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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered the End day of June, 1884,
In the cause Of Glass VS.. Adams, Will proceed on
SATURDAY, THE path DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1881,
Ia front of the Court House in Staunton sell at
public auction, house and lot situated about three
miles west Of the city on the Parkersburg road
tanning an acre and three-quarters, adjoining the
property Of Southards and others. The lot fronts
on road, is in a good neighborhood and will make
property.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and expenses of sale and the residue in SIX twelve
and eighteen months from day of sale payable in
equal instalmenis, the purchaser giving bonds for
said deferred instruments with approved personal
security bearing interest from date and waving
homestead exemption, and the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
VIM PATRICK,
aug25 Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

Sergeant John A. Mason, who attempted to
shoot Guiteau, was born near Locust Grove
Orange county. His company was in Texas
at the time of the assassination, and he AYERS
that himself and all of his comrades took a
solemn oath at that time to shoot Guiteau at
first chance
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
.UBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
SIIEN

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L ESTATE ON THE SHENANDOAH RIVER.
By virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court, of the
county of Rockingham, Va, rendered on the 10th
day Of June, 1885, In the chancery of jeremiah
Harnsbergers Heirs Jeremiah Harnsberger's
Administrators, ct ais, !, as Commissioner appoint
ed for that purpose, will proceed sell public
auction, the premises, at the late residence Of
John Harnsberger, decd,
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST II, 1881,
p. M. the valuable real estate of which the late
jeremiah Harnsberger died seized and possessed,
situated and lying in the part of the county
Of Rockingham, Va, near Elkton Station, on the
Shenandoah Valley r. R., consisting of valuable
river bottoms and uplands:
1st tract of 2O5H acres Of land upon which is the
BRICK DWELLING of the late John Harnsberger,
of John Harnsberger, decd, and that part of tht.
farm of jeremiah Harnsberger, decd, adjoining the
John Harnsberger home farm
End, tract OF 2091 Of land, it being the res
idue Of the home farm of jeremiah Harnsberger,
decd.
3D. a woodland tract of l2@ acres part of the John
Harnsberger home farm
4th, tract of 81 acres OF land, known the 40
acre tract, situated near VIM. II. Marshalis mill.
on the West bank of the Shenandoah River, about
one-half mile from Elkton.
5th tract of 260 acres, 3 roods and SO poles, of
woodland on the eastern side of the river, adjoin-
ing the lands of Chas. W. Harnsberger and others.
Such valuable lands are seldom upon the market
for sale. Persons desiring TO purchase valuable
farming and grazing lands are requested to call and
see for themselves. There is in the papers Of the
cause plot of these lands, which be seen at
any time These lands are all within mile of Elk
ton Station, and will be sold whole or in par
cells. The Improvements good; variety of fruit
in abundance Wheat corn, rye, oats, tobacco and
hay are remunerative and profitable crops upon
this land. The Shenandoah Valley r. r. does not
run through any of this land, yet from the same
said road Is In full view for miles. The farming
lands lie i'll the bend OF the river The route of the
Atlantic Ohio Railroad Is near this land, Elkton
being one Of the supposed points of said road.
TERMS: Onefourth cash on day of sale and the
residue in four equal annual payments with inter
est from date of sale; the purchaser to give bond
with approved personal security and the title re-
tanned further security.
j. S. HARNSBERGER,
Special Commissioner.
Harrisonburg, Va, 1uly21-tds
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is POSTPONED until the list day of
October, 1881. j. S. HARNSBERGER Err,
aug25-tdS Special Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

1t is now positively stated that trains will GER
tainly be running from Richmond to Newport
News and to Yorktown by the 10th of Octo-
Der. There is now no hitch at all in the work
of construction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

EOR SALE-THE WIN. NJ. McCUTCHEN FARM ON
It THE LITTLE CALF PASTURE RIVE Err, ABOUT
FIVE MILES EAST OF GOSHEN DEPOT, G. Il o.
RAILROAD. The farm contains about six hundred
and fifty seven hundred acres, of which there are
about one hundred and fifty acres of bottom land,
and the rest Hing but much of 1t Steep There
is an abundance of timber land, some Of the best
oak In that region. The farm is in two tracts,
Of about ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ACRES
lying on the east side of the "Knob" we'll adapted
to grass and fruit On this there is a tenement
house On the farm there comfortable build
Ings, good we'll OF water in the yard &C. This, be-
sides being good land for farming purposes, is es
pecially adapted to grazing and would make an ad-
mirable sheep farm. I he owner lives In Missouri,
and wishes to sell, and will give bargain. For
terms g., apply to
J. L. MORRISON, Lexington.
or r. c. WALKER, Stover's Shop,
Augusta county, Va.
The farm lies near to iron works now in course Of
erection, and to Cold Sulphur and Rockbrldge Alum
Springs. aug4 3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
A WHITE PRISONER WHIPPED TO DEATH

A WHITE PRISONER WHIPPED TO DEATH
The record of Georgia's convict system is
backened with the murder of John Massey a
white convict leased out for the profit of Gen.
VIM. Phillips. Massey attempted to escape
from the North Georgia Camp, near Canton
and on being re-captured was whipped, re-
ceiving one hundred and fifty lashes at four
different times within twenty-four hours. He
was then put to work but stupetied with
pain, he was unable to lift shovel of dirt. He
was then forced to kneel with his face to the
bank, and again numerically beaten. He sank
back insensible, and was placed in wheel
barrow to be removed: but was dumpted out,
and being unable TO rise, a strap was placed
around his neck and he was jerked up, taken
to camp, died and was hurried into the ground.
This was ten days ago, and the atfair was kept
as secret as possible but leaking out, the
Governor appointed Frank L. Harralson a
lawyer, to accompany the penitentiary physi-
can, Rairs, to investigate On reaching the
camp Mr.. Harralson had to dig up the body
himself when he found the cruel evidences of
barbarous treatment extending from the neck
to the waist. A coroner's jury rendered a
verdict of death from heart disease, superiA-
duced by cruel treatment at the hands of Chas
d. Phillips, jr. Phillips is nephew of Gen.
VIM. Phillips, convict lessee, and was section
boss on the road. The lessee is eXOnerated,
and young Phillips declared solely RESPONSE
BILE; but he disappeared the day after the MUIR
der, and the reward that the Governor pro-
poses to offer for his arrest will probable fail to
effect the object The grand jury will indct
him for murder in the first degree.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

<n,L nonville Times says that since the late
] IE In a., nrices. tobacco buyers have been
edyance IN III country very numerously, and 1t
lalng gh sn farmer who, not taking paper, has
Ieen kept posted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
[Chtllicothe, (Oh1o) Ross County Register. ]
A Lady in the Matter.

That "woman's wit is superior to mans
WISDOM" was convincingly proved in a cir
cumstance that occurred in this city recently
1t appears that Mr.. Ludwig Schwarzer, a
widely known Grocer on Station Road, suf-
fered with very painful rheumatic headache
to such a degree, that he was obliged to seek
the aid of physician. All medicines he used
were of no avail This induced Mrs. Schwarz-
Ter to buy St. Jacobs OIL She procured bot
tie for her husband. With the second appli-
cation he found relief. The pain left him, and
he is as well as ever again. A remedy acting
as promptly as this certainly deserves patron
age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, September 81, 1881
All parties, plaintiffs and defendants In the chan
Gerry suit of MCCHESNEYs zach ARIAH ~ ExoR VS.
MCCHESNEY 20 &C., now pending in the Circuit
Court of Augusta, all creditors of Zachariah Mo
Chesney, decd, and all other parties Interested
therein hereby notified that in pursuance OF an
order entered in said cause the 5th of November
1880, shall at my office In Staunton, on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21sT, 1881,
proceed to audit any further debts that NAV he
perly proven before me, and to state q further set
Element of the account of Geo. NJ Harrison, as Ex
ecutor of said decedent, from the foot of his last
settlement, together with any other matters deemed
pertinent by the undersigned or required by any
party In interest to- he stated.
j. ". GREEN SMITH,
sePZz- AZ Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Consisting of everything generally kept on a lrst
class farm:
Stock, consisting of 6 head Of Horses, some of
them fine driving animals; 40 to so head of stock
Cattle, yearings and two year old; some good
mich Cows, a lot of Hogs Of good stock;
500 or 600 BUSHELS OF CORN,
delivered in the ear, and some Household and
Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS:-For sums over $40 credit of six months
will be given, with note and approved secu1ftv
For sums under $40 the cash will be required.
Sale-to commence at 10 o'clock, sharp
seD22 SANITY KEEP
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" WEST END PROPERTY
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered In the cause of VIM. Kin
ney's admir- VS.. j; w. Cook, ON the Sd day of june
1881, will proceed, in front of the Court House In
Staunton ON
WEDNESDAY, THE 21sT DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1881
sell public auction to the highest bidder that
valuable house and lot, lying Just outside Of the
Corporation line OF Staunton IN West End now
owned by Jno. w. Cook. This property has on 1t a
nice two story frame house in good repair and the
lot be divided into several good building lots
1t will be sold whole or In parcels to buy
erS.
TERMS OF SALE Cash In hand to pay costs of
suit and sale and the balance upon credits OF one
two and three years In equal instalments with In
terest, the purchaser to execute bonds with ap-
proved personal security for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained as intimate security
r. p BELL,
Commissioner,
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale Is postponed to
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 9TH, 1881.
r. p BELL,
sep22-tds Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

(rYDONIN.-Use only Cydonin, the only refiah3
" preparation for the positive cure of Chapped
SKIN Pimples Tan Eruptions Sunburn, etc. rs cte
per bottle For sale by GEO. W. MAY CD.
store open day and night. stauntans Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUABLE

A
~ REAL ESTATE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered in the cause OF W. H. Bells
heirs w. H. Bells widow, NC, on the 22nd day Of
March, 1884, Will SELL at public auction, in front
of the Courthouse, in StauntonOn
MONDAY, THE 26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1881,
tract of land belonging to the estate of W. H. Bell
decd, situated in Augusta county, about eight
miles northwest of Staunton, adjoining the lands
of A. Is. L1ghtner and others, containing III ACRES
l rood and IL poles. This farm is situated in a
good section Of the county accessible TO schools,
churches, &c Has on 1t a good dwelling House and
other out buildings and the sale offers fine op-
portunity to any one desiring to make an invest
nent In farming lands
TRIMS Cash In hand sufficient to pay the costs
of the amended Bill and expenses Of sale, and the
residue credit of one, two and three years from
day of sale, payable in equal annual tnstaments,-
the purchaser giving bonds for said deferred install
ments with approved personal security, bearing
interest from date, and waving the homestead eX-
emption, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. q. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
W. A. HUDSON,
SoDl-tdS commissioners,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

A SPLENDID SMALL FARM FOR SALE-I offer
"A for sale privately the very desirable SMALL
FARM on which reside, two miles South Of Church
Vile, on Middle River, miles from stanton and
miles from Swoope's Depot.
There are over
60 ACRES CLEARED
1t has on 1t Brick Dwelling of rooms and Barn
40x60 feet, and necessary out buildings with never
failing water In the yard There Ia an orchard Of
10 acres Of select apples now In full bearing, a
peach orchard, an abundance of cheice pears
grapes, Strawberries, and raspberries for family
use The land is flrstclass Middle river land
and In good condition. Taking into consideration
the quality Of the land the great abundance the
finest fruit the improvements, Its proximity to
churches graded schools, post-ofice mills, &C.. this
is a very desirable small farm This farm has been
afording larger income than any farm of its size
(being less than 100 acres) in the county
aug25-u II. GEEDING
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
DRY GOODS.

4 ,HANGE OF FIRM.
Mr. NORTH WITT, long connected with the house,
having been admitted partner In the firm OF
I. WITT & BRO.
Respectfully invites the attention of his friends and
customers and of those Of the house, to the change
OF firm, and to the new and attractive line Of
DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS,
CLOTHS, CAssIMEREA
NOTIONS, FANCY GOODS, sc.
Which Is offered at the lowest cash prices, a.
the old stand OH Main Street.
Thanking our friends for their generous patron
age in the past respectfully ask acontinuance OF
their favors promising to do all In power to rem
de1 their dealings with us pleasant and profitable
to them. Respectfully,
az Mr.. JAMES T. LIGHTNER, we'll and favoraby
known to the trade Is now permanently engaged and
will continue with the new firm He invites his
friends and customers to give him call, promising
to make 1t to their Interest to do so. feb "a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
4 NICE HOME FOR SALE.

A NICE HOME FOR SALE.
We are anxious to sell small farm about mile
from stanton, containing
LOT ACRES,
we'll watered and highly improved-one Of the best
farms In the county. Apply to
HUDSON h PATRICK,
nov18-t Attorney for the owners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29
GALE OF VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
IMPLEMENT

Having sold my farm, will offer at public SALE
on the premises three miles north Of Mfddlebrook
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER THE 18TH, 1881.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

E>OR RENT-Having rented one OF the large store
II rooms in the new Ham5r building on Angus
street, and having since made arrangements which
Will obviate the necessity of my occupying II, Of
fer to re-rent 1t to any parte3 wishing 70 secure
OF the largest and finest stor9 rooms in Stanton
j. r. SIfMMERS0N,
sept15-3t With Byers & Cochran
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

INSTITUTION FOR sTHE DEAF AND DUMR AND II IL
BLIND,
Staunton, Va, Sept, 10th, 1881,
1)ROPOSALS are invited for furnishing ONE HUI T.
4 DRIED and FIFTY CORDS OF SEA- iONED GA K
WOOD for the uss Of the Institution. TO be soum l,
straight, and free from knots, and to delivered
the Institution in such quantities and at such times
Within the next twelve months, ,ay be drectes
Dy me Institution. Proposals Will be received vi
TO ~ NJ, SEPTEMBER 26TH, and thu right of reject
ing any or all bids is expressly reg rived
o 4. s. DOYLE,
seplo ~ Principal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

E M. Gushing Son, Auctioneers.1
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF NICE LITTLE
" FARM IN AUG USTA COUNTY.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court for Au-
gusta county, rendered at the March term 1876, In
the chancery cause of Black administrator s. A.
Hunter will offer for sale at public auction In
front Of the Court House, in the city of Staunton
MONDAY, SEPT BOTH, 1881 Court Day,
that valuable little farm adjoining Balsley and
others, situated about l6 miles south OF Staunton,
on which S. A. Hunter now resides,
CONTAINING 100 ACRES.
The improvements consist of tolerably good
house, and necessary out buildings. The property
constitutes comfortable little home.
TERMS:-Unpaid costs OF suit and costs Of sale in
hand. The balance in three equal instalments, at
one, two and three years. the purchaser to give
bonds with approved personal security, bearing in
from date of sale for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained as ultimate security.
ROBERT CRAIG,
sept1-tds Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

CTRAYED from the premises Of the subscriber, at
y Spring Greek, Rockingham county, va, on tn ne
old, sic nder horns, little dropped, and IL Is ne
heyed she had no white on her at ALL Sne was
heard 81 in the Of Centerville on the
2d Of Ssptember, and was from the farm OF samuel
Driver near New Hope. liberal reward VIII oe
given for the return of the to the undersigned,
or such Information as will enable him to get her.
$500" or - DC. FLORY,
[. sAM@T. DRIVER Spring Greek,
New HOPE, Rockingham, Co,
septN J3t Vac "a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-29

In retiring from the firm of Crawford l. Harper.
desire TO express my thanks to my old friends ann
customers for the liberal patronage heretofore ex
tended TO me, and bespeak its continuance with TN
new firm. Respectfully, G. HARPER
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-06-10

Our 80 cents unfinished Shirt is made
of good Cotton anu Linen Bosom.
Our Elliptic Shirt for % cents, and
our Globe shirt for 70 cents, are the
best ever offered for the money.
The above, well finished for wash
everything complete, 10 cents extra.
j a full line of Gents Collars, Cuffs
Hose, Handkerchief, &c.
Examination. Orders by mail promptly
S B ELLERY & CO.,
l1l2 F Street, Washington, D. c.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-12
Familiar Quotations.

A LTHOUGH the poems of Alexan-
IA der Pope are seldom read at the pres
ent day people without knowing 1t quote
him more frequently than any other au-
thor or book with the exception perhaps
of Shakespeare, Milton, the Bible, Byron,
Isaac Watts, Benjamin Franklin, and
Esop. The following list of quotations
will give some idea of his popularity in
this regard:
Shoot folly as it flies.
Man never is, but always is to be,
blest.
Lo, the poor Indian
Die of rose In aromatic pain.
All are but parts of one stupendous
whole.
Whatever is, is right.
The proper study of mankind is man.
Grows with his growth and strength
ems with his strength.
Vice is monster of such hideous
mien.,
Pleased with rattle, tickled with a
straw.
He can't be wrong whose life is right.
Order is Heavens first law.
Honor and shame from no condition
rise. tsr.
Act well your part-there all the
honor lies,
Worth makes the man, the want of it
the fellow.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-12
A Surprised Dog.

The following story come to us (For-
est and Stream we'll authenticated At
a certain club house in Boston there was
kept in the billiard room parrot which
was SO tame and such favorite that it
was not confined to its cage, but was
allowed the liberty of the room, and was
often seen perched upon the furniture
or wandering about the floor. On one
occasion, when the bird was seated in
one corner of the room, gentleman,
Mr.. B., entered, followed by his dog,
whether a pointer or setter we do not
know. The dog after a few moments
winded the parrot, drew on it, and
finally stood fast. The bird, which had
been, up to this time, apparently obliv-
ious of the presence of the canine, now
turned its head slowly, and in tones
expressive of the utmost contempt, said,
"Go home, you darned fooll" The dog
started, looked, and then turning tail,
skunk out of the room. 1t is said that
although up to this time the animal had
been splendid hunter, he would hence
forth never point bird.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-12
Tough on the Minister.

A young Methodist minister at Mer.
Ger, in this State, fell in love two years
ago with young lady who returned his
affection. He went to India as a mis-.
sionary, and wrote from there to her to
come out, marry him, and help in his
pious work. She wanted to, but had no
money, and confided her wishes to
well-to-do clothing merchant of Mercer,
who furnished her the money for the
trip. When she started from Mercer for
New York the good citizen discovered
that he was sorry she had gone-in fact
that he was in love with her himself
He took the train and followed her in
the hope of reaching New York before
the steamer sailed. He arrived just in
time. She had already gone ON board !;
he followed her on deck, proposed to her;
she accepted, and they went back to
Mercer. Tough ON the missionary,
though, wasn't It 7
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-12
An lrlshman's Wit.

When Jackson was President, Jimmy
O'Neill, the Irish door-keeper of the
White House, was a marked character.
He had his foibles, which often offended
the fastidiousness of the Presidents
nephew and secretary, Maj. Donelson,
who caused his dismissal on an average
of about once week. But, on appeal
to the higher court, the verdict was
always reversed by the good old General.
Once, however, Jimmy was guilty of
some fiagrant offense, and, being sum-
moned before the President himself, was
thus addressed:
Jimmy, have borne with you for
years, in spite of all complaints; bnt
this goes beyond my power of endur-
ance."
"And do you believe the story p'' ask
ed Jimmy.
Certainly" answered the General !;
81 have just heard it from two Sena-
tors"
"Faith, retorted Jimmy, "if believ-
ed all that twenty Senators say about
you, it's little I'd think you was fit to be
President"
Pshaw, Jimmy" concluded the
General, 'clear out and go back to your
duty, but be more careful hereafter
Jimmy not only retained his place to
the close of Jackson's Presidential term,
but accompanied him back to the old
Hermitage, and was with him to the
day of his death.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-12
NM15.

An, honest mans the noblest work Of
God.
Look through nature up 10 natures
God.
Brom grave to gay, from lively to
severe.
Guide, philosopher and fuiend,
Just as the twig is bent the trees in
chned.
Mistress of herself, thoagh China fall
Who shall decide when doctors diss-
greer
A little learning is dangerous thing.
Fools rush in where angels fear to.
tread.
Damn with faint praise.
Willing to wound and yet. afraid, to.
strike.
Breaking butterfly upon wheel.
The feast of reason aud the fiow of.
soul.
Welcome the coming, speed the part
ing guest.