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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
MONDAY, May !, 1882.
AT cALvERToN YARDS.

Al CALN EhION 1NIDOs
BEEF CATTLE.-The offerings were of an improved
average quality as compared with last weeks re-
ceipts and prices were sake better than they were
them the actual average in value being considered
fully Nc In view of the improved general quality.
The market active throughout, and operations
were over at earlier hour than usual. p Ices
ranged from $3.50 to So, with most sales from g. 10
to S7.75 per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged follows: Best 750 a
$500 that generally rated first quality COAST so;
medium good fair quality 5.0Oa$6 80; ordinary
thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 8. 50a$4.50 Extreme
range of prices 3.50a$S00. Most Of the sales were
from 675aS rs per 100 lbs The Cattle received
463 head from Pennsylvania 232 from Maryland and
1853 head from Ohio total receipts for the week S40
head against 1872 last week. and 1894 head time
last year OF the offerings TAT head were taken by
Baltimore butchers, sold to Eastern spectators,
and head to Washington City Dealers Total sales
for the week 764 head against 26 last week, and 1856
head same time last year.
SWINE.-The receipts show a slight increase over
last week. and the quality is fully good as 1t was
then The demand Is only moderately active at the
improved prices, the butchers only buying Hogs as
they need them Prices show an advance OF fully
Ac since last week. We quote at 9a101cts., with
most sales from 104 alloy cts. per h. net, and pros
poets OF higher figures Receipts this week 1856 head
against 1904 last week. and 1916 head same time last
year. .
active, the offerings being very light. They were
sold out at an early hour at improved prices Lambs
have been In supply exceeding the demand, and
many of them had to be resh1pped East at owners
risk. We quote clipped Sheep at 4a6Acts and wool
do 4a7 kcts; Lambs 7a10 per Id gross, with but
few at the latter price. The Sheep were OF supe-
rior grade to those of last week. Receipts this
week 24S3 head against 1868 last week. and 1719 head
same time last year.
arrived, Of which 37were by Northern Central SO by
Western Maryland, and by Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

Mr.. Ellis, of Louisiana, who our readers will
remember made some extreme Democratic
speeches in Virginia during the Presidential
campaign of 1880, voted on Saturday last with
the Republicans to seat Lynch, colored Repub-
lican, and to GUST Chalmers, Democrat, from
bis seat in Congress. Mr.. Ellis has been grow
ing more liberal and consequently more es-
tranged from Democracy for the past twelve
months. The vote on the resolution stating
that Chalmers had been elected and was enti-
tied to the seat, was strictly partizan, 1O4 for
and 1875 against. The resolution declaring
that Chalmers was not elected was then adopt
ed by vote of 1874 for to Il against, and an
other resolution declaring Lynch had been
elected and should be seated was adopted by a
vote of 1875 to SO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

The repeal OF the whipping post law went
into effect on the 1st day of May. After that
date this barbarous institution of Bourbon re-
vival will be one of the things ofthe past and
will be buried out Of sight, forever, we hope.
The conscience of Virginia demanded Its re-
peal many years ago, and the statute book
was ceansed of this stigma until 1876, when
the necessities of the Democratic party insti-
gated its establishment as means OF cir
cumvenLing the 14th amendment to the con-
stitution. The whole Conservative party was
responsiblefor this great wrong-Re- adjusters
as well as Bourbons,-and it was simple duty
on the part of the Readjuster democrats and
few of the Bourbons, to aid the Republicans in
effecting its repeal. They were responsible
for the infamous enactment, and it was the re-
lations of parties and the strength of Repub-
lican sentiment operating upon these relations
that compelled the repeating act. 1t was Re-
publican strategy, which in 1877 was constru-
ed into ''imbecility," according to the Wash
ington Republican, that brought about the po-
litical complications which enabled them to
demand this act of justice. 1t was one of the
objects for which the relaxation of organization
in that wear was advised. 1t was twin infa-
my with the captation-tax restriction upon
the ballot, and as both have been repealed by
the present Legislature, the wisdom of the ac-
ton of the Republicans in 1877 Is fully demon
strated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
The Mississippi Valley.

We publish on our first page a message
from the President sent into Congress,
calling attention to the necessity of liberal
legislation for the protection of property in
the Mississippi Valley from the overiows
Of the Mississippi river, and the improve
ment Of the channel so as to better accom-
modate the vast trade of the region of
country drained by the river. Since the
message was submitted, an appropr iatioD
OF IS 100000 for the improvement of the
channel has been voted, but the bill does
not reach to the other point suggested by
the President-the protection of the lands
within the range of the overflows, except
incidentally. 1t will be seen from the APP
preparation made and from the views ex-
pressed by the President, that there is an
earnest interest manifested in the m isfor-
tunes which have overtaken the people of
the Mississippi Valley, and that the North
ern people and their representatives share
in the concern felt for the future safety of
the valuable properties 10 the Mississippi
Valley. In discussing the bill and more
particularly sustaining the views presented
by the President, Senator Ham ton, of S.
c., called attention to the fact that
the condition of the people in the Sec
ton directly interested in the improve
ment of the levees and channel is different
from what it was previous to the war. Then |
the wealthy planters held large estates and |
owned large numbers of slaves, and had it |
in their power, by combined effort, to throw |
an immense force at any given point to re-
pair breaks in the levees, or construct new
ones when necessity and security suggested |
it. But now, labor is free, many of the es |
tates are cut up into small farms, worked |
either as tenants or proprietors by the for
mer slaves, and consequently they were |
not able to do as much as they had done |
before, when the large planters had the |
meaEs and the force at command to under |
take comprehensive improvements. This is
a strong argument in support of the Presi-
dents views, especially as the aggregate
territory cultivated and values produced |
have not diminished, but rather increased,
under the new system OF operations, yet the
wealth created is not accumulated with the 1
few as heretofore.
1t would be wise policy for the govern
ment to give generous aid to the overlooked
district Of the Mississippi Valley and forth
~ them, as far IS can be, against recur-
renee Of the devastation which spread over
that section this spring.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

The General Conference Of the NJ. E. Church
South met in Nashville on the Bird inst
Rev. Drs Jno S. Martin and R. Smithson, of
this place, two OF the delegates for the Baiti-
more Conference, South LETT here on Monday
morning. The session and deliberations OF the
Conference will be interesting and important.
Whether the question of organic union with
the northern branch of the Church will be
considered or not, cannot now be stated
There is a wide difference of opinion as to the
expediency of such step among the promi-
nent members of the Southern Church. We
should like to see such contamination. 1t
would have very salutary effect on the re-
lations of the sections, and bring them into
more harmonious relations, not only as to
church matters, but in business and social in
tercourse. We publish on our first page an
interesting reference to the Conference, to
which we call attention.
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THE MARKET.

The markets have been exceedingly quiet for the
past week. with slight decline In wheat and corn.
There have been very limited transactions, the Of
ferings and demand being moderate. We quote
flour, family, $6.75; EXTRA $3.50; supertlne $3.50
Wheat S37 SLAP. Corn s5 to 80 cents. Oats So to
3d. Hay 16 to $1S per ton, baed. In the centres Of
grain trade, and more particularly in Chicago deal
ers closing transactions the old CROP and
this has thrown on the market considerable guam
titles OF wheat and corn, causing depression and
decline. These influences have reached into the
less prominent localities OF trade and been univer-
sal in this county.
In Baltimore, Southern red wheat is quoted at
81 IS to $1.42; amber LAB to 81 so. In Richmond,
good Fnitz Sl.42.
STAUNTON MARKETS. MAR. 23
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A Gard.
INDIANAPOLIS IND, Oct. 3Oth., 1881.

To all those interested:
Having been informed that DR.. Fulton Coyner
contemplates locating at New Hope for the purpose
the support Of the community, and abundantly
qualified to practice his profession successfully.
After having attended several full courses Office
lures at the Washington University of Baltimore
he graduated with credit, and has since then prac
tised twelve thirteen years In Baltimore, much OF
the time having been connected with the college In
some capacity, and having attended medical lee
lures more or less every year.
These rare opportunities have kept him abreast
of the profession In Its advanced ground, with
out which no man can practice medicine entirely
successfully at this day
In conclusion, will venture the assertion that
DR.. Coyner's determination to change from city
to country practice affords opportunity to any
community worthy to be encouraged with zeal, If
not with enthusiasm.
Respectfully,
JNO E. LoCKRIDGE.
81, West Washington street,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

C. O.-The State of the End, says: On and
after Sunday, May 18th. the schedule time be-
tween Richmond and Cincinnati and Louis
vile by the Chesapeake and Ohio will be re-
duced several hours The train which now
leaves Richmond in the morning delivers
passengers in Cincinnati and Louisville the
next evening at 6 80 o'clock. But on the new
schedule a train will leave Richmond daily at
a. M and arrive in Louisville the next morn
ing at 11-twenty-seven hours; distance six
hundred and fifty miles The time for Cincin-
natl is about the same as for Louisville Pas
sengers will be sent through to either place
without change Of cars. A Pullman sleeper
will leave Washington in the morning end be
attached to this train.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
The Word "Sozodont,"

Which has already become household word,
is derived from the Greek, and composed OF
two words, Sozo.and Odontes. "Sozo" trans
lated means to preserve, and "Odontes" the
teeth OZODONT' preserver OF the teeth.
And it is true to its name. 1t beauties and
preserves the teeth, hardens and invigorates
the gums, and corrects all impurities of the
breath The odor of this pure preparation is
SO delightful that it is a luxury to apply 1t.
It is as harmless as water. Sold by druggists
and perfumers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
NEW BOOT AND SHOE FIRM.


MR., B. WEINBERG
has beer admitted into the firm OF Louis Eisenman
and the style of the firm will be
L. EISEN MAN 500.
at their old stand New street, opposite the Vlr
g1na Hotel, where they will continue to keep full
l1neof
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS,
which they will sell at figures which will astonish
the closest buyer. To convince you of the above
motto, we will price you few of the leading
ttcles:
LADIES GOODS. GENTS GOODS.
Ladies' Cloth Caters, 75c Gents Fine Boots, $50
Foxed +" $1.O0 ss " Shoes, LBS
&c Pebble +" 1925 Kip Flows, 1.25
&c Walkg Shoes, 1.25 Brogans, 1.25
We also keep full line of Slippers from rs cents
up. Newport ties at all prices
Give US a call and be convinced.
Respectfully,
may4-1m L. FISENMAN 4 CO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

DEATH OF PETER B. BoRsT The Page
Courier of the 9th, announced the sudden
death, in Luray ON the Monday evening pre-
vious, of Col P B. Borst, a prominent lawyer
and citizen of that place, and well Known in
and out of Virginia. Circuit Court was i'll
session. and be had gone to the room of Judge
Bird, at the Hotel, TO see him on legal bust
ness While conversng, he suddenly fell
from bis chair, and instantly died from appo-
plexy. He had eaten hearty supper before go
ing to the Judges room, and it is possible this
had much to do with the sudden attack although
we learn that on several previous occasions
he had been affected with vertigo, or some
thing of the kind, while speaking in Court.
Col. Borst was a gentleman of wide range of
knowledge, public spirit, energetic and gener-
ous. He was largely interested in mineral
propertjes was the original protector of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, and at one time
the president of the company. be organized
the Washington City, Cincinnati and St.
Louis Railroad Company, and was president
of that for several years, during which time
he Graded number of miles of it, and always
manifested interest in every scheme the OBJ
iect of which was to develop The resources of
his adopted State. He was a native Of New
York, but removed to v irginiain 1s47, where
he has ever since lived, and was in the 57th
year of his age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
cLAREMoNT STOCK YARDS.

BALTIMORE May l. 1882.
Arrivals of Live Stock at Claremont Stock Yards
via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the week ended
April 30th58 cars, containing 1864 Hogs, $50 Cat
tie, 35 Calves, 1888 Horses, 2,255 Sheep and Mule.
Shipped East to New York, Philadelphia &C., Az
Horses, 126 Cattle, 5 Calves, and 192 sheep.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
A dispatch from London, dated the the goth
of April. says:

OF April. says:
A London detective and the chief Of the
local constabes to-day arrested at Doncaster.
Albert Young, a railway employee; living at
Sprotberough, tor threatening the life OF the
Queen. He will be taken to London. It is
believed that the threat was piece cf braya-
do. He is only eighteen years old. Young
wrote to General Sir Henry Ponsonby, Pri-
vate Secretary of the Queen, demanding mon
ey, and threatening the lives of her Majesty
and Prince Leopold. He is apparently crazy.
He was taken to the Bow Street Police Court
this afternoon and remanded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

KanaaoAa Gaaette-Dr. B. R. Smith, of Au-
gusta county, Va, is in the city. We under
stand that he will permanently locate here and
we wish him success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

Thursday night difficulty took place near
the st. James Hotel between Auditor Allen
and Second Auditor Dyson, growing out OF
the Kendall case. Blows were passed and the
parties were separated by bystanders. Friday
morning a warrant was sworn out against
them and the matter was before Police Justice
Richardson.
Mr.. Edgar Allan, who appeared as counsel
for Mr. s. Brown Allen, stated that he was
compelled to leave the city, and asked that if
the case was continued that the Justice would
continue it for that length ftime on his ac-
count.
Mr.. John s. Wise said that he would repre-
sent Mr.. Brown Allen in order that Mr.
Kendalls evidence could be heard now.
Accordingly, Mr. Kendall was allowed to
testify. He said that he and Mr. Dyson were
walking down Franklin street Thursday night,
when he heard footsteps behind them Soon
afterwards he heard some one call to Mr.. Dy-
son. They turned and saw several persons.
Among them was Mr.. Brown Allen standing
with his hand behind him. Some words
passed, when Mr.. Allen struck Mr. Dyson sew
eral blows with club. Then Mr.. Dyson was
seized by some of the party, and Mr.. Allen
continued to strike him.
Mr. John s. Wise: Mr. Kendall, didn' t you
run away?
Mr.. Kendall: No, sir.
Mr.. Wise requested to be sworn, after
which he said the statement of the witness
was false; that as soon as the row commenced
Kendall ran down the street and disappeared
like a sora in the frost that he was not where
he could possibly have seen what occurred
between the two gentlemen.
The case was continued till Monday week,
and Mr.. Dyson placed under bonds in the
sum OF $1,000. Mr.. Allen subsequently ap-
peared and was bound oyer.
The affair is greatly regretted by the friends
of both parties.
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E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.]
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALUABLE LOT
" IN THE CITY OF STANTON

Pursuant to DEGREES of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered the 22d of November,
1878, March 31st, 1879, and November 10Th, 1884, in
the chancery cause of Kings Admir- VS.. sheppard,
pending in said court, Will commissioner for
that purpose, offer for sale in front of the Court
House In the city of Staunton, Va,
SATURDAY, the Doth DAY OF APRIL, 1882,
that very valuable and desirable
LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND
heretofore purchased by N. B. Sheppard from G. F
King and described as follows:
Beginning at the corner of Richardson and Rail
road streets; thence west said Railroad street 81
feet; thence north SO feet stake thence east 81
feet to Richardson street, thence south Richard
son street TO the beginning.
TERMS:-Unpaid cost of suit and cost of sale In
hand the balance on credit Of one, two and three
years. the purchaser execute his three bonds with
approved personal security, in equal annual install
ments, bearing interest from day of SALE and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
ROBT. CRAIG,
mar30 Commissioner.
az The above sale Is postponed until
SATURDAY, MAY 9Th, 1882.
maya ROBT. CRAIG, Cemm'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The
Baltimore Sun of the LIST says The annual
meeting of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company is to be held at Luray on Wednes-
day, and the stockholders and other Philadel-
phia parties interested will go up via the
Western Maryland road to-day on special
train. Messrs. F. J. Kmball, president Of the
company, Clarence H. Clark, Of +. w. CLARK
& Co., who were among the leading financial
organizers of the road, and their associate
stockholders, together with Mr.. Tyler, presl-
dent of the Norfolk and Western, and other
wel-known railroad men, will be of the party,
to the number of forty or fifty persons.
The Shenandoah Valley road has reached a
connection with the Richmond and Allegheny
road on James river, and there remain now
only fifteen miles of track to be laid to com.
plete the connection between the northern and
southern divisions. Officers of the Shenan-
doah Valley report that they expect al the
track to be in running order by June Is, CIV
ing far southern connection via their allies,
the Norfolk and Western and the Cole system
of roads. President Hood, of the Western
states that in six weeks his road
will ticket passengers through by this route
from Baltimore to New Orleans and all other
leading southern points.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

LNOR RENT.-Mrs Jas Byers offers for rent four
Il nicely fitted up and pleasant rooms, either fur
nished or unfurnlshed, In her house Church ST.
Apply to
may4n MRS. 8. R. SUMMERSON.
DOR RENT-The Law OFFICE recently occupied
IL by Judge J. H. McCue In the Law Building,
Court House alley. For terms &C., apply to
may4-tf JNO. W. STOUT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
dissolution,

The firm Of ENGLEMAN 4 THOMAS has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent. The business
will be conducted at the same stand by j. B En-
gleman.
ALI claims due the f1rm,of Engleman Thomas will
be paid over to Mr.. j. Engleman, and all debts
due by the old firm will be settled by said j. B. En-
gleman, our successor,
ENGLEMAN 4 THOMAS.
May lst., 1882.
thank our friends for their liberal patronage In
may4-3t W.O. THOMAS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

Our neIghbOr, the p6R0lc0tOf, seems TO
have somewhat recovered from the terrific
shock 1t experienced last November and
begins to show some slight signs of return
ing vitality Last week it strongly inti-
mated that it was going to try to get up
sensation in the approaching municipal
election-bravely assuring US that six hun
dred Bourbon voters were not afraid to en-
counter three hundred coalition ballots
We should like to crafty our contemporary
and aid it in stirring up the slumbering en-
ergies of the curb-stone politicians, could
we see any necessity for it, or any particu-
lar good to be accomplished. 1t is mere
fun for us to fight naiorities, especially
when they are in the wrong and we in the
right. But this is an ''off-year" in politics
and we and our readers feel a little in
ciined to take a respite from local excite
ments. Especially is this desirable. when
there exists no pressing necessity for a
change. The offici insolence, VIII ich at
one time distinguished the Bourbons, has
been much modified within :he past six
months, and so far as we know there is a
becoming modesty and conservatism pre-
vailing just at this time. Then we have
very efficient and accommodating City
Treasurer, Commonwealth's Attorney.
Chief of Police and pro TEN Corporation
Clerk, and the Council is very well sub
serving the interests for which it was
elected. We can therefore see no very ur-
tn Oot ST
pot over the municipal election this spring,
unless very Objectionable candidate is
put forward for the Mayoralty. in place OF
the present incumbent, Capt. Balthis, who.
we learn. peremptorilv declines the use OF
his name for a tn ird term.
To surface appearances, it looks like this
phase of the question did not enter the
mind of our contemporary. lie was feeling
around to know whether there was any
life left in the old machine yet, and this
anxiety and doubt were simultaneously
manifested in the old COMMITTEE" Re-
fore the article of our neighbor was com
pleted, and without consultation or collu-
sion, as if by some magnetic affinity. the
old Committee appears on the board to
announce that it was still alive, if it knew
itself. which it thought it did. 1t. howev-
er. recognized the fact that while few
sparks of vitality were yet extant, was not
in Il healthy condition, and consequently
called for an infusion of new blood to give
it sufficient vigor TO resume its ancient
role. To what practical uses it can be
put, to promote the interest of the city. is
as much mystery TO Us as it is to the COM
mittee. 1t is possible its revival may change
the face of things, for while the necessity
NAV not exist for a radical change. and the
policy of letting well enough alone is
that which should be observed. a DISPOSE
ton to do something, because the power
exists. gene ally operates to undo wha tever
is good that has been done. We shall await
TO see what all this rafting of dry bones
means, and be governed accordingly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

Vennor predicts June and August floods,
and that the fall will be moist and rainy, with
floods in various portions Of the country.