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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-08

or dogs shall be killed, if the justice shall, in
his decretion, so order; and when any person
shall he convicted third time of said otfense
the justice rendering Judgment therefor shall
require him to enter into a recognizance with
sufficient security, for his good behavior for
twelve months or if he fails to give such Sc
curity, to commit him to Jail for one month,
unless it be sooner given, such recognizance
TO be forfeited if such person offend as afore-
said within the time limited in the recogn-
Zance.
Such offenders may be arrested By any citi-
zen or citizens of this Commonw wealth, with or
without warrant, and carried before justice
of the peace, who shall proceed to try the case
as any other coming before him. and give judg
ment according to the provisions of this act ;
and if the offender does not on judgment be-
ing rendered against HIM, pay down and deliv
er up the torteitures, costs and expenses incur
red under this act, he shall be committed to
Jail by the justice rendering judgment for one
month, or until the same is paid or deliver
ed mn
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MAR RIAGES.

On November Soth, near Greenvile, by Rev. James
Murray, samuel c. Brown and Miss Elizabeth W
G1lkeson, all OF Augusta.
In MidGlebrook, Decem Der lst, 1881, by Rev L. L.
Smith, Mr.. D. M. Smith to Miss Mamie r. Fox, both
of this county.
On Thursday, oath Of November, by Rev, J. G,
Hensell, at the Reformed Parsonage in Mt Craw-
ford, Mr.. William g. Vance, of Augusta county, to
Miss Elizabeth NJ daughter OF Mr.. James D. Whit
sell, Of Rockingham
On the Gath ult., at the residence Of the groom $
brother, Mr.. Jos. Mccarthy, in Hagerstown, by
Rev; Dr.. John Il. Dashfel John H. Mccartney, for
merly or Winchester, now of Harrisonbtrg, Va,
and Miss Sall1e R. Greiner, of Harrisonburg.
On the 23rd OF November, 1881, by Rev. L. G. Mil
Ter, at the residence Of the brides father Mr. Henry
Wilbourn, OF Lexington, Va, and Miss Sallie j.
River. y
In Staunton, on Nov. oath, by Rev. J. NJ Frost jr.,
Of Staunton.
On the LIST inst, IN she Methodist church. In
Greenvilie, Texas, DR.. D L. Gaillard and Miss Lou
Use FonEnde, the amlabe and ACCOMPLISHED daugh-
tel OF T. VonEnde, ESQ., of that place, were united
In the bonds OF matrimony. The bride was A pupil
at the w. f. Institute in this city
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Communication

4Messrs. Edit0fs.'
Being little moody, thought would
write short article for your valuable paper,
but don't know that you will admit it to your
columns. There are rev things which bear
heavy on my mind, and if | let the people
there was much said about fish ladders L be-
lieve the law says, sluice slope br ladder, and
certain parties owning property ON rivers,
creeks, &c, are required TO construct sluce
slope or ladder. And what for We are told
to protect fish; and who for. Well, may
say any or everybody. Pretty good, that
Now let me ask you another question: Why
should persons owning property along these
streams be required to he al the expense o.
putting up and keeping in place a fish ladder
Tor the public any more than farmer or me-
chanic be made TO pay certain specific tax
for like purposess Justice asks why? There
are many things that might be said pro and
con on this subject. On stream like the
James there may be some reason for fish
ladder, and if the good people along that
stream want them say let them have them !;
but SO far as our mountain streams are con-
cerned, they are .turce and 1laud. Some will
ask, why? Because that valuable fish, the
sucker, ought and must be protected and for
what? For pot hunters and people who have
nothing else to do but fish, hunt, &c. Let us
inquire what is the cost of the said ladder. |
believe the State has adopted what is known
as the Mcdonald Fish way-preity good thing
at about cost of fifty dollars each, the
smallest pattern. Quite snug little sum- to
be replaced whenever fresllet occurs and takes
them off, as surely will be the case
NOW, Messrs. Editors, as these are tn" days
OF rs-adjustments of State debt, private debts,
all the offices of public pay, ana a general up
turning OF things generally, do let Us re adjust
the flsh ladder Mr.. Mcdonald, suppose,
has been paid his snug little spa for his model.
Amount you can learn by reference. Middle
Klver has been stocked with Salmon, and we
will pass on swimingly well.
One more thing | would IKE to speak OF.
ms being a fast age, we CAM 'raVel as fast as
we desire Let US get out OF the old ruts, fill
up the holes in our public ROADS, move some
OF the many fences now standing therein, SO
when winter comes we will not have to hitch
four horses to haul two horse load to StaHn.
ton. Suppose you call Col .sklnner's, Major
Hanger and EoineE's attention to this little
matter. And lastly, hut not least, say to those
who have not paid their pail tax, to do so at
once, as the public schools need the money at
once, this being their last cnaiice 10 immortal
lze themselves as that obnoxious feature Is to
ne repealed shortly after our "oithles meet
at Richmond But my article IS growing too
long, and must cut short without making
mention of some other matters OF vital i'm
portance. Wishing YOU much prosperity,
remain as eve, "BACKwooDsMAN."
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WHOLESALE PRICES



BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been slow to-day
and prices scarcely as firm last week dealers
reporting them shade off. The quality OF the offer
lngs was not quite equal to those OF last week. tor
though there were few much better tops than then
the better grades more scarce and he mfddJes
and common Cattle more plentiful. The common
Cattle were not as good thoseof last week We
quote at 2aS6, with most sales ranging from 5OaSc
per 100 lbs
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at 2oaS6 00 that generally rated first
quality 12a$5 90: medium or good fair quality
O0aS4 90; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
0Oa$3 10; extreme range Of price OOa$6 o. Most
OF the sales were from 50 so to IS 90 per 100 lbs
or the receipts 10 head came from MARYLAND Ii
from w. Virginia, 2617 from Virginia 435 from Ohio
head from PennSylvania-total receipts for the
week 1925 head against 2525 last week. and 81 head
same time last year. OF the offerings 1922 head
were taken by Baltimore butchers, 1850 sold to
country dealers $50 20 Eastern SPECTATORS and 1s
head to Washington butchers Total sales for the
week 2648 head, against last week and 1928 head
same time last year.
SWINE.-Tho receipts are slightly less In point of
numbers as compared with last week, and the ual-
1ty Is near about the 1t was then but prices
orally reported in the yards We quote at Task cts
with very few sold at either extreme the bulk of
the sales ranging from 715a84 cents per ID net Ar.
rivals this week 1888 head, against 1853 last week,
and 82d7 head same time last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There is no outside demand
Tor sheep to-day, and that the part Of butchers
being somewhat limited, trade generally is quite
dull except for good Lambs, which are in good de-
mand The quality is like that of last weeks offer.
lngs, with perhaps few better Sheep than we're
sold then. We quote butcher Sheep at 3a5 cents
LAMBS at 4a54 cents per lb gross. Stock Sheep
Ewes 5oaS3 per head, and Wethers ba4 cents Der
ID gross Arrivals this week 1866 head against 1905
last week, and 1874 head same time last year.
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Whl6E SULPHUR SPRINGs.-On Friday
last meeting OF the stockholders of the White
Sulphur Springs Co. was held in Richmond
"a large majority Of the stock being represented
The following directors were elected Ex-Gov
I'll. NJ Matthews, of w. Va; W. A. Stuart
of Washington Co., Va; ono. P. Branch and
James H. Dooley. OF Richmond ,and Col. Geo
t. Peyton, of Greenbrier, W. Va.
1t subsequent meeting of the directors,
as we learn from the State, exG Coy. Matthews
was elected president and W. A. Stuart vice.
president oil the Company. Col George l..
Peyton is the general manager.
II was agreed by the directory, and Col.
Peyt0n, the general ma4ager was INSTRUCTED,
20 erect q number of two-story cottages on the
space between Georgia and FLORIDA rows.
The porch or geranda which now runs along
the southern front and western side of the
hotel is TO be extended around the parlor on
ahe north, which will be 8 decided and marked
improvement.
Col Peyton was further instructed to make
arrangements on the most favorable and in
wiling terms with parties who may desire 10
build private cottages. 1t is also contemplat-
ed to build new hotel in the grove near the
depot and not far from the site of the old
Iaston House This will be kept open all
year round and will be supplied with all the
me'4ern improvements, including the most efeos
tive Seating apparatus.
The new feature of allowing parties TO
bulio Rfagate cottages will doubtless prove
popular, and it may not be long before many
handsome Buildings will go up. All the cot
iages are to be put in good condition, and
WORK IN improving the grounds will be push
ed forward very rapidly.
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Hooker and Sherwood.

Captain Harry Sherwood, the caucus nom
nee for Postmaster belonged to the Fourth
Michigan Cavalry At the battle of Chica
mauga he lost leg. He was Postmaster o.
the House of Representatives for several years
before the Democrats obtained the majority
He was turned out to make room for Con
federate soldier. After being busted as Post
master he was made assistant TO the architect
Of the Capitol, which position he now holds
He is about 40 years of age.
George W. Hooker, who was nominated for
Sergeant alarms, is from Vermont He first
came INTO prominence during the last cam
paign when he served as Assistant Seer. tary
Of the National Republican Executive Com
mittee. He is a young man not over 30 years
Of age, and has means and position. He has
never appeared in public lie until the last
year, having devoted his time to his large bus
mess interests in the New England States.
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The House Clerk.

EDWARD Nlcfherson was born at Gettysburg,
July 81. 1890 He Was educated at Pennsy-
vania College, where he was graduated in
164S. He then began to study law with Thad
Stevens, but i'll health forced him to stop, and
he became Legislative reporter at Harrisburg
for several journals, aud edited the Harrisburg
Ameracan, Wing paper In 1851 he went to
Lancaster and edited the Anti-Slavery organ,
the Independent Wig. i'm 1868 he was elected
to the Thrty-sixth CONGRESS- for his native dis
trict, and was re-eectedltn the Thirty seventh
Congress, defeating Auditor General Schell by
II ,945 to 1872. He was defeated for the
Thirty eighth Congress by Congressman COT
froth. The next year, 1888. he was appointed
by President Lincoln as Deputy Commissioner
of Internal Revenue. Later in the same wear
he was appointed Clerk sof the House, ard
served from December, 1863, to March, 1875
AT the expiration Of his service as clerk, he
was offered by Ex-President Grant the Com
missionership of India Affairs, and later the
Assistant Secretaryship of the Inferior, both
of which offices he declined on account Of i'll
health. He was appointed Chief of the Bu-
reau of Printing by x-Pnsident HAYES. in
May, 1877, and held office tor 1s months when
he resigned to take the edilorship Of The Press
which he held until March, 1880, when lie re-
signed his Office. Since then he has been en-
gagged on his life of Thad Stevens and in other
literary work. Mr.. Mcpherson served during
the war as volunteer aid Oh the staff of Gen.
Mccall, and was a member of the Military
Committee Of the Thirty seventb Congress
He is an L. l.. d. of Pennsylvania College
He has written and published many books and
pamphlets and there are no more unbiased
accurate records of the war period than his
Political History CT the Rebellion, his History
of Reconstruction, and several political man
uafs.
Mr.. McPherson's chief acts have been his ia
nous ruling on the unit rule in the Cincinnati
National Republican Convention of 1876, of
which he was Chairman; his action in organ
izing the House in 1865 in deciding that the
Confederate States could not be restored to
representation except by law; and his agita
ton Of the sale of pubic works of Pennsyl-
vania IN 1867. as q result of which Demo-
cratic supremacy was generally shaken. Mr..
Mcpherson is probably the best informed and
most accurate political statistican in the coun-
try. thoroughly posted on parliamentary
methods and procedure as well.
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THE MARKET.

INC markets are quiet, and very little change to
note, exceptfn Hay. The grain and flour market
has been exceedingly even, no excitement anywhere
having been manifested within the past week. This
state Of feeling will continue until after the holt
days, the supply meeting the legitimate demand.
without any speculative tendencies. We quote, in
Staunton market, -four, Family, So go Extra. s6 40
Supernne, IS rs. Wheat, 81 80 to 81 40, according
to quality. Corn so cts Hay S15 to S1s per ton.
baled. Pork, Sc IS to SO So
In Baltimore wheat ranged from 81 80 to 81 AZ,
quality. January delivery 81 AZ to 81 At. Feb.
81 40; March, 81 40. Hay, baed timothy, $22 to $24
per ton; mixed, SIS to $40.
In Richmond, Wheat 81 45 to 81 So Hay, timo thy
81 OF to 81 70 per 100 lbs.
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GABRIEL HIRsH'l

SAD DEATH.-Died al her home in this city,
on Sunday night last, Mrs Matte c. McIhany,
wife of Hugh M. Mcilhany, and daughter OF
the late Mayor N. K. Trout
The announcement of the death of this es-
Unable lady will carry sorrow to many home
in Stanton where she was known and loved
so well. For several months passed she had
suffered from that dread disease, consumption,
which rapidly wound its fatal coils about her,
until the trail form surrendered to is grasp,
and the pure spirit winged it's way TO the
Farther Shore. Gentle, as becomes the true
acter and person, Mrs. McIlhany drew to her
self the richest love of those near and dear to
her, and the esteem and admiration of all who
came within the sphere of her gentle influence.
She was only in her thirty second year, and
yet her life was filled with the maturer christ
ian graces She had scarcely passed the thresh-
old Of woman-hood, and yet the example she
leaves will form the richest OF -inheritances
for her only child. The impress of her char
acter and the fragrance OF her memory will
linger for years to come with those who knew
her best, teaching them how sunlit the christ
ian's path may be, how happy home can he
made.
To the bereaved husband and the bright eyed
boy, to mother, sisters and brother, and to her
many kindred and friends, we tender the boon
of our poor human sympathy.
The funeral took place from the Episcopal
church, OF which she was member, ON Tues
day morning, the following being the pail
bearers Messrs. H. L. Hoover, Carter Berke-
ley, T. C. Morton, G. NJ. Harrison, T. C. Elder,
Andrew Woods, NJ f. Miller and W P. Tams
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New. Masonic HALL.-Mr Robert Hill ir.
has leased the Town Hall, and after extensive
and handsome improvements, has rechrsteaed
it, giving it the pane as # appears at the cap
ton of this notice. The room has been fitted
beautifully and now presents special attrac-
tions for theatrical performances. 1t is supplied
with patent thlding ohairs, new scenery and
drop curtain, outside balcony brilliantly illu-
minated with gas, is thoroughly heated and
has large dressing rooms. The seating capac.
ity is now 500. 1t is one of the cozies,
and incest halls. for public entertainments.in the
State
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Senator Jones, of Nevada, who is regarded
as one Of President Arthur's confidential
friends, said while in Virginia City, Nevada,
recently, that President Arthurs aclministra-
ton will be marked by tirmness, wisdom, and
a careful Interpretation of the law, aside from
any personal preiudices. He does not think
there will be any change made in the New
York collectorship, and is confident the Presi-
dent VIII carry out the tenure-o office law
strictly, Which provides that changes shall not
De made unless charges of incapacty are fully
proved
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY.-We call the atten-
ton of parties who desire either to buy or sell
land to the advertisement OF Messrs. G. w. q
e. Fl. Berlin to be found in another column
These gentlemen are Thoroughly reliable, and
have had experience in handling real estate.
They propose to push the business anG make
it the interest of both buyers and sellers to
consult them.
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DEATHS.

At Craigsville, Va, Dec. 2ud, lsSi, Of pneu-
monia, Mrs. Mantle Hidy, wife OF AIr. Jno R. Hidy,
and sister Of Mrs. ]. q. Eahard, of this city.
on Wednesday,, Nov. s0th, near Fairfield, Mr. G..
year.
=, Near Middlebrook, November a, lsal Mr.. David
Frank Miller aged % years,
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RAILROAD CHsSeE.-Capt j. 4. Mallory
for some years Superintendent of the Western
division of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
has resigned. Capt. Malery's headquarters
haye been at Huntington. and his division ex-
tended from that city to Wiliamsons. Mr.. W.
P. Harris, formerly superintendent of the
New York and Green Lake road, will succeed
Capt. Mallory. he comes with good repu
tation as railroad manager
Capt. }. d. Warrington, formerly conductor
of the main line of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway, has been made superintendent of the
Lexington division of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway and will have his Headquarters
at Lexington, Kentucky after the first of De-
cember, at which time, it is believed, the cars
will run through from Richmond, Virginia, to
Lexington, Kentucky. We will then have an
all rail line to Cincinnati,
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Main St, Staunton. J

The cool winds chill the heart of the ice cart
driver and he now sits shivering on his box, a
blue nosed victim of despair; the striking
words "use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup stare him
in the face.
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II CRY COUNCIL. the regular meeting of
Ethe council held on Tuesday night. all of the
Smembers were present except Capt. Fultz.
kR W Burke, presided. The session was brief
! and but of little public interest
I The city Treasurer was directed to call for
1.-THE second half of the city taxes, on or before
4 Dec Goth
The cost of maintenance of poor, as per ac-
! count of Overseer Kurtz, amounted for the
kmonth of November to $13395.
h The report of the Treasurer showed float
ing debt of 1921. During the past month
$4,000 was paid to the sinking fund.
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Holiday Goods.
WHERE TO BUY THEM-A DIRECTORY THAT
CHRISTMAS PURCHASERS SHOULD CONSULT

Christmas of 1881 promises TO be memora
rable for rare and beautiful gifts, that is if our
merchants have felt the popular pulse Alright
before making their holiday purchases. We
have never seen richer, handsomer. or more
attractive stocks than the stores Of Stanton
this year display. Every taste can be gralitied,
every purse accommodated And whilst
there are the standard presents. such rs books,
are not made to disappear with the changing
seasons; there is also an exhibition OF novel
ties, in all lines of business, which cannot fail
to be appreciated by those in search OF a pleas
ant surprise for loved one or friend.
In order to aid our readers in their selec
tons, we give below notices Of the various
displays now being made by our most promi-
nent merchants. 1t IS perfectly safe to say
that the liberal advertisers are the liberal deal
crs. They nave goods worth calling attention
To, and they extend 10 every one cordial in.
Vitation to make an examination. Their
stocks are large and fresh, and have been Sc
letted with special reference to the needs Of
this market. Next week we will continue this
directory. For the present we invite our read
ers to call at the following stores, assuring
them that they will not fail to be repaid for
their visit
d. B. HAMAKERs
new store, corner of Main and New street, is
one Of the most elegant establishments in the
State. This is Mr.. Hamaker's first Christmas
among us, but he has already shown how
thorough is his knowledge of the wants of our
people Indeed he has display the like of
which has never been seen in Saunion be-
fore. Both in the variety, and the quality OF
the goods, it is model of attractiveness The
various specimens of heavily plated silver
ware surpass in exquisite finish and novelty
Of design any recently seen here and persons
in pursuit of wedding OF Christmas presents
should not fail call. Besides magnificent
diamonds and elegant jewelry of all descript-
ions, there is q beautiful display of statuettes
and thousands of little trinkets that must he
seen TO he appreciated.
GABRIEL HIRsH's
Never at any previous period of its long and
eventtul history has the popular and familiar
old variety store, on Main street, contained
larger or more excellent stock than now. 1t
is literally filed with all that can please the
eye and crafty the love of those who enter
tain fondness for the beautiful in the lesser
art. His display of iewery, musical instru-
ments, plated ware, &c, cannot be surpassed
in the metropolitan cities, whilst his assort-
nent of toys is curiosity. The supplies for
wedding. Christmas and New Year presents
are unprecedently varied and complete, com
prising German English and American speci-
men. Call on Uncle Gable and you will not
fail to be pleased.
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AUSTIN CELEBRATED New ORLEANS
MINISTRIES, one of the best of the burnt cork
combination, will give an entertainment at the
Opera House on Monday night next. The
troup is said to be one of rare excellence, pre-
senting an entertainment refined, and yet
thoroughly novel and entertaining.
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QUARTERLY MEETINes.-In the announce
ments of the third round Of Rev. DR.. John s
Martin, Presiding Elder, of the Rockingham
district, we lind the following, Psrnassus,
Centreyllle-Dec. 17-1s; Mt. Sidney, Pleasant
Crowded. ss-s4-25; Augusta, Greenyille-
gan -; staunton-Feb. A.; S,auptop CIR
cuit-Feb. Is -, and Waynesboro-Feb % .ss
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The Virginia Hotel Bar is now having run
en- old County whskey, and they make spe-
cialty of it,
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Snacks, hot coffee, and oysters in ever,
style at the Virginia Hotel Restaurant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-08

When you want good old Augusta E)unty
whskey, go the Virginia Hotel Bar.
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Remember that the julciest and most delicious
oysters in Staunton can be found at the Vir-
ginia Hotel Restaurant
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Hours for Closing the Mails.
Wood Wanted

Those of our patrons who wish TO pay their
subscription in wood, can bring it as soon as
possible. We want forty or fifty cords at once.
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you want good drink pure old Angus
Ia whiskey call at the Virginia Hotel Bar,