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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-07-28
E. NJ. Gushing & Son, Auctioneers

IE. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.
PUBLIo SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Having determined to dispose OF our land and dis
continue farming we will offer for sale at public
auction on the premises, on Middle River, seven
miles northeast of Staunton on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH 1881,
the valuable and desirable farm, upon which we
reside, known as the "Judge Kenney Farm" con-
tanning about mn .
This land is susceptible of division into two farms
Upon the tsHome place. there Is an elegant BRICK
MANSION HOUSE CONTAINING ROOMS, also out
buildings, stables &c. Of all kinds. Near the house
is a magnificent never-failing FREE-STONE spring.
The farm is nearly all of the famous Middle River
bottom land, the most fertile and productive Of
the limestone soils of the Valley. II divided into
two farms the second would contain about
$50 ACRES,
with comfortable improvements. The land will be
divided on the day Of sale In such manner as to
best suit purchasers and realize the largest amount
At the same time and place, we will sell lot Of
personal property, consisting in part of
40TONS OF HAY, 400 OR 500 BUSHELS OF WHEAT,
1900 Pounds Of Bacon, 60 Acres of Growing Corn,
25 HEAD HOGS, 80 PIGS,
or fine Horses, 5 or Cows, Reaper Mower, Farm
and Spring wagons, and all implements usually
kept on well conducted farm.
TERMS reasonable and made known on day Of
sale. JNO. KINNEY,
july21-tds MARGARET MCKAY.
GALE OF MOST VALUABLE REAL
y ESTATE AND IRON PROPERTY.
by Virtue OF decree OIL NelSOn court, pro-
nounced at September term, 1880, in the chancery
cause of Robinson sc. VS.. Peters &c. the under
signed, as commissioners will offer at public auction
at New Market, in said Nelson county, on
TUESDAY, AUGUST, 9TH 1881,
at II NJ the real estate Of Dr. Frederick J. Peters,
known as ''Sleepy Hollow tract of land, about 8
miles below New Market, containing 1264K acres.
The said 1,264k acres is a valuable mineral prop
erty, and Is regarded by many giving the strong
est evidence of unlimited quantity of iron ore,
manganese, slate, marble and copper About 800
acres is cleared and the remainder is in original
growth. 1t lies within mile of the R. & A. R. R.
with descending grade and right of way thereto.
This property is looked upon as the most valuable
mineral property that has been offered in this
section of Virginia, and all persons desiring to pur
chase invited to examine 1t will be sold either
in whole or in part to suit bidders.
TERMS Cash enough will be required to pay
costs of suit and sale, and for the residue bonds
with good personal security with waiver Of home
stead exemption, bearing interest from day Of SALE
and payable within one, two, and three years.
For further particulars address
THOS. P. FITZPATRICK, Lovingston,
J. L. 8. KIRBY, Nelson Co.,
RO. WHITEHEAD, Virginia
JNO. H. MCCUE, Staunton, Va
july7tds Commissioners.
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TIE IL MARK ET

The market for Wheat has been quite active for
the past week, and considerable quantities offered
The offerings Of Flour have been rather limited,
and prices strong, with slight advance Some OF
our farmers holding their grain for advance,
but whether they will realize it cannot now be
stated The market in the centres of trade quite
unsteady, and prices iuctuating. speculative
spirit has gotten up, and the bulls and bears are
In deadly conflict 1t will be some days, If moi
weeks, before the market will settle, as the reports
from the American and European crops are quite
conflicting. We refer to this in editorial article
Quotations yesterday, Wheat, Is to 81 10. Flour
family, Is to SIS 80; Extra 5 25 to 80; Superfne
so. Corn, 55. Oats ST. Bacon, hog round, 10 90 te
10 50 per 100 lbs, and scarce.
In Richmond, Wheat is quoted at l % to 81 3d. II
Baltimore, "a 81 q. August "a to 81 Is. Septem
Der, 26 to 81 27. October, % to 81 90.
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To THE REPUBLICANS OF AUG UsTA.-Next
"Wednesday is the day fixed for the selection
of three delegates to represent Augusta county
IN the Republican State Convention which
facets 10 Lyachburg on the 10th of August.
The meeting has been called to convene early
in the day. ia order to allow ample time to
see the parade OF the circus. &c. 1T is earn
aatly urged that every Republican in the
cauaty who can possibly attend will be
present. In the conventions of the party
heretofore held, the Republicans of Augusta
have not participated as they should haye
done They have not shown that interest in
matters e9ectiag their party which the good
of the party Adeeaaaded We know there is
an aversion among the sturdy farmers of the
county to political gatherings. The extent of
their participation in politics is the casting
Sf their votes when the candidates are in the
mesd They are content to trust the prelimi-
mary details to others. What they should do
rs to come to the front themselves, and see to-
ny ihat Inc Delegates to- the Lynchburg coRyep-
alon are the real representatives of the Angus
e Republicans. Let every Republican in the
county take an early start next Wednesday
morning, 30 as to be present at the meeting
which convenes at 10 O'clock.
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Died at Staunton, Va Saturday evening, July 23d,
1881, Katharine, infant daughter of Richard H. and
Fanny Gay Catlett, aged J / months and days.
Richmond papers please copy.
July 21st 1881 at her home, Greenville, after
years Of patient suffering, Mrs. Nancy R., wife
of A. F. Humphreys, in the 70 year Of her age.
In st. LOUIS July 18th, Ludwell Mason, infant son
of Charles A. and Dora Hughart, age months.
City papers please copy.
Died at his residence near Mt Scion on the 9th
Of June, Napoleon l. Buck, age SO years. months
and Is days.
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S'TAUNT0N MARKETs, JULY ~
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs Il COCHRAN.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE MARKET, July 25, 1s31.-BEEF CATTLE.
The market has been slow to-day from the OPEN
Ing to the close. Prices for the extreme tops were
unchanged, while other grades were 16a1 off, the
latter only In few instances. The offerings were
scarcely Of as good an average last week, the
larger portion Of them being medium Cattle We
quote at 50a$6 80 very few, and those selections,
being recorded at the latter price, most sales were
made at 50a$6 per 100 lbs.
MITCH Cows Extra good Cows are In good de-
mand. WEI quote at 25a$40 per head, wholesale.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at Sc 30; that generally rated rst
duality 12a$5 ~; medium good fair quality 25a
"a II; ordinary thin Steers, oxen and Cows Goa
50 25 extreme range Of prices 50f.56 30. Most of
the sales were from "a 50 % Sc 00por 100 lbs
SWINE.-We quote at Sa5;5 cts, with extra at cts,
most sales ranging at 94aSb cts per Id net. Ar
rivals this week 1888 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-We quote Sheep at 3a5 cents,
and lambs at 3ka6k cents per Id gross. Stock
Ewes 50aS3 SO each Arrivals this week 13,272
head
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ParnaSSuS Items.
TRanortad For. the VIRGINIAN

RehRous Exercises Earnest and pleading
prayers have been offered in our churches and
at every family altar for the Presidents
speedy recovery From present indications
the Methodist camp-meeting, to be held near
this place commencing next Thursday the 4th
inst, will be one of unusual interest and large
ly attended. Rev DR.. John s. Martin will
conduct the services, assisted by full and able
corps OF ministers-a portion of whom l am
able to name, Revs r. M. Williams, preacher
in charge, and Revs Van Horn, Hildebrand,
Hopkins, Coe RUBBISH, Shipley, Weller and
Cunningham. The boarding and lodging de-
partment together with the confectionery and
ice-cream saloons will be under the personal
supervision off A. Hamrick & Co., who will
be supplied with full complement of cooks
and walters TO dispense the solidsand dainties
at reasonable rates. The care of horses, vehi-
ces and baggage will be personally attended to
by Mr.. VIM. c. Hedrick.
Rain-Our community was visited last
Friday with heavy fall Of rain that did more
damage than any OF the previous freshets OF
this summer IS 81
WooddeU Springs That quiet and snug little
retreat, Wooddell Springs, whose waters are
as efficacious for certain diseases as any our
mountains afford, has a large number of visi-
tors this season. The following is partial
list Martin 5. Whitmore, Rev. Rosebro and
family, Mrs. Vanlear and children, Solomon
Wine and family, Henry Hanna and Martin
Martz.
iSqg55i,1g Spsa71gs.-The season at Stribling
is one of the best we have had for many years.
1t is useless to enumerate the many attractions
of the place as they are well known to all pa
irons of Virginia Springs. The following is
short list of some Of the visitors now here: G.
L. Cooke and family, Miss Sallie Trout, Geo,,W.
May and family, Geo.. 2. Baker and family,
Mrs Jas. Ker and daughter, Mrs. VIM. J.
Nelson, Miss Eliza Kinney, Miss Mary A.
Kinney, Miss Fannie Bayy, Miss Annie S.
Bell H. M. Bell, jr., Master Charlie Bodell, all
of Staunton; Mrs Turpin, Mrs. Wright and
daughter, Miss Emma L. L. Turpin, Mrs. 1. R.
Emory, Miss E. Turpin, Mrs. S. H. Gibson
and family, all of Centreville; Thos. NJ Al
friend, wife and granddaughter, Geo. W.
Woodbridge and family Mrs. J. G Armstrong,
Miss Miriam Armstrong, Miss Josephine
White, Lewis D. Crenshaw, wife and family,
all of Richmond; Mrs Col. Jas Biddle and
family John N. Biddle, D. Fl. Biddle, of Phil
adelphia; S. H. Parsons, Louisa, Va; Capt.
VIM. n Kinney, Richmond; Mrs. c. johnson
and family, Miss M. A. Williams, W. H.John-
son, all of Columbia, Miss. We are expecting
several other parties this week. H. P. Samu-
els and VIM. G. Kinney figure conspicuously
among the regular Sunday visitors. Mr..
Samuels intends starting for New York this
week, but the attractions of Stribling are so
great that we think he will postpone his visit
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BRANCHING OUT.-Ro. Hill ,jr, the popular
wholesale and retail liquor dealer, has just put
o handsome wagon on the streets and will de-
liver mineral waters, beer, ale and champagne
cider to any portion of the city, morning and
evening. Mr.. Hill bottles Deep Rock, Kissin-
ger and Vichy Waters from porcelain foun-
tain, and parties who purchase of him may feel
satisfied of getting it fresh and sparkling He
has the agency of Phil Best's Milwaukee Beer
and c. Il. Dufield and Co.'S Beer, Ale and
Mineral Waters.
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CAMP MEETING.-The campmeeting, under
the charge of Reys. R. s. Smith, pastor, and
g. G. Griffith, Presiding Elder, which will
commence on the 18th of August, promises to
be very interesting and enjoyable occasion
Arrangements will be made for the running Of
trains to accommodate those living at dis
lance who may desire to attend, and every
precaution will be taken for the comfort and
accommodation of those who may be present
Strict rules will be observed for the preserva-
ton of order, and it is expected that every one
present will contribute to that end.
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81. NICHOLAS .A4s for August has been received
1t is one Of the MOST interesting and enter
tanning publications for children extant The
illustrations at once draw the attention of
children, and before they know it they are de-
vouring the instructive contents. 1t should
be in every family. Price 50 per annum. Ad-
daess, the Century Company, New York.
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT Chas. Barga-
min, late with ]. B. Suit & Co., has opened a
plumming, gas and steam fitting establish
ment in the Picker building and is now pre-
pared to undertake all contracts in his line.
Mr. Bargamin Is a thorough, practical me-
chanic with large, extensive and ample facil-
tiles for the execution of first class work.
: Parties in need Of his services would do-well
to give him call
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To Republicans.

The Republican county convention to elect three
delegates and three alternates to the State Conyen
ton ito be held at Lynchburg, August, 10TH, will
meet in the Court House in the City of staunton, OF
Wednesday, August Sd, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
full attendance of all Republicans who were
not delegates to the ReadIuster convention, OF
who did not participate In the election of such dele
gates, is earnestly urged. Ro. G. BIcKLE,
Chairman,
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Hours for Closing the Mails.
Republican Convention

meeting of the Republicans of Staunton to select
delegate and one alternate to the State Conven-
tien (Which meets in Lynchburg on the 10th OF Au-
gust will be held in the Court House, in the City OF
staunton, Wednesday, August Sd, 1881, at 93oa m
full attendance of all Republicans, who were not
delegates to the late Readuster convention, or who
did not participate in the election Of such delegates
is earnestly urged. Ro. G. BIcKLE,
NH
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At the residence of L. c. Myers, Esq, in Harrison
burg, on Tuesday morning last at 80 O'Clock, by
Rev. DR.. j. Rice Bowman, Geo. Edgar S1pe and Miss
Pet Yancey, daughter of Thos L. Yancey, decd
In Churchville by Rev. A. NJ Evers, Mr.. James M.
Gordan to Miss Henrietta E. Long, Both of Augusta.
In front of the Unised Brethren Parsonage in
Churchville Gn the buggy by Rev. A. NJ. Evers, Mr..
o. this cOIlntY.
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PARALYzED.-We learn that Mr.. VIM. l..
Hunter, residing near Stuart's Draft, in this
county, and one Of our most active and useful
citizens, was paralyzed on Friday last. His
condition, at last accounts, was very critical
and serious fears were entertained Of his re-
cNvprv
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Mt. Scion Items.
Reported for the VIRGINIAN. |


Flo0d-On last Friday we were favored
with another flood in the Westone and Paud-
ding Spring drafts approximating the flood of
1870 Much damage was done to crops and
fencing.
DeoeEoping Coa7.-The latter part of last week,
eight or nine wagons passed through our
village laden with engines and boring ma
chimes, bound for the Anthracite region in
North River Gap.
WooddeN Springs is beginning to grow lively
again with visitors. Messrs. Martin Whit
more, Sanger, Click, Mr.. Rosebro and family
and Mrs. Vanlear and family, among others,
are on the ground.
Fatm C1sualty.-Andrew Hawkins, a likely
young mulatto boy about IS years of age, acct
dentally shot himself through the heart, near
the residence of j. W. Sillings, on Messy
Creek, about dusk this evening and lived but
a few minutes. Another warning to those
who use pocket revovers as playthings.
ITEMS.
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ALMA MATER-The closing of the scholas-
tic labors and duties of the session of 1880 81
of Wesleyan Female Institute, also closed the
session volume of Alma Mater, monthly pub
LEGATION issued and edited by the young ladies
of this wide famed school. The "Valedictory"
of Miss Addie R. Hollingsworth, one of the
editors and the business manager, and also one
of the distinguished graduates of the Institute,
is an appropriate leave-taking of schoolmates
and teachers and school associations. There
and not only the touches of q true woman's
heart, but the evidences of most exquisite SEN
timent and careful mental training thread
ing all through the parting reflections, which
give promise of future distinction in the field
of letters, should her lifepath be in that direc-
ton. Alma Mater, indeed, in its successive
numbers, has shown a remarkable capacity on
the part of its editors for the duties assigned
them, which encourages the hope that some of
these young ladies may yet bloom out into
authors and writers of the purer guage of lit
erature.
Probably not in the history of the Institute,
nor OF any OF the others OF our city, have there
been grouped together SO many beautiful and
lovely girls as graced the walls of the Wes-
leyan the last session-none who did more
credit to themselves and to their school, or
won SO tenderly and strongly upon the esteem
and respect Of this community. Those who
have left never again to return, will carry
with them the kindly wishes of MANY MANY
of our resident citizens for their future happi-
ness and prosperity, and those of them who
may return will be gladly welcomed, until they
too shall have gene from the portals of their
Alma Mater to enter upon the sterner and
and more responsible duties of life. To all,
we wish that these bright young lives may
mature into all the graces and virtues of wo-
manhood, to adorn and elevate society and
mould and influence to higher aspirations
those with whom they may become asso.
ciated.
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SALE OF IRON LANDS. Jno. W. Skiles,
Of Philadelphia, has purchased from DR..
Hughes and Others the big HIP iron lands,
said to be one of the finest ore deposits in the
State. These lands are in upper Botetourt
county. on the line of the Richmond and AL
ieghany railroad, and not far from the Allie
ghany line. We learn the price paid was
$50 900, and that furnace near the property
will be erected shortly, to be built by Penn
syivania capital Tribune.
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NEARLY DRowNED-Mr. John D. Sadler,
Of Low Moor, in attempting one day last week
to cross the river below Island Ford came
very nearly being drowned on account of his
horse falling and dismounting him. He is a
good swimmer, but was impeeed greatly by
gum coat, and with difficulty reached the
shore, His saddle pockets got away from
him but were afterward found This is the
third time Mr. Sadler has met with a similar
misfortune at this e-AReqhany Tribune
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THE CITY's CREDIT-We noticed last
week that Staunton's six per cent. bonds
were selling at $780, Less than three years
ago these same bonds were selling at 1915.
Such an appreciation of credit has been
brought about by the improved condition OF
the country, and the excellent management OF
our finances by those to whom has been en-
trusted the conduct of the city's affairs. At
fhe bead of the finance committee is Robt. w
Burke. Esq, and to his efforts more than to
thosesof any ether individual is due the ad-
wanced credit of the city. There are few
communities that can show better record fol
the past two or three years.
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A. VOGELER & CO.,
baltimore. Md. IT, 8. n
E,INE FARM AND PICTURESQUE HOME
Il FOR SALE PRIVATELY,

1 offer for sale the beautiful home and farm In
the immediate vicinity Of Harrisonburg the county
seat of Rockingham County, In the Valley Of Vir-
ginia known ''HILL-TOP." The farm contains
$50 ACRES, all cleared, and the best quality of Val
ley limestone land. The dwelling house was
burned some years ago-the present Improvements
are comfortable and In part new. The location for
health scenery, and pure air can not be excelled.
The town one Of the handsomest in the Valley, with
a population Of 5000, and improving fast, in full
view, with churches, schools, kindly disposed
people, and all the advantages of a prosperous
town. The Valley Macadamized road, fine for
drives, in front, and the depot for the B. o.
and Valley R. R.. just half MILE Trains from Bal
timore and WASHINGTON daily seen coming and
going for three miles. Water convenient to house
by well and ctstern and fine spring at the foot of
the lawn An orchard of choice fruit In full bearing
fine location for fruit also for garden and dairy
purposes. There are number OF beautiful build
ing sites within Is minutes walk of the public
center square. The farm, with new streets extend
ed, would afford handsome speculation. AS much
| timber may be desired easily obtained within
mile or two. Rawley Springs, so celebrated as a
tonic, within IL miles, two-hours drive on good
| road The Taylor, or Massanutta, Springs, within
hours drive wish to sell all, or one-half, Of
the farm. 1t divides we'll. Title perfect, give
general and special warranty deed, and long time
on deferred payments. For business man In our
| town, one living in the city. who may desire
country home for health and rest, 70 himself and
family, even for the Summer months, 1t would be
difficult to find more satisfactory location.
IA. GRAY.
Harrisonburg, Va, June %, 1881. 1uly14-3t
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ASPLENDID PRoPERTY.-The farm adver-
tised elsewhere by Mr.. Jno. Kenney and Mrs.
Margaret Mckay is one of the most valuable
estates in the Valley. 1t is located in neigh
bofhoed famed for its refinement, and is con-
venient to mills, churches, and school houses,
with excellent roads leading from it in almost
every direction. The soil is among the finest
in SECTION of the country noted for its fertile
soil IL consists mainly of what is known as
Middle river bottom, smooth, rich and pro-
ductive. The Improvements are excellent, and
tssoe is upon the place every qualification for
making il one of the most desirable as well as
remnnerative estates. To parties who wish to
secure home surrounded by all the advanta-
xes which make life in the country attractive
the opportunity offered by the safe of this
property is rare one. .,..,
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A UGUSTA MALE ACADEMY.
The next session of this Institution commences
the 18th day of September 1885, and closes the 10th
day Of June following. Prepares for University and
College, or fits boys for immediate entrance upon
the duties and responsibilities of life. Located in
the Valley of Virginia. 1900 feet above level, in
intelligent and refined community, and RE-
MOVED FROM THE VICES AND TEMPTATIONS
INCIDENT TO OUR CITIES AND LARGE TOWNS.
Modern languages taught by a native of France,
and graduate of German University.
For tuition IN ALL BRANCHES, board, washing,
fuel and light, $3.50 per session. POSITIVELY NO
EXTRAS. For catalogue containing full particulars
apply to CHAS. S. ROLLER,
Ft. Defiance, Principal.
Augusta Co., Va. julyl4-6t
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A CHAPTER OF AGcmENTs.-On Tuesday
night, James Stribling, the coloredt porter al
Bowling Il Eakle's store, fell over the side Of
the arch bridge On the C. & o. Railway, neal
the Valley Depot, and sustained very serious
injuries about the head and spine.
The same evening, young Fitzgerald, while
engaged in friendly tustle, at Burke's livery
stable, broke his arm at the wrist.
Last week little daughter of Mr.. Jno. Sheets
near Eachesn's Mill, fell from the fence and
severely fractured her arm
Mr.. Powell Richter, of Staunton, while as
sisting lady on the train, the other day, fell
between the cars and broke his arm. DR.. Nc
CAasney rendered the surgical attention in
all OF the above cases.
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I>AGLE VS.. KERSHNER's HEIRS.-In pursuance
~ of decree OF the Circuit Court Of Augusta
county entered March 25, 1880, in this shall
proceed at nay ottice In the city OF Staunton on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1881,
70 take an account showing what real estate any,
IN addition to that already reported in this cause
belongs to the estate of Michael Kershner, dec q,
with the simple and annual rental value thereof
G. NJ. HARRISON,
iuIyl4.4t Commissioner.