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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

On Friday last, during the progress Of the
case of the Commonwealth against Bradley
T. johnson and others, for the recovery of a
large amount OF money alleged to have been
collected by johnson, Poe & Co., and not
paid over to the State, a passage OF harsh
words took place between Mr.. johnson and
Mr.. Forbes. assistant counsel for the State.
A statement made by Mr.. Forbes was pro-
nounced by Mr.. johnson to be absolutely
untrue. Forbes responded that johnson was
ssyile slanderer and beneath the notice of a
gentleman Mr.. johnson replied, 'T'L
thrash you as soon as the court is over"
Subsequent to the adjournment Of the cour
both gentlemen were arrested and bound
over to keep the peace for twelve months.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

NOMINATION OF SPEAKE R.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore
american, March II, says
The most persistent and by far the most
bitter fight that has been witnessed over the
Speakership ended to-night by The nomina-
ton of Mr.. Randall ON the first ballot by a
majority of nine over all. The Southern
men. by the redoubling of efforts to-day,
were able to detach few men from Randall,
and Mcmahon was put up to take off the
Ohio support, and Cox, with the expectation
that he might be of use in rallying the
Greenbackers and although the Blackburn
men were inclined at first to look upon these
two movements as causing their defeat, when
the ballots were counted it appeared that
Randall could have been successful even if
the entire opposition had voted for Black
burn. There were IA in caucus, clear
majority of the whole House, which, with
California and two vacancies, consists of PSI
members. The scenes about the House were
orderly but exciting. There was an i'm
mense crowd, but it was kept in the base
ment, and the working force alone was al
lowed the main floor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Allegheny Railroad.

Steps are being taken by the authorities
of the Allegheny Railroad, looking to the
acceptance of the bill transferring the fran
chises of the canal. The officers have been
instructed to advise the canal company of
the readiness of the Allegheny Railroad
Company to enter into preliminary con-
tract, after completing which meeting Of
the creditors of the Canal Company will be
asked. 1t is believed that satisfactory terms
can be arranged with the creditors, aad that
the Railroad Company will, as SOON as prac-
ticable, under the law, enter upon fulfil
ment of the contract. A survey OF the route
has been ordered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
docket Case No. 684l

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States. for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Robt. j. Glendy, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 18th day OF March, AID.
1879.
To Whom 1T Hay Concern:
Please take notice hereby, that a petition has
been. to wit: on the 18th day OF March, A. D. 1879,
filed in said district court by Robt ]. Glendy, OF
Augusta county, in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
Of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867. for q
discharge and certificate thereof. from all his
debts and other claims provable under said Act,
and that the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1879, at 10
O'Clock am, tbefore G. Dougl.s Gray, one OF the
registers of said court in bankruptcy at his office
IN Harrisonburg in said district, is the time and
place assigned for the hearing OF the same !;
when and where you may attend and show cal use,
if any you have, why the prayer of said petition
should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified. that the second
and third meetings of the creditors Of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
mar 20-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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Docket case 6a1l

Docket case 697l
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of Benz. T. Bagby, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 18th day of March,
A. D. 1879.
To whom it may concern:
Please take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: the 18th day OF March, A u. 1879.
filed in said District Court by Benz. T. Bagby, OF
Augusta county, il said Di trict, who has been
duly declared bankrupt under the Act OF Con-
gress entitled AN Act to establish more uni
form system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States approved March I'd, 1857. for a
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debts AID other claims provable under said Act.
and that the 18th day Of April, A. D. 1879, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ before c. Douglas Gray, one OF the
Registers Of said curt in Bankruptcy at his
office in Harrisonburg, in said District. is the
time and place assigned for the hearing OF the
same when and where you may attend and show
cause if any you have, why the prayer of the said
petion should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings OF the creditors OF said bank
upt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
mar 2O-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

docket case No, 673]
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE UNITED
l. States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Chas. Sitlington, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 18th day of March,;
A. D. 1879.
To whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: on the 18th day of March. A. d.
1879 filed in said District court by CEas Sitlington
OF Bath county, in said District, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the
Act of Congress entitled "An Act to establish
more uniform system OF bankruptcy throughout
the United States approved March I'd. 1867, for
a discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debts and other claims provable under said Act,
and that the 2nd day Of April, A. D. 1879, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, before c. Douglas Gray one of the
Registers Of said Court in Bankruptcy. at his
office in Harrisonburg in said District is the
time and place assigned for the hearing OF the
same when and where you may attend and show
cause if any you have, why the prayer of the said
petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified that the second and
third meetings of the creditors of said bankrupt
will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
mar2O-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

The State, one day last week, announced
the anniversary of the birth of ''old Brevities, +"
but did not inform his many admirers to
what age he had reached. Without having
the family record before us, we are left to
conjecture as to this important fact, and we
venture to guess that he is SO years old. We
reach this conclusion from the premise that
it ought to take that long to learn as much
and say it SO well as ''old Breyities'' knows
and SAYS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

NEGROES SEEKING NEW HoMEs.-ST.
LOUIS, March l6.-The steamer Grand
Tower, of the Anchor Line, arrived here
this morning, having on board a cargo OF
800 negroes, emigrating from Mississippi to
Kansas. This is the third lot in the last
three weeks, and Capt. Lenox says that the
river banks are lined with crowds anxious
to come, and awaiting the first opportunity.
The negroes corroborate this statement,and
say that thousands will leave that State in
the next few months, as the colored people
will no longer submit to the oppression and
wrongs inflicted upon them. Some are sup
piled with little money, but by far the
majority are almost destitute, with only suf-
ficient means to reach their destination
These who were unable to proceed, about
100 in number. were taken charge vi by
their coiored brethren in this city, anG will
be helped on their way. A masssmeeting
will be held here tomorrow evening by the
colored population, with the view of provid-
ing funds for this object.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

I'VE have no statement of the time Gen.
Grant is expected to return to this country
Yet movements are on foot in Philadelphia,
Omaha and San Francisco.:or his reception.
The greatest and most pleasing triumph of
his life, will be the greeting he will receive
from the American people on his return
from his voyage around the world.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

Sezegedin is town in Hungary, and be-
fore the recent inundation from the river
Thesis, had 300 houses. All of these were
swept away by the flood except 26l. The
estimated loss is 100000 and two hum
dred lives.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

There is something like the ring of the
true metal in what the Cincinnati Catholic
Telegraph says Of Archbishop Purcell's
indebtedness. ''Great as is the debt, ''it as
serts, "there mot, and there must not be,
the iaintest whisper Of reputation. jus
tice, honor, the spotless name o. the Arch
bishop of Cincinnati, the future welfare and
sacred interests OF religion, all demand the
payment Of dollar for DOLLAR The devo-
ton of the Catholics to their church, and
the Jealous regard they have for its reputa-
ton, will doubtless cause hearty response
to the noble sentiment of the Telegraph.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

The present extra session of the Legisla-
tnre can run ninety days, but as the pay is
only $3.50, for short or long time, we may
expect an early adjournment. It will be
next to impossible to hold the members a
great while in filibustering movement,
Just to crafty few ambitious leaders who
are thinking more OF themselves than of the
good OF the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

Nettie Aronhalt, Of Marion, Ohio, who
was accused OF killing her father in order to
get his property and enable her to marry
her lover, made second and successful at
tempt at suicide on Friday night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
docket Case No 1881
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Va.
Tn the matter of Adolph NJ Pierce bankrupt


In the matter of Adolph. NJ. Pierce, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 18th day of March,
A. ID. 1873
To whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit: on the 18th day of March, A. D.
Pierce, of Frederick CO. in said District, who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the Act of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish
a more uniform system of bankruptcy through
out the United States approved March I'd, 1867,
for discharge and certificate thereof from all
his debts and other claims provable under said
Act, and that the 4th day of April A. D. 1879,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, before c. Douglas Gray one
OF the Registers of said Court in Bankruptcy. at
his office in Harrisoubufg, in said District is the
time and place assigned for the hearing Of the
same when and where you may attend and show
cause, if any you have, why the prayer OF the
said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings OF the creditors OF said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
mar 20-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

THE DEBT COMPROMISE BILL. - The
Speaker of the House yesterday reiterated
his decision that it requires two thirds
vote to fix an hour and day for voting on the
debt compromise bill, and the House sus-
tanned him on appeal.
1t is, however, expected that the debate
will be concluded by general consent by the
end OF the week. Messrs. Moffett and Fow-
Ter, who are influential members of the mi
noritv on the debt question, say that they
and their associates have no idea of max ing
use of diatory motions; that all they want
is fair discussion and for the record to be
fully made up, and then they will vote and
90 home.-Dispatch, ISL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
docket Case No. sss1

nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
IL for the Western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Robt. A. Whitescaryer, b'k'rpt
Western District Of Virginia, IS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. That on the 18th of
March, 1879, a Warrant Of Bankruptcy was issued
out of the District Court of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia. against the es-
tate OF Robert A. Whitescarver, of Laurel Mills,
in the county Of Rappahannock, in said District
who has been adjudged bankrupt on his own
petition: That the payment OF any debts and the
delivery of any property belonging to such bank
rupt to him or for his use and the transfer of
any property by him, are forbidden by law; and
that a meeting OF the creditors OF said bankrupt,
to h his viii IL d at
Bankruptcy, to be holden at Harrisonburg, in the
county Of Rockingham, and State OF Va, before
Douglas Gray, Esq, Register in Bankruptcy for
said District on the 18th day of April. A D.. 1879
at 10 o'clock A NJ. JNO F. LEWIS,
mar 20-2w us. Marshal for said Dist,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

All the main lines of railroad in the North
and West report largely increased activity
and net receipts over this time last year-a
coon indication.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

A very deep and wide spread religious in
terest is pervading Baltimore city. All the
churches of every denomination seem 20 be
awakened to new zeal and interest On the
subject, the result primarily, OF the labors
for the past few months of Mr., Moody.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

Bishop Thomas U. Dudley, of Kentucky,
has accepted the invitation to deliver the
annual address before the Alumni Associa-
tIon of the University of Virginia at its next
meeting.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
docket case 1O0.l

docket case 1901
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States tor the Western District OF Virginia
In the matter of M. A. Miller, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 18th day of March. A.
D., 1879.
To whom it may concern
Please to take notice hereby. that a petition has
been, to wit the 18th day of March, A. D. 1879,
Augusta county, in said District, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States' approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from all his debts
and other claims provable under said Act. and
that the 9th day of April, A. D. 1872 at 10 O'Clock
A. M, before G. Douglas Gray, one OF the Regis
Harrisonburg, in said District. is the time and
place assigned for the hearing OF the same when
and where you may attend and show cause il any
you have, why the prayer OF the said petition
should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
mar s0-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
Docket case 6S6.J
N THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
4 States for the Western District OF Virginia
In the matter of Thos. H. Shumate. bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrsonburg, on the 18th day of March, A.
D.1s79
To whom it may concern
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: the 18th day OF March A. d. 1879,
filed in said District Court by Thomas "A. Shu-
mate, OF Aug usta County, in said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the Act of Congress entitled An Act to establish
more uniform system OF bankruptcy through
out the United States apI roved March 3D. 1867,
for discharge and certificate thereof from all
his del BITS and other claims provable under said
Act, and that the 10th day OF April, A. 1879, at
10 o'clock, A. M, before C. Douglas Gray, of
the Registers of said Courtan Bankruptcy, at his
office in Harrisonburg, in said District is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same; when and where you may attend and show
cause, if any you have, why the rayer OF the said
petition should not be granted.
You also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
mar 20-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
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A sslgnee's sale Of
"A Valuable Real Estate

In Clarke County.
In pursuance OF decree of the United States
District Court for the Western District of Virgin
ia in the matter OF George h. Sewers, bankrupt,
Twill, as Assignee of said Bankrupt, on
MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1879.
at the front door of the Courthouse in Terryvile,
Va, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder.
A Tract or Parcel of Valuable Land,
lying miles south Of Berryville, in Clarke coun-
ty, Va, containing about
40 Acres,
on which there is Chestnut. Oak, and other VaIua-
BILE Timber. This land W ill be sold as whole, or
in lots to suit purchasers.
TERMS:-On- fourth cash. the balance on a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser giving
red payments, and the title to be retained as uti-
mate security. GEO E. SIPE, Assignee
mar 20-tds OF Geo H. Sewers, bankrupt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20


Judge Harris and Gen. Joe Johnston, sup
ported Mr.. Randall for Speaker in the Dem
ocratic caucus. In this course Judge Har-
ris represented the general sentiment OF his
district, without regard to party. Mr.. Ran
dali had made an able, impartial and conserv-
alive presiding officer, and no good reason
could be assigned why he should not be re-
elected. He is with the Republicans on the
currency and tariff questions and for that
reason was opposed by some of the Southern
Democrats, but Judge Harris, although he
does not agree with the Speaker on these
issues, was too charitable to allow differences
as to essential governmental policy to inter~
fere with personal Friendship. Judge Har-
ris will retain the importa mt Craftsmanship
of Privileges and Elections and score one on
the judiciary Comm ittee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
consisting of all the latest styles of NECK WEAR.
We have also the agency for the
KING OF SHIRTS !
Price 81 90.
Price 81 90.

The best article in the shirt line on the market.
RD- All goods we sell are guaranteed as repre-
scented or the money refunded. All goods sold as
che ap as any house in the State. Call and see for
yourself. Be sure You find the place, Rg-OPPO-
SITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
Our
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Sale of aluable
Personal Property.

BY virtue Of a deed of trust executed by the
late Thomas Calbreath to the undersigned, bear
ing date the 9Th day OF July 1873, and duly recor
ded in the Clerks Office of Augusta County, in
w. B.. No. At, page 1853, l will, on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL end, 1879,
proceed on the premises of the late Thomas Cal
offer for sale at public auction to the highest bid
der FOR CASH, the following property convey
ed in said deed to wit:
FORTY OR FIFTY TONS OF HAY,
about 100 bushels of WHEAT, rs bushels of CORN
and 10 head of FINE HOGS.
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON,
mar 2O-tds Trustee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Docket Case No. 6921

DIsTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
~ for the Western District Of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Robert Afford, bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, SIS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That on the 18th OF
March. 1879. Warrant of Bankruptcy was issued
out of the District Court of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia, against the es-
the county of Augusta in said District, who has
been adjudged bankrupt on his own petition
That the payment Of any debts and the delivery
him. or for his use. and the transfer of any prop
erty by him. ara forbidden by law; and that a
to prove their debts, and to choose one or more
Assignees of the estate Ct said bankrupt. will be
held at Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at
State of Virginia, before G. Douglas Gray, Esq,
Register in Bankruptcy for said District, on the
18th day OF April, A D., 1879, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
JNO F. LEWIS,
mar 20-2w q. s. Marshal for said Dist.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20


Mail. Southward, connects at Gordonsville, with
Ches & Ohio r. R., East and West At lynch
burg connects with Atlantic, Miss. s. Ohio R. R.,
through Southwest Virginia, to Nashville, New
Orleans, Memphis. Little Rock and Texas,-and
at Danville with Richmond Danvlle r. E., to
South and So Invest.
Express southwark connects at Gordonsv'le to
ali points East and West on Ches. & Ohio R. R.,
and at Danville, with Richmond & Danville R. r.
for the Carolinas Georgia, Florida and via Allan
For Manassas Line leave Washington at 90 a.
M and Alexandria, % a. M, DAILY, except Sun
day, arrive at STR ASBURG. atl2 rs P. M,
connecting with the Valley Road, east and west.
Leave Strasburg 3l5p ~, arriving at Alexandria
For Middeburg daily connections at Plains
station.
For Uppervile regular connection at Delaplane
For Warrenton leave Washington 90 am daily
All trains make good connections, at Washing
ton TO and from North and West.
New orleans sleeper leayes Washington at 90
a m running through without change, connect
ing with through sleeper to Florida.
IL Excursion Tickets to Jacksonville, Florida,
good to May 18th, 1879, at very low rates.
Through tickets sold at the lowest rates.
]. M. BROADUS
mar 20 General Ticket Agent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

II ayser's Creditors VS.. VIM. B. Kayser,
N and VIM. 8. Kayser VS.. H. NJ Bell etals,
Comm'rs.
All persons interested in the above named
causes, and especially the lien creditors OF VIM
B. Kayser, now heard together, take notice, that
l will, on
TUESDAY. APRIL 3d. 1879,
at my Office in Staunton, proceed to take, state
and settle the accounts required by an order en-.
tered in said cause, at the March term. 1879. OF
the Hastings Court. At which time and place you
are required to attend. JNO. w. STOUT,
mar 2O-4w Comm'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

LHOR SALE.-A First Class New Peloubet, Pei
ton Co. ORGAN, for SAFE cheap. at
Jan 20 GABRIEL HISRH'S
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The Republicans in Congress met in eau

The Republicans in Congress met in eau
Gus on Monday evening. It was very har.
monious. But very little time was spent in
the empty form of the complimentary NOM
inatlon to offices which, Of course, the NOM
inees are never to fill. General Garfield re-
ceived the nomination for Speaker, ex-Con-
gresham Rainey, the former colored repre-
sentative from South Carolina, the nomina-
ton for clerk. Most of the time was devoted
to consideration Of the political situation.
The Republicans decided to present no leg
islation for consideration, but to use their
influence to confine the work of the session
to the two appropriation bills which have
made the session necessary. The Republic
can position is to pass these appropriation
bills, maintain resolute front upon all the
political questions involved in them, and to
throw upon the Democratic majority in both
houses fullresponsibility for all legislation.
The Democrats having obtained the power
will be compelled to exercise it and to be
responsible for it, and will not have the ben
eft of theexperience and ability Of the Re-
publican minority.