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DIED

In Qullentc. "; r.. August 20, 1850 at 1880
A. NJ FLORENCE, aged years and 80 days,
daughter OF sam. &. and +. l. DAVIS.
She was a sweet and modest child
advanced in life more than years
beloved by all who knew her. When
her father had built a fire Sabbath
morning, she rose, dressed herself,
came out and met her father with a
kiss. Was in usual health. A beau
tiful singer, voice clear as the BIRDS.
Ate hearty breakfast, all got ready
for Sabbath School. She anticipated
a happy day. Being ready Willie
and Florence started little in ad-
vance of their parents, who would
overtake them in few minutes.
Mr.. NJ. ID. Pullen met them 20 rods
from the house, pleasant greetings
were exchanged, then he rode to the
house and was met by Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis. A moment later scream
from Willie, "My little sister has fell
and can't get up, come quick, / can't
tell what is the matterw Every ef-
fort was made to revive her--not der
spaiEing till > o'clock p. NJ. 1t is evt
ident death was instantaneous. Will
lie tells US they heard COW bells,
Florence said "let's 60 back, no,
let's go on, they wont hurt" She
fell. He said ''jump up your clothes
will get dirty" He tried to assist
her to arise, wiped the dust from her
face, saw she did not recognize him,
which so frightened him that he
screamed and ran toward the house.
The children were not at any time
out OF sight. We sympathze with
the bereaved parents, they are nearly
distracted. The blow is severely
felt. We miss her, O.! so much.
We hear a sweet voice saying,
"What do thou knowest not now,
but thou shalt know hereafter"
"Asleep in Jesus, O! how sweet"
Episcopal church service was read at
3P. M. on the 3lst. Al SMITH.
, 1880-09-17

SHIPBUILDING AcTrvEIN 1881. 1t
is said by those who claim to know
that shipbuilding will be more active
on Puget Sound next, year than ever
before. During the past year or two
but little has been done, not enough
to make good the vessels that, by
reason OF disaster, have gone out of
service. The trade with the islands
of the Pacific has increased i'm.
mensely, and on the close of the war
in South America there will be an
enormous trade reopened there. Our
builders will be called upon to sup
ply the new vessels that will be
wanted, and the Seabeck, Ludlow
and other yards will be taxed with
work as never before. The Puget
Sound yards, however, are better
prepared than ever before, and can
turn out vessels more perfectly: more
rapidly and more economically than
in years past.--"Inte!ligencer."
, 1880-09-17

FINE OPPogrUNTY.--We have a
stocked farm for sale, not far from a
good local market, in Jefferson coun.
ty. To those who may be seeking
investments of this kind, we deem
the opportunity rare one. The farm
is situated on the salt water front, in
safe and commodious bay; it COM
prises 1873 acres of land, about 40
acres of which is fine bottom and
marsh. About 50 acres are clear
and un' ,r fence. Good house, barn,
outbuildings, fences, &C., &C., that
cost upwards Of a thousand dollars.
There are about 175 fruit trees of
various kinds, carefully and we'll
selected, and including apple, plum,
pear, cherry, 2rune and other trees
some z years old and all in excel
lent condition. A fine lot of stock
and tools are also for sale with the
the land and improvement, includ.
ing 10 cows, l yoke Of oxen, / horse,
s head Of young stock (half Jersey
also bees, fowls, boat, eto. The
place has cash income of $50 per
year from logging camp, besides
being near good market for butter,
eggs, beef, vegetables, hay or other
produce. The whole property is Of
fered very cheap-could be bought
for less than $2,000-and possession
will be given Immediately if desired.
The owner, on account Of failing
health, desires to engage in some
lighter occupation. For partic alars,
enquire at the ARGUS Office.
, 1880-09-17

Capt. Habersham, U. S. Engineer
Officer, has made an examination Of
the Stilaguamish, Nootsack, Skagit
and Snohomish rivers, on Puget
Sound, for the purpose Of ascertain.
ing the nature and amount of OBJ
structions in these streams, and es.
timating the cost Of their removal.
The report, when completed, will be
forwarded to the department at
Washington and presented to Con-
gress for action. 4
, 1880-09-17

on the Skagit River is
looming up as very important in
dustry. There are half dozen or
more camps, one of which, that Of
Jackson and LeBallister, turned out
recently 100000 feet of Of saw logs
in FIVE and a half days, with a gang
Of thirteen men. 1t is said that this
beats anything of the kind yet on
record of logging on Puget Sound.
-Laconner EMAIL"
, 1880-09-17

THERE died at Vancouver Bar
racks last week probably the oldest
soldier in the regular army, James
Oliver, Ordnance Sergeant. He en-
tered the service in 1885, served
through the Florida and Black Hawk
Indian wars, and through the Mexi-
can war. He has been stationed at
Vancouver since 1850.
, 1880-09-17

eS Mr.. Korter has made nice
improvement in his barber.shop. We
venture to say that he has a shop as
neatly fitted up as any on the Sound.
He has also fitted up bathroom for
salt and fresh water baths. He has
done his best to have one of the Gn.
est shops, and is master of his pro.
fession.
, 1880-09-17

DURING the past fiscal year our
Government paid in pensions to old
soldiers and sailors and widows and
orphans s56,777,174, besides giving
them hundreds of thousands Of acres
of land. The generosity of the
Government to its pensioners is un-
equaled in the history of the world.
, 1880-09-17

CHINESE wood choppers near Port
land have struck for higher wages,
and white men are supplanting them
in the business. Formerly they cut
wood for IS cents per cord; then
they raised to rs cents, and now de-
mand 81.
, 1880-09-17

TIE newspaper business must
surely be profitable in Eastern
Washington. Mr.. G. b. Hopkins,
proprietor of the Palouse "Gazette," !"
started his paper about four years
ago, and now he is getting a power
press and steam engine. Success to
you, Charlie.
, 1880-09-17

To all who are suffering from fhe errors
anu indisietionsOt youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, &C.; I
VIII senu You recipe that win cure you
FREE OF CHARGE. This great rem
edy was discovered by missionary In
south America. Send selEaddresse,i let
ter 70 the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAS, Station
ID, New York City.
, 1880-09-17

The British Columbians are petit
tioning the Dominion Government
to forbid importations from the Uni
ted States in american vessels OF
less dimensions than 80 tons meas
urement.
, 1880-09-17

SIR JOHN A MACDONALD has suc--
ceeded in perfecting the arrange
ments with the English syndicate
and Canadian Pacific railway con-
struction will be vigorously prosecu
ed.
, 1880-09-17

GOLD #; ;;;:; ; E i: :;
VVAU IN thc world. Anyone can be-
come u successful agent. Six
eiegnnt works OF art given fIce to Subscribers.
Tho price IL so low that almost everybody
sulisci1DeS. One agent reports taking l20 sub.
scribers in day. \ lady agent reports max
ing over 5000 clear profit in ten days. An who
engage make money fast IOu cnn devote all
yonr lime To tho business, Or OAly your space
time. lOn need not he away from home over
night, lou cnn do II as weIl as others. Full
ulIectionsnnd terms free. Elegant and OK
pensiEe Outfit free. II yOn want profitable
WORK send us your address ut Ouce. II costs
nothing to try tho business. No one who en-
giiges tails iO make grcat pay, Address
"EokGE STINsoN " Co., Portland, Name.
, 1880-09-17
Notice to Creditors.

IN the Probate Court Of Jefferson
County, Washington Territory.
In the matter of the estate OF
Alfred Waite, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, BY
the undersigned Administrator OF tho e..
tate OF Alfred Waite. deceased, to the
creditors OF, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to present them
with the necessary vouchers, within one
year after the date OF this notice. 20 said
administrator, at the Office of d. w.
Smith, attorney for said estate, In Port
Townsend w. r.. ..s
Dated September 3D., 1880. .s4l
BENJAMIN 8. VOxsrE,
Administrator Of the estate OF Alfred
Waite, deceased. L.g.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
The Forged Chinese Letter.

The Grand Jury, in General Sessions. in
New York city, on the Sd inst 81, presented
indictments against Samuel Sullivan Morey
for perjury, and against Joseph Hart, Lou
is A. Post, Kenward Philip and Charles A.
Byrne, for publishing in the paper called
Truth, criminal libel upon Gen. Garfield.
O'Brien having confessed to perjury, makes
the sixth of the parties connected with the
forgery of the Chinese letter, alleged to
have been written by Gen. Garfield to II.
L. Morey. If the parties named are con-
victed, the penalty is one year in the peni-
Tertiary and 900 fine. This is by no
means the end of the prosecution. Others,
of somewhat more prominent connection
with the Democratic National Committee,
including two of its members, may share
the same fate, as being parties to the for
geries.
While it is thus established that the Chi
nese letter was bold, bad forgery, and the
perpetrators of it are being brought to the
bar of justice, we have not seen, in single
Democratic paper in Virginia or the South.
except the New Orleans Democrat. denun-
ciation of the crime, or statement of the
facts, to relieve their readers of the impress
sion created by the publication of the forged
letter as genuine. So far as these papers
are concerned, their readers may still rest
in the belief that Gen. Garfield wrote the
letter, and that the American people who
voted for him, endorsed the sentiment it
contained. Is it not due to fairness and to
Journalism itself, that the facts be published
SO far as they present the statement of the
case, that the great wrong that has been
committed be corrected as far as possible !?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

A sad occurrence is recorded by the Dan
vile News, as having occurred at Yancey-
vile, N c., last sunday week ago, Mrs.
Gertrude, daughter of DR.. w. 81. Hender-
son, and wife of Mr.. Lewis Neal, a mer-
chant of that place, was burned to death
by her clothes catching fire while she was at
prayer. She had been married about year,
and on the morning Of the fatal accident,
as was her custom, she kneeled beside the
cradle of her little three-months old child
in prayer before going to church. She was
aroused from her devotions by the flames.
and rushing into another room her husband
and father-in law were met, who did all
they could to relieve her from her terrible
situation. She was so badly burned from
her waist down, that she died in short
time afterwards. She was beautiful and
accomplished young lady and great favor
tie in the refined circles In which she moved.
She died very happy, however, in her relig
ious belief and its consultations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

The Piedmont and Arlington Life Insur-
ance Company has suspended, being unable
to meet the assessments against 1t for deaths.
They have transferred all their property to
Mr.. A. r. Blakey, of Charlottesville, as trus-
tee. The trustee says that he will in few
days issue circular to policy-holders, Civ
ing them full and accurate information as
to the condition of the company and will
soon thereafter convene them to decide
whether they will proceed to re-organize
the company, or take steps to re-insure
their risks out of the net assets which may
be realized under the deed OF trust. The
borrowed money due by the company
amounts to about $4,000. There has been
as yet no estimate published OF the amount
of the assets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
pRLLEFoNTE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

Pursuant to a decree rendered at the November
Term, $780, of the Circuit Court of Augusta, in the
cause pending therein in chancery under name and
style of John A. Harman's EXecutrix John Har-
mans heirs etals, we will, Commissioners, pro-
coed to sell public auction the highest bidder
on SATURDAY, JANUARY sth, 1881,
in front of tho Court House of Augusta county, the
following real estate
LIST. That very valuable and desirable farm known
as "BELLEFONTE,"
belonging to the estate of John A. Harman dec =,
situate about one mile east the city of Staunton
and containing
80 ACRES, ROoDs and 5 POLES.
This land is OF an excellent quality we'll improv-
ed and in splendid STAGE Of cultivation. 1t has
1t a large
Two Story Brick Mansion,
with cellars underneath a good Barn and Stable a
fine Spring and Spring-house, Smoke-house, Ice
house and other necessary out-buildings a large
orchard Of old and young trees OF choice varieties,
and water in every field. The quality of this farm,
combined with its splen Id buildings, lis conven-
lent WATER and its location the city of
ton, renders 1t one of the most desirable farms in
Augusta county; such valuable property is rarely
offered at public sale.
I'd. Another tract of land containing 100 ACRES
situate about miles from "Bellefonte,'' on the
Baiy and others; this tract has on it a very com
Portable LOG HOUSE, good water and a nice young
orchard, about 40 acres cleared and the balance in
timber.
'Belefonte" win be first offered as a whole and
then In PARCELS it will be sold In whichever of these
Ways the sreaReI price can De optalned; pats OF
the whole and of the different parcels will be exhib
tied on the day of sale and seen prior there
to at the law office of w. E. Craig.
TERMS OF s 4LE:-Enough cash In hand to cover
the costs OF sale and costs of suit and the residue
in three equal annual payments for which the pur-
chaser or purchasers will execute bonds with ap-
proved personal security bearing interest from the
day of sale The title will be retained ultimate
curity. rs sale to commence at O'Clock p. M
W. E. CRAIG,
G. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
G. M. HARRISON,
GUSHING Son, Auctioneers. Comm'rs.
dec 9-tdS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

The Washington Republican Of the 9th, ap-
peared in an enlarged form and entirely new
dress, presenting very neat appearance. The
new management, with Hon. Geo. c. Gorham
as edi:or-in-chief, assisted by Mr.. Thompson,
heretofore connected with the paper, indicates
its good judgment and ability in the very first
issue under its auspices. The Republican has
heretofore been well conducted, Mr. A. NJ
Clapp, the retiring editor and proprietor, being
a vigorous writer and newspaper man OF
large experience. We are pleased to recognize
in the new management purpose to give the
country first class Republican journal at the
National Capital, which will command the
confidence and support of the party every
where,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
BOOKS AT AUCTION!
ID

Large and attractive sale of Books &C at auction.
Evenings and private sales daily, by
E. NJ. CUSHING son,
No New st.
The auction commenced on Thursday last, and will
continue to night and every night except Sunday,
until further notice. Rare and choice books in eve
ry department Of literature Just In from the Book
Fares Trade Sales, Publishers, &C.
ALSO, HOLIDAY PRESENTSl
Latest and best. Books-good paper, well printed
AM bound-not made for auction Sales but for utili
", CHOICE public and private libraries, satisfactory
to all Our aim is 10 give the best books for the least
money. General distribution of knowledge among
the people, and never better opportunity for pur
chasing replenshing Libraries, to get valuable
books for the long winter evenings Cheap, best
books at cost, avoiding vile, trashy, pernicious
books, yellow covered dime novels, &C.; not
In a thousand can read one thousandth part of the
good books published why trash, when life Is so
short? HOPKINS, FRANKLIN PUBLISHG co,
CUSHING & Son. Auctioners. Washington,
dec
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
BALTIMORE. MD, Nov. %, 1880.

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. %, 1880.
EDITORS OF THE VALLEY yIRGINIAN, Staunton, VA
Dear Sr,-It is with feelings Of extreme sadness
that write you announcing the death of our most
esteemed friend, 1 Agard, who departed this life
on the morning of the 28th inst eyed 33 years.
While am aware that he was well known in your
community, having lived in your midst and was
loved by all your people, have seen attested by
the most endearing ties of friendship, yet can
not in announcing his death refrain from express
ing the sentiments Of his friends here, by whom he
was regarded with the most sincere affection.
He resident of your city less than year.
yet in that short period he had by his kindness and
congeniality attached to himself host OF friends
was amply demonstrated by the number who
during his Illness proved in the most sincere man
the sympathy and afectien they entertained for
him. To him belonged all the characteristics Of
true integrity and honor together with all the prn
cipes of pure friendship and heart that accorded
with the virtuous impulses of his generous nature.
While recognize in his death the will of an all
wise Providence cannot but entertain feelings of
the deepest regret and sorrow for his loss.
Yours truly,
W. NJ. BAKER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

SoRELY AFFLIcrED-Mr Philip johnson,
living in the Blue Spring Run neighborhood,
took sick and died few months ago, leaving
wife and family of children. On Friday last
death again visited the family and took from
the widowed mother her little daughter Mary
the dissolution being caused by inflammation of
the brain. And now, at the same house,
neice of the late Mr. johnson is lying hopeless
ly Ill with that relentless foe of human life
consumption. Surely has the rod of affliction
been sorely laid upon this family.-ANeq1iaaav
Tribune
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

The HaySntas for November has appeared,
and we had intended to make copious extracts
from it, but the publication of the Presidents
Message prevented. 1t is a splendid number,
filled with the most cheering news to all who
have faith in the future of the Virginias. This
publication has already been of incalculable
benefit to the two States and its work is hard
ly begun. We are glad to know that the work
is being appreciated far and near.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

The following collections of internal revenue
were made in Virginia during the fiscal year
Second district, James D. Brady, 1856, s9s51 !;
Third district, o. H. Russell, S2,O54, 557n !;
Fourth district, W. L. Fernald, $1,000, 1924 !;
Fifth district, J. H. Rives, $780, 24i3 !;
Sixth district. B. 3. Bolts, $254,9S2.s9.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
A Builders Testimony.

Chas. S. Strickland, Esq., of 9 Boylston
Place, Boston, Mass, after relating his surpris-
ing recovery from rheumatism by st. Jacobs
Oil, says | cannot find words to convey my
praise and gratitude to the dlscoverer of this
linament.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

We learn that the contract for the new
buildings for some time contemplated at the
White Sulphur Springs has been awarded,
WORK isto be commenced at once, and COM
pleted for next Summers business. The cost
will be from $175,OO0 to 100000. Col G. L..
Peyton, Gov. Mathews, Hon. J. N. Camden,
and Maj. R. W. Thompson, who, we believe
with Mr. W. A. Stuart, compose the company
were in Baltimore last week to complete the
arrangements for the improvement. The Old
White will, when the buildings are finished
ready for guests, be one of the most attrac-
tive summer resorts in the world. The pres
ent management is doing what should Lave
been done years ago.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
TN THE MATTER OF MARK F. FINKs, BANKRUPT,

IN THE MATTER OF MARK F. FINKs, BANKRUPT,
i In Bankruptcy.
.It is ordered that A. NJ. Newman, as Special Com
missioner do proceed to take, and slate de novo,
account of the liens upon the lands surrendered by
said bankrupt after first giving notice OF the time,
and place of taking the by publication in the
VALLEY VIRGINIAN for three successive weeks prior
the date fixed for stating same, and that report
the same to this court as speedily possible
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Harrisonburg, Nov. 29th 1880.
To the creditors of Mark F. Finks Bankrupt and to
all other persons interested.
TAKE NoTICE-That in obedience to the foregoing
decree Of the District Court of the United States
the Western District of Virginia entered in the
ter of Mark F. Finks Bankrupt, on the first day Of
October, 1880, shall on WEDNESDAY, the 22d day
of DECEMBER, $780, at my Office In Harrisonburg,
Va proct ed to take and state the accounts requir
ed by said decree. At which time and place you
required to attend Given under my hand Speci al
Commissioner aforesaid, this the day year first
aforesaiJ A. M NEWMAN,
dec 2-3t Special CommiIssoEer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
DING AMERICAN NEWSPAPER.
TNHE LEADING AMERICAN NEWSPAPER.
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE,
For 1881.
The Largest Circulation among the Best People,

During the past year THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE
reached the largest circulation attained
the single exception OF short period in the first
Lincoln campaign. 1t is larger circulation, and
more widely distributed over the whole country
than any ever enjoyed by any other newspaper in
verdict of the American people on THE TRIBUNE's
political force, its fidelity to sound principles and
Its merits as newspaper.
For 1881, THE TRIBUNE will try to deserve equally
well OF the public 1t will labor and 1t confidently
expects the incoming administration to promote q
free and fair suffrage, South and North, sound mon
ey, protection to home industry, judicious berality
In internal improvements, and civil service con-
Quoted on business principles the theory of ele
waiting, not of ignoring or degrading politics
The well-known special features Of THE TRIBUNE
Will be sedulously maintained. lis agricultural de-
partment Will remain the fullest and best. The
Household end Young Folks Department, the lite
rary, scientific and religious features the standard
market reports, will all be kept up, and opportu
nifty offers, extended.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09
T. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Staunton, Va. December 9Th, 1880.
Collins AMI wife VS. G. S and C. A. Roller
To all creditors and other parties In anywtse In
teres ed In the above styled cause Take Notice that
proceed at my office, in Staunton, on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1881,
to take certain required by decree entered
In the above styled cause November term 1880 of
the Circuit Court Of Augusta.
dec94t G. M. HARRISON, Commr