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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-10-18
TRUSTEES SALE
or
HOISG and Lot near Westminster.


DY virtue of deed Of trust from Rebecca
ID A. Little and husband to the undersign-
ed, duly executed and recorded | will sell at
Public Sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, he a5h day Of October, 1879,
at clock, =. NJ, parcel of land containing
6 Acres, / Rood and % PerChes,
more or less. The improvements thereon
consist Of a Log Dwelling House, Stable, &c
Two springs Of excellent water A .eM-O
near the house. About Acre ALl
is in Timber, balance in good III ti11
state Of cultivation, and an OPP
portnnity is presented 10 pnrchasea q desirable
home for small sum Of money.
This property is about 2 miles South of
Westminster, and adjoins the farms of Thos.
Webster, Wm. II. Wampler and others.
Terms Of Sdle.-0ne.third cash on the day
of sale or on the ratification thereof, one. third
in nine months and the other one third in
eighteen months from the day Of sale: the
credit payments TO be secured by the notes Of
the purchaser or purchasers with approved
security bearing interest.
CHAS. 4. REIFSNIDER, Trustee.
sep 27-8t Il. c. Matthews, Auctioneer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-14
FRITZ JAHNCKE.
eos Delord street.

Box 143 Mechanics and Dealers Exchange.
MANUFACTURER OF sCHILLINGER PAT
AZ ent Pavement and Artificial Stone; dealer
In German Flag. North River Flag, Curb stones
and Portland Cement, my8 SM
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Shenandoah Valley Railroad.

Col. U. L. Boyce, Vice President of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, recently re-
turned to Charlestown, from Philadel-
phia. He was met at the depot by the
brass band. and handsomely serenaded. In
response, he made feeling speech, and at
the close assured the audience that arrange
ments had been consummated for the com.
pletion of this important enterprise. We
are much gratified to hear of this official
statement. The Shenandoah Valley Road
IS a work of great Importance to Rocking
ham and Augusta counties, as it passes
through prolific sections of both counties,
now shut out from market. We have no
other information in regard to this impor-
tant matter except that mortgage has been
effected with the Farmers Loan and Trust
Company, of New York, as trustee, and
that a mortgage has been recorded In Clark
and Jefferson, and will be recorded in all the
counties through which the road will pass. to
secure the first mortgage bondholders. We
may this spring and summer look for the To-
cation of the route in Rockingham and Au.
gusta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

GRIMES IN WEST VIRGINIA Special
kilograms to tine Richmond Dispatch, relate
two fatal tragedies in West Virginia. One
dated at Hinton, the 18th says AN alter
cation took place between Mr.. Wilburn
and George Farley near this place yester-
day, in which Wilburn accused Farley of
being too intimate with his (Wiburn 81 wife.
1t resulted in Wilburn shooting and Instant
~ killing Farley. Wilburn escaped.
The other dated at Talcott, the 10th says :
Page Edwards shot and killed his wife,
Polly Edwards, at Big Bend Tunnel, quar-
ter of mile Of this place. He entered the
house and dragged her from the bed. He
shot her four times in the body during the
struggle. She had baby in her arms, which
escaped uninjured, A coroner's inquest
was held to-day. The verdict was that
Polly Edwards came to her death from shots
received from pistol in the hands of Page
Edwards. When dying she said that Page
Edwards did it. Edwards has escaped his
whereabouts is unknown.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
The Richmond Middle.

In the last issue of the VIRGINIAN, we
gave a brief synopsis of q communication
published in the Richmond Wing from Gen.
Field, Acknowledgement, in reference to the
appointment of Gen. Bradley T. johnson,
as associate counsel on behalf of the State
in the so-cslled "Rives Usurpation" case
We to-day insert the entire correspondence
and statements connected with the matter,
from which the inference is naturally to be
Drawn that Gen. Field is put az disadvan-
tage, and Gen. johnson is relieved of all
improper importantly lin. connection with
his designation as associate. Icounsel. After
the statements of the Governor and the At
torney-General, he had but one course to
pursue, and that he adopted-to withdraw
from the case. He Unjust realize the fact,
however, that there was a great want of
candor on the part of the Governor and At
torney- General,i in dealing with his appoint
ment. Neither seemed to desire to shoulder
the responsibility of designation which
could not have been made without the con-
shift the responsibility upon the other, after
Gen. johnson had entered upon the duties
of the work to which ne had been invited
It would have been more creditable in both
of them to have met the impudent inquiry
as to the appointment, either by silent dis
regard, and thus not recognize the right to
institute such an inquiry, or frank avowal
that Mr.. Johnson's services were desired,
and he had been chosen because it was be.
lieved he would be useful. Somebody was
responsible for the appointment, and as the
Governor and Attorney-General were the
only persons who had authority to select
counsel, it does not look exactly right that
they should seek to evade the responsibility
for Mr.. Johnson's appearance in the case.
1t seems that'they were perfectly willing to
avail themselves of his labors, which Mr.
Field alleges were valuable, and to associate
with him in the conduct OF the matter, but
when it comes to public recognition of the
authority by which he did appear, they both
dodge and squirm, as though they had been
guilty of something they did not want the
public to know. While we have no admira.
ton for Mr.. johnson, in his public course in
Virginia, since the war, in this affair be is
the only one of the three that has come
out with any credit to himself thus far.
I'VE find we have to omit the eorrespo nd
ence this week, because of the advertisements
which came in at late hour.]
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
docket case 699.J


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of James Jifkins, 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 James Jenkins, of
Frederick 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
discharge and certificate thereof. from all his
debts and other claims provable under said Act.
and that the 18th day of April, A. D. 1878. at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, before c. Douglas Gray, one OF the
Registers Of said Courtin Bankruptcy, at his Of
flee 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 petit
ton 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.
G. DOUGLAS GRAY.
mar 20-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

The WALKING MANIA.-The interna-
tional walking contest at New York ended
Saturday night. Rowell finished 500 mics
at three minutes to O'Clock, and thus end
ed his task. Hartman completed $50 miles
and 3 laps at S.45 O'Clock and retired, having
thus saved his share Of the gate money.
Ennis remained on the track until 10 O'Clock,
scoring 475 miles. He ran the last mile in
minutes and So seconds, the fastest of the
contest. The total receipts of gate money
are stated at 1000. The six days walking
match at Poughkeepsie, N. w. between
Washington and EIson, closed Saturday
night about IL O'Clock, Elson winning. The
score was Elson, Alb miles laps, in l43
hours 10 seconds; Washington, 1872 miles l
lap, in al hours 81 minutes. Washington
subsequently, challenged Elson for another
six days contest in New York in thirty days,
but it is not thought likely it will be &C.
cepted. William Kensley completed his
walk of 100 hours without rest, at Whining
ton, Del, Saturday night at Il O'Clock. At
Chicago, Saturday midnight, Madame An-
derson had completed 1870 quarter miles.
Madame ST. Clair, who attempted, at New
Haven, Conn.,, to walk 5000 quarter miles
in as many quarter hours, withdrew early
yesterday morning, after completing 1888
quarters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
The L egislature.

Nothing of general or special interest has
transpired in the Legislature since the con-
vening of the extra session. The McCul-
Tough bill, after having passed the Senate
was taken up in the House, last week, and
has been discussed, mostly by those who are
opposed to it. DR.. Moffett offered an amend
ment to regulate the date of the issue
Of the bonds under the bill, which was
voted down. Several speeches were made
previous to voting on the amendment. Mr..
Barbour had the floor en- Tuesday evening,
and of course spoke in opposition to a set
Element on the proposed plan.
This protracted discussion is trifing not
only with the important question under con-
sideration, but with the interests OF the peo-
pie. The whole field of debate has been
gone over, and there is not member who
has not made up his mind as to how he will
vote. There is no report of the speeches
to reach the people, and so the time occupied
in speech-making is that much thrown away.
Why not come to vote at once. and deter
mine the question of the adoption or rejec-
ton of the bill as it came from the Senate?
That is the will OF the people, and if the
members of the Legislature are disposed to
consult that, they will put summary stop
to further controversy. No amount of talk
ing will draw popular attention away from
the fact, that the extra session was unneces-
sary, and the $4,000 or 100000 which it
takes from the impoverished treasury-bor-
rowed money-is great outrage upon the
people. We have no patience with this reck-
less disregard of representative trust. Men
who thus trife with the welfare and inter-
ests of their constituents are unfit to be en-
trusted with legislative authority, and ought
to be held to strict responsibility for the
abuse of the power conferred upon them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Public Meeting.

1t will be seen by notice in another COL
umn that public meeting has been called
for Monday next court day. to give express
sion to the sentiment of the county on the
bill now pending in the House of Delegates
for the settlement of the State debt question.
There should be a full attendance of our
business men and citizens generally, whose
intelligence comprehends the great harm to
be inflicted by continued agitation of this
important matter. Not only should an I'M
mistakable voice be uttered demanding de-
cisive and prompt action on the part OF the
Legislature, but a pointed rebuke should be
given to the reckless parliamentary tactics
ayailed OF to force the present extra session,
imposing an unnecessary cost upon the PEG.
pie of from $4,000 to $4,000. 1t is time
the tax-paying citizens of the entire State
were speaking out, and that in no mistaken
terms. in vindication OF their own rights and
interests and rebuke of those who are so fla :
gravity betraying public trust.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Assuming Responsibility.

On the 18th, at - O'Clock NJ, the Demo-
cratic party entered upon the duties and re-
sponsibilties incident to a control OF both
branches of thelegislatiye department OF the
Government. They are confronted at the
outset with the prospect of a large deficiency
in the revenues, resulting from the reckless
appropriations and legislation OF last ses-
sion, and to the necessity Of providing ways
and means for the support of Government.
Speaking Of this fact, the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Herald of the
18th says:
On and after Thursday, for one session as
least, Democrats will lay the taxes which
the country will have to pay. and some of
them already regret the law decreasing the
tobacco tax, which causes a loss of $1,000,
900. to be made up by some other tax. as
we'll as other sources of considerable def
cheney. Others, however, like Mr.. Ran
dolph Tucker, of Virginia, Mr.. Blackburn,
and, in fact, good many Southern men,
talk very cheerfully of an income tax, which
they think will do no more harm than to de-
plete the bloated capitalists OF the North
and East.
The plain truth is that o good many DEM
ocrats begin to wonder how long they will
retain the pleasing control Of the two
Houses of Congress. Their majority in the
House is not so great but that very slight
turn of the political wheel might overcome
it. The present house has l4S Democrats,
1872 Republicans, Greenbackers and va
cant places; four from California, the polit-
ical complexion of which is uncertain, and
one from Texas and one from New York, by
the deaths OF Democrat (Schleicher) and
Republican alexander Smith,. 1t would
not, as they perceive, need much of tidal
wave to sweep away the Democratic MAORI
ty in the House. But the case is even more
serious in the Senate. The Democrats be-
gin their housekeeping with a majority .of
seven. To secure this they may be said to
have drained all their resources. They can
not reasonably hope for another Democratic
Senator from State now sending Republi
cans unless they should, by the most per
feet good management, secure the entire
confidence of the country in the next two or
three years. But they may easily lose sew
en- of their Senators in the election of 1880,
for the Legislatures then chosen will have
| to elect Senators to replace Eaton in Con-
| necticut. Herman in New York, Randolph in
New Jersey, Wallace in Pennsylvania.
Thurman in Ohio and Mcdonald in Indiana.
1t is observed that all these are doubtful
States; all are States which if the Democratic
party in the present Congress kicks up its
heels and plays the fool may and probably
| will send Republicans to replace the present
Democratic Senators, The prospect is not
an altogether pleasing one to those Demo-
Gratis who are long-sighted enough to look
beyond the excitements Of the moment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20

DEATH IN A CHURCH.-A startling trag-
edy occurred in the Baltimore High Street
Baptist Church during the regular service
Sunday night last. The pastor, Rev. ]. I.
Craig, had just baptized young lady, and
the latter, accompanied by Miss Louisa
Donaldson, retired to an ANTERIOR below to
change her clothing. While in the act of
assisting the convert Miss Donaldson in
quired if she did not feel purer and more
heavenly after being baptized, and added:
81 would like to tell you something, but"
- and before completing the sentence she
fell forward unconscious. The young lady
ran into the church for her friends and
alarmed the congregation, causing, for some
moments, almost panic. Physicians were
sent for, but as the first one arrived Miss
Donaldson expired. Heart disease is sup
posed to have been the cause of her death.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
State Rights in Missouri.

Some tine before the war and probably
since. large county subscriptions were made
in Missouri to the capital stock OF railroad
enterprises. Several years ago disposition
was manifested in some of the counties to
get rid of the burdens of taxation grow.
ing out of this bonded indebtedness,
and in one or two of the counties, pos
tive refusal to levy a tax followed. This
brought the matter into the Courts, and
finally it was taken up to and adiudicated
by the Supreme Court Of the United States,
where decision was rendered against the
counties. Still the counties refused to levy
the tax, and recently bill passed both
branches Of the Legislature substantially
repudiating the county railroad bonds, and
defying the decision Of the Supreme Court
of the United States. 1t provides that no
other tax for any purpose shall be assessed,
levied or collected, except the State tax and
the tax necessary to pay the funded or bond
ed debit Of the State, the tax for current
county expenditures and for schools, unless
an order is entered by the Circuit Judge and
directed to the County Judge, to assess,
levy, and have collected such other tax as
the Circuit Judge may deem expedient and
proper. Any County Judge who may act
independent of the order of the Circuit
Judge in ordering any other tax than that
mentioned, shall be deemed guilt y of mis-
demeanor, and on conviction thereof be
fined not less than $500, and his Office va
Gated. In other words, the Legislature as
sumes to order the County Judges to disre-
gard the decision of the Supreme Court of
the United States, and protect the counties
in the reputation of the bonds subscribed
to railroad enterprises rather sublimated
State Rights declaration, as extreme as
the doctrine of secession itself-and a def
ant slap in the face Of the Supreme Court
of the United States,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
A Happy Editor.

The Okolona, Miss, Southern States of
March u has the following stirring para
graph:
After struggle of eighteen years in war
and politics the Confederacy has at last cap
tured the Capitol Washington Republican.
Yes, thank God we have captured the
Capitol, and in 1880 our man will walk UP
the White House steps and take his seat in
the Presidential chair. Then will our glol'-
ious triumph be complete. Then will we
proceed to tear your amendments from the
Constitution and trample them in the mire.
Then will we break the shackles you have
forged for the free, sovereign and indie
pendent commonwealth of the Union. Then
will we recognize the right of secession--a
right that is not dead, but sleeping. Then
will we decorate the Capitol with the pic
tares of Davis, and Lee. and Stuart, and all
the glorious leaders of cause that is not
lost, but living still. Yes thank God we
have captured the Capitol, and from that
coign of vantage we propose to rule the re-
public in way that will make your Radical
laws, and your Radical leaders forever odious
in America.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
docket case No. 690]


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter OF Vim. H. Peyton, 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, wit: on the 18th Of March. A. D. 1879.
filed in said District Court by VIM. H. Peyton, OF
Augusta CO., in said District, who has been here
toiore duly declared bankrupt under the Act Of
Congress entitled IAN Act to establish a more
uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debt and other claims provable under said Act.
and that the 9th 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 bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
mar 20-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Democratic Policy.

The indications now point to policy for
the Democratic party in the campaign OF
1880. Briefly stated, it will be Greenbacks
and State Rights, somewhat contradictory,
but peculiarly Democratic. The State, some
days since, announced, with a flourish OF
trumpets, that the Democrats now ''had
something to fight for, "-the repeal Of the
election laws, which put check upon ballot
box stuff1ng and mob rule at the polls, andsthe
idea it Involves. That is, the National Gov
eminent, must leave all eleetions-State and
Nationalist State manipulation and regu-
lation, and Congress and the President be
elected under just such regulations as each
State may see proper to institute.
The Greenback theory means the impair
ment or repeal of the resumption act-a dis
turbance of system, that even in the short
time it has been in operation, has proved a
great success, and given assurance to bust
ness, inspired confidence and st imulated en-
terprise, to degree that all over the cou n
try we see its healthy effects. 1t means ag-
itation and commotion in the commercial
arrangements Of the country-uncertainty
in investments, depression in trade, and
stagnation to all the active industries Of the
nation. 1t means the subordination of all
the business interests of the country to the
plots of political marplots and dema gogues
the attainment of selfish ends at the ex-
pense of national faith and the prosperity
of the people. -
| The notion about the election laws is the
old doctrine OF extreme State Rights resur-
rected. The section of the election laws
which is mostly complained Of, and which
the more effectually interposes a check to
the rule of bummers and rougbs, is non par
tizan in its spirit and general in its applica-
ton. 1t looks to fair ballot, fair cleo
tions, and honest results. To demand its
repeal is to invite the charge Of corrupt
J motive, and expose those who clamor for
such action to the imputation of wanting to
accomplish by foul means that which they
cannot obtain by fair.
If these two thoughts are to constitute
the central idea of Democratic policy in
1850, let it be so. The Republicans are will
ing and DESTROYS to join issues just here and
appeal to the American people for verdict.
They will stand upon honest money, honest
dealing with the people and business OF the
country, and upon an honest ballot. They
will not shrink from such contest. though
confronted by the threat of a Solid South
in the outset. 1t is by no means certain
that such solidarity upon such issues will be
main tanned, for there are considerations
more weighty and important tkan the sue
cess of partizan sgitators and sectional pol
itics. The business Of the country, north
and South, wants quiet, and this cannot be
obtained by the success OF party upon no
tions which imply commotion and revolu-
ton In the financial relations of the govern.
ment, ard the rule of the mob at the ballot
| box.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-20
Nezo advertisements.
docket case No GIL
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Virginin


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Lewis Hartman, 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 14th day of Nov, A. d.
1875 filed in said district court by Lewis Hartman,
Of Augusta county; in said district who has
the Act of Congress- entitled IAN Act to estab-
lish q more uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
"a, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable un-
der said Act, and that the 5th day Of April.
A. D. 1879, at 10 O'Clock, A. M, before G. Douglas
Gray, one ofJhe registers OF said court in bank
ruptcy at his office i'll Harrisonburg, in said dis
trict, is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing Of the same; when and where you may at
tend 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 Register in Bankruptcy.