875 in this cause, shall proceed at
my Office, in Staunton. on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22d, 1879,
to take further account OF the debts and liabli-
ties of the estate OF N. K. Trout, decd I'd To
make further settlement Of the accounts OF H.
N. McIlhany, Admir- of N. &. Trout, decd, 3rd.
To settle the accounts OF said McIlhany, as Com
missioner to sell the real estate in this cause
in this cause, SC.
jan 9-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
The State Convention of 49,.

In the State Senate on the 9th inst, the
Chair laid before the Senate communica-
ton from the Auditor of Public Accounts in
response to Senate resolution calling for a
statement Of the.cest of the Constitutional
Convention which assembled in Richmond
December g., 1869. The Auditor says
"There was paid in money from the treas
ury SOB, 0S1.2S. Under authority of an or.
dinance of the Convention, passed I'd April,
1868, scrip was issued by me, in payment Of
Convention expenses, for forty-one thous-
and six hundred and ifty-five dollars and
twenty-seven cents. This scrip was author
lied to be used in payment of taxes, and was
subsequently redeemed in this way. Tie
total expense of the iConvention, as it ap-
pears from the books Of the Auditors office,
was $144, 1866, viz:
Amount paid in money .$103,OSI 20
Amount paid in scrip redeemed in
81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
The Iron Interests.

The american Manufacturer and Iron
World, published at Pittsburg, Pa, gives
the.following encouraging sentences as to the
outlook for the iron interests in 1879:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-28

IL Arthur Sullivan, the author OF plnafore.
ar rived IN Boston yesterday.
eD II is proposed TO establish in England a
Minister Of Commerce and Agriculture
~ Embroidered satin napkins were pro-
vfded for the guests at a Newport dinner
The man who is about to whtn his child
might ask himself whether he is not anger and
stronger than the little one and whether he
hlmsei1 ought not sometimes TO be whipped.
"a The Cologne Gazettes Vienna dispatch
connrmS The report that the King OF Spain Is
expected In Vienna In August to ask for ne
Eand OF the AIchducheSS Marie.
es Mr.. Clayton French, of Philadelphia, has
1!ed an application In court for an Injunction
TO restrain the Reading railroad from building
It's new road connecting with the North Penn
syivania and New York branch through his
premises. This action may defer the opening
OF the new route for some weeks.
a. woman at Greenburp, Ind, was not
old: so she put her neck into moose, stepPeu
on chair, taking the precautton 10 noi1 a
sharp knife in her hand. The choklng iei. , ner
10 longer in doubt that she still deSiIeu W i've,
aid She hastily cut the rope above ner neao.
H-A young lady pupil OF High School put
on mass OF false hair, penciied hef EYEBROWS,
rOuged Ter cheeks, etc., ana Cnen went 10 the
commencement and read ner essay, emitted,
Deception a Prevailing Foly."-I Norristotcn
Herald.
eH-The Rev. DR.. Somnfferous, having the
week previous married couple, is interrupted
by the ex- bridegroom while enjoying the paper
and quiet cup Of tea. Ex-bridegr0om-"Ah!
my dear Doctor, allow me to present you with q
little memento $50 billy. That marriage turned
out better than expected" tFact.l Harvard
Lampoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-28
Gal GanaA

Intelligence has been received at the Denar..
nent or Public Works that far up In Central
Pafk, In the rocky glade between the big noun
tain ana the forest is large settlement OF dis
reputable cats who have migrated from various
parts or the city and formed a nonstrous cat
camp. At midnight they meet In solemn con-
clave, where dark deeds are planned. and forag.
ing expeditions organized. The information
produced the widest excitement In the Park
department. and measures have been taken TO
eStermfnate the cats. QualS and partridges
have been 10 the Park this year In unusual
numbers, but the bands OF feline marauders
have marched forth IN the moonlight. headed
by sleek, black Thomas. and great has been
the destruction OF young birds. Not only have
the young birds been killed and eaten, but
many contented mother rabbit has seen her
little ones snatched away before her very eyes.
reports come from the well known quarters OF
the city where cat-meettnCs are nightly held
that or late there has been a considerable de-
crease In the number OF cats IN those neighoor.
hoods
The camp In Central Park, on the other
hand, receives additions every day OF tabbies
whom discomfort and bootjacks have driven
MIC exile, and to all these wanderers a hearty
welcome is extended. Regiments OF cats are
reported &c be On the march from every point
OF the compass. and each bait alton is headed
lcMard The cat camp. Every night the bandit
cats roam through the park In search OF prey,
ana Their path Is strewn with blood and bones
ara feathers OF tie slain. The Park Depart
HeEt has declared war upon the cats A can
tam pas eeen appointed, and tonight, with q
selected band OF park policemen. whose siumb-
eTS III tie paik have been interrupted by the
loud discussions carried on at the cat carnn he
viii attack With shot-guns and clubs A par.
tCularly bloody battle may he expected, but
The ultimate success of the Park Department
can confidently be predicted, for should the
park officers be wCrsted they Will be reinforced
by Capt. Williams and picked men from the
have raised a new war-cry, and II is: The
cats must go - Nctc YgrE EreaiRg Post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-28

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN TENNEssEE.-A special
to the COurier-Journal from GAINESVILLE, Tenn
July 9th. says, that a report had reached
there OF terrible tragedy at or near Dover,
Tenn, the day before. VIM. Burchel, a former
was married not long since to Mrs. Yate !.
widow OF j. a. Yates, formerly policeman and
sexton OF the city cemetery at Clarksville Mrs.
Yates had daughter by her former husband.
Burchel In tit OF frenzy shot his Wife, STEP
daughter, who was grown, and then shot him
SELF Burcbel died almost Immediately, but at
last accounts Mrs. Burchel aud Miss Yates were
alive, but in very critical condition No eau sc
is assigned for the act. Burchel had the repu-
tat1on OF being quiet man. 1t Is believed that
he must have been laboring under a ut OF tenn.
pOiary insanity.