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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

Mr.. Shipherd, the agent of the Peruvian
Company, whose insinuations and open
statements duplicating the late Minister
Hubert and ex-senator Blaine in some in
definite way, in improper relations with
that company, caused a Comm ittee of In
vestigation to be ordered by Congress, has
PANIED out badly. Instead of establishing
anything to the injury of the gentlemen
named, he hasfully demonstrated that he is
a fraud Of the first water, and that both Mr..
Blaine and Minister Hubert contemptuous-
ly and Indignantly rejected all of his sug-
gestions about intervention in behalf of the
interests Shipherd represented.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

Mr.. Parnell, the Irish agitator, was released
from prison, ON parole, to allow him to visit
his sick sister in Paris. The fact of the re-
lease simply, was telegraphed over the coun-
try, and the widest demonstrations of joy
were exhibited throughout Ireland where the
news had reached. The conditions Of his re-
turn were not furnished, and consequently it
was believed that he was set free, uncondition-
ally. Bands played, houses were Illuminated,
and crowds paraded the streets in Cork, and
In the county districts the hills were abaze
with bonfres.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

John F. Slater, of Norwich, Conn.,, one of
the leading manufacturers of the country and
the wealthiest man in his State. has decided to
give 81 100000 for the education of colored
people in the South. 1t is proposed to have
the fund for that purpose put in the hands of
trustees. under the laws of New York, and an
act of incorporation was introduced at Albany
on Monday last. The trustees are to be ex-
President Hayes, Chief Justice Waite, Presi-
dent Gilman of Johns Hopkins University,
Rev. Philip Brooks OF Boston, Gov. Colquit:of
Ca, James P Boyce of KY, VIM. A. Slater,
of Norwich, son Of the glver of the fund, and
John A. Stewart. w E. Dodge and Morris K.
Jesup of New York Ex-President Hayes is
tol be the first President.
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MARRIAGES.

At Louisville, KY, April 18th, by Bishop Thos. o.
Dudley. J. Fred Ef1nger, Esq, of Staunton, and
Miss Patte B. Semple, of Louisville, KY, daughter
of Mrs. Emerin P. Semple.
April 9th, 1882, by Rev. C. L. Miller, Mr.. John
Lynch and Miss Mary Louisa Adams, both of Lex
1ngton, Va.
At the residence Of the brides father, P. Engle-
man, Esq, on Kerr's Greek, the II OF APRIL 1882,
by Rev. James P. Obenchain, Mr.. Joseph L. Glenn
mer and Miss Mary G. Engleman, all of Rockbridge.
At the Lutheran Parsonage In Woodstock, April
9Th, by Rev. A. A. j. Bushong, Mr.. Hottie to Mrs. C.
A. Lonas both of Shenandoah co.
At Edinburg, on the 5th Inst, by Rev. q. Talbelm,
Mr.. Beverly NJ Cornwell and Miss Kate B. Ttsinger,
all of Shenandoah CO.
On April 10, 1882, the River Bridge, near Mt.
Jackson, in Shenandoah CO., by Rev. j. Paul Stire-
walt, Mr. Daniel Hepner and Miss Caroline Day,
both of Orkney Springs, Va.
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important Decision.

An important decision. involving the validi-
ty of more than four million dollars OF out
standing bonds of the city of New Orleans
known AZ consolidated bonds of 1852" was
rendered by the Supreme Court OF the United
States on the 18th in the case of the State OF
Louisiana, er rel. the Southern Bank, u.s. Ed
ward Pillsbury, Mayor of New Orleans, ct al..
brought there by appeal from the Supreme
Court of Louisiana. This court holds that the
bonds are valid obligations against the city !;
that the act of the Legislature of 1876 pro-
hibiting the levy of a tax to pay them, known
as the premium bond act, was an act OF repu-
diation, which cannot be sustained, and that
a naandanus must issue commanding the city
of New Orleans to levy a special tax to pay
the interest and ultimately the principal Of
these bonds in accordance as nearly as may be
with the provisions of the act of 1859. under
which they were issued. The judgment of
the Supreme Court of Louisiana is thus re-
vised. The opinion was delivered by Justice
Field.
1t Is claimed that this decision of the U. s.
Supreme Court covers the Virginia debt case,
and strongly indicates that if the Rddleber-
ger bill can be gotten before that tribunal it
will be pronounced unconstitutional.
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GENTLEMEN,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HORSES FOR SALE.
Will be sold at private sale,
30 HORSES.
These horses were used on the construction of the
good, sound, young horses, and In good condi-
ton. They can be seen at Ed. Burkes Stables, in
Staunton, on and after Saturday, April 22nd, until
sold. j. j. FITZPATRICK.
April 18th, 1882. apr20-lt
I0H' 4oEA
Until my wagon starts regularly, my customers
and others will find supply OF re-
NICE CLEAN ICE,
at Mr.. Markwood's, opposite old National Valley
Bank. Respectfully,
apr20 j. F. TANNEHILL,
Ion' 1oHli
To my patrons and the public generally 1 beg
leave inform the citizens Of Staupton that have
secured an abundant supply Of che very finest quail
ty of the q"
CELEBRATED KENEBEC ICE,
and can guarantee full supply through the entire
season at the
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE.
Make your arrangements with me aud have pure
Respectfully,
M-I can now guarantee prompt and early de.
livertes.
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apr2O-td!

Docket Case No. 81.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
l. States, for the District of Virginia.
In the matter of William J. Shumate, Augusta
county, Virginia, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrsonburg, the 18th day of April A. d. 1882.
To Whom it may Concern
Please to take notice hereby, that a Petition has
been, to wit: on the 9Th day of September, A D.,
1878 filed in said District Court by William J. Shu-
mate of Augusta County In said District, who has
been heretofore duly declared Bankrupt under the
Act of Congress ent1 led can Act to Establish more
Uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the
United State, approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and Certificate thereof from ali his debts
and other claims provabe under said Act, and that
the 2sth day of April, A. D 1882 10 o'clock
before c. Douglas Gray, of the Registers of said
Court in Bankruptcy, at his Office In Harrisonburg
In said District is the time and place assigned for
the hearing Of the same; when and whore you may
attend and show cause, If any you have, why the
prayer of said Petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second ana
third meetings of the Creditors of said Bankrupt
will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy for Cong'l Dist. of Va.
apr20-2t
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DR.. G.. A. Williams was drowned in the
Shenandoah River, near Front Royal, on the
9Th while fishing for bass. He was the last OF
the family of Hon. Jared Williams, of Fred
erick county, Va, member of Congress
from 1919 to 1926.
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We stated some months ago that the equita-
BILE proportion of Virginia's debt assigned to
West Virginia, would certainly give that State
from the Wheeling IateQsgeneer that the mat
ter is being agitated sooner than was expected.
1t is already intimated that legislation will be
controlled by the holders OF the deferred certifi
Gates, representing the third of the original
debt of Virginia, set apart to West Virginia,
and this is only the beginning of the end. A
few more railroads in that State and a legis-
lature will be elected which will adjust the
amount so as to give the certificate holders a
good profit on their investment, as some of
them were purchased at very small figures.
West Virginia's time will come next fer a
lively debt agitation and discussion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

Hon. G. W. Childs, proprietor of the Phila-
delphia Ledger, and Il gentleman whose phi
lanthrophy and generosity have so often been
extended to worthy subjects, has recently pre-
sented an elegant silver communion service to
Grace Memorial Church of Lexington, Va
The munifcent gilt was tribute to the mem
DRY OF Gen'l Robert E. Lee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

Keeley, the famous motor man, has been
ordered by the courts to disclose to the stock
holders of his concern the secret by which he
can extract so much power from drop OF
water. He is said to have extracted nearly a
hundred thousand dollars from the pockets of
his stockholders, but to the ordinary mind
the victims deserve all they have gotten.
Men who persist in believing in the practical
adaptability of perpetual motion are entitled
to no vast amount of sympathy.
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The House. on motion of Hon. j. C. Ty-
Ter, reduced the tax on real estate from so
to 45 cents on the 800 Of property. The
bill when it came before the Senate, on mo-
ton of Hon. H. H. Riddleberger, was
amended so as to reduce the tax to 40 cents
on the 500 of assessed values. This in
wolves a palpable inconsistency. The ar
gument in the Riddleberger bill to justify
the reduction of the rate of interest on the
public debt as stated in tina. measure, from
6 to per cent, was the inability of the
State to pay more than per cent. While
the revenues derived from fifty cents were
insufficient to meet the demands upon the
government under the former arrangement
of the debt, yet it was not contemplated
that the aggregate of revenues should be
reduced, as is provided in the amendment
of the Senator from Shenandoah. In round
numbers the reduction will be 1898. 900, as
is stated. The creditors, in equity and in
law, are entitled to per cent. upon the
debt as recognized, and nothing but abso-
Lutte inability to pay would justify the ar
bitrary reduction of the interest charge
from 6 to per cent. This proposition to
reduce the rate of taxation from so to 40
cents on the 900 is an acknowledge ment
that the State can pay more than 8 per
cent, without increasing the rate or aggre-
gate of taxation, and contradicts the as
sumption of the Riddleberger bill IN this
respect. We doubt very much the expe-
diency ofsthe reduction proposed. There
are interests which have suffered by reason
of the impoverished condition of the treas
ury, which should be literally cared for,
and until the test is made of the capacity
of the revenues under the existing rate of
taxations to meet the demands of the public
debt, the public schools. current expenses
and the charitable institutions, there should
be no interference with present revenue ar
engagements. The charitable institutions of
the State have been too much restricted in
their usefulness, by reason OF inadequate
appropriations. The Lunatic Asylum at
tn is place is a striking illustration of this.
Not only public policy but humanity demand
that liberal provisions be made for the care
of the unfortunate of our people. and econ
omy. requires that necessary funds be avail
able to meet current expenses, without
having to resort to loans, or be compelled
to purchase supplies on credit. If, under
the present rate of taxation, there should
be surplus in the Treasury at the close
of the fiscal year, the amount SO ascertained
could be incorporated into the sinking fund
and judiciously employed. We have had
too dear an experience in the past from a
depleted Treasury, which should warn us
from that kind of experimental economy,
which generally costs more than it comes
to.
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Docket Case No. 4l9.]
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States, for the District of Virginia.
In the matter of Thomas A. Campbell, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At HarrlSonburg, the 18th day APRIL A d 1882
70 Whom 1t may Concern:
Please to take notice, hereby, that Petition has
been to wit: the both day Of March, A. D., 1874
filed in said District Court by Thomas A, Campbell
OF Highland county, virglnia' IN said District who
the Act of Congress entitled can Act Establish
more Uniform System OF Bankruptcy throughout
the United States, approved March I'd, 1857,
for discharge and Certificate thereof from
all his debts and other claims provabe under said
Act and that the 26th day Of April, A. D., 1882 at
10 O'Clock M, before G. Douglas Gray, Of the
Registers of said Court in Bankruptcy at his once
place assigned for the hearing Of the same; when
and where you may attend and show cause, If any
you have, why the prayer Of the said Petition
should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second and
third meetings of the Creditors of said Bankrupt
will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy for Congl DIST Of Va.
NEW FIRM NEW GOODS NEW STAND
The undersigned would respectfully invite the
citizens staunton and the county to call at their
new store,
NJ. D, NOhId AUGUSIA STREET,
(Byers Cochran's late store)
and examine the fresh and excellent stock OF
u; -! ~. IL 81. ii tli
FAMILY GROCERIES,
CANNED GOODS
AND
i p
@ % y N TRY PROD UCE
We will make it to the advantage Of friends and
customers to call at the new stand. nat
Respectfully,
apr2o e HARPER co.
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A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-As executor of
"A Jno NJ. Huff, Decd offer for sale privately
that valuable and desirable farm mile. northwest
Of Churchvtlle, ON Jennings Branch, owned by the
late John M. Huff. The farm contains
1853 ACRES.
The soil is limestone clay, productive and smooth.
About
20 ACRES
Of the land is fine meadow. About fifty acres of
fine timber. The entire place Is we'll supplied with
running water. The improvements consist of large
TWO STORY BRICK MANSION HOUSE
Brick Kitchen, Stone Smoke House and Dairy, Good
Barn and all other necessary out buildings.
This farm is one of the most desirable in Augusta
county, and will be sold cheap, the undersigned
desires to settle up the affairs of its late owner.
TERMS reasonable, and made known upon appn-
cation to s. l.. HUFF, Ex'or,
apr204t Chdrchyille, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

The construction OF trunk line railroads
from North to South will have the effect to
unite the sections in commercial and indus
trial sympathy. When the late war broke out
President Lincolns attention was called to
the fact that the through railroad lines were
from east to west, and the remark made that
if similar links bound the interests OF the north
and south, war would have been avoided. This
might have been SO had only material interests
been involved. But there was great moral
question mplicated-human slavery-and that
could not have been settled without revolu
ton and bloodshed. That vexatious issue is
now out of the way, and there is no good rea-
son to doubt the future growth of fraternal
relations between the North and South by rea-
son of the intimate business relations 10 follow
the construction of such natural thoroughfares
as the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, with its
connections north and south. These sections
will be united by stronger ties than ever be-
fore, and welded by common interests and ma
terial benefits
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

VIM. Werterbaker, the venerable Libra
rian of the University OF Virginia, died at his
home in Charlottesville, last week, in his s5th
year. He was a personal friend of Thos.
Jefferson, and in 1926 was appointed by its
distinguished founder as Librarian of the
University, the responsible duties of which
position he had faithfully and efficiently dis
charged to within two years of his death. He
was also the Secretary of the Faculty, and
since his appointment has affixed his signature
to every certificate and diploma issued from
the college. Mr.. Werterbsker was a man of
high character and scholarly requirements,
linking the present with generations famed
for gentleness of manner and learning of a
high order. His fund of "reminiscences was
said to be remarkable, and 1t gave him special
pleasure to recall incident in his life connected
with the great author of the Declaration OF
Independence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

The amount that Queen Victoria received
under the will ofthe miser j. G. Neld is stated
At ~ 100000.
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LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
April 90 1882

April 20, 1882.
LADIES.
Allins, isabelle Lambert, Mrs VIM
Beard, Miss Annie Miller, Miss Maria
Boissan, Miss Annie L Minor, Mrs Katie
Burrell, Miss Fannie Merrett, Mrs Annie
Bolen, Mrs Mary Martin, Miss Lille
Boxley, Mrs Maria Masincup, Miss Mollte E
Bailey, Miss Sallie O'Donnell Mrs Sarah
Carter, Miss Ida M Pollock, Mrs Ella
Cary, Miss Bette Scott, Mrs Clar
Carter Miss Henrietta smith Mrs Mamie
Davis, Mrs Alice Taylor, Mrs Perl1nla
Dichl, Miss Jennie Talley, MISS Lou
Freeman, Mrs Edward Thymond, Miss jane
Grievons, Mrs Betty Walker, Miss Matte
Grove, Mrs Christian Whtmore, Miss Maggie
Harlow Miss Nettie Warren, Miss Malinia
Honnahan, Miss Maggie White, Miss s @
Henderson, Miss Mary Wood, Mrs Fanny
N'''- GENTLEMEN.
Argenbright, j Hunter, TC
Arnall S Ktrtley, Milton
Bailey, Capt F McAlister, A A
Beard, Myers, nj
Bowie, Dennis Mclean, Harry
Bosseman, George Morris, Henry
BOlen, James Mclaughlin, Judge Jas III
Bronner, Sidney Miller,
Carr Eddie oliver, Abraham
Carre Fr1nk OConnor,
Cook Il smith, Capt Frank NJ
Carter, winston Stuart, Giles
Dickson, CA Sterling, Harry
Engleman, W Thom1son, Nat
FUR, Jas Walker,
GundY, Jim White, Sam
Hough, Byron Wilson, William
Hamilton, Yuille, Thos
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
Office, April 20, 1882.
Mrs Chas Coyner, New Market, Va.
Jno s Jones, Staunton, Va.
Charlie Dull, Staunton, Va.
Hon Jno Paul, Washington, D G.
The above letters If not called for within thirty
calling for them will please say they are advertised
s. M. YOST, P. M.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF

4 NOMMlSSlONE hS SALE OF
" VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
In pursuance of decree for sale entered March
3D. 1882 by the Circuit Court of Augusta County In
the cause of "Eliel Mayer vs.. B. F. Markwood,"
pending therein the undersigned will proceed in
'front.' of the Court House in the City Of Staunton
SATURDAY, THE Goth OF MAY, 1882,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder that
valuable real estate owned by the late B. +. Mark
wood situated on the east side Of North Augusta
Street. in the City of Staunton said property fronts
about 105 feet on Augusta Street, and through
to New Street, fronting said New Street about
100 feet. This property has upon 1t good dwelling
house on Augusta Street, and two good tenement
houses fronting on New street, all of which are
now occupied. 1t is valuable property and the at
tenton of persons desiring to tnves. In city prop
erty is invited to 1t
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough cash to pay the unpaid
costs Of suit and costs of SALE and the residue upon
credits of g. r. IS and "a months, taking from the
purchaser bonds for the deferred payments bearing
interest from day Of sale with good personal secu-
rtty, and title retained as ultimate security.
G. NJ HARRISON,
J. NJ. QUARLES,
apr20-4t Commissioners.
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E. NJ Cushing Il Son, Auctioneers.l
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE CITY 10


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE CITY LOTS.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by John T.
Prtchard and wife August I'd, 1875 to the under
signed, and In pursuance Of decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta, entered at the March term 1882
In the chancery suit of Bickle Pritchard l. als
will on
SATURDAY, MAY Goth, 1882,
proceed to sell at public auction the highest bid
DER in front Of the Court House in the city Staun
ton
Z VERY VALUABLE AND DESIRABLE BUILDING
LOTS,
each having front Of about 70 and depth Of about
100 feet. These lots situated in the Northern
part Of Staunton street running parallel to
Coalter Street, and adjoining the residences of c. s.
Arnall, j. E. Guy and others; they are In an agree
able neghporhood and splendtdly located for build
ing purposes.
A plot of the lots will be exhibited on day of SALE
and can be seen in my Office prior to that time
will sell privately any of the above lots before
day or sale on such terms as may be agreed upon.
TERMS:-One-rourtho of the purchase money cash.
for the residue credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months Will be given upon the purchaser executing
bonds, with approved personal security, bearing in
terest from day of SALE The title Is believed
unquestionably good and will be retained as ulti-
mate security, W. E. CRAIG,
apr20-tds Trustee and Commissioner.
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JUN AININU 70 AC1sES,
and tho ethan

CONTAINING 100 ACRES,
upon which have been erected Extensive and VAL
liable Buildings, improvements and appliances for
the manufacture Of earthenware.
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough cash in hand to pay
the costs or this suit and SALE and the residue upon
credits of one, two and three years. the purchaser
executiL bonds for the deferred payments, bear
ing interest from the day Of sale, with good person
al security, and the title retained ultimate
curity. G.. NJ. HARRISON,
T. D. RANSOM,
apr20-tds Commissioners.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE


By virtue Of decree rendered on the 18th day of
june 1879, by the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
in the of Zachar1ah j. McChesney VS.. virginia
Porcelain and Earthen-ware Co., we will proceed ON
MONDAY, 22D MAY, 1882 Court Day.,
to sell in Staunton, in front of the Court House,
public auction, to the highest bidder all that val
liable Real Estate owned and used by the Virginia
Porcelain and Earthenware Co. In and about the
manufacture of earthenware, situated on the east
side of South River in Augusta county, and adjoin
ing or near the lands Of Zachar1ah McChesney COM
prising two tracts of land, one
IN