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A Strange Request.

McSSrS. Editors:
Just the mid summer moon climbed softly in
to the evening Sky, Mr. Thomas Washington and
myself took our seats in his front yard the
door OF the house. After he fairly settled in his
chair, he looked up At me and said L have a
quest to make of you, should die before you do.
want you to write my obituary" asked him
why he talked So He said "a voice tells every
day am nearing the grave very fast. have an
idea Will live but short time; had hoped to
live long enough to see all of my children comfor-
taby situated in l,fe, but am afraid that pleas
ure will never be mine. Every day the voice
seems to speak louder. 1t makes me feel ought
to be christian, and have been thinking for
some time about joining the church and living
better life" The next morning before left his
house he said to me, II want you to remember
your promise, for am satisfied my stay here is
short Sure enough, in the fall. just after the
first frost had painted the leaves pink and red
and the cold gray moon shining dimly through
the tree tops, Mr.. Washington was taken with a
pain in his headin short time his mind wander
ed and in forty EIGHT hours he was dead He
large fine looking man, and seemed to be en-
joying fine health the morning took him by the
hand for the last time earth He was about
sixty-two years of age. No kinder heart ever
beat in the breast OF man than his. A kind low
ing father, good and charitable to the poor, he
leaves large and interesting family to mourn his
strange and sudden death. Peace be to his ashes.
NJ.
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DALMER's Ex'oR VS. GEARHARr AND WI
i AND AIS

DALMER'S EX'OR VS. GEARHART AND WIFE
l. AND AIS.
In pursuance of a decree entered June 90 1878,
in this cause, shall proceed, at my office in
Stanton,
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1879,
to take, state and settle further account OF the
transactions of A. A. McPheeters, as Executor of
George Palmer, decd, and of the transactions of
VIM ]. Nelson, as Trustee of Margaret S. Gear
hart and Eliza T. Greaver.
apr low JOS. A. WADDELL, Commr.
ZIMMERMAN'S CREDITORS VS.. ZIMMER-
II MANS ADMINISTRATOR.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court #
Augusta county, entered March 81, 1879 in this
cause, shall proceed, at my office, in staunton,
on MONDAY, MAY 5th 1879,
to take an account showing the creditors OF Cath
arine Zimmerman, decd, and the priority of their
deots, if any. the amount of personal property be-
longing to the estate Of Catharine Zimmerman,
decd, and what part of the same was passed into
the hands Of her administrator, James E. Beard,
and settlement of the accounts of said Admins
TRAITOR. JOS. A. WADDELL.
apr 10-4w Commr.
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docket case GA
docket Case No. 66sl

Docket Case No. 662J
EN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States. for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of j. Marshall McCue, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day OF April. A. D.
1879.
To Whom, it Ifdy Concern.
Please take notice hereby, that a petition has
BEEN to wit: on the 3rd day of January, D. 1879
filed in said district court by Marshall McCueof
Augusta county, 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 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 3Oth day of April, A. D. 1879, at 10
O'Clock am, before c. Dougl, Gray, one of the
registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his office
N 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 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,
apr 1t-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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list of Letters Remaining In the Post OF
flee at SfauntOn, Augusta County, Va.
kPRTT In 1870
LADIES'.

LA DIES.
Grafton Miss Rindia Johnson, Miss Easter
Carter Miss Susan Johnson, Miss Polkey
Fields Mrs FS Long Mrs amanda
Floyd Mrs Sarah Martini Miss Hannah
Given Mrs Ellen Poel, Mrs Eliza
Greaver, Miss Mary Stricken, Miss Fannie
Hemp Miss Maggie
GENTLEMEN.
Black, George S Peace, George W
Buik Magruder Rundal, Alfred
CIinebell Baldwin RansDottom, John
Downey, Rev Ben Terry John
Degrange, J VIM Walker, Jimmy care of
Engorret, John Robt Murray
McCorkle, VIM
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 they advertiser
s. NJ. YOST. P. M
UNAVAILABLE letters remaining in Staunton Pc
April 10, 1873.
Messrs Haunan Dewes, Centre ST., n York
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The sweeping Republican victories Ia
the West in the municipal and State eiec'
tions, show that the Republicans have the
bulge on the Observation-Disclosures
coalition, and will be very likely to keep lt.
Col. Mesby has refused to appear in Court
dress at the official reception in Hong Kong.
He saws the dress of an American citizen is
good enough for him,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Reys. w. Derrick and W. p. Brooks adj
dressed large meeting of colored citizens
of Richmond Tuesday night, convened for
the purpose of sustaining Judge Rives. A
committee was appointed to collect funds
to employ independent counsel. The speeches
were in kind and conciliatory spirit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

The opponents Of the Debt Bill recently
passed by the Legislature, are preparing
for vigorous campaign against it. Already
some of their best speakers are on the war
path, and an active, aggressive campaign
is being organized. Not only will there be
determined effort to defeat the objects
of the bill, but they will make an energet-
ic effort to capture the State organization OF
the Conservative party. Opposition to the
debt bill and support of the greenback
policy will be the beverages with which the
work will be attempted. How far they
will succeed depends entirely upon the &C
tivity of the supporters of the Debt Bill
Much as we should like to see hopeless
disruption in the Conservative party, and
permanent division on State and National
questions, we regard the settlement OF the
debt controversy as above any mere party
considerations, and therefore advise the
friends of the recent legislation to be up
and doing, if they want public sentiment to
be educated to its support.
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M09.Yfn0eS.

On the LIST, in Waynesboro'. by Rev. Frank Me-
Cutchen, MI Edwin Il. Wallace ane Miss Bette
Bruce.
On Tuesday, the lst by Rev. VIM. H. Seat, Mt;
Lexington, Va.
At the residence of the brides parents,in Rock
bridge county, on the Goth ult.. by Rev. John
Pursley, Woodson S. Shorter and Sarah V. Pullen.
At the residence of Lawson Rate. ESQ.,, the
b. ides grandfather in Knoxville, Ky, on the
Goth ult. by Bev. Thomas Stevens, DR.. Charles
late OF this county, to Miss Henrietta Rate.
Mr.. Michael Yessler, who for many years was q
re sident OF Augusta county. Va was married on
the evening OF the 3rd inst, by Rev. ]. ReubuSh,
at the U. B. Parsonage. Boonsboro', Ind, to Miss
Susan Bowlus, both now of Washington county,
Ind.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

The exodus Of the colored people from
the Southern States is increasing very rap
idly. Between 1000 and 5000 have left
Mississippi and Louisiana, and movements
are on foot in North and South Carolina,
Alabama and Tennessee to effect emigration
organizations, in those States. The Texas
Pacific Railroad and the Southern Pacific,
also, have intimated that each will give
employment to 1000 laborers. The far
mers of Kansas are anxious to secure the
ing to give the emigrants trial. The feel
ing that first inspired the movement, that
OF desperate purpose to get rid OF the
prosecutions to which they have been sub
iected in the States they are now leav-
ing, is spreading, and the determination is
expressed by many that they will suffer
death in any form, in search OF freedom,
rather than return. Great concern is being
negroes can neither be pllrsuaded nor fright
ened out of their purpose to leave. Organ
izations are being effected in several places
for the purpose of aiding those who are not
able to pay their way. The colored peo-
pie throughout the entire country are show
ing active interest in the matter, and
nearly all encourage the exodus. There
must be some great underlying cause for
this movement. 1t is stated by the negroes
to be the political intolerance practiced
towards them, as well as the systematic
robbery of their wages through the land
lords and the store-keepers. They say
death, in any shape, would be preferable
to what they have had to endure.
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In a running debate in Congress on the
4th, on the amendment OF Mr.. New to the
army bill, Judge Harris scored a good point
against Judge Reagan, Of Texas. Mr.. Rea.
gan was opposing the amendment because
he did not think the provisions of any bill
repeating certain statutes would interfere
with the constitutional right of the Presi-
dent to ca II upon the army to aid in sup
pressing Instruction, when application had
been made by the Governor or Legislature
OF the State. Judge Harris contended that
it was disputed point, and that one hun
dred and twenty four members of Congress
differed with Judge Reagan, evidencing
that different construction was placed up
on the repeating clause to that which the
member from Texas entertained. In the
course Of his remarks Judge Harris said. re-
ferring to the statutes relating to the sup
preston of instruction and the protection
of the ballot: ''They are legislation in the
same line. l 90 farther and say that this
Congress has no power to pass any law to
interfere with the constitutional power of
the Presidents power which he derives
from higher authority than the legislative
department OF the Govern meat. Even if
we were disposed to do SO, we cannot pass
any law Infringing upon the powers with
which the President is clothed by the Con-
stitution,n
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MRS. GLADKE

Has Just returned from the Eastern Markets with
very handsome assortment OF Millinery
Goods, The SPRING STYLES OF HATS for Ladies'.
Misses and Children are now open; also r O.
CADE RIBBONS, BRETONNE LACEs, and many
other desirable SPRING GOODS. Rg-Ladies will
do we'll to call early and make their purchases.
apr SGT
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
To the Voters of Augusta County.
1 hereby announce myself candidate for re
election to the Office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REV
ENuE for Pastures District Augusta county. Va.
apr Side D. F. HOOVER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

There is no money in the State Treasury.
The 5000, 900 borrowed during the session Of
the Legislature is exhausted. This is bad
exhibit, and speaks very harshly for the
State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Diseases, Billiousness, Dropsy, Tu-
mors, Worms, Neuralgia, as a
Dinner Pill for Purifying
the Blood.
Are the most effective and congenial purgatiye
ever discovered. They mild but effectuaI in
their operation. moving the bowels surely, but
without pain. Although gentle in their opera
iAg cathartic medicine that can be employed
cleansing the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood In small doses of one pill a day they slim
ulate the digestive organs and promote vigorous
health.
Ayers Pills have been known for more than
quarter OF century, and have obtained world
wide reputation for their virtues. They correct
diseased action in the several assm ilative organs
of the body, and composed that obstruc-
evade them Not only do they cure the everyday
complaints of everybody, butalso formidable and
dangerous diseases that have baffied the best hu
an skill. While they produce powerful effects, they
are, at the same time the safest and best physics
for children. By their aperient action they grippe
much less than the common purgatives, and new
give pain when the bowels are not infiamed.
They reach the vital fountains OF the blood and
strengthen the system by freeing it from the ell
emenf5 of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in all eli
mates, containing neither calomel nor any dele
FERROUS drug. these PILLS may be taken with
safety by anybody. Their sugar coating preserves
them ever fresh, and makes them pleasant to
take; while being purely vegetable, no harm can
arise from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BY
D R. j. C. A YER &c CO., Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
June 6
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announcement.
FOR SHERIFF.

To the Voters of Augusta County.
hereby announce myself candidate for re.
election to the office Of HIGH SHERIFF OF Augusta
county. Referring to my record in Office as to my
qualification, am
Respectfully, A. 3. LIGHTNER.
mar 27-tds
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

To the Voters of Augusta county:
Respectfully announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office of Commissioner OF the
Revenue for Middle River District. If it is your
pleasure to elect me, will endeavor, as in the
past to serve you faithfully and to the best OF my
ability. Respectfully,
mar 13-tde j. ALIEN. KERR.
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he Voters of Augusta County.

To the Voters of Augusta County.
Responding to the call of many voters" pub.
lished in the 'sVindicator' of March 18th, hereby
announce myself candidate for the office Of
HIGH SHERIFF Of Augusta county. Election to be
held 4th Thursday in May
Respectfully,
mar 20 IDS J. j. LAREW.
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To the Voters of Augusta County.
respectfully announce myself candidate for
the office OF COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for
Beverly Manor District Election fourth Thurs
day in May. SAM'L q. WILSON.
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4 ssignee's Sale of
N Real Estate,

In Page County, Va.
Inpursuance OF an order of the District Court
of the United States for the Western District OF
Virginia, in the matter of Macon Jordan, bank
rupt, will, as assignee of said bankrupt, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 26th, 1879,
sell at public auction in front of the courthouse
in Luray, Page county, Virginia, the reversionary
interest OF said bankrupt in the town property
now owned by 3. A. Jordan, widow of E. Jordan,
decd, situated in the town OF Luray.
TERMS:-One-fourth cash, the balance on a
credit of.six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser to give
bonds with ample personal security for the de-
ferred payments, and the title to be retained as
ultimate security.
EJoNEs ARMSTRONG. Assignee
apr 10-tdS OF Macon Jordan, bankrupt.
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In RESPONSE to the call of MANY Voters in the
''Staunton Spectator of the 18th inst hereby
announce myself candidate for COMMISSIONERS
OF THE REVENUE for the South River District.
Very respectfully,
feb27-tde w L. MOWRy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

: Estate Senator Sinclair, from Prince Will
aiam, isl now at .Milboro Springs. A few
nights ago he was robbed of yaluables, the
thief starting for Richmond.
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To the Voters of Augusta county.
I respectfully announce myselfa candidate for
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE in North River
District. If elected, will endeavor to discharge
he duties Of the office faithfully and efficiently.
Respectfully,
mar 2O-tdS, ROBT. COYNER, Jr.
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| To the voters OF Augusta County
| respectfully announce myselfa candidate To-
election to the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REV
ENUE in Pastures District.
| mar 16-tde WM.J. EURITT.
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To the Voters of Augusta County,
Mr. John NJ. Kinney having declined being a
candidate for reelection, announce myself a
candidate for the office OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
REVENUE for Beverly Manor District, and if elect
ed Will give the business strict personal attention
Respectfully.
mar 6th-tde j. NJ MCFARLAND
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WHAT THE PRESIDENT WILL DOTH e
No eh;pn+o,, Corrocpop ne tho d7npy5c0f

Washington Correspondent of the american
gives the position OF the President as follows:
The latest intelligence from the White
House is to the effect that the President con-
tinues steadfast in his purpose to veto the
Army bill, as passed the House, and mis- in
innate friends say that all fears OF a surren-
der on the part of the executive are utterly
groundless. Ex-senator Matthews, OF Ohio,
who is now in the city, and frequent visi-
tor at the White House, stated lass evening
with no little emphasis that the President
would veto both the army and the legislative
bills, Just as often as they were presented to
him; that is. providing they contained the
proposed Objectionable legislation
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apr lO-2w
Docket case No. 1881

docket case No. 1881
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
~ States for the Western District OF Virginia
In the matter OF Adam H. Brewer, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
At HarriSOnb burg, on the 3rd day OF April,
A. d. 1879.
To whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby. that petition
has been, to wit on the 18th Of March, A. D. 1870
filed in said District Court by Adam 81. Brewer, OF
Rockingham co, in said Dist, who has been mere,
tofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act OF
Congress entitled AN Act to establish more
uniform system Of Bankruptcy Throughout the
United States March "a fro agV 1of ba
debt and ether claims provable under SAID ACT:
and that the Gath day Of April, A. D. 1879, at IL
Registers of said Court in Bankruptcy, at his
office in Harrison burg, in said District, is the
same when and where you may attend. and show
cause if any you have, why the prayer OF the
said petition shonld not be granted.
and third meetings of the creditors OF said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr 1O-2w Register in Bankruptcy
Docket case 665.]
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States tor the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Martha j. McCue, bankrupt.
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day of April. A.
D.. 1879.
To whom 1t may concern
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit on the 2rd DAY OF Jan ~, a. ", oi9
filed in said District Court by Martha J. McCue, OF
Augusta county. 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 throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1857 for DIS
charge and certificate thereof from all her deots
and other claims provable under said Act, and
that the LIST day OF May, A. D. 1879 at 10 O'Clock
A. M, before c. 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, II any
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,
apr l0-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10

Great reforms are expected in Chicago,
now that for the first time it has elected a
Democratic Mayor.-State.
This is severe piece Of sarcasm when it
is considered who Carter Harrison, che
Mayor elect, is. He was elected TO the
Forty Fifth Congress as Greenbacker,
primarily, and after that a Democrat. He
was elected Mayor in the same manner, the
Nationals first nominating him and then the
Democrats. He is a fair specimen of the
Democratic reformer, too, as illustrated in
his connection with Door keeper Polk. We
are surprised that the State should pro-
nounce him Democrat, in its understand.
ing of the term. He certainly is not in
sympathy with any policy ever advocated
through the editorial columns of that paper.
Yet he is called Democrat, and regardless
of principle, the State seems to be pleased
that he is in office.
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Valuable Manganese
PrODertV For Sale.

Valuable Manganese
Property For Sale.
1 offer for sale one of the finest Manganese
mines in the State of Virginia. The bed has just
been exposed by a recent wash in the bed Of Back
Creek. The vein, exposed, and by investiga-
tion proves to be enormous and Of the finest quail
ity and quite easy of access.
will sell my whole farm, upon which in sever
will sell a part OF it for mining purposes; or,
will lease the part upon which the main vein is
located for term Of years to responsible parties.
The mine is miles from C. s. o. r. r. and has
the best road the whole distance in the county,
never becoming deep and heavy.
Address. A. L. WAGNER,
apr. 19-4w Sherando, Augusta Co, Va.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va. April 9th, 1870.
Bratton's Legatees
Bratton's Exo rS ct ais
ALI parties interested in the above styled suit.
take notice, that will proceed on
THURSDAY, MAY LIST, 1879,
at my said office to take, state and settle futher
account of the administration Of r. S. Craig,
Ex'or OF Patsy Bratton dec d.. an account OF the
amounts du. respectively to the several residual
ny legatees, under the will OF said decedent and
several other accounts ordered by decree ofthe
Circuit Court OF Augusta county. rendered in the
above cause on the 1st day of April 1879 in substi
tuition for and amendatory of other DEGREES in
said cause.
At which time and place you are required to at
tend. WIN. PATRICK.
apr 10-4w Commr.