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The daily gazette., 1879-07-05

IN recent discussion in the English
House Of Commons much fault was
found because it cost the city of London
Sl3.35 year per capita to educate the
children in her schools. There really
doesn't seem to be much for the cock
ney to complain of when comparative
view is taken of the matter. In Philadel-
phia the cost is about fifteen dollars per
head, and no fault is found, while in
Boston an average of S26.70 is paid an
nually, without much grumbling.
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How much is due to the Mayors an
nouucement that all who offended
AGAINST the laws in firing guns ana
pistols on the 4th of july cannot be
known. But we do know that nobody
was killed by the accidental discharge
Of gun or pistol here yesterday. feo-
pie may draw their own infeiehces'
We hope the Mayor will not be less par
ticular next year.
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aATURDAY, JULY ). 1879.

CoNEy ISLAND, within fifteen min
utes ride of the cities of New York ana
Brooklyn, which had been neglected lor
20 many years as sea-bathing place.
the Herald says was visited by one hun
dred thousand people yesterday, at least
one-third of whom were caught IN
rain storm and drenched TO the skin.
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Guests from ST. Louis.

There are now sbou. sixty guests at the
Bright House, Rchoboth Beach, aud II
is mentioned by the proprietors, as a
rather singular circumstance, that most
of them are fiom st. Louis, Missouri.
The new kitchen 10 the Blight House
is now completed and in full working
order
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cannot send this bill back to tho House
with any certainly that two-thirde can
now be obtained or that even q quorum
v i'll be there when It 10 returned. IhOpe,
In view OF all the interests that call for
the repeal Of this tax, that this motion
TO reconsider will Se adopted and that
the bill will be passed without amend
ment.n
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TNTV1DENO.

= Office TO THE OWNERS OF
HURNES.-T Tax on Horses is now
due and payable at the othce OF the City
Auditor, Nc. 81 East SIKH Street. All
owners of horses in this city Will please
come forward and pay, or abide the ordi-
dance In relation To the same.
q. b. UNDERWOOD,
jy2-6t city Auditor.
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NJ OTICE.-J. IL. Primrose has taken The
IN management of the old and reliable
sewing machine company-the Wheeler d
Wilson. This Inachiue has been lately
improved, aud is an en,lrely new m achine,
and IL known as the Improved w heeler &
Wilson. IL is the finest made lock-stitct
sewing machine now In use, and has ad
vantages superior TO any other.
We hope our friends will give us a call
and not buy until they have examined This
new machine.
Our terrltsry embraces Delaw re and
Chester counties, Pa, and Delaware and
the Eastern Shore OF Maryland.
Our ONCE, at present, will be found at
I2S Market street. Alter the 25th OF March
next we will be found at our Old stand, The
Garrett building, No. 7le Market street,
@AGENTS WANTED.
feb5-d }. ID. PRIMROSE
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HOEIl'H.
nINIDEND.

dividend.
IL NATIONAL BANK OF WILL
MINGTOS & BRANDY wlNE.}
WILMINGTON, Del, July 5, 1879.
The Board OF directors, have 6is day
declared dividend OF six per cent from
the last six months clear of taxes, pay
y BILE 10 the stockholders on or aItsr The
10th inst GEORGE W. SPARKS,
w
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HANpsoME EsrABL1sHMENT. Mr..

HANDSOME ESTABLISHMENTS Mr.. w.
II. Weller's new Dry Goods Emporium is
not only credit to the taste and enterprise
of the proprietor, but is credit also to the
business enterprise OF Staunton. He has
recently enlarged his dry goods store on
eighty-one feet long. At the rear, a separ-
ate apartment is cut off by an elegant and
costly walnut desk and counter, extending
the entire width Of the room and of beauti-
fnl design and elegant workmanship. This
apartment, which is intended for the use OF Ia
dies when trying on cloaks, &C., is carpeted
with heavy double Brussels CARPET, and
furnished with splendid mirrors, large
handsomely carved table, and chairs to cor
respond. In rear of the store, the yard has
been sodded. terraced, and planted
with beds of lovely flowers, so that the view
from the rear window will, in time, equal a
peep into conservatory. Among the spe-
cial features OF this establishment is the
pattern department. As agent for the cell
ebrated fashion inventor, Nine. Demorest,
Mr.. Weller, keeps constantly on hand a
large and varied supply of patterns OF all
styles and sizes, together with descriptive
catalogues, sc. By this means ladies can
become their own dressmakers. and need
have no fear of not being abe to obtain the
very latest in the fashion line. We advise
our lady friends to call and see the i'm
.provement and select their patterns and
goods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-29

A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.-T
morrow night the Victoria Lotus Burlesque
Troupe give one Of their superior entertain
ments, consisting Of comic opera, Irish and
negro deliniations, &C., at the Town Hail.
We are assured that the performance will be
first-class In every particular, and that no
part of it will be the least indicate. It
will be an evening of Innocent enjoyment
and rare fun, and ladies may attend without
the least fear Of being offended. The troupe
has been playing to crowded houses in
Lynchburg and other Virginia cities. and
everywhere has given satisfaction. One
OF the managers and the principal me-
gro character is Mr.. Chas, Howard, who was
here not long since with ''Pathfinders."
Give the Victorias rousing house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-29

ga NORTHERN MAN IN VIRGINIA.
Our correspondent. who, heretofore, has ed
flied the readers of the VIRGINIAN on the
above theme, resumes, this week, his in
teresting articles. We have the promise
that they will continue for several numbers
yet, and will convey valuable and in
teresting matter, gathered from Industrious
research and investigation into the physical
conformation and material resources of the
State, or rather, that portion of it, which
has particularly attracted the attention of the
writer-South Western Virginia. The
communications are opportune, as they ap-
pear at time when there seems to be a
tendency to general inquiry about Virginia,
and desire manifested to become more init
mately acquainted with her climate, miner
ais and general capabilities. The graceful
and winning style of arrangement of these
productions, added to the interesting facts
and deductions presented, will command for
them the appreciative reading of all our pa
irons.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-29

PERsONAL.-We had the pleasure of a
call, on Monday last. from Messrs. Oscar
Woodruff, editor of the Dansville, on. "
Express, and W. H. belong, Of the same
place, correspondent of the Forest and
Stream. These gentlemen had been spend
ing week in North River Gap,at Shiflet's,
Trout fishing, land with Maj. N. H. Ho tchkiss
took flying trip on the Chesapeake ard
Ohio railroad, on Monday, as far as Kama
wha Falls, returning on Wednesday,
They express themselves much please d
with their visit, and especially charmed with
the rustic life experienced in North River
Gap.
Mr.. D. C. Gallaher, of Charleston, was
in the city last week.
J. W. Davis, Esq, of Greenbrier, was in
the city Saturday and Sunday.
Col. Ro. johnson and c. C. Strayer ESQ.,,
of Harrsonburg, passed through Staunton
on Friday.
The Anderson Enterprise says Maj. ].
W. Newton, spent the day in Anderson last
Friday. The object Of the Majors visit We
did not learn but suppose he was attracted
here by the glowing prospects of our young
city.
Capt. Ftz, of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway, assisted by an Amateur Troupe
from Staunton, gives a musical concert at
the White Sulphur tonight.
Maj. j. N. Woodward, the well known ho-
tel man, will be in charge of the Commissa-
ry Department at the White this summer.
Maj. J. C. Green, of Salem, has been in
the city several days.
q. V. Strayer, Esq, OF Harrisonburg, and
P. P. Dandridge, of Winchester, were in the
city yesterday.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. W. J. Davis
Bell, Of this county, who has been quite I'M
well. was yesterday very much improved
and will soon be out again.
Mr.. George w. Hewitt, the well-known
decorative artist, has returned to Staunton,
after ali absence Of several years.
Hon. Jno. F. Lewis, Capt. w. S. Lurty land
DIR. W.J. Points, passed through Staunton
on Monday last, to attend the United States
Court at Abingdon, which met :.on the 27th
Judge Rivcs presiding.
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CARRIAGE FAcroRY.-Messrs. Clluedinst

CARRIAGE FACTORY Messrs Clinedinst
& Bodell's advertisement appears in this is.
sue. These gentlemen, experienced mechan-
les and enterprising business men, have
opened first-class factory for the manufac-
ture Of carriages, &C., in the Stuart building,
and are now executing orders for anything
in their line. In style, workmanship and
finish, their goods will compare favorably
with any from the North or elsewhere. The
material used is Of the best quality, and their
prices are down to hard-time figures. This
is essentially home enterprise and should be
literally patronized. Persons who contem-
plate purchasing buggies, &C., should give
these gentlemen trial before making their
selections.
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Beverly Maner-John NJ. Kinney, EOS; David
son. 40; Joseph Mitchell, 40.
Asn Da as DAVID w. coIner a9 Ge s
Henry, 81; Edward Brown. l2s; A. G. Chris
Middle Riuer-Charles s. Roller, 353; Kaspar
B. Koiner, 347; James R. Stout, 265; John h
Crawford, 81; David Beard, S; H. G. McCaus-
North Riuer-D. N. vanLear, 3s5; James H.
Todd, "A; John A. Mills, BIS; Hiram Huffman,
A. Hamrick, 200; W. w. Clinedinst, y.
Pastawes.-Wm. ]. Euritt, 1888; B. Q. Ferguson
800; John S. Guy. 22; J. Newton Wilson, "a !;
L. Clemmer, 80.
,z5 o R15i n ssa MITCHELL HSos 4oa Gale
A. Harvey, 26: Thos j. Martin, 81: NJ Steele, Is.
ROAD SUPERVISORS.
Beverly Manor.-John Paris, 27. -
South Rtuer.-John S. Ellis, 1884; II. w. Henry,
Middle Riuer.-William Crawford, 217; Joseph
D. Craig, al.
North Riyer.-samuel A. East 27l; VIM. B,
Cochran, IS.
Pastures-Henry B. seig, 2S5.
Riverheads-Wm. T. Rush. 3GS; A. S. Turk. Is.
CoNsTABLEs.
Beverly Manor.-John Sullivan, 153; James w.
Blackburn, s.; Thos. Marshall, 2; Arthur Will
South Riuer.-san,uei ]. Bondurant, 2l3; Geo.
A. Shirley, IT'S A. H. Curd, 88.
Middle RiUer.-Samuel N. Patterson, 3S2;
Jacob Myers, 6.
North Rsuer.-Chas. s. Byers, 1874; James A.
McFall, 179; s. T. Ruckman, II R. 4. Todd, TO-
Pdstttres.-W. T. Lfghtner, 295; D. B. Kunkle,
Rtverheads.-Thos. A, Brownlee. 40.
ovERsEERs OF THE POOR.
Beverly Ma,or.-Michael McAleer, 267; J.
Frank Davis, IL.
South Riuer.-Chas Brooks, ALL
Middle Riuer.-S. N. Patterson, 3O5; II. G. Nc.
Causland,7.
North Riuer.-Waller Oder, 1893; ]. E. Todd, 81.
Pastures T. Lightner, 66; 81. B. Seig, So;
]. M. Tate, 50.
acknowledgements Blauth, 462.
AsHBY's OLD BRIaADE.-The Monu-
ment to the Unknown Dead is to be un-
yelled in Winchester on the 9th of June, the
of the death OF Gen. Turner
Ashby. 1t is designed to hold reunion OF
Ashby's Old Brigade at Winchester On that
day, and the Committee of Invitations, of
which Capt. A. NJ. Pierce is Chairman, in
vite all the surviving members of that gal
liant command to join in the ceremonies
AS many as can should go mounted. Din
ner will be prepared for thousands, but it
will be we'll to take one days rations. 1t is
desired that all who attend should report at
the Fair Grounds at as early an hour as pos
sible, for organization into companies and
regiments.
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COUNTY CoURT-Judge Hendren presid-

COUNTY CoURT-Judge Hendren presid-
ing, commence ON Monday. The following
is summary of the proceedings:
Fines.-Justice J. NJ. Lickliter reported
and paid into Court two fines of 50 so each
imposed upon Monroe Webster and James
Hurley for assault. Justice D. w. Koiner
reported and paid into Court fine OF 81 90,
imposed upon Charles Bramberd for assault
on A. J. Brown, and also $50, imposed upon
Lee King(col'd) and five others for assault
upon James L. Fretwell.
Probate.-DaYid l.. Perry was appointed
guardian of Margaret NJ. Riddle. Margaret
E. Bear was appointed guardian Of Ella Bell,
Carrie u, Matte E., and Laura Il. Beard
Rankin A. Todd qualified an administrator
c. t. a. of James Preston Todd, decd. VIM.
F. Fauber qualified as administrator c. t. a..
Of Joseph Fauber, decd. An authenticated
copy of the last win and Testament of John
Benson Sedgwick, of Yorkshire, England,
was admitted to probate, and estate commit
ted to A. B. Lightner, sheriff. for admins
tration.
Personal.-Upon report of Commission
er Waddell the bond of Samuel Paul as
Treasurer of Augusta county was approved.
Rev. Frederic Kueg ele, of the Lutheran
church, near Koiner's store, was authorized
to celebrate the rites of matrimony.
Roads.-Arthur Coyner was appointed
Surveyor of Road Precinct, No. IA, South
River District, in place OF D. C. Bell, who
has served over two years. A large
number of orders. with reference to the keep
ing up of county roads, were entered, and a
number of appropriations for that purpose
made.
Jno 3. Orcheltree was appointed surveyor
Of road. precinct no Z, North River District,
vice Jno. Hall who has served over two years.
d. N. Vanlear was appointed commission
er to receive bids, for Improvements and re-
pairs to public roads at the ford on North
River one mile west OF Mt. Scion.
SiXty-one deeds and other writings were
reported and admitted to record since the
last term of the Court.
Miscellaneous The delinquent capitation,
property and real estate repored by the several
deputy treasurers, were examined and cor
rected by the Court and copies ordered to be
certified to auditor OF public accounts. The
amounti is considerably less than for the year
1877.
Liquor S'c.-The returns of the Moffett
Register for the county for the last month
yielded $50.92. Wholesale liquor license
was granted Crawford & Lalley at their
tainment license was granted James Cross
at foot of Shenandoah Mountain, and to
Gabriel Cross at Buckhorn.
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The BOARD OF HEALTH held It's first
special meeting on last Thursday, all of the
members being present. A report was SUBJ
mitted stating that the Board in body had
made an examination Of the city, and hay
ing found many things prejudicial to the
health Of the city, notified the police to re-
move them. By resolution, the city was d.
vided into three districts, each of which is
under the immediate supervision Of men,
Der Of the Board. The division Of the city;is
as follows: lst District, the territory east
of Green street and south OF Beverly, assign
ed to DR.. Atkinson. I'd District: North OF
Beverly and west Of Augusta street, DR..
Hanger. Sd District North of Beverly and
east OF Augusta, DR.. Fauntleroy. Persons
having complaints may lodge them with the
physician having immediate supervision of
the district in which the cause of complaint
exists.
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NATIONAL DECORATION DAY.-To. NOR.
row, Friday, the Both Of May, is the day set
apart for strewing the graves Of Union SOL
diers with flowers and evergreens. The GER
emory will be observed at the National
Cemetery near this place, by the colored
people, and it is expected that large num-
Der of them will participate on the occasion.
Brief addresses will be delivered by some Of
their number, and several bands will dis
course music.
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The QuINTETTE CLUB may be sure of a
full House next Saturday night. A large
number Of the seats have already been ia
ken' and those remaining are being rapidly
disposed OF. The double attraction of such
company as the Boston Club. and the
opening OF the new City Hall, is big thing
for Staunton and the people are bound to
see. II you have not already secured seats,
Do 50 at once, or you will be disappointed.
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SCHOOL GIRLS ONE fifty
pupils of the Wesleyan Female Institute, IN
der charge of several OF the officers of the
school and Mrs. VIM. A Harris, wife of the
principal, enjoyed a two days excursion to
Washington, last week. They were enter
tanned at the Metropolitan, where every at
tention was shown them, not only by the
proprietor, but the guests at the hotel doing
everything in possible to make their So
iourn pleasant. Under the charge of Hon.
Jno T. Harris, they visited President Hayes,
who received each one of them with kiss,
and seemed to be very sorry that the whole
school had not come. Mrs. Hayes was not
at home, and in her absence, of course, the
President sought to make the reception spe-
cially cordial. The girls visited the House
and Senate Chamber, several of the Depart
meuts, and the sights of Washington gener-
orally and returned safely home on Saturday
we'll pleased with their trip.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-29

OLD IRON-SIDE PAINTING call special
attention to the advertisement of the Old
1ron>side Paint, to be found in to-day s
paper. This is one OF the most economical
and valuable roofngs that can be used. 1t
has been amply tested in this community,
and we have yet to hear of a single case
where perfect satisfaction has not been Civ.
en-. Messrs. May 6 Sagendorph, both enter
prising men, propose to push the business
to success. The preparation is all that is
claimed for it, and persons with leaky or un-
sound roofs should apply at once and have
them remedied. Read the advertisement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-29

New GROCERY SToRE-OPPosITE BAP-
list CHURCH, have fitted up in the very
best style and have on hand fresh supply
of Groceries, &c., as cheap as those sold at
the Tea Store. L. RosENBAUM,
Agent for Honihan s. Burke.
N. B. All bills contracted by L. Rosen-
banm must be paid in cash.
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THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION The cleo
ton held in Stanton on Thursday last was
the most quiet and satisfactory the town has
ever known. So well were the people salts
fled that there was not one who voted against
the officer elected. With the exception of
the closing of the bar rooms &c., and some
little activity about the court house where
the friends of the various candidates for
county officers, were gathering up the stray
voters who happened to live outside of the
corporation limits, there was nothing to in
dictate that anything unusual was transpir-
ing in the town. AS our readers know, the
only Office to be filled was that of City
Treasurer for which there was but one can
dIdate, Mr.. John NJ. Carroll, present encum-
bent. The vote cast in the LIST ward was 101
and in the I'd ward, 119, making in all 900.
Mr.. Carroll has made competent and eff
ent officer, and we congratulate him on his
unopposed reelection to one of the most i'm
portant offices within the gift of the people
of Staunton.
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THE CHURCHEs.-Antec communion SER
vices were held at the First Presbyterian
every night last week, the pastor, Rev.
VIM. E. Baker. being assisted by Rev. Mr..
Petrie, of Charlottesville. On Sunday, the
Sacrament Of the Lords supper was admin.
istered and fifteen persons joined the
Church. Mr.. Petrie preached morning and
night. Services were conducted IN the 9th
er churches Sunday BY their respective pas
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-29

New LIvERY.-At the old stand of
Thornburg & Shafer, the well-known livery
man, Mr.. George Platt, has opened a first
class stable. He will give you as handsome
turnout as can be found, and the prices
are yerv moderate. Give him a call
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CHANGE OF BAsE.-The popular livery
man, S. IT. Thornburg, late of the firm OF
Thornburg & Shafer, has re-opened his fine
livery at the American Hotel stables, where
you can get the most stylish turnout in the
city.
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OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.-We pre-
sent this week, on our first page, the first Of
a series OF letters we have been promised
from Washington, written by a gentleman
Of scholarly attachments and acute UNDER
standing, who is familiar not only with the
surface transpirancies about the capital but
with the current political history of the
country, and well qualified to impart infor-
ton. They will be read With interest and
profit.
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Get your seats to-day for the Boston
Quintette.
The West End Lawn party comes of to-
morrow night.
Sunday next is the day for the ladies to
attend the Young Mems Christian Assocla-
ton.
Tonight the commencement eXerci es OF
Hoover's School take place in the Town
Hall.
The sale Of the Mcmahon lots and Valley
Hotel property have been postponed until
Thursday next, June 5th.
Remember the excursion to Charlottesville
tomorrow. The meeting Of the Baptist
General Associations will be an interesting
OCCASION
Our Richmond letter and an interesting
communication from SD. TT are unavoida-
bly, crowded out this week. They will ap-
pear in our next issue.
Joseph P. Asst, of StauntoD, has been is
sued patent for refrigerator, and VIM. j.
Blackwell, of Waynesboro, one for cancelling
and dating stamps.
Under the recent schedule OF tile Chesa-
peake " Ohio Railway, the mails at the
| Stanton post office, going east, close at
1:15 p. m. and going west at 1890 p. IN.
| We are pleased to see that Hawks Nest
has been made a dining station for the west
bound trains on the Chesapeake q Ohio
Railway. Mr.. Foreman keeps an excellent
hotel, and passengers will be pleased.
The commencement exercises at the DID.
& B. Institution take place on the 10th and
18th of June. The annual concert comes off
on the evening OF the 10th and the examina-
tions &c. on the morning of the 18th.
On last Saturday oath inst, James F. Are
hart killed Grey Eagle on the land of Thos.
Crist near Middlebrook that measured six
feet three inches from tip to tip Of wings.
| He also saw and shot at another but failed to
| kill it.
Mr.. McPheeters, son of A. A. McPheeters,
of Arbor Hill, has left at the VIRGINIAN
office, basket of the finest strawberries we
have ever seen. They were grown on the
farm of Mr.. McPheeters, and the crop this
year is very abundant and of superior quail
ty.
We return thanks for an invitation to at
tend the joint celebration of the Washington
& franklin Literary Societies, of Randolph
Macon College. Also an inv itation to attend
the exercises OF the Howard University.
Washington. Among the graduates of this
latter school is Scott Wood, ir., COLI OF
Staunton.
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At Glenn's old stand, on Augusta street,
Mr.. F. E. Crawford, an enterprising and
pleasant young merchant, has opened a new
grocery.