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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-17

After exposing an amount of filthy linen
that asteunded even the people of New York
the contest over the estate of Commodore
Vanderbilt, between Cornelius Vanderbilt
and other heirs and W. II. Vanderbilt, has
been abandoned, and satisfactory arrange
ment made between the contestants. The
100000 for which Cornelius contepded
has been voluntarily given him by his broth
er and the pretensions Of all others satisfied.
Immediately after this arrangement was eff
fected Cornelius proceeded to discharge a
debt to the heirs of Horace Greeley. 1t seems
that at times, running through ten years,
Mr., Greeley advanced monies to Cornelius
to the amount of $4,000. Subsequent to
this he went into bankruptcy, but after
wards gave his notes to Mr.. Greeley for the
amount. The principal and interest amounted
to about ST. 600; and last week, after Cor
nelius had settled with VIM. Vanderbilt, he
proceeded to settle with the daughters Of
Mr.. Greeley, arranging to pay 100000 odd
of the claim. 1t was at first stated that
VIM. Vanderbilt had paid the amount, but
a subsequent statement 10 the Herald shows
that he had nothing to do with it, but that
it was the voluntary and prompt action of
Cornelius, as soon as he was in possession
the means to discharge the obligation.
There was no time, since the death Of
the Commodore. that satisfactory arrange
ment between the sons could not have been
made, had it not been for the lawyers who
wanted share OF the estate, and the bad adj
vice of third parties. Had such been the case
large amount of scandal wonlds have been
spared the public.
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Commissioners Sale of
" Valuable Rnilding Lois.

By virtue OF decree Of the Hastings Court fol
the city of Staunton entered at its June term
1875 in the cause of Robert Craig, assignee. vs. M
A. Miller, ct ais, as commissioner appointed SC
to do, will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, in front OF the Court House in the city Of
Stanton. on
SATURDAY, APRIL Goth. 1879,
the following valuable building lots, viz:
list. A lot fronting rs feet on the North side OF
Frederick Street, and about log feet deep.
End. lot fronting 80 feet on the west side Of
Augusta street, and about 10 feet deep.
3d. A lot fronting Is feet on the South side OF
an allay leading into Augusta steet.
These are among the most eligible and desira-
able building lots in the city, being part OF the
BENZ. Crawford property"
TERMS:-Cash for enough to pay costs on petit
ton and expenses of sale, residue in three equal
annual instalments, due in one. two and three
years from date OF sale, with interest from said
date, for which the purchaser will be required to
execute bonds with approved personal security,
and the title Will be retained as ultimate security
Plat of the premises can be seen at my office,
and any information desired given by Mr.. NJ. A.
Miller or myself. MEADE F. WHITE,
mar 27-tdS Commissioner.
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TDocket Case No, 662


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i 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 May Concern:
Please take notice hereby, that petition has
been. to wit: on the 3rd day Of January, AD: 1879
filed in said district court by J Marshall McCueo
Augusta county, in said district, who has beer
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Ac1
of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy, throughout the
United States,' approved March I'd, 1857. for 9
discharge and certificate thereof. from all his
debts and other claims provable under said Act
and that the 30th day Of April, A. D. 1879, at II
O'Clock am before c.. Dougl,s Gray. one OF the
registers OF said court in bankruptcy at his ofce
IN Harrsonburg, in said district, is the time ano
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 t-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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Brick Mansion House

For Sale Without ReSerDe.
Having determined to move West, will sell
without reserve, at public auction. in Staunton,
on MONDAY. MAY 26, 1879, Court Day.
that splendid estate on which I reside, stu
ated 10 miles from Stanton, Va, on the LeXing-
ton Turnpike and one mile from the town OF
Greenville. The farm
CONTAINS 337h ACRES,
of the finest quality of limestone land, and is in
the highest state OF cultivation Much of the land
is rich meadow. and all is very productive. The
fencing is all in thorough repair and there is an
abundance of timber and running water. The
Improvements consist of a
FINE MANSION HOUSE,
with good barn, stable. orchards and all necessary
outbuildings. fine spring is within ten steps OF
the mansion house. The place is in sight OF a
fine merchant MILL and within a mile of post
office, school, churches, sc.
To any one who desires to secure a fine estate, a
opportunity is now offered.
TERMS:-A small hand payment in cash. and
balance in one, two and three years with interest,
or the whole of the purchase money can be paid
down.
Privilege of seeding this fall, and full possess
sion given the 1st of September, reserving to
tenant the privilege of gathering corn crop
Address D. A TRICE,
ap 3-tds GreenyilIe, Augusta CO., Va.
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THE EFFEcT-The Baltimore Americans
Washington Correspondent of the 9th refer
ring to the attitude of the two parties on
the army bill, says The prospects Of a
compromise are therefore becoming more dis
NAL every day, and unless either Congress
or the President yield, the result of the con-
fict must prove ruinous to the business in
terests of the country. Already are men,
bers of Congress. especially those represent
ing commercial constituencies, receiving nu.
merous letters counselling moderation and
an early adjournment. When the majority
of our legislators themselves do not appear
to realize the grave and disastrous results of
a continued dead lock between the executive
and legislative branches of the government,
it is not.strange that the country at large is
in the same predicameht. What spectacle
it will be to see all the departments of the
government, including the post-offices, clos
ed on July 1. And yet this is what may &C.
cur, if the Legislative Appropriation bill is
not passed.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

u Stanton, April 9th, 1879
To DeliIah Overholt committee of Martha A.
OverhoIt Robert N. Page and Mary ", his wife ;
simon G. Coiner and Margaret E., his wife; VIM:
Augusta, and as such, Admir- de bonis non
c. t. a. of Braxton Davis. decd; Martha A. Over
holt; a. Massje a and B Massie Esors OF IN n.
wife; John B. Moon Mrs. H. C. Patrick; Rodes
Massie; j. Mcdowell Massie; Chas Darlington,
r. B. Massie; Joseph Pelter. Elk or of SAM son
Pelter; William 3. Kramer and Nancy, his wife;
mo Peter; j unius Pelter Abraham Pelter. col d;
Petitioner D. A. Witt late Sheriff of Nelson coun-
ty, and as such, AID OF Jane Corley Eva H. Pei
ter Early Pelter and Christian B. Peltef. children
Under fOurteen) of Sampson Peter, lr.; j. N. Ry-
an Guardian ad litem of said above named infant
children of Sampson Pelter, ir Joseph Pelter;
GEORGE Pelter; sampson Peter, ri ". H RAIDER;
decd, and ALL lien creditors OF VIM. Withrow,
IT., and all creditors, lien or otherwise, of Samp-
son Pelier, decd, and all other persons whomso-
ever in anywise interested in the chancery caus-
es of OVERHOLTS COMMITTEEvs WITHROW,
JR. EFT AIS, and oyERHoLT's COMMITTEE vs..
PELTFR EFT AIS. and TOWBERMAN'S EX'OR.,
VS.. PELTER'S EX'OR EFT AIS, now pending in
the Circuit Court of Augusta. are hereby notified
causes by said Conrt on the second Of April, 1879,
/ shall, at my office. in Stanton, on
TUESDAY, MAY 18th, 1879,
proceed to take state and settle an account show
ing lst The liens binding the real estate OF VIM.
Withrow. jr.. and their order Of priority.
I'd. The debts outs anding and unsatisfed against
the estate OF Sampson Pelter, decd 3D. The real
ty belonging to the estate of Sampson Peter,
decd the condition of the title thereto. in whose
possession the same now is, under what right and
binding the same 4th. The transactions OF Jo-
seph Pelter, as Ex'or Of sampson Pelter. dec a.
showing the assets, if any. that came into ms
hands, and " hat disposition he has made OF the
same and the amount now in his hands applica-
BILE to the payment OF his testators Indebtedness,
and 9Th. Any other matters specially stated deem
| ed pertinent by the undersigned or required by
| any party in interest to be so stated. At which
| time and place you are required to attend.
| w. E. Craig, pa J. W. GREEN SMITH.
anr IO-4w Comm'r.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District of Virginia
In the matter of VIM H Clatterbuck, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day of April,
A. d. 1879.
To whom it may concern:
Please take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: on the 14th day Of Febr'y A. D. lsas,
filed in said District Court by VIM. II: Clatterbuck
of Rockingham co, in said Dist, who has been
duly declared bankrupt under the Act OF Con
gress entitled IAN Act to establish more uni
form system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867. for
discharge and certificate thereof. from all his
debts and other claims provabe under said Act T.
and that the 29th day of April, A. d. 1873, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ before G. Douglas Gray, one Of the
Registers of said Court. in Bankruptcy, at MS
office in Harrisonburg, in said District, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing OF the
same; when and where you may attend and show
cause if any you have, why the prayer OF the said
petion should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors OF said bank
upt will be held at the same time and place:
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr 10-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
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B0zabrzlpt Notices.


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.
At Harrisonburg. on the srd 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. 1879:
filed in said District Court by Adam H. Brewer of
Rockingham CO. in said Dist, who has been here e;
tofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act OF
Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March 3D. 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debt and either claims provable under said Act:
and that the oath day of April. A. d. 1879, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, before G. Douglas Gray. one OF the
Registers of said Court in Bankruptcy, at his
office in Harrisonourg, 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,
apr 10-2w Register in Bankruptcy
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Washington correspondent gives the follow.

ing particulars Of that days proceedings:
The House to-day passed the Army APP
preparation bill by vote of 14S yeas to l22
nays. strict party vote. All the Greenback-
ers present voted for the bill except Messrs
Barlow and Forsythe. Mr.. Kelly, Of Penn
sylvania, voted with the Republicans. The
debate was continued on the sixth section
until nearly o'clock, although it was un
derstood when the House adjourned yester
day that all debate on that section should
close at 1890. By technical construction
of the order closing the debate, however, the
limitation was found to apply only to the
amendment offered yesterday by Mr.. New,
Of Indiana, which provided that nothing in
the bill should be held to affect the power of
the President to use the military forces of
the Government to suppress violence when
called upon for that purpose by the lawful
State authorities. Several other amend
ments were offered by the Republicans, but
| all of them were ruled out of order or reject
ed by vote of the Committee OF the whole.
Mr.. Cannon.of Illinois, said he believed
| that the talk OF the Democrats about militia
ry interference with elections was a mere pre-
tense to cover their real purpose. They had
no fear of the military. 1t was the civil
| arm Of the Government which they feared
and which they were striving to render pow
erless by the repeating section OF the pend
ing OIL. lie called attention to the fact
that the law as amended would read that,
mo military or naval officer or other per,
son engaged in the civil, military, or naval
service OF the United States, shall have under
his authority or control any troops or armed
men" In order to test the sincerity OF the
Democrats. ne moved to strike cut the woro
"civil' which would leave the section to ad.
ply only to military or naval officers, and
retain the authority of Marshals to call out
posse to preserve the peace and suppress VIC
lence. The amendment OF Mr.. Cannon was
rejected on a rising vote.
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Docket case 665,1
IDOCket case B65.J
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED

docket case 669I
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
I States tor the Western District Of Virginia.
In the matter Of Martha J. McCue, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day OF April. A.
D.. 1879.
To whom it may concern
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to wit: on the 2rd day OF Jan'ry, A. D, 1873
filed in said District Court by Martha j. McCue, OF
Augusta county in said District, who has been IN
of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March ID, 1857 for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from all her debts
and other claims provable under said Act, and
that the 1st day of May, A. d. 1872 at 10 O'CLOCK
A M, before c. Douglas Gray, one of the Regis
tiers Of said Court in Bankruptcy, at his office IN
Harrisonburg, in said District, is the time and
place assignedfor the hearing of the same wher
and where you may attend and show cause II any
you have, why the prayer of the said petition
should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, thai 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.
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The re.hearing of the case of General Por.

The re.hearing of the case of General Por-
ter, courtmarshalled during the war and dis.
missed from the service, has resulted in re-
versal Of that verdict by unanimous court.
The New York Times states that the back
pay which General Porter will draw if he
should be reinstated in the army will amount
to $134, 150, standing thus, according to the
different rates of pay at different periods !:
1863 to 1868, s37, 500; 1868 to 1871, 1923. 100;
1871 to 1878, 9,150; July l, 1878, to Janu-
aryl, 1879. $4,000. It says, however, that
the opinion is entertained in the quarter
masters office, ''that reinstatement could
only take effect as an officer in the regular
army, in which his rank was that of colonel
CT the fifteenth infantry. The pay of colo-
mel in the regular services is IN round num-
bers s., 800 per annum, which, for 164 years,
amounts to $72, 225, or if he were paid as a
major general until the end of the war and
afterwards as colonel. to 500. 235, not count
ing the odd numbers"
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VALUABLE FARM AND MILL,
v In the Shenandoah Valley,
FOR SALE

1 offer for sale my farm and mill. My farm
Contains 300 Acres
of the most productive and highly improved land
in the Valley OF Virginia. The mill is one of the
best in the county, grinds from 10000 to $4,000
bushels of wheat per annum on toll.
The land can be divided into two or three beau
tiful FARMS with improvements on two of them.
For raising FLOODED stock, it has no equal in the
ductive and valuable farm, will guarantee the
purchaser to net per cent. interest per annum
for five years on the price ask for the whole
property. The property is three miles from Wey-
er's Cave Depot. v R. R., in sight Of two Church
es and P. o., with daily mails.
For full particulars. address me at Weyer IS
Cave Station, Valley R. R., or Mount Meridian,
Augusta county, Virginia.
ian 23-tf ROBT. s. HARNSBERGER.
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EOR RENT.

have for rent two Elegant STORE ROOMS,
in the new three story brick building have just
Streets. These rooms are 20 feet wide and SO feet
deep in the clear. To careful business men they
would make excellent business stands, command
ing large country and city trade. There is a
nice foot pavement in front of the buildings and
all the arrangements are well adapted to business
Of any description.
Those wishing to examine the rooms may as
certain terms, &C., by application to William
Wholey, at his store on New Street,
aug22 RS.JULIA HURLEY,
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PHILADELPHIA Times. ''The Democrats in
Congress seem able to drag up Republican
precedent for every doubtful thing they de-
sire to do; but if they followt the Republicans
in this way, they must expect to come opt
lust where the Republicans thave. I1e
country has pretty strongly conde"he
these precedents
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docket case No 4l2l

docket case NO Az
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter OF Hampssn H.Washington, bkr't
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day OF April,
a. d., 1879.
To Whom it May Concern: mr..
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit on the 18th day OF Febry; A D.
1879 fled in said district court by Hamp H. ASH
ington, of Rockingham CO.. in said dist, who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
tht Act of Congress entitled IAN Act to estab'
iish more uniform system of bankruptcy rqI icy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd, 1861, for discharge and certificate thereof,
from ali his debts and other claims provabe un
A d. 1879 at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, before q. Douglas
Gray, one of the registers of said court in bank
ruptcy at his office in Harrisonburg, in SAID DIS
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing Of the same; when and where you may at at,
Of the said petition SHOULD not tSs
and third meetings of the creditors Of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
aprlO-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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A ssiXnee's Resale of
. Valuable Real Estate,

In pursuanc of decree of the q. s. District
Court for the Western District of Va, in the mat
ter OF Philip Airhart, bankrupt.I villas assignee,
on MONDAY. APRIL 2Sth, 1879
in front OF the Court House, in the city of Staun-
ton, resell the following tract ofland,
CONTAINING 10 ACRES,
situate in the northeastern section of Augusta
county, adjoining the lands OF John Ruff and
others, and near the line of the w. ST. L. & CIR.
The improvements are substantial and the land
good.
TERMS :-One-fourth cash, the balance on a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser giving
bonds with nipple personal security for the de-
ferred payments, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. H. RISK, Assignee,
mar 27-tds OF P. Airhart, bankrupt.
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y Ira Mark ef.


For want Of ability to give it the attention il
deserves we propose to sell that splendid grain
and grass farm. owned and occupied by the late
Col. WIN. Abel. lying miles northwest of Staun
ton, containing
654 LIZ Acres.
This has always been regarded as one Of the most
valuable and productive farms in the county OF
Augusta. Has one hundred acres of Native
Blue Grass Sod, that cannot be surpassed
HAS LARGE IMPROVEMENTS
that are now undergoing thorough repair, and
$50 acres Of Splendid Oak, Hickory and Walnut
Timber. Most of it is well set in grass, and has
on it large deposits OF Iron Ore, Manganese, and
other minerals.
We will sell the whole together, or divide it in.
to two or four farms, giving to each good supply
OF timber.
Hs- Terms liberal. DAVIS'A. KAYSER,
VIM. F. BELL,
mar 27-2m Staunton, Va,
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Chicago Tribune, LAS a matter Of fact,
there is no principle OF American Govern
ment more clearly established than that the
veto power is personal prerogative OF the
Chief Executive, to be exercised at his dis
erection, and subject only to subsequent ne
CATION by a two-thirds vote in both Houses
of Congress-
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COMMISSIONER OFFICE.
u Staunton, Va, April 9th, 1879.
Robert G. Bickle
VS..
David May, trustee, ais.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered in the above styled
cause on the 3lst day of March, 1879. I will pro-
coed at my said office, on
FRIDAY, MAY I'd 1879,
to take, state and settle the following accounts
LIST OF the liens binding the real estate in the
bill mentioned, embracing judgments, rendered
against B. 7. Bagby from the time OF the record
M. Harrison, and date at which the deed from
Bagby to said David May trustee, was placed up
I'd. OF the fee simple and annual rental value Of
said land
Sd. OF any other property subject to Plaintiff S
liens against Bagby in like manner.
At which time and place yeu are required to at
tend. WIN. PATRICK, Com.
ap loft
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Price Is Cents and ST 90
BLOOD!
Land Sales.
Gale of q Valuable & Highly
y Productive Valley Farm.

~
y Productive Valley Farm.
We offer for sale privately that excellent and
highly productive plantation, situated two miles
north Of rishersville and five and half from
Staunton.
The Farm Contains 2S3 Acres
of as fine land as can be found in the Valley. The
soil is naturally fertile has been carefully cuti-
yated and the greater part is now covered with
heavy sod. All of it is smooth, free from rocks,
being ON soap stone formation. and easily TILED
by machinery. Some sixty acres are In timber,
and the entire place is we'll watered with running
streams The improvements consist OF
Brick Mansion House,
containing IL rooms and arranged with all con-
venience sc. In addition there is also frame
building large barn, stable and all necessary out
houses. .
This place is susceptible of division, and would
m AXE two excellent farms of 100 and 1888 acres.
We also offer.the following tracts, adjoining the
above: .
No. 1. containing lis Acres OF choice soil,well
watered, with comfortable improvements.
No. 3, containing 12O Acres nearly all cleared,
and in fine condition.
These lands are situated in an excellent neigh
borhood, within two miles OF Fishersville Depot,
convenient to churches. schools sc.
TERMS LIBERAL and can be ascertained by ap-
plication to the undersigned.
r. M. BELL,
] C. BELL,
DAVID s. BELL.
feb27 Fishersvile. Va.