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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
European War Clouds

The Baltimore Americ0n's Washingto
correspondent gives the following infor-
nation relative to threatened hostilities in
Europe: There is a feeling of general anx.
iety among the different foreign legations
here, over the threatening aspect of affairs
in Europe. The dispatches printed this
morning from London are regarded as ex-
ceedinglv significant, since they would not
have been. made public, except to excite
feeling against Russia and in support OF
England. The belief among the legations is
that Russia is looking to cordial under
standing with France, and that as to the
latter, the question OF war with Germany is
one now receiving very serious attention at
the hands of those directing the affairs OF
that republic. They have completed the
Notifications of Paris, and it is regarded as
impregnable. Their army is ample in num-
bers, their war material abundant, and their
finances in excellent condition. The chief
question about which they are hesitating is
their ability to carry on war and at the same
time preserve the republic. AS an indica-
ton of the Fear approach of trouble in Eu-
rope, all the legations have information of
large sums being sent here for investment
by men of prominence in the affairs of the
continent, and by leaders in commercial cir
cles. Inquiries have also been received as to
the probable producing capacity OF our man
ufactOries of fire. arms, and as to the sur
plus of our provisions.
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"Swayne's Ontmnt and Pills. .

The greatest remedies the world has ever
known, curing the most inveterate cases Of
skin diseases, such as letter, salt rheum,
scald head, barber's itch, sores, all crusty,
scaly, itching skin eruptions. and that dis
tressing complaint, itching piles. AS a
blood purifier and liver regulator Swayne's
Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills are excellent.
Cure sick and nervous headache, dyspepsia,
indigestion, ward off malarial fevers, cleans
ing the system and bowels of all impurities,
restoring to healthy activity every organ of
the human body. Price 25 cents a box, five
boxes, 81. Ointment so cents box, three
boxes, 1.25. Sent by hail to any address
On receipt OF price, Address letters, DR..
Swayne Il Son. No. $50 North Sixth street
Philadelphia. Sold by dealers everywhere
For sale by G. W. May g. Co.. Staunton,
and by druggists everywhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

The proposition of the Whfg, rejecting,
no doubt, the views OF Gen. Malone, to RUIZ
an independent electoral ticket ia Virginia,
is the widest pc litical movement ever sug-
gested. The dissatisfaction of the people
with the caucus aespetism and the gross
wrongs perpetrated upon them by the Con-
sentative party machine, opened the way
for the revolution which has been effected
in State affairs. 1t was not very difficult to
run this little Re-adjusters' side show, but
when 1t comes to directing and controlling
the great national combined circus and ma
'nsgerie, we think it will have to be done from
3 more central point than Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
Dublic Sale of
l. Valuable Real Estate.

In Rockingham and Page Counties, IA.
bonis non c. t. a., of Daniel D. Dovel. deceased,
proceed to sell at public auction, on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1880,
at the front door OF the Court House of Booking
ham county. Va, at o'clock p. m on said day.
the following real estate of which said DoveI
died seized, and which is directed under the will
ofsaid D. Dovel.to be sold at public auctonviz
LIST. A PORTION OF THE HOME FARM
lying in the county of Rockingham, adjoining
VIM Sigler. Lucius Doyel and Shepherd Mccoy,
said land lying on the Shenandoah River, about
four miles from Conrad's Store. The tract to be
sold contains
100 Acres,
more or less. about one-half clear and in a
good state of cultivation, and the residue in tim
Der. The cleared land has upon it an orchard Of
good fruit.
I'd, A TRACT OF 1900 ACRES,
principally woodland. lying in Page CO., about
miles from the Shenandoah Iron Works. This
tract contains
Iron Ore
of good duality, undeveloped as to quantity, but
believed to be an
EXTENSIVE AND VALUABLE DEPOSIT.
The Shenandoah Valley Railroad now in pro-
cess Of construction passes through this tract its
entire length, passing along near the river front
Of said land.
TERMS OF sALE:-one- fifth of the purchase
money cash, the residue in four equal annual pay
ments, with interest from the day of sale, the
purchaser to give bonds with approved personal
security, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security.
Given this goth day of January, 1890.
D. II. ROLSTON, S. R. c.,
And as such Administrator d. b. n. C. t. a..
2-l2-tds of Daniel d. Dovel, deceased.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

The activity in all branches OF trade and
industry, and the extraordinary Advance in
iron and paper, especially, as well as most
articles of production and manufacture, are
having their effect upon real estate, Lands
and town property are gradually going up |;
inquiries are becoming more frequent and
business like and a general boom in prices
will soon be the order,
In Staunton there is scarcely dwelling
or business house that is not occupied
Rents are advancing; vacant lots in bust
ness localities are in demand at largely in.
creased prices, and everything indicates the
near approach OF flush times. Let every
body be cautious, and keep out of debt. If
they purchase let them be sure they can pay
for what they buy, without trusting TO CON-
tingencieS,
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Shenandoah Valley Railroad.

The stockholders of the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad held a meeting in Winchester
on the 18th inst. The object of the meeting
was to ratify contracts made by the direc-
tory for the completion of line from Shep-
herdstown to Hagerstown, and also to take
steps to extend the line South and East
The meeting gave power to the directory to
take such steps as in their judgment would
accomplish that purpose, having PROPOSE
tions before them that looked favorable for
making line Of $50 miles additional to
that already built. The stockholders rati-
fed all former contracts set out in the re-
port submitted by the directory for their
appreciation.
After the action OF the stockholders the
contractors on the Hagerstown connection
Immediately put force to work: and it is
expected by the 4th of July this work will
be completed. 1t is generally believed
based, however. upon no official informa-
ton, that the Waynesboro route for the
Southern extension of this important road
will be adopted, and that it is contemplated
W COutluuC Gk1C IOdQ SOutn OAeAC SACSoPCohS
and Ohio railroad. We have no authority,
other than surmise, for this statement
The rich mineral deposits along the line to
its intersection with the Chesapeake and
Ohio road, near Waynesboro, extend in al
most unbroken measures through the en-
tire Valley and South West Virginia, and
it is the opinion of experienced iron and
railroad men that the construction of the
Shenandoah Valley road through the region
OF country named, would render it the most
profitable enterprise in the South.
The Interior purposes of the company,
Of course, we have no means Of knowing,
but the original design, when the project
was first inaugurated, was to make it a min
era1 road, and traverse the mineral sections
Of the Valley and Southwest Virginia,
reaching to connection with the Southern
system Of railroad by tapping the Virginia
and Tennessee road somewhere. How far
the present management may modify this
outline. we cannot say, but have no doubt
they will act under comprehensive ap-
probation of the material development OF
the entire Valley of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

1t is gratifying to learn that the OCCASION
al discussion of the tariff question through
the columns of the VIRGINIAN has attracted
attention in this portion of Virginia, and
that decided sentiment is being created
against the free trade notions OF some of our
representatives ia Congress, Letters have
been received by several of them, giving
them to understand that they must either
change their potions on the tariff, or seek
employment somewhere else than in Con-
gress as their representative. This is a
healthy indication. Bourbonism will have
to get out OF the way of the iron age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAIL ROAI


THE SHENANDoAH VALLEY RAIL ROAD.
Last Friday week, Meeting of che citi-
zens of East Rockingham and North East
Augusta, was held at Port Republic, Mr..
VIM. R. Foster. presiding. A series of
resolutions were adopted, in which the ad
vantages of Port Republic as future manu-
featuring centre, were fully set forth, and
resolutions adopted recommending, and
giving strong reasons therefor, that the
southern terminus of the S. V. r. R. should
be at Fishersville, instead of Waynesboro.
Mr.. H. B. Harpsherger, one of the directors
OF the road, was requested to present the
resolutions to the Company, with the assur-
ance that should the shops of the company
be located at Port Republic, the necessary
land would be donated for the purpose.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
Deaths.

On the Goth ult., in Richmond, Elizabeth Ran.
doph Preston, daughter OF Rev. Thomas L. and
Lucy w. Preston, aged nine years.
OF consumption. at Fort Stephenson. Dakotall
Territory. on Monday, January 26th, Maria W
and only daughter of George C. and Mil dred w
Gilmer, of Albemarle county.
In Bridgewater, at the residence of her sister
Mrs. P. II. Snyder, on the Goth, Miss Bette Ross
in the 65th year of her age. She was buried at
Mt: Sidney, Augusta, of which place she was
native.
Near Sangersville, on the 18th ult.. in the 10Th
year OF her age, Mrs. Eliza Brown. Her funeral
was preached by Rev. Joseph Miller and Rev.
Geo. Wise, of the Thinker church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
Markets..

The markets this week for flour and wheat show
better feeling than last week. Sympathizing
with the quotations in the centres of trade, a
slight advance has been experienced, under a
steady demand. Wheat was quoted at 81 SO yes
terday, and four extra, at Sc rs. The channels OF
communication between the west and east have
been actively employed in the transportation OF
these productions, and. shipments to Europe
quite active, relieving the elevators in the
cities. marked feature in the movement of
wheat has been the largely increased volume
which has gone to New Orleans, instead of to
Baltimore and N. York, as heretofore and thence
shipped to foreign markets. In Baltimore wheat
was quoted on the 10th, at 48 to $50; March de-
liveries, 4s to 40, and April and May about the
same. IN Richmond 43 to A. Extra flour so
to Is. Corn in this market SIS to So, and dull.
Hay SIG to II per ton, and dull; Bacon, hog round
cents.
Hay, in Richmond, for timothy,1 05 to 1 10 per
100 lbs; clover 80 to go In Baltimore. timothy.
II to l8; mixed l6 to Ii clover Is to al6 per ton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Requests to charitable institutions are be-
coming moro frequent every year. Since
the first Of January we have noticed the
deaths Of number Of wealthy citizens in
the North, who left the bulk Of their prop.
8erty to charitable institutions, to the great
disgust Of their SISTERS, their cousins and
their aunts." We infer from this that the
accumulation Of money to be dissipated by
worthless relations, in many instancez, is
playing out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
Tha Norfolk Ledoer is ont IN

The Norfolk Ledger is out in a new and
handsome dress. The Ledger is an excel
lent paper, and We are pleased to notice this
evidence of its success. We like to see well
conducted newspapers encouraged, of either
party. 1t is sign that an intelligent public
appreciate the efforts OF educated newspa-
per men to furnish healthy and instructive
reading, and elevate the tastes and thoughts
OF their readers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
Life. Growth. Beautv. ;

"What we a.! admire" and how to secure
it: A fine head of hair in its natural color
is such an adjunct to beauty that no one who
prizes good looks should neglect to use
'London Hair Color Restorer,'' the most
clearly and delightful article ever INTRO
duced to the American people. 1t is totally
different from all others, not sticky and
gummy, and free from all impure ingredi-
ents that render many other preparations
obnoxious. 1t thckens thin hair, restores
gray hair, gives new life, keeps the scalp
clean and healthy, causing the hair to grow
where it has fallen off or become thin, does
not soil or stain anything, and is SO perfectly
and elegantly prepared as to make it last
ing hair dressing and toilet luxury. London
Hair Color Restorer is sold by all druggists
at 70 cents bottle, or six bottles for S..
For sale by G.. w. May & Co., Staunton,
and by druggists everywhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Judge Geo. Minor, the incumbent, and
Judge Waddell, the Judge elect of Henrico
county, took possession alternately of the
bench of that county last Monday. Each
ordered deputy sheriff to open the Court,
and each demand was refused. Each Judge
put his man in jail for contempt, and di.
rected confinement for two months. The
deputies will be taken out on habeas corpus,
and judicial construction asked from the Su-
preme Court. These proceedings were de-
signed to make test question. The Sheriff
opened court for each Of the judges, but no
business was transacted by either.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Mr.. Jeffards, formerly the efficient and
popular assistant postmaster at Richmond
Va, has been appointed chief of the regis.
.ering division in the Washington City
Postoffice. For several years past he has
been in charge of the branch postofiice at
Georgetown. He is gentleman of splendid
business qualifications and particular y
suited TO the duties to which he has been
assigned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
2-12-tds
"Reminiscences Sale of
~ A Valuable Little Farm.

IN augusta County, Va.
Pursuant to decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered on the 9Th day of No.
vember, 1879, in cause therein pending under
the name of Frey VS.. Landes &C., I will offer for
sale at public auction, in front of the Court
House of Augusta county, Va, on
MONDAY, MARCH 9Th, 1880.
lit being the LIST day Of the March term of Circuit
Court that very valuable and desirable little
farm, containing
IS 5-S Acres,
on which said Landes no resides. This farm is
near the head-waters of Naked Creek, land adjoins
the lands of Brown, Wright ct ais. The improve
ments consist of a COMFORTABLE DWELLING
HOUSE, with all necessary outbuildings, such as
are found on small farm.
TERMS:-Costs OF suit and sale in hand, the
residue on a credit OF one, two and three years.
for which the purchaser will be required to exc
cute his bonds with approved personal security
in equal annual instruments, bearing interest
from day OF sale, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. ROBT. CRAIG,
2-12-tds. Comm'r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

AS Gen. Malone is now tp possession of
the assets of the late Conservative party,
the little tom-tit politicians who Arun with
the machine" had better make terms with
him while they can. 1t is bad thing for
such light weights to stay out in the cold.-
They will have to get under some ones
shelter, and as he is the only person now
that can offer them any, they should lose no
time in closing terms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Col. E. P. Brook, for number of years one
Of the editors of the Washington Repubh-
CON, has been appointed by the President,
consul at Cork, ireland. Mr.. Brook is a
versatile aad effective writer, end has done
good service for the Republican party. We
are pleased to notice this recognition of his
worth, and have no doubt he will make an
efficient consular officer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
MN9'rGNQeS.

In Baltimore, on the 28th ult. Gen. Rome yn B.
aes ooe the Fort 1ace to
daughter of Mrs A. F Hopkins, OF Mobile. Ala,
and the daughter of Mr., R. Hume Butcher, OF
Jefferson county, W. Va. She is cousin of DR..
Thomas Opie. of Baltimore, and Capt John N.
Opie, of this vicinity.
On the 18th ut.. by Rev. r.. W. Kinzer Mr.. C.
NJ. Furry and Miss Mary j. HILL at the residence
OF the latter at Mt. Scion, in Augusta county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 1G, 1880.
II. H. WARNER e CO.-DEAR SIR:-I
write to say that after having taken your
Safe Pills and finding them all that is claim.
ed for them in your circular, cheerfully
recommend them as the best Pills in the
market. JOSEPH PRATHER,
400 NJ. Street, Washington, D. c..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

The Repubhcan State Convention of
pennsylvania, which paet at Harrisburg, on
the 4th, adopted resolution anstructing the
delegates from that State to the Chicago
Convention to vote for the nomination Of
Gen. Grant for President.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

RAILROAD CHARTER.-The Legislature
has passed the bill granting charter to the
Stanton and West Augusta Railroad Com
pany, The purpose is to construct a rail.
road from Staunton to Mt. Scion and the
Dora Coal Mines. connecting at Dora with
the Washington City and St. Louis Narrow
Gauge, which is graded from Harrison burg
to that point and beyond, The construe-
ton OF this road would bring within rail-
communication Stribling Springs, and add
greatly TO the value Of that excellent Springs
property.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

The Richmond Intelhgencer, edited by
Col. John R. Popham, has declared for Gen.
Mahone's independent electoral ticket plan,
and thinks the Republicans will be very silly
if they do not do likewise. We cannot
see the wisdom of this, nor of surrendering
the principles and name Of the Republican
party to any other organization. We will
have something to say on this subject here
after. In the meantime we appeal to Re-
publicans to stand to their eolors, and fight
under the banner which represents their
principles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Col. J. f. Dezendorf, of Norfolk. has
been appointed special agent of the Treasury
Department.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Sale of Valuable Real Estate
In augusta County.
By virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta, rendered at the March term, 1879, in the
ctancery cause of Smiths creditors VS.. Smith, the
undersigned commissioners appointed for the
purpose. will proceed to sell in front of the Court
House, in Staunton, Va,
MONDAY, MARCH 18th, 1880,
that valuable farm situated three miles south of
Gree nv1lle, containing
267 Acres of Good Land.
The improvements are comfortable and consist
of DWELLING HOUSE and all necessary out
buildings.
TERMS:-Credits of one, two and three years
will be given, the purchaser. executing bonds
with approved personal security, and the title
will be retained until all the purchase money is
paid. CHAS. GRATTAN,
jNO. w. STOUT,
2-12-tdS Comm'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
The Debt Bill.

We will publish in full next week the bill
reported by Mr.. Riddleberger for read
justment OF the public debt of Virginia.
We have not had time to examine it care
fully and consequently defer to another &C.
casion any remarks we may have to make
on it. 1t reduces the principal on the
debt by elimination OF heretofore funded
war, reconstruction and compound interest
debt from s32,000,00O to $l9, 666, 1000, and
the rate OF interestto three per cent; forbids
collectors of revenues from receiving tax re-.
ceivable coupons, cut either from consols or
040s, and provides that one third of the
netrevenue Of the State shall be paid into the
Treasury to the credit of the public debt as
re-estabished. The coupons from the new
boRdS are not to be receivable for taxes nor
exempt from taxation. A loan of 81, 600, 900
is authorized certificates to be issued there
under, to be sold to taxpayers at fifty cents
on the dollar. and to be received in payment
for taxes. This feature is intended to coerce
consol holders who now sell their tax re-
oeF"oio oouPons +oi d uucu hiSuer III uIe.-
No writ is to be issued by any State Court,
compelling tax collectors to receive tax-se-
ceivable coupons. This act is to be submitted
to the people for ratification in November.
We regret that the pressure on our space
and time have prevented the publication to.
day as we had intended. But as it is matter
that will engage the earnest attent ion of the
people for some time to come, a weeks de-
lay will not put our readers to much disad-
vantage.
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List of Letters Remaining m the Post OF
flee at StauntOn, Augusta County, Va.


List of Letters Remaining I'm the Post OF
flee at StauntOn, Augusta County, Va.
FEB. 18th, 1880.
LA DIES.
Baker, Miss Alice Haskins, Mrs Edmona
Bell Mrs Ellen2 Hemmins, Miss Lucindy
Brown, Miss Lou Johnson, Mrs Amy
Brown, Miss Mary Johnson, Eliza col
Campbell, Miss M Jackson, Miss Jane
Crosby, Mrs Mary Kennedy Miss MaryC
Croft, Miss Mamie Masincup, Miss Ellen
Gibson, Miss Alice Patterson, Mrs Annie
Greville, Miss Amy Pearson. Mrs John
Gibson, Mrs Francis POndeXter Miss Lizzie
GillimS. Mrs Hully Rennie, Mrs Ellen d
Henderson. AliceV Ross, Miss Henry
Howard Miss Mandy Sibert, Mrs r
GENTLEMEN.
Brown Hernford Hall, WIN
Berry, James Jones, J A
Brown, j w Langhome, James C
Collins, Rev Daniel Milsled Joseph
Carter, Mccormick, N.
Clifton, Capt Palley, Nat
Carbin, WmH Stofer. Andrew
Evans. Thomas Smith, Edward
Grimm, James Turner, C M
Grevios, Lewis Taylor, Jurold d
Hahn, David Warren. due Sc
Hoover, M Williams, Henry
The above letters if not aedfor within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter Office Persons call
ing Tor them will please say that theyare advertised
S. M. YQST. P. M
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton P.O.
February 18th, 1880:
Mrs VIM. L. olivier, Staunton, Va.
Mrs Sue Remple, Chilesburg, Caroline co, Va
Miss Fannie Jackso on, Ill w. Bel. Street, Rich.
mond. Va.
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Commissioner Sale of VaIua-
" BILE Manufacturing Property

Commissioners Sale of VaIua-
~ BILE Manufacturing Property
By virtue of a decree rendered on the 18th day
OF June, 1879, By the Circuit Court of Augusta
county in thu cause of Zachariah McChesney VS.
Virginia Porcelain and Earthen-ware Co.. we will
proceed on ..-, ....
THURSDAY, MARCH l1th, 1880,
ia sell in Staunton in front of the court house. at
public auction, to the highest bidder, all that
valuable Real estate owned and used by the Va.
Porcelain and Earthenware Co. in and about the
manufacture of earthenware, situated on the
East side OF South river, in Augusta county, and
adjoining or near the lands Of Zachariah Nc
Chesney comprising two tracts OF lands, one
Containing 20 Acres,
and the other
CONTAINING LOO ACRES
upon which have been erected EXTENSIVE and
VALUABLE BUILDINGS, improvements and
appliances for the manufacture OF earthenware
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough cash in hand to
pay the costs of this suit and sale, and the resi-
due upon credits OF one, two and three years,
the purchaser executing bonds for the deferred
payments, bearing interest from the day of sale,
with good personal security and the title retain
ed ultimate security.
q. M. HARRISON,
T. D. RANSOM,
2-12-tdS Comm'rS.