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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
Gale of a Valuable 81 Highly
- Productive Valley Farm.

y Productive Valley Farm.
We offer for sale privately that excellent and
highly productive plantation, situated two miles
north of rishersyille and five and half from
Staunton.
The Farm Contains ESQ Acres
Of as fine land as can be found in the Valley. The
soil is naturally fertile has been carefully cult-
waited, and the greater part is now covered with
heavy sod. All of it is smooth, free from rocks,
being on soap stone formation. an easily titled
by machinery. Some sixty acres are in timber,
and the entire place is well watered with running
streams. The improvements consist OF a
Brick Mansion House.
containing IL rooms and arranged with all con-
venience &C. In addition there is also frame
building, large barn, stable and all necessary out
houses.
This place is susceptible OF division. and would
make two excellent farms of 100 and 1873 acres.
We also offer the following tracts, adjoining the
above:
No. 1. containing IL - Acres OF choice soil well
watered, with comfortable improvements.
No. 2, containing 12O Acres nearly all cleared,
and in fine condition.
These lands are situated in an excellent neigh
borhood, within two miles of Fishersville Depot,
convenient to churches. schools sc.
TERMS liberal. and can be ascertained by ap-
plication to the undersigned.
F. M. BELL,
j. C. BELL,
DAVID s. BELL.
feb27 Fishersville, Va.
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The N. Z. Farmer says: Messrs. S. w.
and J. e. Dickinson, of Harvard, Mass, who
make speciality of breeding Berkshire
swine, have recently slaughtered stock hog
two years and five months old that weighed,
when dressed, 9s7 pounds. The meat on
the back, when cut through, measured fif-
teen inches, and that over the belly eight
inches. The Berkshire are supposed by
some to be small breed. but half ton spec.
linen would tend to upset such an idea.
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A ssignee's Resale of
"A Valuable Real Estate,

In Augusta County, Va.
In pursuans OF decree OF the U. S. District
Court for the Western District of Va, in the mat
ter OF Philip Airhart, bankrupt.I villas assignee,
ON MONDAY. APRIL 25th. 1872
in front Of the Court House. in the city of Staun-
ton, resell the following tract of land,
CONTAINING 10 ACRES,
situate in the northeastern section of Augusta
county, adjoining the lands of John Ruff and
others, and near the line of the W. St. L. & R R.
Tae improvements are substantial and the land
good.
TERMS :-Cne-fourth cash, the balance ON a
credit of six twelve and eighteen months with
bonds with mple personal security for the de-
ferred payments, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. H. RISK, Assignee,
mar 2T-tds of P. Airhart, bankrupt.
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Hearing that the matrimonial fever had
broken out again, medical gentleman re-
marked that he knew it was the tle-fuss
again.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Game is so abundant along Mermentan
River, Louisiana, that teal duck sell at sixty
cents dozen.
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DUblic Sale of Valuable
l. Store House and EOt.

l. Store House and LOt,
In the City of Stanton.
In pursuance of decree of the Hastings Court
for the city of Staunton. rendered on the 9Th day
of July, 1873, In the causes of William j. Nelson,
Trustee, VS.. B. T. Bagby and others, and J. D.
Craig VS.. B. T. Bagby and others, the undersign-
ed Commissioner will sell at pnblic auction, in
front OF the Court House. in Staunton, on
FRIDAY, APRIL 18th, 1879,
That very desirable business stand, situated on
the east side of Augusta street, Immediately
north of and adjoining the Brooks building, and
consisting of a lot fronting 24h feet on said ST..
running back IS feet, and
THREE-STORY BRICK BUILDING
thereon On the north side Of this property there
is alley
TERMs:-Enough cash to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the balance in three equal inst ailments
at six. eighteen and thirty months from day of
sale, with interest from that day. for which the
purchaser will be required to give bonds with ap-
proved personal security. and the title will be
withhelda as ultimate security.
THOS. c. ELDER,
mar l3-tds Commissioner
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THE TALLEST TREES.

The largest trees in circumference and
the granGest ever discovered are those known
rs the Big Trees of California, the Seguoi0
Gigantea. But they are not the tallest. The
highest Sequoia now standing is in the Cal
aYeras Grove, near Stockton, and measures
1927 feet in height. It is altogether probable
that among the fallen trees in California
err height, and it has been shown that some
of them had height of 400 feet. In Gipps-
land, Victoria, there are some extraordinary
specimens of Eucalyptus, and ON the bank
of river fallen tree was measured, shows
ing total length, from roots to top, Of 435
feet. The crest of this tree was broken of,
but the trunk at the fracture was nine feet
in circumference, and the height Of the tree
when growing was estimated at more than
800 feet. The tree, however, was dead.
Near Fernshaw, in the Dandenong District,
Victoria, has been discovered specimen
of Eucalyptus anygdalesia, Or almond leaf
gum, standing alive. which measures $50
feet from the ground to the first branch, and
$50 feet to the topmost twig! Its girth is,
however, only eighty feet, which is less than
that of many Sequoias, but 1t is probably
the tallest living tree in the world.
A Maine farmer says, severe to plant an
orchard and had two locations, one in val
ley surrounded by hills except on the south
side, and the other high elevation exposed
to high winds, would choose the latter in
preference to the former. The same holds
good as regards peach orchards. A great
object to keep back the blooming as long
as possible, and this can best be done in
northern exposures without shelter"
Many fine horse is ruined by driving him
TOO last Immediately after hearty meal. If
the journey must be resumed without delay,
the horse should be driven very slowly for |
half hour or more, when the speed may be
safely increased.
The Canadian farmers, who furnish to the
Boston market the finest lamb and mutton |
and the best coarse wool sold there, keep
small flocks Of Cotswolds, generally about
fifty in each flock. |
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Alabama has prospect Of fine cotton
crop, and vegetables are filling the market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Portable and Stationary Steam
Engines. Boilers, Saw Mills,
Car Wheels, Trucks, Shafting,
PulIeys and Hangers,
Pitts Threshing Machines and
Repairs,
PIoWs and Castings, Furnac
Castings and Pipes. Tanks.
Railroad Castings of every De
ScriDtiOn.
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Price Is Cents and ST. 90
BLOOD!
Land Sales.
DubIic Sale of q very Valuable
i Distjllery Property

Il D1SJAAeTy TrOpcTly
In augusta County.
As trustees in deed OF trust. executed by ]. D.
Hanger, Joseph Pelter, and q. V. Abnev, late
partners in business under the firm and style OF
Hanger & Co., bearing date October Goth, 1879, and
Court. Deed Book 95. page S52 and in pursuance
of written directions from Hanger s. Co., the un-
dersigned will sell at public cutlery, upon the
premises, on
TUESDAY, APRIL 18th, 1879,
A Tract of Land Containing about 81 Acres,
with the buildings thereon, and also
Avery Excellent Steam Distillery,
located on said land. This property is in Angus
ia county, on the Chesapeake Ohio Railroad,
mel, about two miles from 1.-THE former place, and
about Of a mile from the latter.
The buildings consist Of large distilery house.
two story rectifying house and a small dwelling.
bracing an Engine first class Copper Kettles, Cop
per Worms and Pipes, good Mash Tubs. a porta-
BILE Grain Mill and the other appliances necessary
to such an establishment. Its capacity is about 80
supply OF pure, cold, mountain water. Altogeth-
er, the land, buildings and distillery apparatus
constitute one OF the very best distilling estab
lshments in this part OF the State.
The distillery proper may, perhaps, be sold sep
arate from the land and buildings, but this will
be determined on the day of sale.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay costs OF sale, a
sum equivalent to the amount OF debts secured by
the trust.deed, say about $1,000. in equal install
ments at six and twelve months from the
the day OF sale. and the residue in two equal in
stalmentS at two and three years from the day OF
sale. All deferred instruments to bear inter-
est from day of sale, and are to be evidenced by
bonds with approved personal security, and the
title Of the property will be retained as ultimate
security. THOS. c. ELDER,
VIM. J. NELSON,
feb 27-tds Vim copy Trustees.
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Re. NJ. Cushing & Son.. Auctioneers.1
Commissioners Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate.

[E. NJ. Cushing & Son.. Auctioneersl
commissioners Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate.
Pursuant to decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered on the 10th day OF No
vember. 1877, in the chancery cause therein pend
Aug usta Fair, we the undersigned. will proceed
to sell at pablo auction, in front of the Court
House in the city OF Staunton. on
SATURDAY, MARCH LIST, 1879,
all the real estate belonging to said Fair Comma
ny, consisting of tract of
3Ss ACRES,
lying adjacent to the corporate limits OF the city
of Staunton, and now used fair ground by the
Baldwin Augusta Fair for its annual exhibitions
This tract is well located and improved for the
purposes for which it has been used, and the To-
cation and quality Of the land, with the water
right belonging to it. would make it very vaua-
Bile investment to any one desiring to buyfor pri-
vate use.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
OF suit and expenses of sale and the balance on q
credit OF one, two, three and four years from day
OF sale payable in equal instruments, the pur-
chaserS executing bonds Tor said deferred install
nelts with approved personal security, bearing
interest from date and waving the Homestead
Exemption and the title be retained as ultimate
security. THOMAS d. RANSOM,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
WILLIAM PATRICK,
Jan 3o-tds Commissioners.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
MARCH the 29th, 1879.
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR.,
WILLIAM PATRICK.
mar S-tds Commissioners.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
APRIL Goth, 1879.
THOMAS. D. RANSOM,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR,
WILLIAM PATRICK,
apr s-tds comm'rs.
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KaOR SALE.-A snug BUSINESS STAND, on
l. the best portion of Main Street. One OF
the best investments in the city. For terms sc.
apply to HUDSON & PATRICK,
Attorneys,
now stanton. Va.
DOR SALE.-One of the finest residences in
L the City of Staunton elegant location con-
tanning all modern improvements. Terms ac-
commodating. For further particulars as to
terms &C., apply to the undersigned.
HUDSON s. PATRICK,
Attorneys,
July 25-tf Stanton, Va.
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July 25-t1

KNOR SALE-A Beautiful Cottage situated
II in the most desirable portion of the city,
and supplied with all modern conveniences. This
is one of the handsomest residences in the city.
For terms, &C.. apply to the Editors VALLEY
V1RGINIAN. nov 49,
DOR RENT.-A No. l House, corner of Main
L. and Bagby Streets-12 rooms-fXed for gas
Convenient to churches-payed sidewalk to the
door. Enquire of
Dr.. H.J. CHURCHMAN,
27- 214 East Main st.
EOR SALE that desirable and pleasant
J. ly loo ated property on Church Street
lately occupied by George c. Jackson. For terms
&C., apply to JNO. w. STOUT.
oct 3d-tf
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BEST SEASONED TIMBER

and having experienced mechanics and all kinds
of improved machinery. will allow no article to
leave their mandatory which will not stand the
severest tests. Believing that work OF this char
acter can be manufactured here in our midst.
where the material is so plentiful and superior,as
cheap If not cheaper than the larger cities, they
have inaugurated this
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
VALUABLE FARM AND MILL,
v In the Shenandoah Valley,

FOR A L q.
1 offer for sale my farm and mill. My farm
Contains 800 Acres
of the most productive and highly improved land
in the Valley of Virginia. The mill is one of the
best in the county, grinds from 10000 to 80 600
bushels OF wheat per annum on toll.
The land can be divided into two or three beau
tiful FARMS with improvements on two of them.
For raising blooded stock, it has no equal in the
Valley and as an evidence that it is the most pro-
purchaser to net per cent. interest per annum
for five years on the price 1 ask for the whole
property. The property is three miles from Wey
ers Cave Depot V r. r., in sight Of two Church
es and P. o.. with daily mails.
For full particulars, address me at Weyer s
Cave Station, Valley r. r., or Mount Meridian,
Augusta county, Virginia.
ian 23-tf ROBT. S. HARNSBERGER.
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A Splendid Estate in the
n Valley of Virginia

feb27
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BEES, BUREAUS,
&C.. &c.

Are manufactured and offered to the trade. Hav-
ing first class facilities they propose to put up
work, which in style and finishwill compete with
foreign manufactures. whilst in material and
workmanship it will surpass. They will use moth
ing butthe
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Editorial lsrcyificS.

A Baltimore Druggist attributes the
great prevalence Of Brights disease in
this country, to immoderate use OF iced
drinks. Before ice came into regular
household use he asserts the malady
was scarcely known.
Eighty English farmers with their
families, have arrived at New York
from Liverpool They will proceed TO
Texas, where they will locate.
Memphis physicians think that the
yellow feaver has reached It's climax
there for this season, but it will be a
month vet before the danger has
entirely passed.
An address TO the citizens Of Mis-
souri,, soliciting aid for the children OF
the deceased General Hood, has been
issued by gentlemen of both polltl cal
parties and soldiers who served IN both
armies during the rebellion.
Jay Gould telegraphed the Howard
Association of Memphis $4,000, and
dulnOTiLtu tntiu w 20 oii VIII 'iISAi
work and draw on him for expenses,
which, it is SAID, amount TO about
$1,000 per day. The appeal TO the
country at large will doubtless draw
forth some help. but it looks as if Mr..
Gould had assumed pretty heavy
contract.
The Frederick correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun, says the corncanning
establishment of Louis McMurray, in
that place, during the past week with
in fraction of $4,000 cans were pack
ed in a single day. In tie same time
over 500 persons are given employment
at the industry, who receive in the
aggregate for wages nearly $4,000
per week.
AT Culpeper Court House Wednes-
day the jury in the case OF George ".
Jameson, charged with the murder OF
D. NJ. Ream, editor of the Culpcper
Times, returned verdict of lot guilty
and the prisoner was at once discharg-
ed.
The election in Maine on Tuesday re-
suited in favor of the Republicans. The
Republican candidate for Governor has
a plurality of 10000 votes over the
Greenback candidate, aud 10000 over
the Democratic candidate. They have
also carried the legislature, which in
sures them U. 5. Senator, and the
election of the State officers not elected
by direct vote of the people.
Forty five million bushels of wheat,
worth at the lowest estimate 100000
900, is what the farmers of Illinois have
to bank against the coming winter. The
State of Illinois alone can furnish bread
for an empire, and as luck will have it,
there are several empires that must exc
ont their supply OF breadstufs by pur-
chase.
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autumn fashions are shown in man
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have full descriptions in the fashion de-
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unsurpassed for nearly half century
The literary matter is of the best, com
prising the continuation of 'The Rose
bud Garden of Girls" which increases
in interest with every number; the con
clusion of "A Gentle Belle" one OF the
hes: novels of the day; and short stories
and poems by popular authors. The
usual pages of music, amusement, house
hold matter, architecture, home adorn-
mcnt, and fancy work are given,and the
entire number is a proof that the editors
keep their promise, in offering TO the
public the best fashion magazine in he
country. The Publishers will send TO
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full current volume. Address Godeys
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WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.

THE NEXT ELECTION IN WEST VIRGINIA.
The Greenbuck League, Henry S.
Walkers paper, published at Charles
ton, has this to say on the political sit
uation in our State:
Several stalwart organs in this State
are demanding a straight Republican
ticket next year on straight Republi-
can platform From the recent exhibit
ton in Kanawha county, We had III
ferred that the 'bitter-enders' would
unite with the Bourbons next year, and
that the Greenbackers would have
fusion to fight in the State, as they had
in this Valley. United, or in detail, it
doesn't matter, the Greenbackers will
beat them both, and carry the State
next year. The sturdy gentlemen who
insist on falling with the flag will be
accommodated.
GOVERNOR PRICE.
Some of Governor Prices friends are
trying 10 start boom for him tor Gov
ernor. 1t is not known whether he
gives his consent to the move or not.
He has been very quiet for some time
past.
GOVERNOR MATHEWS.
Governor Mathews has been travel
ing over the State of late, especially in
the Third District, in company with
Hon. George LETTERS of Wheeling. Mr.
LETTERS is candidate for Governor, aud
we suppose has the support of Govern
or Mathews. But what has the Gov
ernor got his eagle eye "sot" on? 1t
is limited that he has Senatorial aspIra-
tions, and is after Senator Hereford s
place. 1t is pretty generally conceded
that Mr.. Camden is the choice OF the
Democracy for Mr.. Hereford's success
or, and we hardly think Governor
Mathews would put himself in the way
Of Mr.. Camden.
GEO. II. MoFFETT.
The Greenbackers keep their own
counsels pretty well, but it may he safe
" guessed that Geo. ii. Mofirtt is the
choice Of the majority of the party for
Governor, and will be their candidate
if he can be induced to accept. This is
the present arrangement, but may be
changed before the time for nominating
rolls around.
ARCHIE CAMPBELL,
of the LheKigencer, will be pressed to
accept the position as head of the Re
publican State ticket. If he declines II
will be to make the race for Congress
in the First District He has long been
watching an opportunity for run tor
Congress.
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shOTEL ARRIVALS.
ENrLER HoTEL-MAJoR HENRY HAGAN,
PROPRIETOR.

In 4fAAJoh kAr-Nhi
PROPRIETOR.
J. J..Jobe, Brucetown, Va.
j. +. Kelley, Boston.
VIM. Anderson, Waynesboro, Pa,
Geo. X. WEIGH, Philadelphia.
X. Sandersor, Vineland, n. J.
w. G. Wysone, County.
j. II. Spiellman, Hagerstown.
Col. II. IL. Douglas, Hagerstown.
&. z. Homer, Baltimore.
w. w. Spots, Charlestown.
Peter SaEm, Frederick.
X. p. Johnson, Frederick.
VIM. Farley, Falls City, Pa.
Miss Mary Moler, County.
Mrs. jimmie Moler, County.
VIRGINIA HorEL-J. A. ADAMS, Pro.
PRIEToR.
A. NJ. Loewl and son, n. Y.
w. L. Topson, Baltimore.
Thomas Johnson, Baltimore.
NJ. w. Hishberg, Baltimore.
w. Loewl, n. Y.
]. S. Bowers, Berkeley County.
N. Myers, County.
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DISTRICT CONFERENCE.

The Fifteenth Session ofthe Wlnches-
ter District Conference met IN the NJ: L.
Church South, Charlestowu, September
10, 1879.
Preceding the opening OF the session.
Rev. o. &. Beall, of Martinsburg,preach
ed from l Cor, 3, 10.
DR.. Head, not having arrived, Rev.
W. A. Wade was made temporary
Chairman.
The Secretary of the last Conference
made out the roll, by which time the
Presiding Elder appeared and took the
chair.
Rev. J. L. Shipley was elected Secre-
tary.
There was in attendance about thirty
members, not more than half the number
expected.
Reports from each charge was receiv-
ed from both preachers and laymen, as
to its spiritual condition, state OF finance,
Sunday Schools, &c.
The opening sermon was preached
Wednesday night by Rev. A. Weller,
from Acts, Y, SO.
Committees reported on publishing
interests, education, finance aud quarter
" conference records.
A communication was received from
Rockingham District Conference with
reference TO the Inauguration and estab-
lishment of a boys school at New Mar,
ket, Va, to be under the auspices and
patronage of the Rockingham and Win
chester districts, and Rev. B. Arbogast,
Rev. J. L. Shipley and |. \. King were
appointed committee to confer with
similar committee from Rockingham
district with reference to said school.
A committee of FIVE was appointed TO
consider the matter of district parse
mage. Committee. n. King, &. W.
Hensell, Richard Hessey, George 4.
Phillips and Abner w. Hodgson.
On Thursday, at IL A. NJ, Rev. F.A.
Strother preached from | John, 3. |.
At $50, p. NJ, Mrs. a. B. Davidson,
Corresponding Secretary Baltimore Con,
ference Woman's Mission Society, and
Miss Melissa Baker, Treasurer of the
same. presented the claims Of that cause
TO the attention of the ladies of the
church, and formed an auxiliary society
of the Baltimore Conference Mission
Society of some twenty members.
On Sunday night Rev, J. 5. Gardner,
! of Winchester preached 10y appoint
ment on the subject of Missions, taking
as his text Rom, X, 12-l6.
There was 40 preaching on Friday
morning owing to the press OF business.
The following delegates to the An
nual Conference were elected 10y the lay
delegates present. Principals:-G. I.
Licklider, VIM. Hodgson, Jacob Is. Lar
rick, DIR. A. g. Brown. Aternates-u.
S. Kline, w. L. holland, DR.. ). III,
Levin, J. l.. Tanquary.
Resolutions of sympathy with Reys.
]. L. Gilbert and w. II. Wheelwright
were adopted by rising vote.
The state of the educational lnstltu-
tons in the district, and their very just
claims to patronage, were represented.
Strasburg, Shenandoah county, Viz
ginia, was selected as the place of meet
ING for the District Conference next
year.
The following resolution was adopted
by rising vote.
ResolUed, That as ministers and del
egates attending the District Conference
in Charlestown, w. Va, we hereby ex,
press our appreciation of the generous
hospitality with which we have been
entertained by its citizens, and that we
earnestly invoke upon them the blessing
Of God.
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