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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08
Receiver Appointed.

A Philadelphia dispatch dated August Both
says: Judge Butler, of the United States
Circuit Court, this morning sat before an ar
ray of counsel in the case of Samuel D. Harms
and George G. Howe against the Potomac
Fredericksburg and Piedmont Railroad Com
pany and others. Harms and Howe claimed
to be creditors of the road to the extent OF
about $135000 which they had expended in
the furtherance of $1,0OO,0O0 contract to
complete the building Of the road from Fred
ericksburg to Orange Courthouse. Having
heard that sale of the road was to be MAJ E
to the Atlantic and Ohio railroad by L. Har-
vey Richards, acting president and reputed
owner, the plaintiffs filed a bill in equity in
court, asking special Injunction to restrain
the payment of the proceeds OF the sale to
Richards until the ownership OF the road and
the rights OF the plaintiffs could be determined
also for the appointment of receiver to
whom the proceeds should be paid. Judge
Butler granted these prayers, and said the sale
was not to be interfered with, but to go on
The Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany, OF Fhlladelphla, was appointed receiver,
security to be entered in $4,000"
This is the Narrow Gauge now running
from Fredericksburg to Orange Court House,
and to be constructed from Orange c. H. to
Harrisonburg and thence to the Ohio River
The injunction was not designed to interfere
with the purchase of the rights and franchises
OF the Royal Land Company and the several
associations at one or another time inter-
ested in this line, but to determine which
of the parties should be paid about $685. 900 of
the purchase money which the Atlantic and
Ohio Company had been ready to pay as a
part of the contract. Judge Shelley, of this
place, represents the Atlantic and Ohio Com
pany, and has been devoting much of his time
to its interests within the past few months
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

A strange disease has broken out among
the cattle in the vicinity of Springfield, LII.
which in many cases prove fatal A small in
sect first attacks the cattle and deposits an egg
in the corner of the beasts eye. The egg
quickly develops into worm, and the worm
burrowing in the eye produces blindness, and
ultimately death. Thus far no remedy for the
disease has been discovered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08
Messrs. Daniel and Cameron addressed tt

Messrs. Daniel and Cameron addressed the
people of Rockbridge, last Monday at Licking
ton. We learn from gentleman who was
present that there was large crowd in atten-
dance, and that during the concluding speech
of Col. Cameron, row occurred in which
some thirty or forty persons actively partici-
pated. 1t originated by persen under the
influence oflquor, hurrahing for Dlniel, while
Cameron was speaking PUT him out" fol-
lowed from number of Threats, and pande-
monium followed that. Our informant stated
that he thought the majority of the crowd were
with the Re-adjusters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

Marvellous gold discoveries are reported
from the Central Hills, thirty miles distance
from Deadwood, Dacotah. A vein four feet
wide is said to contain more precious metal
than quartz 1t is stated that it runs S15O ,000
to the ton in the foundation. This mine was
formerly under bond to the Homestate Com
pany.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08
AUGUSTA FAIR.

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At meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bal
dwln Augusta County Fair, held on the eth day of
September, 1881, it was resolved:
lst That, on account of the drought, and other
circumstances beyond control, the time Of hold
ing the annual Fair for the year 1884, be postponed
until the LIST, 3D. Sd and 4th days of November 1881
2, That, in consequence Of the heavy additional
expenses of advertising &c, that premiums offered,
be reduced 20 per cent. A. A. SPROuL,
sep8 Pres q. A. Fair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

We learn that Col. T. T. Fauntleroy, ad
dressed the Re-adjusters of Frederick County,
last Monday and took occasion to pitch into
the Republican party generally and especially
into the electoral commission of 1876. He
further said the Re-adjusters would sweep
the State, electing everything, and that the
Legislature will elect Harry Riddleberger
to the United States Senate. We were not sur
prised at that, but it may CRATE harshly on the
ears of others. The Republicans, however, if
matter
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

BALTIMORE MARKET, Sept. 5th, S1-BEEF CAT
TLE-We quote at2 5oaS6, with most sales ranging
from 4aS5 per 100 lbs. fs1
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at OOa$6 co. that generally rated first
quality 3 75aS5 90; medium or good fair Quality
Ooa$3 70; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
2 5oa$2 75 extreme range of prices 5Oa$6 co. Most
OF tne sales were from 81 90 to IS 90 per 100 lbs
Total sales for the week 1888 head
SWINE.-Grassers at 7Ha94 cts, with % to Is cents
per lOo OF; cornfed Hogs 81 a94 cents per Id net
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-We quote butcher Sheep at
3a5 cents, aud Lambs at 3a53 per Id gross Stock
Ewes 2aS3 rs per head Wethers 34a4 cts per Id
Arrivals this week 9704 head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08
E. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers,1
GALE OF VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

NALL VI Valuable PERSONAL PROPERTY
AS administrator of the estate of VIM. L. Hunter
decd, l will sell at his late residence, on South
River, miles above Waynesboro, public auction,
ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2sth, 1881,
II fair, if not the next fair day, all the Personal
Property belonging to said estate, viz:
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
head of Horses, "A work Horses, fine Stallion and
Coltsl Is or 20 head CATTLE (6 mich Cows; Others
years old and under) Is or 20 head of Hogs all the
Farming implements, embracing Mccormick Har-
vester, Mccormick Mower, l B1ckford & Huffman
Drill, Baggy Rake, or Wagons, Plows Harrows,
Harness, SC. Also Top Buggy and harness, ABOUT
goo BUSHELS OF WHEAT, 80 or 40 Acres Of Corn in
Held, 30 Bushels Orchard Grass Seed 40 or so TONS
NICE HAY, and a large quantity of Wheat Straw
Several Thousand feet good Lumber; some Locust
Posts, &c. IL -
TERMs:-Cash for all sums of ten dollars and
under on all sums above ten dollars the purchaser
will give negotiable note well endorsed BILE at
sixty days. NJ ELLIS Admir-
- of VIM. L. Hunter, decd.
NoTE:mAl persons holding claims against the
estate OF W. L. Hunter, decd, will present them to
me And all persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate will please forward and SETTLE
september 3, 1881 B. M. ELLIS
sept9 Administrator
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

The steamer Wyoming left Liverpool on the
9th for New York with 500 Mormon converts.
destined for Utah. They are from Great
Britain, Switzerland and Germany. Including
the above over 5000 Mormons have left Liy-
erpool this summer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

President Garfield remarked as he reached
Long Branch THANK God, am here How
refreshing it is to look at the sea. u
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08


Alex. Moseley, Esq, one OF the Oldest anq
ablest of Virginia editors, died at his home al
Dispatch Station on the York River railroad
on the night of the 30th, in the I'D year OF his
age In its palmiest days, Mr.. Moseley was
the editor of the Richmond Wing, and was
recognized as one of the most brilliant and
Eoccible writers of Virginia. He was cult
VISITED geatlemaa, and warm friend. Many In
cidents are related which illustrate the gener-
osity of bis heart and his lofty character
The cellar of the Monticello Wine Compa.
v1 at Charlottesville. was burned on last
sun6sy morning. The loss, building 5000
;ns,rsd for $4,000, and contents of cellar, in
.,nd;pg machinery, $22, 1925, insured for
$4,000. The company met and resolved at
nonce to resume the manufacture of wine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

~ " TT--1I LONG BRANCH, O0U p.m,
Notwithstanding the exceptional heat ofthe
weather the thermometer in the Presidents bed
room rose to "a degrees at half-past three this
p. m. There was breeze most of the day, so
the President was comparatively comfortable.
He has taken his nourishment regularly and
has slept at intervals during the day. At
1915 p. m. his pulse was ia /; Temperature
1874 Respiration 10. Since then there has been
some rise though less than yester-
day. The pulse has somewhat diminished in
frequency. At the evening dressing, the appear
ance of the wound was favorable. At present
bis pulse is 1903; temperature, 101, respira-
ton, 18.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MI Os1C.-hlfss Bette s. West, for several years
~ teacher of Music at the Virginia Female In
sttute VIII give Lessons in Vocal and Instrumental
Music at the Mozart, commencing SEPT. 10TH
septS4t .f
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

Virginia promises to make creditable mill
tary display at the Yorktown Centennial. The
uniformed companies have been brigaded I'M
der the command of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee The
First Regiment will be commanded by Col. J
B. Purcell. of Richmond; the second by Col.
Bumgardner, of Staunton, and the third by
Col. Wertenbaker, OF Charlottesville. In ad-
dition, there will be eight full unattached COM
panies, and two battallions, five companies of
colored troops offorty men each. The aggre-
gate will be about 1900 men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

Co.,. 49,, , ~
gence has been received, which mobiles
the result of the engagement. 1t appears
that only Capt. Hentig and seven men were
killed, and that Lieut.. Gordon was wounded
in the attack on the post. The Indian loss
was large. The post was not taken, but sue
cessfully defended. Butthis does not change
the case as to the policy towards them that
ought to be adopted
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

The Re-adiuster Senatorial Convention fol
the 7th district was held at Millboro Depot
on the LIST INST, Col. j. B. Lady, presiding
Sam Llnkenhoker, of Botetourt, was nomina.
ted for the Senate. w. A. Glasgow, from the
same county, is the Democratic nominee. W
Fl. Riyercomb was nominated for the Legsla.
ture for the counties of Bath, Highland and
Allegheny. pr. H NJ Patterson having been
nomination as the Democratic candidate, bpt
we learn from the Recorder that his business
will not allow him to accept.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

The Readjuster and Funder papers are large
ly employed in publishing what they call the
records of the candidates for Governor. The
Readjuster blaze to the world what Maj
Daniel said years ago about the public debt.
public schools, greenbacks, the negro ; and the
Funders present cepiops extracts from the
writings of Col, Cameron, on the same subjects
The views expressed are somewhat incon-
sistent with their professions now, but their
publication will not influence single vote for
or against either. The people are interested
in knowing what they think and say now, and
what will be the policy each will favor, should
he be elected Governor. The publication Of
SUCH stuff is by no means credtable to journal
ism, for it implies an absence OF resources in
discussing the pressing, practical questions to
be determined in November. 1T would bea
relief to the public if this kind of campaign
would stop, and the space allotted to obsolete
sayings, devoted to instructive, useful reading.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

hN SEPTEMBER 18th, 1881, Misses E. Florence
~ Phillips and Sallie K. West will reopen their
senooi Tor young girls In rooms at Mozart Hall.
TERMS $3.50 TO $500 per month, according to
SIuuleS CdIlSInen1cS ffee' SepS-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

They have an easy way of fixing the status
OF paper in Kansas. We notice in the Larn-
ed Optic the valedictory Of Mr., T. E. Leftwich
the editor of the Democratic Optic and the
Statutory Of H. P. Walcott, the editor of the
ltepu6Ssc0ni"Optic.' Mr.. Leftwich assuming
the business management. The latter very
gracefully tqrls his Democratic flag, and Mr..
Walcott as handsomely floats the Republican
colors from the same staff. How the readers
OF the Optic will relish this sudden change
is not stated. hut the Democratic editor speaks
q good word for his Republican successor, and
assures that all will be right. Ysor11
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

The New York Tribune assumes, and
truthfully. that the american people, as
people. are not the tricky politicians, office
seekers, unfaithful husbands, divorced
wives and blatant skeptics which the records
of our public life would Indicate" No
more transparent truth was ever uttered-
Unfortunately the great mass of the people
are too frequently judged by the class the
Tribune enumerates. No pursuit gives op-
portunity to measure the injustice done the
real people by the few agitators and distur-
bers OF the harmony and quiet of society,
than the journalist. He understands how
the sentiment of whole community is fire.
quently colored and cast, so far as the sur
face knowledge of it is concerned, by few
desig ing tricksters, whose impotence and
There are occasions when deep emotions
are stirred-when the heart of the people
is touched-and when that is the case the
scheming demagogues find it policy to chime
in with the higher sentiment thus evoked
and bow to its commands. Such was the
case when the bullet Of Guiteau struck
down the chief magistrate of the nation.
He had been slandered and villfied by the
politicians and political tricksters for party
purposes, and good, honest people allowed
the ISLANDERS to 60 unrebuked, because they
did not care to encounter the bullying
braggarts who run the machine and direct
partizan movements. But when the slam
dered President was str cken down by
the assassin, then it was that the people as
serted their true estimate of the man. and
the politicians shrank to the rear, or forced
their brazen faces to the front to assume
virtue they possessed not.
1t will be another generation before the
people will listen to the ISLANDERS OF the pol
iticians, when great national character is
the object. We find the effect of the lesson
in our canvass, at this time. Never before
in Virginia, that we can recall, has there
been such studied courtesy between aspi-
rants for high State Office as that observed
between the candidates for Governor
Weak and ignorant journalists--to the
shame of the profession--indulge in slang
and SANDER and substitute such stuff for ar
gument, but the people have no sympathy
with it, and feel for those who use it the
contempt that true manhood and virtuous
motives must experience in coming in con-
tact with such low order of billngsgate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08
Sale of a. Railroad.
The Baltimore Sun of the Sd has the follow
ng IN reference to the sale of the Virginia

The Baltimore SIN of the Sd has the follow
Midland Railroad:
The announcement of the s.sle of the Vir-
ginia Midland Railroad, which has been given
i'll detail in the Sun, by which it viii hereafter
be brought in close connection with the sys-
TEN controlled by the Richmond and DanyiIle
syndicate, attracted considerable attention in
Baltimore financial and business circles yester-
day. The transaction was variouslv comment
ed upon, but everywhere it was admitted TO be
surprise, in view Of the fact that the public
had lately been led to believe, on Virginia Mid
land authority, that the prosecution OF indie
pendent railroad building southwark was
alone contemplated. The facts as asccrtaned
here, in connection with the sale are that the
stock owned by the Baltimore and Ohio and
the Garrett interest, $3,000000 in all, has been
purchased tor cash by Mr.. John 5. Barbour
and others, including members of the Rich
mond and Danville syndicate. The stock Of
the Virginia Midland amounts to S4,8O0,O 600,
Of which il 100000 is first preferred $500
600 second preferred and $S00000 common.
The new purchasers take 5000, 900 of the COM
mon. and the other s., 400, 900 is made up from
the other two stock issues. The Virginia
Midland bonded debt is 81 ,635 600, in six series
u CouuS, ulukluS Will Tue STOCK q TOTAL OF
$l2,4350O0 as the value of the property The
railway consists of the following divisions,
owned and leased:
OWned-Alexandria to Gordonsvile 49, miles
Charlottesville TO Lynch .lssl. fts.
burg. .................6 500 miles
Lynchburg to Danvlle 65.5 miles
Manassas to Strasburg. $40 miles
Strasburg to Harrisonburg SO 0 miles
Front Royal Branch. -. 10 mile
Warrenton Branch. .... go miles
Narrow Gauge ......... 80 miles
Narrow Gauge. ......... Is miles
s-Il.t -5t5l
3475 miles
Leased-Charlottesvil and Rap-
dan Railroad 2S2 miles
a7l Franklin and Pittsylvanla
Narrow Gauge Railroad 1913 miles
$50 miles
Total owned and leased. .. 1865 miles
Leased TO Baltimore and Ohio r. r. $40 miles
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

A mileirace, at the Sandowne Park Club
London, y on the 9Th, was won by, the Ameri-
can colt, Marshall Mcdonald, owned by ]. R.
Keene. zg.q yo
Al the Cabinet are at Long Branch, and
will remain there until there is change in
the Presidents condition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

NO PREVENT INVITATIONS OF THEIR POPULAR
L brands OF Chewing Tobacco being palmed or
N consumers,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

have decided to put their name with round blue.
tag on each plug of the following brands: tsMay
Apple virgin, sMattaponi,' and s'Golden Eagle
CheWers OF Good Tobacco cautioned against
taking any tobacco represented as the above.
brands unless they bear the name of Thomas G.
Williams & Co. -
For sale by all first class dealers
septs-6m ON. GoODE, Agent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08
sTAUNToN MARKETS., SEPT. s
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & COCHRAN,

WHOLESALE PRICES,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

ofI.0 mIIeS
Leased-Charlottesvil and Rapi-
dan Railroad. ..... ;. d. 2S9 miles
.7A Franklin and Pittsylvanla =.
Narrow Gauge Railroad 1913 miles
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

LONG BRANCH, Sept $3.50 A. NJ.
The President slept quietly the greater part
o. the night, awakening ,however,t to take nour-
ishment. This morning his symptoms are
normal, and he appears to have recovered
from the fatigue of the journey. Pulse, 1906;
temperature, SO 40; respiration. 1s. Mex:
bulletin 6 o'clock this evening
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-08

\ JUIIGS
Total owned and leased. 1865 miles
Leased TO Baltimore and Ohio r. r. $40 miles
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THOS. G. WILLIAMS & CO.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-29
Affairs I'm Alexandria,


CITY SCHOOL BoARD.-The school board held It's
regular session last night The subject OF the
constantly increasing numbers OF pupils in the
facilities was brought to the attention of the board
by the superintendent Some plans for the cree
ton OF new public school building on the court
house lot at cost OF $4,000 were suggested but
no DEFINITE action was taken. The finance COM
mlttee were authorized to accept Mr. Bradleys
proposal for an extension OF $4,000 due by the
BOARD on the peabody building for five years, and
reductlon OF the interest to Az per cent
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT-The report OF the city
superintendent OF public schools was laid upon the
desks or the members of the board last night
During last year there ,204 children in the
puolc schools, and about 1,I50 in the private
SCHOOLS There were at the last school census
,lS2 children between and 16 years OF age in the
city There are u public schools in the city, OF
winch IA are primary schools for the first four
years or the school course, and seven grammar
SCHOOLS for the second four years OF the school
course The total expenses OF schools was
$l1,Oo1 At, OF which the city paid 81 200, and the
state the residue. The superintendent calls atten-
lion TO the need for more school buildings.
The TELEPHONE AT WORK.-The first message
through the Alexandria Telephone Exchange was
sent last evening. This morning five wires are
working, and others will be connected during the
day.
REPORTERS NOTES.-The Midland railroad d.
Its business until night.-Thele are Is persons in
Jail--The Mystic will be put regularly on the
Washington ferry line next week.-COl. Came
rOn the readjuster candidate for governor arrived
n town this morning, and is the guest OF Mr.. D. A.
Windsor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-29

'There boys nova days. " is an expression
frequently heard. 1t may be due to their being
ahead in brightness of the boys of the good cold
tmes' that song writers love to dwell upon. We
think it in great measure due to their
advanced tastes in dress. The boy of ten Will no
longer allow his big brothers clothes to be cut down
for him. He wants his clothes to fit him. and there is
where agree with him. When suit can be obtained
at the moderate figures have placed on them there
is no necessity Of causing boys to look deformed.
There never was time when we had SO complete a
stock as we have at present There may be large
stock elsewhere. If there is, we are not aware of
The same styles We have not shown by any other
house. We do not have any chldrens overcoats at SIS
or $780, as we know the people do not want fancy
trimmed goods and get value out of the goods them
selves. Our garments are made neat and STYLISH our
aim being to produce GOOD, WEARING. STYLISH
GARMENT AT MODERATE COST. That we succeed
can be best proven by visit to our BOYS AND
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT. Saturday is always a
rushing day, as the boys out of school, We how
ever, are amply prepared for all that may CALI and
should be glad to see you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-29
CARPETS! CARpErs!! CARpETs!!!

CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS!!!
NEW CHOICE BRIGHT STYLES OF INGRAINs
2-PLY AND 3-PLY,
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS AND BODY BRUSSELS
CARPETS.
Ingram Carpets 30c., 37c., SOC.
Ingram Carpets Coo. 75c. etc.
Best 2 Ply made, S5c. and 90c
Tapestry Brussels 75c, Soc. Csc.
Tapestry Brussels 90c., 95c., 81.
Floor Oil Cloths all widths from &C. per yard.
Druggets, choice styles. all sizes.
Nottingham Curtain Laces, Csc, &C., &c., &C., Toe.
Carriage Robes all styles.
Rugs-MoQuette, Velvet. Smyrna and Persian.
Blankets from 81. so pair to $40.
Hall and Stair Carpets.
C. NJ. TOWSON,
636 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
OF South side, near Center Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-29

HOT SPRING DIAMOND JEwELY, in gOld-earrings
lace pins, studs, scarf pins and rngS-froIn 81 tC
so, at Prigg's, Pennsylvania avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-29

SECOND INsTALLNENT OF boys clothing. This
department OF our business has increased beyond
expectation. Substantial goods and moderate
prices have a telling effect Eiseman Bros, corner
9TH and streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-29

THE PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION is not OF
the ordinary kind. 1t will be permanent inSttul-
ton, anOrding the best medium for the deposit of
monthly savings and the best place to obtain loans
Tor building or purchasing real estate, and is deS-
tined 10 have marked influence on the future de-
velopment OF the city. See special notice on first
page.