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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03
Cor. Main and New SITS, Staunton, Va,
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

" Staunton, June 9th, 1879.
In the Chancery causes of sHAFER, (THos. AZ sc.
THoRNBURG, u.s. T.) SC, now pending in the Circuil
Court OF Augusta, all parties pla1ntl1s ana de-
PENDANTS in said suits, and all persons whomSo-
ever in anywse interested in the taking OF the
below mentioned accounts, especially the credi-
tors of the two firms OF Thornburg s Shafer, are
hereby notified, that in pursuance OF decree en-
tered by said Court, June 18th, 1879 shall, at my
Office, in Staunton, on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1879,
proceed to take, stake and settle account,
showing, 1st, The assets and liabilities as far as
practicable, of the firm OF Thornburg Shafer,
composed OF s. T. Ihornburg and Thos. A. Shafer.
respect to each other on account between them
selves as partners 3rd All individual matters be-
tween S. T. Thornburg, Thomas Shafer and Jno
B. Shafer, arising out OF the TRANSACTIONS OF gald
partnership. 4th. The transactions of ST. Thorn
burg as Trustee OF ThoS Shafer and mo b Sha-
fer, in connection with the trust fund, stating
the amount due from said trustee to each OF his
cestui que trusts, and crediting the amount due
Thomas Shafer, to him In his said partner ship
accounts. 9Th, The assets and liabilities OF the
firm of Thornburg & Shafer, composed or 5. L.
Thornburg and Levi Shafer. 9th, An account be-
tween each of said partners and said firm. TIN,
All individual matters between said Levi Sha1er
on the one hand, and s. T. Thornburg, Thomas A
Shafer and John B. Shafer and each of them on
the other hand in so far as said matters relate to
or arise out of the transactions of either OF said
partnership concerns. 9Th. All other matters
deemed pertinent by Commissioner or required
by any party. plaintiff or defendant to be special
ly stated j. W. GREEN SMITH,
tnlv 3-4w Commissioner
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Another Veto.

We publish the full text of the fifth veto
sent by the President to the Congress OF
the United States. We ask for it the STU
dous perusal of our readers and the calm
and impartial verdict we know they are ca
pable of rendering. From the time the
President entered upon the duties OF his
high office, he has been animated by one
paramount motive, and that to see that the
laws were faithfully executed alike all over
the Union, and to restore confidence and
good feeling between the sections. There
has been nothing of the mere partizan in
his administration, and we believe the great
mass Of the people have confidence in his
patriotism and integrity, and his purpose to
do his duty in the light of the iConstitution
and laws, which he is sworn to uphold and
enforce. The reasons which he presents for
returning the marshal's bill without his
signature are foreible and should be convin-
cling to all who are free to give them impair
tial consideration. They are comprehen-
sive and terse and need not be repeated OF
reformed. We invite to them the consider
alton of each one into whose hands the mes
sage may fall, and dispassionate judg-
ment upon the merits of the issue, con-
fident that no Just man can fail to sustain
h;m,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

A correspondent of the State expresses
establishment at the declaration of Senator
Window that the result OF the thirty-three
investigating committees raised by the Dem
ocratic Congress to expose Republican
frauds, foots up not one single fraud dis
covered. The writer, who signs himself
Enquirer had been reading Democratic
papers and was led to believe that the Gov
eminent, under Republican administration,
was a seething pool of corruption. and the
appointment OF the investigating committees
was the evidence that fraud existed
That there have been corruptions no one
will deny. 1t has been so ever since Gov.
eminent was formed, and will continue: to
be SO until the millennium. But the percen.
tage of loss to the government through de-
falcations, was greatly less under Repu5li-
can administration than under former DEM
ocratic administrations, and notably so I'M
der Gen. Grant, although to believe Demo-
cratic charges, corruption was the rule and
honesty the exception during his terms
There haze been more shortcomings under
the present and last Congress-both Demo.
,cratic-than in Gen. Grants eight years
service in the entire government. The State
begs the question its correspondent pro-
pounds. While admitting that frauds have
not been discovered, it alleges that there is
no evidence that they have not been perpe
trated, and then repeats the ISLANDERS of its
party, and says the frauds are ''all covered
I'D so we'll that even New York detective
would fail to discover the slightest clew."-
If the housing committees appointed by
Democratic Congress for partizan purposes.
with authority to ransack every pigeon hole
and musty folio ia the departments, could
find nothing to justify tileir creation. it would
seem to fair minded men proper 10 admit
that the frauds do not exist. and vindieate
the accused, as was recently done in the
case of Gen. Bradley I. johnson in Rich
mond. The State is capable OF being fair
and lust. if it would follow the dictates OF its
better Judgment, and there is no better time
than the present to rise above the behests OF
partizan malignity, and do severe justice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

An anticipated difficulty between Nh.
Elan, of the Richmond Wing and Mr..
Dickinson, growing out of newspaper con-
troversy, has been satisfactorily arranged.
The Richmond Standard says: ''The
election OF men who are dying to serve the
dear people has proven the curse OF the
Commonwealth. We would like to see the
Legislature OF Virginia composed entirely
Of lHeA who did pot wish to serve
There were ss,000,0o6 old State bonds de-
posted for funding before single new bond
had been signed, aud the very best anthor-
tiles concur in the opinion that at least
$40, 900, 600 OF the bonds will be funded un-
der the bill of last winter before the lst OF
October.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

The President on Tuesday withdrew the
name of Stockett r. Matthews as United
States District Judge for Maryland, and
nominated Thos. J. Morris, who was at once
confirmed. Mr.. Norris was Union man
during the war, and has been since y quiet,
firm Republican. but too much engrossed
with his profession to give politics much at
teution. The President expressed his re-
gret that Mr.. Matthews was not confirmed
but did not feel at liberty to prolong the
vacancy on the bench OF Maryland. as great
has already been experienced
by ljtigants. Mr.. Morris nomination, it is
stated, wild proye generally acceptable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03
uu,..ch tho misusonooomont ond

Through the mismanagement and misap
preparation OF the funds by the assistant
cashier, B. F. Grayson, the State Bank at
Luray, Page county. was compelled to sus-
pend last week. The embezzlementi is esti.
matea at frog $4,000 to $4,000, from
which, however, must be deducted the as
sets OF The bank. which are reported IS con-
siderable. The defapltef left tor parts un-
known. Young Graysoa had been speeulat-
ing in New York stocks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03
COMMISSIONER OFFICE,

u Staunton, June 9th, 1879
In the cause of SUMMERS, IA. F. } SC. VS.. LANGEs,
(ABRAHAM). ADMIR- sc. now pending in chancery
in the Circuit Court OF Augusta county, all par
ties plaintiffs and defendants therein, and all
CREDITORS OF ABRAHAM LANCE, DEC D, are hereby
notified that in pursuance of decree OF SAID
Court entered June 18th, 1879, shall at my olce'
in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10Th. 1872
proceed to take state and settle an account,
showing: LIST. The transactions OF VIM. H: Lange,
as administrator of Abraham LANCE, decd. 2nd;
The outstanding debts against the estate OF sara
Abraham LANCE. decd, and the persona asse.s,
possession the real estate Of said Abraham LANCE
has been since his death, the annual rental
Herewith n 4th. The real estate of which said
Abraham LANCE died seized and possessed and
among his heirs and 5th. Any other matters spe-
cially stated deemed pertinent by Commissioner
or required by any party IN interest to De SO sta
W E Craig pq July 3-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

Congress adjourned on Tuesday at 5
O'Clock, p. M, and the country breathes
freer. The resolution to adjourn was carried
in the Senate by a strict party vote, Senator
Davis, OF, Illinois, voting with the Republi
cans. He was unwilling to adjourn without
making provision for running the courts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

The Governor on Saturday received a tel
egram from, prominent London banker,
asking If arrangements had been made by
the State to pay the July interest on the
new bonds. A message was returned with
in ten minutes after the receipt Of the en-
quiry, informing the banker. that the July
interest would be nlet pr0mptlY.
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List OF Letters Remaining I'm the Post OF
flee at Staunt ton, Augusta County. Va.


ADDE'S.
Burnley, Mrs Columbia Lewelen Miss Ellen
Bolding, Miss Mile Lee, Matilda
Black, Mrs Nancy D Miller, Mrs Lucy
Davidson. Miss Bette Powell, Miss Eddie
Eshman, Mrs Charles Powell, Mrs Ella 8
Harris Miss f Shewey, Miss Annie s
HUMPHREYS, Miss NanieSmith, Miss Taylor
Junker MISS Annie Vauns, Mrs Lucy
johnson. Mrs Rebecca Williams, Mrs Alice
GENTLEMEN.
Collins, Rev D Johnson. Nelson, cold
GoIding, Green Keller, Jacob
Gains. Robert H Norton,
Hulvey,JC Wyman, Lewis
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 theyare ADVERTISED
8. NJ YOST. r. NJ
Unmailable letters remaining i'll Stauntoh Pc;
July 3, 1879.
Sidney A. Martin, Virginia.
F Young, Esq. Craigsville, Virginia.
Mrs Jane CHM, Winchester. Virginia.
List of letters remaining in the Post Office, at
Middlebro ok, Virginia:
Mrs Sarah L Arehart, G W & w II Adams Mrs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03
COMMISSIONER OFFICE.

COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
u Staunton, Va, June 81, 1879
In the chancery causes of CRoBARGER sc. VS..
SHIELDS &C., and CROBARGER VS.. CR0BARGER EFT AIS,
now pending in the Circuit Court for the county
of Augusta. all parties to said suits and all per-
sons whomsoever interested in the taking OF the
below named account, are hereby notified that, in
pursuance OF three DEGREES therein rendered
Apr 3D. June 3rd and June 18th, 1879 respectively
I shall, on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1879,
at nv office, in Stanton proceed to take evidence
touching credits heretofore allowed George w.
Crobarger's estate against Solomon Woods claim
upon said estate. Also to take eyld ence OF any
tate not heretofore credited on claims reported
against said estate, and ii necessary restate the
same, and also to ascertain and report the origlH'
leees attached to the 1876 tract and to the 20
tract of land referred to in the decree OF June
Ard, 1870. j. w. GREEN SMITH, Comm'r.
S,naries M July 3-4w
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OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, June ~, 1879.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, .o-o
I Staunton, Va, June 81, 1879
In sw1sHER, (HENRY) vs.. BERRY, GAMEs) Sc.
Anensta county all parties plaintiffs and defend
ants in this suit land all persons holding liens up
on the real estate OF James Berry and X. d. An
derson are hereby notified that in pursuance OF q
decree rendered in this cause on June 9th, 1870
shall at my office, in Staunton, on
MONDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1879,
proceed to take state and settle an account,
showing lst Which of the defendants, Berry and
Anderson is principal and which is surety III the
Judgments filed with eompainants s ndezs na ih fs
real estate held by said Berry ana anu tbe lens
liz bndnr the same in the order Of their priority
3rd. The condition of the title OF the house ana
lot. situated in Brownsburg, Rockbridge county,
alleged by Berry to have been purchased by An
derson. j. w. GREEN SMITH, Comm'r
"T Tmohor mr. July Saw
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WezU Advertisements.
A CARD.

A CARD.
THO THE PUBLIC.-Having heard that the re-
i port is being currently circulated that /!
intend leaving Staunton my present location and
am making arrangements to locate elsewhere,
take this m cans Of informing my friends and the
public generally, that no idea is more foreign to
my Thoughts, and all such reports are utterly
groundless and without foundation. NV friends
and patrons will continue to find me at my office,
No. IL Frederick Street. where will be pleased
to wait upon them in the future as in the past.
Yours Very Respectfully,
july Sit A. M. HENKEL, M. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

The position to which Mr.. W. S. Gilman
has been appointed is index clerk to the
Senate salary $500 year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

Ex-0ov. Shepard, OF Washington. has
gone tr Mexico, to enter upon a large bust
ness enterprise. lie is As, and full OF ener-
gy and vigor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03
Richardson's Carpet Exhibitor.

This wonderful piece of ingenuity is so ssrrangea
that we can show from half yard sample, as it
We're. thousand yards, or in other words, it null
tlplies the sample a thousand times. matching
made up and nailed upon the floor. and shows it
better than when rolled out the old way. This
gives all the opportunity of selecting from
great variety of new and choice patterns.
We shall be continually supplied from our NEW
YORK WHOLESALE HOUSE with all the new
styles and varieties which no merchant would be
able to carry in stock. Thus relieved of this bur-
den, having no interest on money invested, no
remnants to take off profits, old stock of un-
saleable patterns left as permanent investments
we can afford to send and get you any style or
pattern you may select w 7 II o UT EXTRA
CHARGE, and cheaper than you could buy the
same were you in New York pourself.
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n commissioners Sale of
" Lots near St8untOu.


By virtue Of the decree OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. entered on the 14th day Of No
vember, 1877, in the suit OF Lushbaugh vs Har-
man &C., the undersigned commissioner, will pro-
coed in front of the Court House of Augusta CO.,
THURSDAY, JUNE 26th, 1879,
to sell to the highest bidder the three lots near
the toll gate on the McAdamized road, about one
mile north of Stanton, which were sold by M. G.
Hartman to Harrison Read, ]. E. Johnson and Lew
is Peters, respectively the first of which contain
ing one-haf acre, and the others one acre each.
Each of these lots is improved with SMALL
DWELLING HOUSE.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand to pay costs
of suit and sale, and the balance credit OF SIX
twelve and eighteen months from the day OF sale,
bearing interest, Tor which bonds with good per-
synal security. waving the homestead exemption
will be required, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. II. M. BELL,
may 29-tdS Commissioner.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is POSTPONED until SATURDAY,
JULY 26th, 1879. H. BELL,
July 3-tdS Comm'r
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{ commissioners Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate

commissioners Sale of
~ Valuable Real Estate
In the Cossaty of augusta.
By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court of
ugusta,pronuncedo on the 25th day of March 1879,
in the cause OF N B. Hendry vs.. James L4ohr,
pending in said court. we will proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, on
MONDAY, JULY 28th, 1879,
lit being court day. at IL o'clock a. m, in front
Of the Court House. in the city Of Staunton, that
valuable tract of land, owned by the defendant,
James Lohr. and situated on the Greenviile road,
one and a half miles from Staunton, containing
46 Acres
OF good land This tract has on it comfortable
DWELLING and all necessary outbuidings and
is most desirable little farm.
TERMS:-Ten per cent. cash, Is per cent in four
months. and the residue in onei two and three
years. the purchaser giving bond with approved
personal security for the deferred payments,
bearing interest from date Of sale. and title re-
- w es' y" ''' GEO. M. HARRISON,
VIM. B. HARRISON,
VIM. A.. HUDSON,
July 3-tdS Commissioners.
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II styles, just received, go to
maya WELLERS.
+ HILDREN'S HATS AND GAPS just received
~ all the latest noveltiea in the above goods
C.L. WELLERS. Main Street.
T'HE PRETTIEsT PRINTS in the city.
l. 6A cents at WELLER'S.
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Orkney Springs Excursion.
FOURTH OF JULY.
GRAND BALL 6 BANQUET.

Round trip tickets from Staunton to Orkney
Springs, including board at hotel from Friday,
the 4th, until Monday, the 18th OF July. and also
including admission to the ball and banquet
Price Only Ten Dollars.
Riding, Driving. Bowling. Archery. Shooting
Gallery, and other sources OF amusement will en-
able the excursonsts to pass their time pleasantly
So Train will leave Staunton at 1140 a. M, and
excursonsts will arrive at the Springs at five (5)
O'Clock. JONES & PARKER, Props.
7. F. CAKE Manager, juy 3.
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COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
I o'A IL Staunton, June 81, 1879.
In RrcK1E RoBT, g. VS.. HARMON. Elk. F. and ais,
now pending in chancery in the Circuit Court of
Augusta, ali parties plaintiffs and defendants In
this suit, and all persons whomsoever int rested
decree rendered in said ON the 18th OF June,
1873. shall at my office, in Staunton, on
SATURDAY. AUGUST 9th. 1879.
proceed to continue the taking of the accounts
and also to consider and report upon the effect of
the marriage deed of Charles P: and E. r. F. Har-
mon, stating whether 1t is any par TO tGe plaah-
mon. and II so, to what extent: and what is the
interest OF the infant Elizabeth c. Harmon, in the
lands ordered to be sold under former orders in
this cause J.W GREEN SMITH, Comr.
III. Or 4 Graf no July 8 4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

A1OTECE.--A Special Session of the U. s. Dis.
In trict Court will be held at the Council
Chamber, in the city OF Stauntop, on TUESDAY,,
JULY ath 1873. at 10 o'clock g. M. sos, the purpose
"'''''''' v w. j POINTS,
je-at q,S.Marshafs CierE,
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List of letters remaining in the Post Office, at
Middlebro ok, Virginia.:
Mrs Sarah Arehart, g w w II Adams, Mrs.
Mary Eachard, Mrs M A Golladay.
JOHN B. FAUVER, P. M.
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the Atlantic at point available for the lar
gest sailing vessels at all seasons OF the
year is essentially important, in view Of the
rapidly developing iron trade along the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, as well as
the products of the West, which will be
commanded by the completion of the west
ern connection of this road. The vast coal,
Virginia, now in the infancy Of their devel-
Opment, and which mustreceivee Xtraordina-
~ stimulus from the recent action in Ken
lucky, will necessarily demand the speed
lest and cheapest channel to the Eastern
markets and shipping ports. No mere local
influences or considerations can shape the
policy of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road. Its reach and comprehension must
be commensurate with the limitless field of
trade and travel it will command, and
hence its eastern terminus must cores
pond with its western possibilities. Start
ing as the old Louisa Road, it never as
PRED higher than local Importance and ac-
commodation. 1t was designed as a feeder
for Richmond, and the most extravagant
ambition of its projectors never looked
as far as the banks of the Ohio. There
was no broad understanding Of con-
tlnental intercourse that entered into the
plans OF those who were known as internal
Improvement men, and even had there been
such, the selfish policy which Richmond
formulated and imposed upon the State,
would have arrested any legislation that
did not recognize that city as the centre of
its benefits. Indeed for half century the
people of Virginia have been made to pay
tribute to make out of Richmond a COM
mercial city, something that nature never
designed she should be. Half the present
debt OF the State was created to subserye
Richmond schemes and plans, at the ex-
pense of wise craftsmanship and wise State
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-28
A rl< asant Gaming Episode

The sales ladies and gentlemen Of
Messrs. d. B. Loveman & Co. were
entertained ia elegant style Thursday
evening, at the residence of Mr.. Nos
on Mabry street The spread was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Noa, compli-
men;ary TO Mr.. Sam Schwartz, sales
man in the New Orleaus store, who
has gone 10 New York, wiieie be viii
reside for the time being.
When.merIiaient was al its height
Gutman Cat the request of the sales
mem caned MIR. ScEwar in good
style. The article used ia the afffsy
was of elegant design and deliberately
carved and engraved. While this was
being performed The young ladies
seemed TO be anXionsiy awaiting for
their turn, and as soon as 40 opportu-
nifty offered they pinned neck.tie
for Mr.. Sch ariz in magnificent styi lie,
being neatly set with cameo. Its
beautiful design was the cause Of un-
| bounded admiration. This piesenta-
ton was made by one Of the salesme en-
in behalf of the ladies'.
Mr.. Schwartz was escorted TO the
depot by host Of friends, who wish
hin success. -
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-28
ADown Town Merchant.

Having passed several sleepless nights,
disturbed by the agonies and cries of a
suffering child, and becom ng convinced
that Mrs. Wins ow's Soothing Syrup was
just the article needed, procured supply
for the child. On reaching home and &C.
quainting his wife with what he had done,
she refused to have it administered to the
child, as she was strongly in favor of Ho-
mnopatby. That night the child passed
in suffering, and the parents without sleep.
Retaining home the day following. the
father found the baby still worse: and
wh le contempt ting other s.eepless
night, the mother stepped from the room
to attend to some domestic duties, and left
the father with the child. During her alb
sence he administered a portion of the
Soothing Syrup to the baby and said
nothing That night all hands slept well,
and the little fellow awoke in the morning
bright and happy. The mother was de-
lighted with thessudden and wonderful
change, and although at first offended at
the deception practiced upon her, has con-
tinued to use the Syrup, and suffering cry
ing babies and restless nights have disap-
peared. A single trial Of the Syrup never
yet failed to relieve the baby, and over
come the prejudices of the mother. Sold
by all Druggists. % cents bottle.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-28
Notice to Gas Consumers.

The Knoxville Gas Light Company will
c 3mmence on the 1st of January, 1882, to de-
duct from all gas bills to private consumers,
so cents per 1000 cubic feet, making Gas
cost only $3.50; provided the bills are
paid at the office within ten days after they
are due. TIE Company is aware that.
taking the sizs Of Knoxville, and the
price of coal into consideration. this
will be lower for Gas than any city sells at
in the United States. The Company
during the present month has become
clear of debt, and this reduction is made
hoping the price will give full satisfaction
to all, and thereby enable the Company to
declare a!dividend on the s.ock-which has
never yet been done, after about twenty
four years operations.
By order of the Board of Directors.
r. r. SwEPsoE,
d27d8!. President