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Communicated
A Fable neither in AIsop nor in Costa

A certain sturdy farmer, who set great store
by his orchard, was much exercised over a
fine tree, from which he had only gathered
one crop, attributing its repeated failures to a
great serpent that was wont to bask in its
forks. and that always managed to escape his
furious attacks. Early one morning in NOW
ing time, he stealthily approached this old
Virginia apple tree in quest of the snake that
was, sure enough, asleep in the branches, and
full of purpose, he cast about for a cudgel to
break the reptiles back. 1t happened that a
new made scythe hung on one of the limbs
and the farmer, with his eyes earnestly fixed
upon his enemy, stretched forth his arm to Law
hold upon the unhandy bludgeon, but, IN fit
ting it to his hand that he might make a sure
blow with the butt, the fresh whetted blade
swung over his shoulder and behind his back,
yet, in his eage-ness to destroy his willy foe,
he was unmndful that his own head was IN
jeopardy.
Alas the vengence of twenty years was in
the blow, and the keen edge did its back
handed office more surely than the clumsy butt
The snake was crippled, it is true, but the I'M
happy farmer cut off his own head with the
same blow, and the scythe caught hold on the
serpent's old seat in the tree, and held up as
trophy to the rising sun the fresh blood on
its blade, and the leaves rustled in the morn
ing breeze as if they rocked not of the differ
ence between reptile and scythe sitting in the
seat Of eminence. GREEK
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A PRoFANE CARD WRITER.-The Balti-
the 24th, says John Carmichael alleged to
have sent postal card to Senator Vance with
profane reference to Senator Malone, and
who was arrested at Middleburg, Va, AMI
taken to Alexandria, appeared before Com
missioner Fowler in the latter city to-day, and
was recognized to appear tomorrow morning
Ex-Congressman Hunton appeared for the
accused After the trial the matter was dis
cussed, and R. Taylor Scott, of Wanenton
denounced in sharp terms whoever read the
postal card at Washington before its delivery
Mr.. James Bell, superintendent Of the general
delivery division, replied in heated manner
that he read it, as was his duty. Mr.. Scott re-
iterated the remarks considered offensive by
Bell, and there were indications of lively
row, when by-standers interfered and the
party dispersed.
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ScRIBNER's MONTHLY has been arranging,
during more than year past, for an illustrated
article on Saint Gaudens's Farragut Monu-
ment, which was to have been unveiled in
Madison Square, New York, on May Goth.
The postponement of the unwilling till the
25th inst gives the magazine five days start
The article, which includes sketch of the
sculptor's life, will be accompanied by four il
Iuetrations one of them a fdll-page engraving,
Nv Cole, of the statue. The same number of
$yShae7'S will have an engraving, by Fred.
I1englng, of Saint Gaudenss medallion of
Rassien Lepage.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ etaunton. May 9th 1881.
VIM. CAMPBELLS ADN'X.
All persons interested in the above-styled cause
TAKE NOTICE, that L will, in pursuance of decree
OF the Hustfngs Court for the City of Staunton, in
SAID cause entered March u, 1881, at my Office, in
Stanton, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1881,
Proceed to take and state the following accounts
LIST, an account Of the real estate and the value
thereof, conveyed by VIM Campbell in his life time
to Julia F. p Campbell which is subject to the pay
ment Of the debts of the decedent, VIM Campbell;
3D. an account of the debts due by decedent whether
by bond or otherwise. At which time and place you
required to attend JNO W. STOUT
mayl2-4t Commissioner.
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TOR SALE.

STORE AND DWELLING located in Mt. Jack
son, Shenandoah county, Va, growing town in the
wealthiest portion Of the Valley The property is in
the most desirable portion Of the town. Store
and dwelling attached-commod1ouS and all modern
improvements. A large lot and all necessary out
buildings. Terms easy. For further particulars,
address A. M. HENKEL, M. D.,
mar3-3m Staunton, Va.
DOR SALE.-I offer for sale privately that very
IL desirable property in which reside, situated
corner of Kalorama and Coalter Streets Eight
both streets. Also two elegant building lots. one
adjoining the above and adjoining the property
now occupied by DR.. Alexander. Terms reasonable
Apply to JOHN g. GAYER.
apr14-2m*
LNOR RENT OR SALE-The large BRICK HOUSE
Il and 40 ACRES OF LAND half mile west of Staun-
ton, recently occupied by VIM Frazier, ESQ Apply
to J. E. GUY.
Apr. 81.
E>oR RENT two three large NEATLY FURNISHED
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SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS

SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS
\ We have decided to make a change in our business
So in order to close out in short time will sell
| at prime cost the following goods
Cal1coes 6, 7 and cents
White Plain Swisses 6 and up
White Figured Swisses. i'm cents and up.
White and Colored Tarltans. .....l24 and Is cents.
Victoria Lawns. .................10 cents and up.
| Linen Lawns ....................lo "
| L1non D'Inde. .......... ............l0
| flqueS.
All Wool Cashmeres, Black. AS
| All Wool Cashmeres, Colored. ......40 &"
Bleached Cotton. 6, 8 and 10 cents.
fancy Dress Lawns .................7 cents ana up
Plain and Checked Nainsooks. .12H cents.
Dress Linen, yard wide 10 cents and up.
Grass Linen, yard WIDE g cents.
cotton Dress Goods III cents, ana up.
ulnghans ana IN Genus
Wooden Dress Goods. ...12K and Is cents.
Unbleached Cotton. 6, T. 8, and cents.
oeerSucRer. Genus
All Wool Black Buntings. ..16% cents.
All Wool Colored Buntings. and 22H cents.
Beautiful Lace Buntings. ....224 cents.
Black and Colored Trimming Silks at. .65 rs cents
4 dooo BLACK Sat1ns rs cents
4 Good Colored Satins ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cents
Beautiful Cretones at..................25 cents
Black and CoIored Silk Frnges and Buttons to match
| cheap.
| All our Laces, Hamburg Edgings, and Trimmings
of all kinds Will also be closed cost prices
| In all other branches stock was never more
| complete, and as low in prices.
5000 yards Of mattings. 18 to 60 cents
Carpets Beautiful Assortment from. zoe to 81 Is
| OIL Cloths, in all widths, for Floor and Tables
r1rjce
| $50 Trunks from rs cents to SIS piece.
Parasols and Umbrellas in Silk, Alpaca and Cling
ham -
Good Cotton Batting 10 cents per pound
Satchels for Gents and Lad1es-at any price,
Stair Carpets, Stair Linens, Stair Rods and Has
socks of all descriptions
Another new lot of the Celebrated SaIIer levin
4 Co. Philadelphia made Shoes and Slippers
! prices reduced. Try pair~every pair warranted
beautiful line of Suitings and Cassimeres-Suits
and Shirts made to order. fit guaranteed.
SOMETHING NEWt-SOMETHING NEWT
LADIES TRY 1T !-LADIES TRY IT.!
A CORSET AND
SKIRT SUPPORTER COMBINED
And don't cost any more than any other CO
THIS is A RARE CHANCE TO PRooUR E NEW
CHOICE GOODS,
At cost prices in tie very midst of the season,
COME EAELY AND SECURE
BEST BARG AIMS
BEFORE GOODS IRE PICKED OVER
Very Respectfully,
LOEB BROS,
Cor. Main and New Streets,
apr2l-n Staunton, Virginia
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LEGAL NOTICES.

" IRGINIA-IN VACATION.
In the Clerks Office, Circuit Court of Augusta
County, May i1th, 1881.
ROBERT G. GILKESON, Plaintig,
VS..
WIN. BOYER. Defendant
IN CHANCERY ON ATTACHMENT.
The object of this suit to recover of the defen-
d3nt the sum of $50, with interest thereon from
January ls 1879, till paid, and the costs; and for
this purpose to attach any estate effects found
within the County of Augusta and State of Virginia
belonging to or due said defendant and especially
small tract of land lying in said County and State,
on the road from Union Church to Churchville ad-
IJotning Propes heirs and Others containing about
| 4 acres.
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the defendant,
VIM. Boyer, is nonresident of this State: 1t is
ordered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice, and do what is
necessary to protect his interests. Teste,
Baylor. p. q. j. n. RYAN, elk.
maV12-4t
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LAND SALES.
GALE OF A VALUABLE AND HIGHLY
y PRODUCTIVE VALLEY FARl

We offer for sale privately that excellent and high
ly productive plantations situated two miles north OF
Fishersvfle and five and half from stanton.
THE FARM CONTAINS 2e3 ACRES
of as fine land be found in the Valley. The
soil is naturally fertile has been carefully cultivated,
and the greater part is covered with heavy sod
All of 1t is smooth, free from rocks, being on soap
stone formation, and easily titled by machinery
Some sixty are in timber, and the entire place
is well watered with running streams. The improve
mentS consist Of
BRICK MANSION HOUSE,
containing u rooms and arranged with all convent
ence &c In addition there is also frame building,
large barn, stable and all necessary out houses.
This place is susceptible of division, and would
make two excellent farms Of 100 and 1873 acres.
We also offer the following tracts, adjoining the
above.
No. l. containing lis ACRES of choice soil, well wa
tered, with comfortable improvements.
No. 3 contains 100 ACRES nearly all cleared, and
in fine condition.
These lands are situated in excellent neighbor-
hood, within two miles OF Fshersville Depot, conve-
nent to churches, schools, sc.
TERMS liberal, and can be ascertained by appltca-
ton to the undersigned.
f. NJ BELL,
J. G. BELL,
DAVID S. BELL,
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1 VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

One Of the finest estates in the Valley of Virginia
is now offered for sale privately 1t lies in the
county Of Rockingham, five miles from Harrison
burg its county seat. 1t is in the heart of the grea
Valley of Virginia, which extends through the State
from Northeast to Southwest, for about 800 miles
the fertility Of whose soil, beauty of scenery and
Saubr1ty Of climate are unsurpassed in any section
State or country. The tract
CONTAINS ABOUT 500 ACRES,
About 400 Of which cleared, and the balance in
good timber, consisting Of walnut, hickory, white
oak, black oak, and some few trees OF yellow pine
The character of the soil is what call valley
Limestone. Every acre is susceptible of the high
est cultivation; waste, rocky or stony portions
1t has such a deep rich soil that almost anything
can be grown in abundance-wheat, rye, oat~, corn,
and in fact, everything which the very best land
will produce. The woods are destitute of under
growth, making it easy matter to reduce the
whole to tillage. The soil is splendidly adapted to
the growth of timothy, clover and blue grass 80
acres in well-seiected fruit trees; water in the
greatest abundance. The Improvements consist Of
GOOD FRAME HOUSE,
With one of the largest and best in the Valley
The title is perfect.
The owner will sell on 1, q 8, and years time
With SIX per cent. interest, with reasonable pay
ment in hand or for cash. and the reason he offers
the property for sale is because he is engaged in
other business, and does not reside near it. For
particulars address,
EDITORS VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
apr7-f Staunton, Virginia.
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GUNNER BOARDING.~The undersigned having
~ leased the Buffalo Gap Sulphur Springs prop.
erty is prepared to furnish boarders with rstclass
accommodations upon reasonable terms There
are sulphur and other mineral waters on the place.
and the location is one of the most beautiful in
Virginia, being in the midst of picturesque noun
tain scenery.
Depot and postof1ce at the place.
For terms, &c, address,
JAMES T. EUBANK,
may2G4t Buffalo Gap, Va.
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We, the undersigned, attorneys In fact for the
owners, will sell privately OF the most valuable
tracts of coal land in the great Kanawha Valley.
| This tract contains
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coated in the Coal Regions of the Great Kanawha
Valley.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR CAPITALISTS
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MISCELLANEOUS.
HOME CURED HAMsl
BREAKFAST BACON!
BACON SIDES AND SHOULDERS
DRY SALTED MEATS!
lrstclass stock of the above now on hand, at
GAIT L HoMER's,
25 N. Augusta Street,
apr2S-6t Stanton, Virginia.
N EW FIRM!
Having purchased of my brother his entire inter
WAGON MAKING BUSINESS,
At Cleveland, Va.
ces. Persons wishing Farm and Spring Wagons win
do well to give me CALL Price lists furnished to all
who desire them.
REPAIRING A SPECIALITY.
My brother, ]. W. Critzer, will act as my agent,
and he will be glad If all his friends Will still give
him their patronage.
jan ID VIM. LUTHER CRITZER.
HENRY T. SHOMO Tavrop RrssEr1
CHOMO 4 BISSELL.
Manufacturers Of
SASHES, DOORS s. BLINDS,MOULDINGS
BRACKETS, FLOORING &c.
SPOKES AND BENT FELLOEs OF ALL SIZES
always on hand
~ Lumber Rough and Dressed always in stock
sg Orders respectfully solicited and satisfaction
guaranteed.
az None but thoroughly seasoned Lumber used
may 20
Jno. B. OConnell. E.A. Fu1cher.
John B. o'ooNNELL CO.,
Dealers in
FINE WHISKEYS, WINES, &c.,
Cor Augusta and Courthouse Streets,
sTAUNToN, VA.
az Keep always on hand the best and chea pest
Liquors. Cigars and Tobacco in the market. All they
ask Is a call. feb6
D EvIsED EDITION OF THE
NEW TESLA ME,NZ,.
We have arranged for a full supply of the
AUTHORIZED ENGLISH EDITION
OF THESE
-TESTAMENTS! -
md expect to have them in stock about the 9Th of
day. orders from distance, enclosing honey,
will receive prompt attention.
HUNTER & CO., Booksellers.
may12-tf stauntoI /, Va.
2 VAIL!
MESSRS. W. H. s. M. PAGE.
DEALERS M
IOBACCO, SNUFF AMI CIGARS,
lave removed their Store from No. North Au-
usta Street to
NO. 5 EAST MAIN STREET,
Next door to Gabe Hirsh's,
Where they will be pleased to their friends and
ustomers.
W. Fl. & M. PAGE,
may19-2m No. 5 East Main Street.
n REAT BARGAINS IN
II
SPRING DELAINES.
And other Odds and Ends in Dress Goods on tbsa.
RELEVANT COUNTER,
D. A. KAYSERS
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known as the sMITHERs-GAULY TRACT and is
situated on the north side of the Great Kanawha
River, on the waters of Smithers and Twenty mile
Greeks, Fayette county, W. Va. 1t is part OF sur
veg Of 56 acres, granted by the State Of Virginia
to John Steele, which was subsequently subdivided
oy order OF the circuit Court Of kanaWha county, IN
into lots 'G and H, and the tract offered for
sale is said lot H
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NICE HOME For SALEA

A NICE HOME FOR SALE@
We are anxious to sell small farm about mile
from Staunton, containing
107 ACRES,
well watered and highly improved-one of the best
farms In the county. Apply to
HUDSON & PATRICK.
nov 1S-tf Attorneys for the owners.
HYDONIN, the best preparation ever offered for
" the positive cure of chapped skin, pimples, and
eruptions, sunburn, etc. % cents per bottle. For
sale by GEO. w. MAY & CO.,
Store open day and night. Staunton Va.
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DRY GOODS.

| DRY GOODS.
TO THE LADIES.
W. H. WELLER
ADJOINING OPERA HOUSE.
Ladies' who DESTROYS of seeing new stock of
DRY GOODS,
Will find it advantageous to call on me before pur-
chasing. My plan Of
SELLING OFF OLD STOCK
At such prices as to insure its rapid sale, puts
in position to I'LL my store with and seasonable
goods.
Having just returned from New York, am pre-
pared to show full line Of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
In all the
NEW NOVELTIES,
Consisting in part Of
*-S-U-R-A-H-SL!-.
PIA1N' BAr sA9sSI BR RoM4H STRIPPED
FoULE, cAsHEMERE.
BLACK AND COLoRED SILKS,
BLACK SATINs DE LYONS,
SATIN BROCADES
| THE RICHEST ASSORTMENT YET OFFERED.
GRENADINES.
BRoCADED, PLAIN, STRIPED
Hermann, MEXICAN. CANTON CREPE
DRESS GOODS,
My assortment this season excels any yet offered,
| MONTE CLOTH,
| SHUDDAH CLOTH,
.FOULE CLOTH,
| NUNS YELLING,
FRENCH r SnHr ggaT1Na'
| LACE BUNTING,
ROMAN PLAID NOVELTIES,
With Brocades to match
BLACK GOODS.
SPRING CASHMEREs.
Special attention is called to this line of goods,
which for price and durability Of fabric and color
cannot be excelled.
The handsomest stock of French Zephyr, Madras.
Cotch, Canton, and Renfrew GINGHAMs in the city.
large and novel assortment OF
[ PARAsoLs AND SUN UMBRELLAS
Received this week.
| My KID GLOVE stock, undoubtedly the best in
| shades,
| FOSTERS PATENT HOOK GLOVE
HARRIS'S SEAMLESS,
NORWOOD REAL KID.
LACE TOP SILK AND Isle THREAD GLOVES
IN GREAT VARIETY.
| BLACK AND FANCY CoLoRED SILK MITTs
My stock of French, English and American Hosiery
contains some beautiful goods at attractive prices.
NOVELTIES IN vEILINGs,
DEMOREST PATTERNS
Received monthly.
EY Novelties in all departments arriving daily. "a
P. o. Box So. VIII. WELLER,
mar3l-tf Adjoining Opera House.
CHANGE IN BUSINESS.
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DOR RENT two three large NEATLY FURNISHED
IL ROOMS, ready for housekeeping; desirably sit
uated-No 2OS Main Street. Apply at this office.
may12-3t
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In conclusion, we thank our friends and customers
for past fayors and ask continuance of their kind
patronage, We in return promise to give satisfac-
ton, ane assure you we allow one to underselI
US. l.t5 Respectfully,
iH5 2.f BARTH 4 LOEB,
Augusta Clothing Hall,
Opposite Court House,
Stsunton, Virginia.
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For good fitting suit OF cloth, headquarters are
BARTH 6 LOEB
For cheap Straw Hat, Fancy and Nobby Straw
Hat or Wool Hat, or Fine Fur Hat, be sure and
call at s., .H .e.-' f#t.,|-s.
BARTH LOEBS,

For good Laundrted, or Unlaundried White Shirt,
Chev1ot Shirt Percale Shirt, Calico Shirt, Overalls
and Jackets the best place is the -ti l.5a
AUGUSTA CLOTHING HALL.
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~we have no connection with any other clothing
house in this city may5-u
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For handsome Novelty Neck Wear, Linen Collars,
Fancy Socks, SILK and Linen Handkerchiefs, and
Suspenders, you must pay visit to the y1,y
pr AUGUSTA CLOTHING HALL.
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Trunks, Satchels, Umbrellas, Shoes and Boots,
and Rubber Coats Of all descriptions can be found
BARTH & LOEB'S.
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Ql,OOo REWARD.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-08-26

feeble limbs can hardly support you in
solcncc and cowardice 60 hand in hand
together But before my bullet pierces
your heart, tell me, have you any arrange
mcnts to make? Have you last adieu
to send father,a mother, sister, or any
other person who is dear to you? ! have
here the material, necessary for writing,
and willingly grant you time to make
any arrangements which you may think
necessary"
The young man muttercd something,
of which an humble 81 thank you" was
all that was Ineligible.
"ln that case" said the Euglshman,
'since reconciliation between us is alb.
solutely impossible, and it is necessary
that your blood should wash out the
affronts which have received, | beg
you to implore, by fervent but brief
prayer, the mercy of the Eternal Power.
Then, taking off his hat, he looked
round upon the mute, terrified spectators
of this closing scene, who, by spon-
taneous impulse, uncovered themselves
in like manner For moment or two
there reigned among the group religious
and solemn silence, which was only inter
ruptcd by the hard breathing of the suf
fering lieutenant.
At length, seizing the pistol and point
ing it towards the lieutenant, he kept
him for minute in state of the most
horrible suspense; then suddenly raising
the weapon, he turned towards the valet
who stood near him, and handed hin
the pistol.
''rake it, said he; 'this officer is no
worthy the honor of dying by the hanc
of an Engishmau."
The next day the Baron de V---quit
ted that part of the country, and ncve
resumed his station in his regiment.