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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

A BOLD RoBBERY.-Last Tuesday night a
thief entered the bed room of Maj. Thos Shu-
mate, and took therefrom his clothing con-
tanning his pocket book and lot of valuable
papers. The bed chamber is on the lower
floor of the house and is separated from
another room by small passage. By cutting
slat and opening the shutter the thief en-
tered the opposite room and approached the
door of the bed room That door was locked,
and he then returned to the yard and pro-
ceeded to effect an entrance through the bed
room window from the outside. A second
time he cut panel from the shutter and
opened it. Maj. Shumate and his wife
were asleep, but the noise disturbed Mrs. S.,
who, thinking the children were restless, got
up and went to them. She then returned to
bed but did not go to sleep and in short
while saw man move to the window. She
screamed, and as she did So the thief darted
through the shutter, and ere her husband could
get out OF bed, his locomotion being retarded
by an injured ankle, the rascal was of. A
search disclosed the fact that the Majors wear
ing apparel containing his pocket book with
$118 in money was gone. Next morning the
clothes, pocket book and part of the papers
were found scattered on the track of the thief,
who had secured the money and thrown the
other things away. 1t is thought the guilty
party is known, and steps have been taken for
his apprehension
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

COUNTY CoURT-The March term of the
County Court commenced on Monday last,
Judge Quarles presiding. The following is
summary Of the proceedings:
N0tar5es-The following notaries' commits
sions having expired they were on application
fed by giving the required bond: Jno. E. Sto-
yer, VIM. A. Burnett, JOS B. Woodward, JAS
F. Davis, Matthew R. Coalter, Jas. Calison,
Isaac B. Kagey, and Kasper B Koiner.
ProbGte.-The will of Richard H. Dudley
was admitted to record with Thos. s. Hogs
head as executor without security according
to the request of the testator. The will of
David Alexander was admitted to probate
with John H. Alexander as executor. The
will of John Crist was admitted to probate
withstand F. Pison as executor. The will of
Christian Kline was admitted to probate with
John A. Cline as executor. The will of David
Thornton was admitted to probate with Mary
Thornton, his widow, as Administrative. The
will of Thomas Chrismund was probated The
wills of Washington M. Dudley and Elizabeth
Lucas were partly proved and continued for
further proof VIII of Susan G. Tow5erman
admitted to probate.
administrator was granted VIM T. McClin-
tic on the estate of BENZ. Estill decd; to G.
Benton Coiner on the estate of DR.. Harry NJ
Dold, decd; to Mary Burruss with the will
annexed Of Paul W. G. Burruss, dec'd Saml
Brannaman was appointed committee for the
estate of DR.. Jacob M. Trevy Estates of A.
II. Taylor and Robt. 9. Peace were committed
to A. B. Lightner, sheriff, for administration.
Guardaans.-Daniel H. Craun was appointed
Guardian of Francis V. Allen and Lucinda A.
as guardian of his infant children, Raleigh G..
and Fay K. Koiner Catherin Shaver was
appointed guardi an of Walter F. and Frank
E. Shaver.
A large number of road orders were entered.
The Grand Jury made the following indict-
ments: Against Walter Fry and Robert Lee
doth colored) for hour breaking and grand
larceny; against Israel Porter (colored) for as
sault and battery. Against Hattie Lowe and Jas
Montgomery for lewd and lascivious co-hab-
tation. Against Augustus Maybush for petit
larceny, and number of indictments against
parties for unlawful fishing with a seine. In
each of these last cases fine of $40 was i'm
posed. Justice Ferguson paid into court a
fine of So so imposed by him on Jacob Fidley
for an assault.
Iraals.-Walter Fry and Robt Lee were
tried, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced to
three years imprisonment. Augustus May
bush was tried and found guilty, and sentenced
by the court to 80 stripes in two instalments
and 30 days in chain gang. Israel Porter was
convicted and the court fixed the fine at $25.
Bar-room and retail liquor licenses were
granted to John N Grouse at Wayncsboro.
Fourteen &c parte settlements were admitted
to record, and seYenty-five deeds and other
writings.
David Doom was appointed surveyor Of
Road Precinct No. 2 Beverly Manor District
in the place of John A. Desper
G. E. Crawford was appointed surveyor o.
Precinct No. T. Middle River District, and
James Lohr No. Z Beverly Manor District.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03
STANTON MARKETs, MARCH 8.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, March LIST, Is

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, March LIST, 1851
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged follows:
Beest beeyes at lass 49, that generally rated first
quality 50a$5 70; medium good fair quality 25a
81 25 ordinary thin steers and cows 5Oa$3 co.
extreme range Of prices 50a$5 IS. Most of the
sales were from rs to S. so per 100 lbs.
MILCH Cows.-Trade is quite dull for all kinds, ex
cept extra COWS only. Prices ranging from $20a45,
as to quality.
SwINE.-There is decline in prices since last
Monday Of nearly quite Nc, quality considered
Prices to- day range from 7Hasc, with a few extra
shade higher, though with most Of the dealings SIC
is the extreme top.
SHEEP.-There is an increase of several hundred
in the receipts and some improvement in the quail
tty of the offerings, we'll actual advance Of
fraction in values but trade, which has been fairly
good on the part of butchers, has been otherwise
slow, there being outside demand. The sluggish
ness OF the market has been most evident for the
better grades of stock. Quotatons-Sheep 4a64c.,
and lambs 5a84 with few at the latter price.
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Colored Republicans of Roanoke.

At meeting held by the colored Republi
cans of Roanoke county at Salem on February
23d, 1881, Greed Saunders, Esq., was called
to the chair and D. F. Bradpher, ESQ, was
appointed Secretary. The following preamble
and resolutions were offered, and unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, We, the colored Republicans of
Roanoke county, in mass meeting assembled,
fully realizing the importance OF preserving
the principles of Republicanism, and knowing
it can only be accomplished by remaining
true to the party and seeing with deep regret
that few colored Republicans have been de-
luded into calling convention to meet at
Petersburg Va, on March 18th, 1884, which
might have tendency to disturb Republican
unity in the State therefore be it
Resolved LIST, That we are unalterably OPP
posed to holding such convention as we al
ready have a State Central Committee whose
duty it is to call conventions, when it deems it
necessary.
Resolved I'd, That we aciU not send delegates
to said convention.
Resolved Sd, That whilst we are rejoiced to
have accessions to the ranks of our party, we
do not recognize the right of persons belong
ing to either wing of the Democratic party, to
come into our meetings, OF conventions, and
attempt to dictate to us what we should do,
and how we should do it.
Resolved 4th, That we are opposed to De
mOcracy in any form, or by any name, be il
called Bourbon SIN, Funderism, Readjusterism
or any other ism, and that we will not be en-
trapped into the support of either
Resolved 5lh That we are IN favor of
straight Republican ticket throughout the
State for Governor, Legislature &c. at the
election to be held in November next.
Resolved 9th, That we deeply regret the
action taken by certain members of the Re
publican party ofVirginia, in having attempted
by letter, as well as orally, the abandonment
Of the Republican organization in the State,
and coalition with Democrats. That we
are not disposed to assign any improper
motives for such action, but look upon it as an
error otjudgment,
Resolved 9TH, That we have great conf
dence in the ability and wisdom of the State
Executive Committee, which was evidenced
Garfield and Arthur electors.
Resolved 9th. That in Gen'l WINS. G. Wick
ham, we have leader in whom we repose the
most unbounded confidence, that his untiring
exertlons in behalf of Republicanism, have en-
deared him TO the hearts of all true Republi-
cans.
Resolved 9th, That we earnestly hope that
all Republicans in the State, will use every eff
fort to thoroughly organize the party and zoe
pledge ourselves to cordially support the regular
strasghtout Republican ticket, and none Others at
the November election.
On motion it was ordered that copy of
these proceedings be sent to the Richmond
Star, and the VALLEY VIRGINIAN, with the
request that they be published
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
CREED SAUNDERS, Chairman.
D. F. BRADPHER, Secretary.
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DEATHS.


On Tuesday evening, the 22d inst, at the residence
OF the brides father, Mr. Thomas Donohoo by Rev.
James Murray, Mr.. c. W. Cox and Miss Bette, all OF
Augusta county.
On Thursday, the 18th by the Rev. J. o. Hensell,
Mr. John Rhodes to Miss Ann Elizabeth, second
daughter Of Mr.. William Landes decd, all of Au-
gusta county.
III Lexington, on the 2lst ult, by the Rev. Father
Lynch, Mr.. John Sheridan and Miss Jennie Holden.
AT the residence of the BRIDES father, III Harrison
purg, on tuesday morning the 18th I'll :, by DR. 4.
>. Bowman, Mr. Charles N. Coleman, of Kanawha
county, W. va, and Miss Maggie WARREN daughter
OF W. H. warren, Esq, cashier of Rockingham Bank
At the residence of the brides father, rchibald F
Gvens Esq, Craig county, on the II tn, by Rev. AC
M ii Mr. Matthew P. Surber, OF Bath county, to
Miss Eliza j. Givens.
In Lewisburg, on the 23d ult, at the residence of
the brides uncle, Gov Samuel Price, by Rev DR. NJ
l.. Lacy, Mr. A. p Arbuckle and Miss Lizzie Stuart,
both OF Greenbrier county.
AT the residence of the brides father the 18th
gay OF february, by Rev John B. Davis Mr.. VIM
Mahan, or Monroe county, Va, and Miss Nette
Baker, of Allegheny county
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LETTER FROM S. G. HALL, ESQ.,, TO Col
PEYToN-DEATH OF ANNA MARIA HALL, THE
DISTINGUISHED WRITER.-ln letter just
received by Col. Peyton from his friend, S. c.
Hall, ESQ.,, of Surry, England, now in his S0th
year, Mr.. Hall thus refers to the recent death
of his amiable and accomplished wife, Anna
Maria Hall: mo doubt you know that one of
the two is no more. She is none the less by
my side. If another good woman has gone
from earth, there is another saint added to
the Heavenly OF Heaven. She did Gods work
on earth, living here 81 years. She will con-
tinue to do it there, forever and ever. l can
now say no more, but pray God to bless you
and yours"
Mr.. Hall, as no doubt many of our readers
are aware, is barrister-at-law but early gave
up the profession for literary life. He sue
ceeded the great Campbell, in 1880, as editor
of the New Monthly Magazine, and established
the ART Journal, the most important work of
the kind published in the English language
periodical which has exerted great influence
on the progress of British art and art manu-
facture. Mr.. Hall has published many works,
in connection with his wife, in fact about $50
vols, the best known among them being the
amulet" ireland, its Scenery and Charac-
ter" the Book of Gems" Book of Ballads"
"Baronial Halls" etc., which were all pro-
fusely illustrated, and more recently a book
containing his recollections of the great men
and women OF the age He is best known,
however in a literary uav for bic oo,,o,.;o,,
with the Art Journal and as co-editor and
assistant of his wife, and otherwise as a man
of large heart, whose generous sympathies led
him to exert himself actively and successfully
in behalf of the unfortunate classes ofLondon.
Through his labors mainly have been estab-
lished in the great metropolis, the Hospital
for Consumptiyes, the Governess' Institution
and the Prisoners Employment Society.
Mrs. Hall, whose death is announced was
brilliant woman, who graphically delineated
hish peculiarities (she was native of Erin)
and painted skifully domestic scenes under all
conditions. She wrote on all subjects, charm
ingly, and what was more to her praise, her
pen was always enlisted on the SIDE of virtue
Both husband and wife are remembered for
their amiable traits of character, their fine
social tastes and habits, their sincere piety and
active beneyolence.
Accompanying Mr.. Halls letter were strik-
ing likenesses of himself and wife which now
grace Steephill, and will, we are confident
be ever preserved among its most priced trea-
sures.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

APPoINTED-At meeting of the Directors
of the Augusta National Bank, held TUESDAY,
Mr.. d. G. McGuffin, in consequence OF III
health, rendered his resignation as teller Inc
board proceeded to the election OF successor
to fill the vacancy and selected Capt. FRANK
T. Berkeley, the well known druggist anu
most excellent gentleman. Prior to the war
he was assistant paymaster under Gen1 len
ny of the u S. A. After Genl Denny's death
he was transferred to Genl Brice, where ne
served with great satisfaction until the breaking
out of the rebellion. He then came South ana
served in the Confederate army until the sur
render of Gen'l Lee at Appomattox. capt.
Berkeley is well qualified for the position ne
has been selected to fill. The bank may re-
gard itself as fortunate in having secured his
services
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

Health, the poor mans riches, and the rich
mans bliss is maintained by the judicious use
ofAyer's Sarsaparilla which strengthens and in
vigorates the system by purifying the blood. 1t
is SO highly concentrated that it is the most
economical medicine for this purpose that can
be had.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

A GOOD CoMPANY.-The Baltannorea9 has
this to say in reference to the Mutual En-
dowment Association" of Maryland, Of which
Mr. S. s. Shelter is the Staunton agent
There are few organizations in Baltimore
or elsewhere more worthy of public support
than the Mutual Endowment Association"
1t is conducted purely on the assessment plan
and was organized some two years ago by sew
eral of the most prominent business and pro-
fessional men of this city and State Its pur-
poses are beneficial and no man should fail
to avail himself of the advantages it offers in
securing some provision tor that family from
which he is liable to be taken at any hour
During the less than twenty -four months that
have elapsed since its organization the Asso-
citation has enrolled membership of over fif-
teen hundred, and among the number are
many of our most substantial and respected
citizens. Only five death losses have occurred
and these have been met with ready prompt
ness. The association does not permit specu-
lation in any manner or under any circum-
stances The lar est amount taken upon any
one person is S. 900 and the lowest 81 ,250.-
The cost is really so small that all persons IN
sound health, between the ages OF twenty and
sixty, desiring to make provision for those de-
pendent upon them for support can do so at a
comparatively small outlay
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AN OMIssIoN.-Last week in mentioning the
contractors who had work on the new Nation
al Valley Bank, we Internationally omitted
the firm of Messrs. Lipscolnb & Somerville
plumbers and gas filters, who in addition to
supplying the gas and water fixtures, were the
contractors for the heating apparatus, a large
hot air furnace, with capacity for warming the
entire building
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

DELEGATEs.-Past Dictator, Jos. E. Rollins
is in Richmond attending the Grand Lodge of
knights of Honor of Virginia. He repre-
sents the Staunton Lodge. Among others
attending are Messrs. T. G. Morton, Vice
Grand Dictator ofthe State and W. Fl. Bailie
Grand Reporter of the State
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

OFF FOR THE NoRTH.-Mr Myer Oberdof-
er, of the firm of B Oberdofer & Son., has
gone North to lay in a stock of spring and
summer clothing. He will visit all the leading
clothing establishments ofthe prominent north
ern cities, and select stock especially designed
to meet the wants of the people of this COM
munity Don't buy until you have examined
the bargains he will have on exhibition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

The STAUNToN IRON WoRK.-As will be
seen by the advertisement elsewhere the sale
of the Staunton Iron Works property has been
postponed until the I'd of April.
We again invite the attention of capitalists
to this valuable property. 1t is one of the few
manufactures of the kind in the State, and
from its location commands the most extensive
trade, there being no similar mandatory with
in a radius of 100 miles, whilst the demands for
its products, within the same area, are sufi-
Gent to furnish an abundance of work to two
or three such enterprises. Not long ago an
expert examined the books of the Staunton
Iron Works Co., and ascertained that with all
the embarrassments under which the concern
had been operating, it had been paying very
handsome per centage on the capital invested,
Tor the past two years.
Without an effort to extend its trade, the ca
pacity of the works has been taxed to meet
'he demands made upon it. Should these
works now pass into the hands of enterprising
capitalists, it would be but a short time ere
there would be established here one of the larg-
est ana most remunerative of iron manufacto-
RES. what is needed is that go-ahead men
take hold oft, and to such it will prove hand
some Investment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

ASSOCIATED ALUMNI-Last week a meeting
of the Alumni of Washington & Lee Univers-
ity was held in New York, having for its OBJ
ject the formation of an association of the
graduates resident in New York and vicinity
Among those taking an active palt in the Or
ganization were General R. D. Lilley and DR..
]. n. McChesney, the latter of whom was elect
ed member of the Executive Committee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

SOCIETY CELEBRATIoN.-On Friday night
last, the anniversary celebration ofthe Zenooan
Literary Society of the Stanton Female SEM
mary, was celebrated at the Hall of the Semi
nary IN the presence ola large and intelligent
audience The entertainment consisted of vo-
cal and instrumental music of high order, and
a most admirable address by Prof. 5. ID. Cole
man, whose subject woman, her past, pres
ent and future" was treated in mastery
manner 1t was theme worthy of the noblest
effort, and the orator did it full justice
A charming vocal solo was sung by Miss
Cora Turner, and an instrumental duet was
brilliantly performed by Misses Shirley and
Dosh
The evening was an exceedingly pleasant
one andall who were favored with invitations
enjoyed it greatly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03
THE MARKET

The is little change to note in the market. This
week no unusual activity has been manifested and
the offerings about equal to the demand, except
in -four, which is little brisk and somewhat in ad-
vance of the supply. Flour quoted yesterday at
s. IS to 40 for Family Extra 81 IS to 3d. and 81 10
to l5 for superfne Wheat was quoted at 81 05 to
1l2 Corn 40 to 45c; Oats A to 45c Hay, SIS to $18
Coverseed, 81 SO to 4 rs; Timothyseed So rs to 49,
Wheat Is quoted in Baltimore 81 Is to 49, and In
Richmond at 81 Is to 81 10,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

HUMPTY DUMPTY.-Tony Denier's Humpty
Dumpty Troupe, which performs in the Opera
House tomorrow night, comes to us with
reputation second to none, and is endorsed as
in every respect worthy of a liberal patronage.
Mr.. Denler has been before the public for
thirteen years and wherever he has appeared
his second coming Is always greeted with en-
thusasm and crowded houses. His company
is the most popular now travelling, and the
reputation that precedes them gives assurance
of one of the most delightful of entertain
ments, brim full of fun and laughter, and thor
oughly enjoyable.
1t is especially desired that the people of
Staunton should know that Mr.. Denier will
give performance in every particular unob-
jectionable and one which the ladies can at
tend with perfect propriety. We are assured
that no act or word will be allowed on the
stage which can possibly give rise to unfavor-
ably comment In Richmond We notice, the
dress circle was crowded with ladies, and the
press gives the company its naualfied appro-
val. Seats can be secured at Olivier's and it
would be well enough to get your tickets to-
day as there will in all probability be large
audience.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

You need not neglect your business when
troubled with Cough or Cold, if you only use
a reliable remedy at once DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup is the best remedy we know Of Price
only rs cents
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REGULATIONS FOR LENT.-The following
regulations, as officially promulgated by the
Right Rev. Bishop Keane, will be observed in
the Catholic churches throughout this diocese:
viz:
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, falls
on the I'd of March,
l. All the faithful who have completed their
twenty-frst veal, unless legitimately dispensed,
are bound to observe the fast of Lent.
2. They are to make only one meal day,
excepting Sundays.
3. The meal allowed on fast-days is not to
be taken till about noon.
4. Flesh, meat, and fish are not to be used
at the same meal during Lent
5. small refreshment, commonly called
collation., is allowed in the evening, not to eX-
coed the fourth part of an ordinary meal.
6. 1t is permitted to use bread, butter, cheese,
eggs, milk all kinds of fruits, salads, vegetables
and flesh at the collation.
Z. General usage has made it lawful to take
in the morning some warm liquid-as tea, cot
fee, or thin chocolate made with water, and
morsel of bread
8. Necessity and custom have authorized the
use of hogs lard as well as butter in preparing
permitted food
9. The following persons are exempted from
the obligations of fasting Persons under
twenty-one years of age, the SICK nursing
women those who are obliged to do hard la
Dor, all who, through weakness, cannot fast
without great prejudice to their health.
10. By dispensation the use of flesh meat
will be allowed at all meals on SUNDAYS and
once day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays, with the exception of Holy
Thursday and the second and last Saturdays
Of Lent.
IL. The faithful are reminded that, besides
the obligation of fasting imposed by the
Church, this holy season of Lent should be, in
an especial manner, a time of earnest prayer, OF
sorrow for sin, of seclusion from the world and
its amusements, and of generous almsgiving
12 The Paschal time extends from the first
Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday, during
which time all Catholics who have attained
fitting age are bound to prepare themselves to
receive worthiiy the Holy Communion. The
holy season ofLent is a very proper time also
for children to go to their first confession,
which they ought to do generally when about
seven years of age Parents should see to this