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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

The net earnings of the Cincinnati!
Southern Railroad last month were $40 1000,
equal to the interest on the amount appro-
priated by that city for its construction
1t was thought the Investment was inju-
dicious at the time it was made, but this ex-
hibit disproves it, for i'll addition to the net
earnings, large trade has been drawn to
Cincinnati, which of itself would have JUS
titled the several subscriptions. Railroads
pay thousand ways besides net earnings
and dividends, but .people who pay the
taxes don't think Of this. They only look
at their tax tickets and think it is terrible,
while they are receiving ten times the
amount in other indirect ways as the result
OF the tax.
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WHOLESALE PRICES.

nv caints this week were com narative,v few and
their quality of a much superior order compared
with those OF last week. The market fairly
tive at an advance Of aa1-5o compared with last
week. We quote at So 25a$6 25, few selling at the
former figure, most sales ranging from $5a$5 62x
per 100 pounds.
MILCH Cows.-Trade is slow and prices almost
nominal. We quote at $20a$40 per head wholesale,
as to quality.
Best beeves at 62a$6 25 that generally rated first
quality O0a$5 3d. medium good fair quality 25a
IS co. ordinary thin steers and cows, 25aS4 90;
extreme range Of prices S25a$6 25 Most of the
sales were from S. 90 to IS 60 per 100 lbs.
last week, We quote at 74aSA cents per pound net.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The offerings Of acceptable
stock are light We quote clipped Sheep at 4as
cents, wool do. at 4xa7 CENTS and Lambs at 10aloH
cents per gross and $Sa$5 Is per head.
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A writer from Wise county in the Rich

A writer from Wise county in the Rich
mond Dispatch says: 1.-The Tinsalia Coal
and Iron Company, of that county-all
Northern men-own between 10000 and
10000 acres of land. principally in Wise
county, containing above water-level over
LOCO, OOO, 900 tons of coal, which is from 8
to per cent. richer in the fixed carbon of
it's coke than the Pennsylvania, Maryland.
West Virginia and Alabama Goals ; and as
fuel for metalurgical purposes it is
nearer charcoal than any mineral fuel so
far discovered in the whole world and in
thirty minutes hauling distance they own
quantity of unsurpassed iron ores that it
will take ages to work out" The compa-
pany is constructing railroads to make their
mines accessible, and when completed will
have a collosal fortune which the people OF
that section have virtually given away. We
have no conception of our wealth, until it
passes from our hands, and we are told OF
it by more enterprsing people. =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

The announcement of real estate owners
in the cities OF New York, Brooklyn and
Chicago, of purpose to raise rents from
ten to thirty per cent. has caused an organ
ization, in each of the cities named, of anti
high rent leagues. The arguments used
to justify this movement Of the renters,
who are generally laboring men and me-
chanics, is that work and wages are not suf-
ficient to enable them to meet the advance.
The subject is one prolific of agitation and
excessive passion, and if encouraged bodies
no good to communities where the contest
may be joined.
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DEATHS.

March 9th, at her residence, on the North Fork
of Buffalo Greek, Rockbrfdge county, Va, Mrs.
Drusilla Leech, reltct Of John s. Leech, Esq, decd
in the 80th year of her age.
In New Market, Shenandoah county, on March
3Oth after protracted illness, Miss Minnie Sal
yards daughter of Prof ]. and Mrs Bette Salyards,
aged is years. 10 months, and Is days:
In staunton, April Attn, of whoopingcough, Ida
May, infant Of E. NJ. and N. E. Parker, aged year
and months.
Lorena Bailey, daughter of VIM. F. and Sallie A.
Bailey died March 23d, aged about II years.
Near Newport, Rockbridge county, March 23d,
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SALE.

4 NUM MISSIONERS SALE.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta, rendered at the March Term, 1881, In the
cause Of Mary A. Brown and others vs.. VIM L. Herr,
&C., the undersigned commissioners will,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 7th, 1881,
Sell at public auction, in front of the Courthouse in
stanton, lot of ground in the western part of the
city Of Staunton, owned Jointly by Wm L. Herr and
the estate of VIM. G. Brown, decd, and fronting
about ITO feet on Stuarts Lane, and running back
to Montgomery street. Situated portion of this
lot is comfortable frame dwelling.
plot of said property may be seen at the office
Of Elder Nelson, and will be exhibited on the day
of sale, and 1t will be sold whole or in parcels,
as the commissioners may deem best.
TERMS-Cash In hand to pay the costs of suit and
OF the sale and balance in three equal instalments
at one, two and three years from day of SALE with
interest from that date for which purchaser will be
required to execute bonds with approved personal
security and the title will be withheld ultimate
security THOa. O. ELDER,
VIM. j. NELSON,
apr7-tds Commissioners.
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THE MARKET

The feeling in the markets is strong and cons1d-
cradle activity in transactions. The extraordinary
severity of the weather for this time in the year.
coming when the ground for putting In spring wheat
In West should be ready has had its effect upon
the prices Of Wheat Flour remaining as 1t was last
week. The continuance Of the unfavorable weather
would diminish, necessarily, the acreage to be
sown, and to that extent decrease the production.
Yesterday Wheat Futz was quoted at 81 10 to 81 Is;
Red, 81 70 to 81 II Flour, Family, IS so; Extra,
rs 90; superfine, 81 Is. Corn 48c. Oats, 40. Hey,
Sl5 to Sls per ton baled. Bacon, SC, hog round.
In Richmond Wheat was quoted at 81 20 to 81 Is.
In Baltimore 81 20 to $122-May and June deliveries
nearly about the same.
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Remaining in the Post once at staunton, Augu


Remaining In the Post ONCE at staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
APRIL 7, 1881.
LADIES.
Burks Margaret Gaftney Miss Anna
Brufry, Miss Mary Green, Mrs Mary
Bell, Mrs NJ M Gibson, Mrs Sarah (coD
Braddon, Sarah Goodin Miss Willie
Miss De Bruyan Kidd, Mrs Martha
Cupp, Miss Fannie Price, Mrs Harriet
Coffman, Maggie Rawls, Miss Sallie
Davies Mrs Lila Stack, Miss Lizzie NJ
Eldr1dge, Miss Annie White, Mrs Bette
Washington, Mrs Henrietta IA
GENTLEMEN.
Bryant, Pomp Kennedy George
Christian, Nicholas Kennedy RAB
Christopher, BIB Myers John
Caverl, VIM Patterson, Julius
Erwin, VIM (coD Ramsden OF
Foster, j Shut, HIP
Hall, Clinton Washington George
Hanger, Ell Wilson, NJ
Jordan, Nathan Wales, SB 2
Jones, Mr. Qutn E Withrow w r
The above letters, If not called for within thirty
days will be sent the Dead Letter ONCE Parties
calling for them will please say they are advertised
Unavailable Letters remaining In staunton Post
Of1ce March 10, 1880.
Mrs L Hoyton, Alex, Va
20 Vickery Augusta, Me
John Wrenn, Lynchburg, Va
Charles Ross, Huntington, W Va
On Sunday night the 9th of March, Martha Stuart,
a highly respected and much esteemed coored
woman, died Of consumption at, her home in this
mene G clo an sacat
an earnest, consistent member of the Methodist
church.
List OF uncalled-for mail matter remaining in the
Post Office at Middlebrook
Miss Mary Goldman
Mrs Doll1e Giles
Miss Polina Peters.
II the above letters are not called for In 80 days
they will sent to the Dead Letter Office Washing
ton, D. C. J.B FAUVER, P. NJ.
A fire on the premises of s. r. Murkland |
merchant, of Farmville, Va, Saturday last
caused damage to the extent of $4,000; covered
by insurance.
Maj Drewry has sold the Riverdale farm,
nine miles from Richmond, on the James river,
1926 acres, to P. G. Kell for $10,50J.
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apr7--tds

COMMISSIONERS. SALE
Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered on the 25th day of March,
1881, in the cause of Newman ct al. Brown ALL
we will sell at public auction in Waynesboro, on
SATURDAY, THE It'll DAY OF MAY, 1881,
All the property belonging the estate of the late
Joseph Brown, decd, consisting Of two houses and
lots, one near to the depot OF the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway, fronting on depot grounds about 100
or $50 feet, and running back to the river, with
small frame house it. and the other Just outside
the corporate limits Of Waynesboro', fronting on
the r4aa leading into the town ana running BACK
The first lot ad1oins the railway grounds, and its
location makes it very valuable property, since the
junction of the s. v B. R. and the c. o. Ry.
TERMS-Cash in hand SUFFICIENT to pay costs OF
suit and expenses OF SALE and the residue on
payable In equal annual instalments, the purchaser
giving bonds for said deferred 1stalments, with ap
proved personal security, bearing interest from
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
MEADE F. WHITE,
VIM. PATRICK,
apr7-4t Commissioners
VIRGINIA
In the Clerks office of the Circuit Court for
Augusta county, April 9TH, 1881.
George Shuey and B. F. Hatlman, ex'rs of Peggy
Gale, decd, plfrs
against
George Miller, David F Miller, VIM. Miller Sarah ].
II. Williams, Emma v. Williams, Robert E. l..
Williams, Martin L. Williams, the last four under
II, out over II years OF age; ana James +. Will
Hams, Joseph H. Williams Samuel F. Williams
and Margaret A. Williams, infants under IA years
OF age; James H. Harris and Elizabeth Harris,
his wife, Henry Miller, - Rupt and Easter
Rupt, his wife, Michael Koontz and - Koontz,
his wife, David Snyder and John snyder, defdts.
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit ia to obtain construction
Of the will Of Peggy Gale, decd, and settlement
of her estate according to law, and the DEGREES of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that James H. Har-
ris and Elizabeth, his wife, Henry Miller, -
Rupt and Easter Rupt, his wife, and Michael
Koontz and Koontz, his wife, non-resi-
dents Of this State 1t Is ordered that they do ap
pear here within one month after due publication
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
their interests. Teste, j. N. RYAN, elk.
W. E. Craig, p. q. apr7-t
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The Dispatch proposes Democratic coali-
ton with Senator Blaine. Coming from
the Dispatch, it would be bad movement
for Blaine, for the momentthe ends desired
were accomplished to Democratic liking,
bad faith would follow, as usual, and Blaine
be denounced as traitor. We have very
kind feeling for the brilliant Secretary OF
State, and hope to live to do some good
work for him, but he must keep clear of the
Disp0tch's treacherous meshes.
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Railroads.
CLOSING THE GAP FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.

CLOSING THE GAP FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Last week Mr.. Huntington came West and
gave special attention to his connections to
and from Louisville Some one had offered
him the shOrt-line at price he considered too
high, and he came to look over the ground.
For some time, too, he has been negotiating
for the control of the Elizabethtown and Pad
ucah and Paducah and Memphis roads, in or
der to reach Memphis. Saturday he spent in
Memphis, Sunday he was in consultation in
Louisville and he went East on the $50 train
Sunday afternoon. The results of his visit
are most important, and can be stated as fol-
lows.
The Chesapeake and Ohio will build line
to Louisville from Lexington, coming through
Versailles, the charter for which was procured
from the last Legislature. 1t will not be ex-
tended to Elzabethtown. Work will begin at
once, and it will be finished in two years, pos
si5ly in eighteen months. Mr. Huntington
states that he can build the road for $25 900
mile, while the Short-line would have cost him
$4,000. More than this, Mr. Huntington
has secured the control of the Elizabethtown
and Paducah road, and will at once go to
work to build the gap which exists between
Paducah and Memphis. 1t is said on excellent
authority that Mr.. Huntington has perfect
understanding with the Louisville and Nash
vile company. The managers of that corpor-
ration see that another line to Memphis is one
of the certainties of the future, and they prefer
to have it under the control of men friendly to
it rather than in the possession gilmore direct
rivals. So the G. & o. men will be allowed to
use the Cecilia branch They will carry their
freight to St. Louis over the E. & P. to Norton
vile, and there deliver it to the L. & N. This
will be the compensation received for the un.
restricted use of the Cecilia branch. By this
arrangement the G. g. O. gets into Memphis
and will have just as favorable arrangements
with the Arkansas and Texas roads as has any
other company.
WHAT rs CERTAIN.
From all this it is certain, first, that Mr.
Huntington is not going to turn away from
Louisville, he is coming here as straight as
railroad line can be made
Second-Mr. Huntington has secured con-
troll of the Paducah and Elizabethtown road
and the Paducah and Memphis road and
Third-Failing to reach an amicable arrange
ment with the Louisville s. Nashville concern
ing the Cecilia branch he will bring the P. & E.
into the city on an independent line.
AS stated at the opening of this article, the
present intention of Mr.. Huntington is to car
ry the st. Louis business to Nortonville, and
there deliver it to the L. &. n, but no written
agreements have yet been signed, and there
may be some notifications of these intentions
during the next few days.
THE DANvILLE RAILROAD SYSTEM AND ITS
RECENT LEASE.
Charleston, S. c. News and Courier, March S1st.
This lease makes the Danville Railroad sys-
tenn exceedingly strong, owning or controlling
the following lines:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

A stalwart Republican living in Harlem,
N. Y, has christened his newborn son
"Arthur-Mahone."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

In the municipal election in Cincinnati Mon
day last, Mr.. Means, Democrat, was elected
Mayor. He was supported by the Gazette, an
able and influential Republican paper. and a
number of leading Republicans, for local rea-
sons. The Council is Republican, yet the
nenocra's "io ''"'e vic
tory,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

The Re-adjusters and Republicans of Al
bemarle on Monday last, held separate con-
ventions, and then in conference nominated
the following ticket for county Offices
Circuit Clerk-John Alexander, re-adjuster.
Deputy, Geo W billiard, rep.
County Clerk-Geo N Catterton, repub-
lican Deputy--Bluford R Eddins, read
Commissioner of Revenue-Jas H. Yates,
re-adjuster. D. w Burnley, rep.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

E.W. Early, of Charlottesville, Va, has re-
signed the office of United States commission
er. and w. d. Dabney, of the same town, has
been appointed to fill the vacancy.
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EASTWARD.

C,B s. P. P. STEAMER leaves Cincinnati daily
E., L. 4 B. S. R. R. TRAINS run daily.
No. MAIL.-Runs daily except Saturday from
Huntington to Richmond daily, Huntington to Will
namson's
No. 4 EXPRESS.-Runs daily from Huntington to
Richmond
No. ACCOM.-Leaves Gordonsvtlle daily except
Sunday at 80 a. and arrives Richmond W am.
No. % MIXED.-Leaves Staunton daily except Sun
day at 10 a. m. and arrives Richmond 00p. m.
No 26 MIXED.-Leaves Huntington daily except
Sunday at 30 p. and arrives Cannelton IL SO pm.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, &C.. apply to
any office of q. o. Ry, Depot or Ticket ONCE OF
any connecting line.
JNO. H. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent Staunton, Va
CONWAY R. HOWARD,
W. M. S. DUNN, G.. P. & Ticket Agent.
Engineer and Superintendent.
Ian 6-tf.
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ivy OR LAUREL ROOTS.
We wish to purchase sixty tons of these roots per
week, for which we pay cash at the station all the
year round, when delivered in car load lots They
MUST BE SOUND,
Smooth trimmed, uncracked by exposure, and to
weigh at least ten pounds EACH address,
HENRY W. MORROW,
*apr7-2t Charlottesville, Va.
VIRGINIA-IN VACATION
In the Clerks office Circuit Court of Augusta
County, April 9Th, 1884,
VIM. b. Batly, Mary E. Whitmore and T. Byers
Plaintiffs.
D. NJ Byers, J. H. Byers, NJ Alice Byers, E. G. Byers,
an infants and Thomas C. Elder Trustee, Defend
ants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit Is to enforce the liens by
judgment and otherwise binding the farm belong
ing to the defendants and to have a severance of
the interest Of the several parties whom the land
belongs.
1t appearing by af1davit filed that ]. H. Byers is
nonresident of this State: 1t is ordered that do
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this notice and do what is necessary pro-
tect his interests. Teste,
JIM RYAN, Clerk
HUDSON & PATRICK, p.q. apr7-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

1t is announced that the new management
Of the Norfolk and Western (late Virginia and
Tennessee) railroad will reduce passenger
travel II cents per mile, or to 81 cents per
mile, and treights and express in correspond
ng proportion.
Hon. W. H. Barnum, Genl E. Burd Grubb
and other capitalists were in Lynchburg last
week, and inspected the mineral deposits in
that section with view of large investments.
Front Royal, Va, has been selected by W.
H. Ruffner, superintendent of public instruc-
ton, as the point tor holding next summer one
of the State normal schools
E. W. Wilson has sold his farm, Valley
Point, in Albemarle county, for $30.25 per
acre. Mr.. Wilson bought the farm several
years ago for $26 per acre.
Mr. Oliver J. Schoolcraft, of Richmond, Va,
was married recently in London to Miss Ions
dale, of New York.
VIM. N. Jarratt, citizen of Sussex county,
Va, noted for his lberality and hospitality,
is dead.
Rev G. r. Campbell, who resided near Big
Lick, Roanoke county, Va, died last Friday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

To read the silly partizan Washington DIES
patches to the Richmond Dispatch, the impress
sion would be created that the Republicans in
the Senate have been worsted in the debates
during the extra session. To read the official
reports of the discussions in the Record, quite
a different conclusion is reached.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-07

Mayor Balthis and Judge ]. 81. McCue were
in Charlottesville last week.
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No. 1 MAIL-Runs daily except Sunday from
Richmond to Huntington; daily, Williamson's to
Huntington.
Nos EXPRESs.-Runs daily from Richmond to
Huntington.
No. 5 ACCOM.-Leaves Richmond daily except
Sunday at 80 and arrives at Charlottesville 90
p
No. 81 MIXED.-Leaves Charlottesville daily ex-
cept Sunday at 80 p. m. and arrives Stanton SO
p. m.
E., L. l. B. S. R. R. TRAINS run daily.
@. s. 4 P. P. STEAMER leaves Huntington daily
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WHAT rs CERTAIN.

Miles,
Air Line Railroad from Charlotte, North
Carolina, to Atlanta, Ga. 1853
Columbia and Greenville Railroad lin
Guiding branches). ................. 1875
Laurens Railroad .....,.... 81
Northeastern Railroad. ,.,......... 1902
Cheraw and Wadesboro' ..... 66
Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad Observation-Disclosures. 1856
Wilmington and Weldon. ............ 1871
Petersburg and Weldon. ............ 80
Richmond and Petersburg ............. 206
Richmond and York River. ..... 3S
O00
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & cocHR AN.

sTAUNTON MARKETS, APRIL Z.
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APRIL Sd, 1881.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
Passenger Trains run as follows:
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DISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNERSHIP- med.
~ ical partnership heretofore existing between
us isthis day dissolved by mutual consent.
we Will each continue the Practice of our PROBES
sion from our respective residences as before.
PERSONS indebted to the firm will please come for
ward and settle their accounts.
All to whom we indebted will send in their
bills for settlement.
January l, 1851. ]. ALEX. WADDELL,
mar S-u j. ST. P. GIBSON.
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Pittsburg and the South.

A dispatch from Wheeling, dated April
14th, says that the incorporators of the West
Virginia Division of the Pittsburg Southern
Railway met in that city on Tuesday, and
that the subscription books were opened and
100000 of the capital stock of 100000 sub
scribed, taken mostly by the Pittsburg stock
holders The stockholders held meeting
shortly after the meeting Of the incorporators
and elected board of directors, and the
board Immediately organized by electing Jas.
McCabe, of Pittsburg, president, and ]. W.
Rowland, of Philadelphia, secretary. The
principal office of the company was fixed at
Pittsburg. The road extends from Pttsburg
to Charleston, S. G. For the present, how
ever, the objective point is the iron ore and
coal fields of the eastern part of West Vir-
ginia and the James River Valley of Vir-
ginia. Work will be commenced ON the road
early in the summer.
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Look Abe ad.
COMING EVENTS CASTING THEIR SHAD-
OWS BEFORE AND GROWING TO BE THE
MOST INTERESTING OF ALL QUESTIONS.

The interest in the summer and fall cleo
tions is commencing to crop out, and within
month the chances of the different as
| pirants for the suffrage of the sovereign peo-
pie will be discussed pro and con with con-
stantly increasing animation. The all potent
| argument as to the party probabilities will be
the figures of the last contest, and none will
be more earnestly canvassed than those of
the Congressional struggle, and this being the
fact, the new B. & O. Red Book, Congressional
edition, becomes almost indispensable. No
publication of political statistics ever made
equals it in extent of information given, or in
comprehensive arrangement. 1t shows not
only the result of the election of 1880 but
the result as well of the election of 1878. The
Republican, Democratic and Greenhack vote
for the two elections is presented separately
and comparisons made of gains or losses of
the different parties. Total votes are also the
subject of comparison, and this exhaustive
showing is made of every Congressional dis
trict in the Union by counties. The book is
one of one hundred and twelve pages, is
marvel of typographical beauty being printed
upon an elegantly finished paper, and the
cover is one of the most exquisite things in
the way of artistic design issued for many
year. The Red Book is a B. 81 0. publication
intended for something above the ordinary
circulation, and to this end is sent only
where requests are made to G. K. Lord, G. P.
A., Baltimore, Md, for it by mail and enclos-
ing three cent stamp. The Red Book will
thus be mailed to all who may write to Mr..
Lord for it, and certainly those who receive
it will not part with it for almost any money,
SO exceedingly valuable text book is 1T for
all who are Interested in or care aught tor.
political statistics.