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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07
The American Trnct Nooletv

New YORK, May THE Ameri.
can Tract Society held its annual
meeting to-day. The available re-
sources during 1878 were $4,000 F.;
expenditures for the same time were
$4O7 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07

NEW York, May Z, 12:27 pm
Cotton closed last evening steady
opened this forenoon quiet and firm
now easier at last evening quotations.
Ordinary, lie; good ordinary, ll3c;
low middling, II 3-16c; middling.
l29c; good middling, IL l3-16c mid
ding fair, l33c; fair, 143c Futures
closed yesterday 6 to II points above
the day before; opened this forenoon
steady; now easy at to 5 points over
last evening, as follows: Deliveries
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07
A Sweeping Firo.

PoTTsTowN, May IA fire in
Berks county is destroying hundreds
of acres Of timber. The flames are
rapidly extending eastward, doing
great damage. Loss heavy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07
The Hoboken Cricket nIntoh.

New York, May I'm the match
to-day at Hoboken between the Eng
lish and American cricketers the score
of the Americans in the first inning
was 81, with Lucas and Lane as
bowlers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07

New YORK, May IA London
special says Reefar won the Ches.
ter Trades cup; Touchet, second
Mdotto, third. Ten horses ran.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07
The Ynn,IerhiIfs.

CLEVELAND, o., May T,-Wm. H.
Vanderbilt and party left Cleveland
for Detroit on special train at 1890
o'clock to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07
w Advertisements.
Kinu of Hearts.

VNlIIS young stallion was by Henry Nam
i bTipo, and Ia, he by Mhsm9rinne Chief, he the
Membrino, Membrino Patehen, eto. Henry
MembrinQ's dam was By Pilot, Jr. He vas
tho sire Of Miss Rgssl, she Tho dam OF 81
great Maud s., sold 90 Mr.. W. II. Vnndor6i5
IN 1873 for 81 900 oash, and had record NJ
an IngomRT saddle horse.
lwill permit this young stallion 10 serve t.O1
twenty mares during the present season A n y
stable, No. % Adams street. so Tor lhe asa.
son, guaranteed John DfiNN
1914 N"Nt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07

CLEVELAND, May THE officers
of the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railway remain the same as
last year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07
COSTUMES.
3, AND |. ASSOCIATIONS.
eERMAN-AMERIcAM
Building and Loan Assoe,a,,o

TNhk annual meeting Of the Stockholders,
tioni takes place on the sth day Of MAY next,
ats clock pm, The monthly loan meeting
will be held at the same time. Stockholders
are requested TO pay their dues promptly io
avoid dnes. JOHN SCHEIBLER, Pres't
II. BgNsDoRF, Sec'y. 8-5s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.

MEMPHIS, May7.
Sales of cotton to-day in this market
were 525 bales, all to spiuners. The
market closed steady, and held higher,
the advance to-day being bc on grades
from good ordinary to good middling.
The New York market at 3 pm. was
easy at 124c on spots for middling
futures at 3:19 o'clock were unsettled
at to7 points below opening quota
tions; sales 15SO0O bales. New Or
leans closed active and higher; mid
ding, 115c sales 1000 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-07

The sainted Eliza Pipkstop is sqid
to be among the Kansas emigrants,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13

LIVELY TINES WITH THE CIRCUS
The Trans Atlantic Circus had lively
day at Leesyllls, Ind. Some sharpers
who accompany the show, falling in
their attempt tO swindle resident with
cards, snatc led his money and Ind in
one OF the tents. Soon afterward one
OF the women performers was charged
with stealing a watch from mans
pocket as she passed through the crowd.
The robbed men fired into the tents
with their revolvers. The showmen
retaIiated by seizIng three villagers, drag
ging them into a tent, aud whipping
them souadly with rawhides. This
incensed the crowd, and a general tight
ensued, in which four shOwmen and one
yillager were wounded with bullets
n. J. Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
wednesday Aug. l3, 1879.

In order to give to our readers the
address Of the Conservative committee
In full we have omitted a number of ar
ticles of general and local interest. This
address contains a statement Of the
public debt, which should receive the
careful attention Ofeyery reader. 1t is
important that every one should thor
cughly understand the matter at issue
in the canvass which will soon be open
ed. A careful perusal Of the figures
presented by both sides and a strict eX'
animation of every item where there is
a difference IN statement, will enable
every one to understand the question'a'
it should be understood by every citizen
OF Virginia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
Correspondence OF the Baltimore SUM-
Letter from the Shenan q 3ah
Alum Springs.
SHENANDOAH ALUM SPRINGS.

August 8. 1879.
Having arrived here few days ago |
find these springs pleasantly located on
the eastern slope Of the North mountain.
the air pure and dry. nights cool. re-
curing blanket. Natures distllery
furnishes a variety Of mineral waters,
among which are alum, chalybeaLe and
sulphur-iron. The company is princl
pally from Baltimore aud Washington.
and very sociable and agreeable. The
walks and drives are delightful. A large
party went up to the top of North noun.
tain yesterday aud had grand view OF
the valley and mountains. A number
of Indian graves are to be seen on the
western slope Of the mountain, and are
supposed to have treasure buried with
the sons of the forest"
A large black near was seen last week
on tins mountain. bat our party did not
have the honor OF visit from him. The
Hope Mining Company are boring here
for mineral, and have a prospect for
anthracite coal. Mining Engineer Won
Ringnarz, OF Germany, has charge OF
the work
The alum water here is very fine. and
this is the only resort in Shenandoah
county having this valuable mineral
water.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
AN AFFRAY BETWEEN EDITORS

AN AFFRAY BETWEEN EDITORS. -
George w. Ward, editor OF the Virginian,
and Finley Harris, editor of the Stand
ard, of Abingdon, Va, had a hostile
meeting Thursday morning On the Main
street of that town, which was the cul-
mination OF al old journalistic quarrel
growing out OF the State debt agitation.
In consequence of personally offensive
editorial article in Wednesdays Stand
ard Ward attempted to cane Harris.
when The latter drew and fired, the ball
inficting a wound in Wards side just
above the hip bone. Ward then drew
and snapped his pistol in Harris's face,
then threw him down and snapped sew
eral times 10 his face, and finally struck
him several blows IN the face with his
pistol. Wards wound, though calcu-
lated TO disable him for time, is not
dangerous. The Virgiuian is strong
're-adjusting" paper, and the Standard
is what is termed a "iunding' one.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13

CHICAGO, August 9.-Theophilus
Vaudemoortel. the jesuit priest who re-
Gently created a sensation by publicly
renouncing Catholicism in favor OF the
Episcopal form oil the orthodox rolig-
ION. will tomorrow augment that sen
sation By publishing the following card |:
The sympathy expressed Oh all sides
by NY old friends Is so true and heart
felt that find myself unable to resist.
[ retract what have said against the
Church of Rome, and | am resolved to
return to the church that opens its arms
to receive an erring child.
'THEoPHILus YANDEMooRTEL,"
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Events I'm the East.
THE GREAT FIRE IN sERAJEyo-TwENTY
THOUSAND PEOPLE uoMELESS--LosS
ONE HgNDRED MILLIONS FLORlNs.

SERAJEyo. Aug. 10. The contia
grafton was prevented from spreading
during Saturday mainly by the men
Of garrison, three Of whom were killed.
There were few isolated outbreaks
among the ruins, and some of the ware
houses are still burning. Some OF the
large firms in the city estimate that
the damage will exceed one hundred
million forms, but this is considered
to be exaggerated. The homeless peo-
pie, numbering about 10000 are cam
ped in the squares aud gardens. A re-
lief committee has been organized.
The Emperor of Austria has forward
ed ten thousand forms in aid of the
sufferers. 1t has been definitely as
certained that the fire was caused by
the explosion ofsome spirits, as was
at first stated.
The greater portion Of the troops
have been removed outside the town
to accommodate the homeless families
in their quarters. Provisions have
been served out to the inhabitants
from the military stores. The Duke
of Wurtemburg has organized a com
mittee tor the purpose OF rebuilding
the burned districts
LONDON, August 10. The Observ
er's Vienna correspondent says it is
asserted that two thousand OF the i'll
habtants OF Serajevo persisted in tho
flames. This is not confirmed by tel
egrams direct from the spot, aud the
statement is probably the invention Of
some sensational Vienna newspaper.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The correspon.
dent OF the Standard at Pesth says:
THE fire at Serejevo having destroy
ed an immense quantity ofarmy stores,
and as the reconstruction of the town
will require great sums, it is hoped
that the expedition to Now Bazaar will
be delayed until next year"
The News Serejsyo dispatch reports
that the FIRE destroyed 2SS hOuses,95S
shops and 4S warehouses. The loss
to private property is estimated at
1000, 900 forins. There are NO insu-
RANGES. Owing to the scarcity of pro-
visions the prices, already high, have
been increased. The fire was caused
by an accident which occurred while
the excise officers were sealing casks
ip a spirit warehouse
The Times Vienna dispatch says !
1000 houses and 800 stores were
burned at Serajevo.
The Telegraph's Vienna correspon-
dent reports that the number of vic
tins of the fire is small.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
THE EXPENDITURES.

These are
lst. The expenses, ordinary and ex
traordinary Of conducting the Govern
ment.
The ordinary expenses for the current
year land the future will diminish. not
augment, them) are, as shown before,
s689,533.
The extraordinary expenses have
auctuated greatly. and we may con-
cludc that they will be reduced IN the
future but following our plan Of adher'
ng to the figures, and hazarding no
conjectures, we place them at then
average for the years which have pass
ed since the restoration ofthe Govern
menI. This is stated bv the Auditor in
his report Of January a, 1879, at s74,-
800. 67-making the total expenditures,
ordinary and extraordinary, s763, 9O2.-
CT.
I'd. The annual amount due the
schools.
This sum, under the provisions OF
law which fixed the quota OF the schools,
is ascertained to be $i97 1926. IRE
port Of House Committee OH Finance,
January 10, 1873, page ~
Sd. The interest on the public debt.
If every unrcdccmed obligation of the
Commonwealth due to general creditors
and to the literary fund shall be pre-
scented, the principal of the public debt
will amount to $50, 796, 203.3l. (Com-
municauon of the Second Auditor Jan
nary 81, 1879, House Doc. No. ., page
81
If every dollar OF the arrears of in
tcrest fundable under the McCulloch
bill is presented it will be, according to
the Second Auditors report Of Both
September, 1873, as follows
Amount Of past due interest 4Gia,o9O 80
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
The Gift to Mr. Jefferson Davis

The s.. Louis (Mo.) Republican has
letter from Mr.. Edgar Harvard Far
"a, solicitor OF the late Mrs. Dorsey,
apropos of her gilt to Mr.. Jefferson
Davis. The property, he says, con-
sists OF real estate entirely, plantations
in the parish Of Tensas. Louisiana,
which, Instead of being worth $500, 900,
would not sell for 100000, the gross
rental to>day being no more than 81,
500. Mrs. Dorsey, Mr.. Farra says.
having provided foc all her own kins-
folk. and her husband having done the
same for his, it was her intention to en-
dow professcrship Of Sanscrlt in some
college, her studies lying III the direc-
ton of the Oriental tongue but, a
true Southern woman, when she heard
that Mr.. Davis was poor she determined
to leave the property to him. in order
that he might finish his work" in
peace and quiet-the work referred to
being his history Of the Coniederacy as
embodied in his own memoirs. At the
time of making her will Mrs. Dorsey
was about to undergo dangerous sur
gical operation for cancer. That opera
ton was deferred "A year, but the Cancer
finally killed her. Mr.. Farrar declares
that Mrs. Dorsey is equally to be ex-
onerated from the charge OF unworthy
motives and from the suspicion Of being
non compos at the time OF making her
will. She was woman full OF en-
thusiasm, but full Of intelligence also,
and her mind was remarkably clear.
Mr.. Farrar says also that, under the
code Of Louisiana, it will be impossible
Tor any set OF contestants 10 ind any
ground Of action upon which to have
the will nulhhed. There was no undue
influence, no mental arrangement, no
senility. She had a brilliant intellect
and heat ofgold.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13

NASHVILLE, TENN, Aug. S.-Ad-
ditioual returns indicate that the propo-
sitiou 70 settle the debt at fifty cents on
the dollar will be rejected by not less
than $1,000 majority. Party lines
were rot regarded in the contest. The
republicans in the eastern part OF the
STATE voted almost solidly IN favor OF
tie eompromise. while most OF those in
TIE middle aud western sections went
aea.nst It. The democrats were also
gsneraliy divided on the question.
Many men Of both parties voted for re :
faction on the ground that the PROPOSE
sion was merely . modified form OF re-
p7diatocs ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
Shenando ah County Bank.

Woodstock, vs.. Aug. 18th, 1879.
Alta meeting Of the Board Of Directors the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted and ordered to
be published In the Shenandoah HERALD.
LEI. Resolved that the rlle heretofore existing
In relation 10 partial payments upon notes be re-
pesled and that the renewal Of notes In the future
shall be entirely at the discretion OF the Board.
Cd. That the foregoing resolution shall not
affect notes maturing within the next 80 days.
Sd. That in order 70 insure consideration paper
far discount must be left at the Bank, in time for
one Of the following meetings, viz The meeting
OF the Board on TUESDAYS At A. NJ. or the meet.
ing Of the Discount committee on Thursdays aHd
SATURDAYS at p. NJ as no paper will 10 discounte
GEO. M BORUN,
Au0 lath-3t Cashier.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
Academy.

THE MISSES HURLBURT, purpose opening in
i Woodstock an Academy suitable for pupils Of
all ages, which will provide thorough Collegiate
Education, aud at the same time afford facilities
for the study Of Languages, aud the Fine Arts,
such az are rarely offered il like Institutions.
Time Of opening and further particulars will
shortly be given.
Aug, l3,-u.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13

Two children Of VIM. Crossman,. Of
Rockville, L. l., were fatally poisoned,
Friday, BY drinking out Of can which
had contained Paris green.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
NelcAdre easements.
NotiCe

All parties are hereby notified not to tre:pass
upon my land by ranging, hunting, fishing cutting
timber or in any other way The law will be rigid
ly enforced against all who disregard this notice.
S. G. STEPHENSON.
Aug 6th-3t. David Kniesley, tenant.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
RESOURCES.

The year ending September 30, 1878,
was the first year OF fair test of the
Mofett liquor tax, and the revenue of
that year, with deduction 70 be here
after stated, offers the most reliable
standard by which to measure the full
income of the Commonwealth. The
income Of the State that year, exclusive
of loans, was S2,63l, G72.25. Com
munication OF Auditor of Public Ac-
counts, Senate Document IA, IS7S-'9.)
From this deduct the tax on consol
bonds, which is now abolished on the
new bonds, and which for that year
amounted to sec, S22.l6. (Rsport Of
Second Auditor December s, 1878;
Senate Document No. 3. p. ll.) This
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13

leaves The net revenue of the Common
wealth. available for the public burdens,
s2,564, 850.09.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
ONE DUNN COW rs JERSEY.

one white backed ow. one pale red COW A. Iersev
one white COW l-2 Jersey and IL Durham. one
white COW 81 jersey and - Durham. one red COW
Sd Jersey and IA Devon, two heifers 81 Jersey.
one Dunn heifer rs Jeessy
a. OAe thoroughbred Jersey bull years old. one
thoroughbred jersey bull calf steers. one BAY
Morse colts, &c. these articles will be sold a. the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13

benefit 10 case the settlement is destroy
ed. They fail to tell the people that il
destroyed il will place back again on
their shoulders the entire burden of the
old funding bill Of 1871 that the people
become bound again for ten years for
upwards of nine hundred thousand dol
lars of yearly interest more than they
are bound for under The settlement, and
for the next twenty years for upwards
of SIX hundred thousand more. When
they are challenged 10 explain no. this
will bring relief TO the people they meet
the dilemma by advising that Virginia
can throw off her debt oy revolution. -
They promise to help Virginia b, inyit-
ing her to try the desperate expe6ient
OF regulating her solemn contracts, OF
contempt for the decisions Of her own
courts. and they boldly avow that they
intend, in the last extremity, 10 over
throw the existing Stat Government.
conccaling from the people that even
after all such revolutionary proceedings
Virginia will stand confronted by the
Supreme Court of the United States and
its unbroken line of decisions. They
fail to tell the people that any such des =
perate policy viii entail on Virginia
fresh and affecting losses in the value
Of all property, the prosecution OF all
industries, aud destroy all hope for Il
revival OF her material welfare. 1t is
certain that no sane man will bring his
capital, thrift, or skill into Virginia when
she proclaIms herself bankrupt in means
and character.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
ONE McGINNIS LINE sppr,nrp
About $50 Bushels of Wheat

Of which % bushels Hedges prolific will be sold in
pigs, shoats, one berkshire boar, and some other
noss, Que dunn calf rs Jersey. one white cali
80 Jersey, one red calf, ten sheep, one muly COW
ana cali, one brown COW - Jersey,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
CONCLUSION.

Happily for Conservatism and for Vir.
ginia, we make our appeal for safety
from these evils to a people loving
honor, cherishing the right, proud Of
their word and their traditions, aud
anxious for peace. The path of duty Is
clear. Maintain everywhere your Or
ganlzatlou. Its mission is not ended.
Fill vacancies according 10 your estab-
llshed forms. Selcc good and true
men as candidates and put them in the
field. Stand by your solemn pledges OF
1877. Force those who seek your suf-
fragcs to disclose, as you have right
to do, their relations to this faction
which assails your party. Make your
canvass as you have always done. no
matter what odds confront you. Meet
the adversares Of our great adjustment
whenever aud wherever they assail ii,
and the future Is secure.
BY order Of the Committee.
JOHN I. LOWELL, Chairman.
j. BELL BIGGER, Secretary.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
Public &aIs
OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY
me undersigned administrator Civ Danner
dec VIII proceed to sell At public auction on
Friday, AUGUST 18th. 1879.

- cs IOIu"Ihg pers0naI property One good
champion reaper, one Cutting Fox, one Eureka
wheat ian, lot Of pitch forks grain fails. chains.
&c. ane three horse pow with TRIBE and double
vATOR, F''"'' VIZ
ONE McGINNIS LINE SPREADER,
SET hy-siraps, COW and no Sc halters. one 4 horse
wagon one pair wood ladders lot Of straw,
ONE CIDER PRESS AND MILL.
WheeloarrsSs, grinds;one, one corn plante..
guano screen, set blasting tools, lot picks shovel
augers, &c. one corn shel!er,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
TERMS OF SALE:

For all sums Of 800 and under the cash will Do
required before the articles are rernos-.5 sums
over $500 can be settled by negotiable Re at siI
morths well endorsed ~
y Sale will begin at the farm at dN' clock A.
NJ. promptly, II the sal al the farm Is closed in
time will be Adjourned 70 house in town. II not
sale will begin at house al O'Clock 4 VI. on
Saturday the 10th inst.
b. p. NEWMAN Admr
Aug. 6,-tds Of ". banner. decd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
TO THE PUBLIC.

though no more when you can cure 1t with
~ bottle OF IRWINs COE6H SYRUP. PricesSc
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
The following articles will he sold at the
house 10 town.

one large mirror, one what not, one large mar.
pie TOP centre table. hat rack, one marble TOP.
bureau and marble top washstanjs, three stoves,
one COOK stove, lot Of lounges, washstands stands
tables, chairs, mirrors, lamps carpets. china and
glassware, three wsrdrobes, surveyors chain,
clover SEED sower, refrigerator, safes one heater
one sleigh, one book case, one Wilcox 4 Gibbs
sewing machine. And great variety Of smaller
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13

-muvua, concessions to settle all differ,
ences of opinion, justly and fairly, in
side of the party.
We proceed now TO show from the
public records with what fidelity and
success this promise of our party las
been redeemed.
Upon the threshold OF the labors Of
the Assembly the frs. question was,
What amount of income could fairly
be anticipated as
TIE ANNUAL REVENUE!
For the five years preceding this as
Scmblng of the Legislature the total
public receipts, exclusive of loans, had
been $l2,S33, 400, Sian average for
each year of 50, 566,6S0 10. (See Sem
ate document No. II, session 1873
|'9)
Tue Eext inquiry related to
TIE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE.
This consisted OF three items:
l. The annual interest on the
debt, W hioh at the existing
rate was. '..........t tl,Sle, rs A.
(See Second Auditors report
year ending 30th Septem
Der, 1871 ~
. The current expenses Of gov
ernment ordinary and ex-
traordinary, which for the
year preceding Senate Doc
page p were ,.e. -. 1886 81 81
g. The annual amount due the
schools (see report Of House
Committee on Finance, Jan
uary u, 1879. ............ 1918 IS
Total expenditure s9.ss4, 2O1 &c
Deduct average revenue. 2,566679 %
mai de0cit Of ,''.......... ssh, 52326
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-08-13
JOHN P. L0NAS,
MI. Jackson, Va.

r: S.-Remember tie BEST Is the
CHEAPEST.
Aug. Bpm.