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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22
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Our section has been visited recently
by several rain and hail storms which in
their course did a good deal of damage to
the growing crops. The wind was terrific
but no very serious injury resulted to
buildings and timber.
The most of our farmers are through
with hauling in their wheat, some having
threshed from the shock. The yield re-
ported is very good, considerably more
than for many years past.
In our communication some time ago,
mention was made OF the locality of
Sangersville. The village was laid off by
Jacob Sanger, he having purchased the
farm of John G. Revercomb about the
year 1850 OF 81. The farm once belonged
to the late Christian Hottie and descended
in part to J. c. Revercomb, his son-in-
law, who became the owner of the whole
farm by purchase. The tract only con-
principally by the citizens of the village.
To use the term, the gardens and lots are
perfect hemp patches, and as it requires the
best Of land to produce that article we
always have an abundance of garden
truck. The village contains about 100
inhabitants, 2 blacksmith shops, l shoe
maker, plasterers, / cabinet maker and
undertaken, l broom manufacturer, car
penters, pump maker, l store-well pat
ronized, physician, some 2 or 8 stock
dealers, and some gentlemen of leisure,
who have competency without so much
hard labor for support. We will in our
next letter give further history of our
village and surroundings.
John G. Revercomb and his daughter,
Mrs. 2. H. Dice, of Bridgewater, have
been visiting Mrs. Mcdaniel Ruff, their
daughter and sister, and returned home
yesterday.
We have just learned of the death of
VIM. FL. Wooddell, at his home on North
River, which occurred last Sabbath at S
P. M. N. B. B.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

The Danville system, as it is popularity
called, combines the Virginia Midland
railway, with the Manassas branch, the
Warrenton branches with other branches
the Richmond and Danville railway, with
the Mecklenburg and Mi.ton-Sutherlin
branches the Richmond, York River and
Chesapeake Railroad, the Piedmont rail-
road, the North Carolina railroad. tie At
lanta and Charlotte Air Line, the West
ern North Carolina railroad, the Chatta-
nooga, Augusta and Columbus railroad,
with it's branches, the Columbia and
Greenyille railroad, the Northeast railroad
of Georgia, and other lines.
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Died.

On the 9TH Of July, Tommie. infant son of
Capt " J. and b. v. Crowder, died after lin
"Brief, beautiful, bright and chaste as morn
ing dew,
1t sparkled, was eXhaled and went to Heaven y
On the 18th, Warren. infant child of ]. H. and
Sallle Woodson aged months and 81 days.
Darling Warren. cherished treasure,
Death has claimed my baby now
Ere the blight of sin could harm him.
Or earths sorrow cloud his brow.
Darling baby, Jesus fold him
In thine arms in soft embrace;
Keep him saviour, guide and teach him
Till we meet him face to face.
When death calls us and in glory
We behold our angel one,
Then we III know twas best and wisest
Now to say, THY will be done.''
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Rev Robert Nelson died last night after

Rev. Robert Nelson died last night after
lingering illness in the sixty seventh
year Of his age at Oakland, Hanover county,
Va. The deceased was an uncle of Thos.
Nelson Page, ESQ.,, and in former times
was for many years in missionary work in
China. In the selection of Bishop to take
charge Of the interest of the Church in
that distant field, MI. Nelson failed of
election by only one vote. He was good
man and a sincere Christian, and dies
profoundly regretted. State.
The deceased was well known in Staun-
ton, having married Miss Rose, daughter
of the late James Points, Esq, for num-
Der Of years United States Marshal for
the Western District of Virginia, before
the war. Mrs. Nelson accompanied her
husband to China, and shared with him,
for long time, the privations OF mission
airy life.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22
Edinburg, Va, July Ii, 1886,

~ ~ That story going the rounds of the press
about Senator Kenna, of West Virginia,
and 1.-TWO pairs of queens" is most too
thin. The idea that West Virginia pol
itician does not know how to play poker,
is ridiculous. 1t is one of the first and
most essential lessons, and the man who
rests under the delusion that he will find
asoft snap in Kenna or any other public
man OF that State. will have to pay for his
credulity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

Richmond Wing: Mr.. W. B. Rider
having resigned the position of general
superintendent of the Newport News and
Mississippi Valley Company chesapeake
and Ohio line.) Mr.. W. M. S. Dunn, it is
understood, has been appointed to fill the
vacancy thus created. When Mr.. G. w.
Smith was appointed general manager Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio system Mr. Dunn
was named among the new officers as
general superintendent. Soon afterwards
there was disagreement between General
Manager Smith and General Superin-
tendent Dunn in regard to official duties,
and Mr.. Dunn promptly rendered his
resignation. Mr.. Huntington urged him
to remain, but his determination to re-
sign was unalterable. He afterwards
accepted position with the Virginia
Midland Railroad, and while there was
made general superintendent of the Yad-
kin Valley Railroad. Mr.. Dunn is re-
garded as one of the best engineers and
transportation managers in the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

On Tuesday last Samuel R. Sterling, late
Treasurer of Rockingham, was arraigned
before the County Court of that county,
and plead not guilty to the various indict-
ments against him. The trial was then
postponed until August, on account of
the absence of witnesses. 1t is stated
that he is looking very badly, and may die
before the time set for his trial
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the
Oleomargarine bill, after reducing the ta1
from to cents per pound on the manu-
facture of the article, and the addition OF
several amendments. The vote was 81 fol
to "a against-all the latter Democrats, ex
cept Senator Riddleberger, and all the
former Republicans except four. Senator
Malone voted for the bill.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

In the 10th Congressional District, IN
der the apportionment of delegates to the
Democratic Convention which meets in
Lexington on the 10Th inst, to nominate
a candidate for Congress, the counties
west of the Blue Ridge have IS delegates
and the counties east of the Blue Ridge
II. The strength of the party, in the re-
spective geographical sections, is about
equally divided, and it will take but one
vote to tip the beam from the West to
the East side. Under the circumstances
it is not certain where the nomination
will fall. If the eastern counties stand
together and demand the candidate on
the ground that the Valley has had the
representative for ten or twelve years, 1t
would not be difficult for the necessary
one vote to be secured from the Western
counties. The situation is ticklish.
Capt. John n. Opie, of this county, and
C. T. Smith, ESQ.,, of Nelson, have each
announced himself a candidate before the
convention. and in published cards defined
their respective positions with reference
to the pending issues.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

Judge Bond Of the U. S. Circuit Court
has rendered decision in the case of G
T. Burgess, former treasurer of North
umberland county, against the State IS
officers. Burgess collected State taxes in
money and applied for a mandamus to
compel the State officers to receive the
amount due the State by him in coupons
Judge Bond said, in substance, that to
allow this to be done would be violation
of the treasurer's contract to settle in
money. which he made when he accepted
the office, and that the only difference be-
tween the sureties and treasurer was that
the sureties had not misapplied any of the
money.
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srAUNToN, VA, july 17th. 1855

STAUNToN, VA, July 18th, 1856.
ITO CTORs.-Sealed proposals will
4 be received by the undersigned up to IL A.
adding to the present Jail building of Augusta
county. The improvements to cost from S., 900
complete plans and specifications, setting forth
exactly how the bidder proposes to do the
work. All plans must provide for a complete
job ready for occupancy. In the event of such
work being let to contract, bond, with security
in reasonable penalty, will be required as a
perform the work in proper manner. The
right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
Plans and proposals must be handed or for
warded to William A, Burnett, Clerk Augusta
County Court, Staunton, Va.
EDWIN A. FULCHER,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT
HENRY b. SIEG.
Committee on behalf Of the Board of Supervi-
sors of Augusta County. jly22-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

President Cleveland asked a friend not
to allow the River and Harbor Bill to
reach the White House, for if it did, he
would veto it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

The test school superintendent cas-
lPendleton VS.. Miller, from Smyth
BOUNTY was argued before the Court of
Anpeals at Wytheville, on the 18th. The
Eourt took. time for consideration, and
will give it's opinion at Staunton on the
10th of September. The case INVOLVES the
sonstitutionality of the joint resolution of
he last General Assembly vacating the
laices of all county and city school super
a,tondents on the 1st of July. 1886.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

Rev. Collins Denny, Of Lewisburg. w.
Va, will accompany Bishop A. w. Wilson
on his inspection tour to the Methodist
Missions of China and Japan.
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JoTICE! NOTICE
DEsIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
STEWARDS OFFICE, w. L. ASYLUM
IulN 2nth 1890

July Goth, 1886.
pIDS WILL 3 E RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE
- up to O'Clock P. NJ, JULY 3lst, to lay
brick at so much per thousand in the wall Of
the NEW KITCHEN to be built at this place
estimated number of brick one hundred and
forty five thousand 45.000)-the Asylum to
furnish the material on the ground and to do
the necessary excavating. Parties making bids
VIII te expected to give satisfactory assurances
oftne1r ability to do the work and to comply
with the specifications given.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. For further particulars enquire
at this office. j. w, BIACKRURN
Jlyzz-zt Steward.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

Pater J. Carter, a well known colored
iolitician who had served in the Legisla-
t,re of Virginia, died suddenly of collie at
III residence in Northampton county, on
tie 10Th,
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hereby certify that Rockingham Paul has
executed the bond required by the decree of
sale rendered in the case of Black, Henry, &C..
VS.. Brown, w, A., sc.
1886. -
jly22 ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
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70 TIE HoHDERs OF sTAUNroN BONDS.
BY virtue of authority conferred by resolu-
ton, on the goth day of July, 1886, notice is
hereby given that the principal and accrued
interest of the bonds herein below designated
in Staunton, Va, on the LIST day of Move mber,
1886, and that the interest on said bonds will
cease on that day viz: EIGHT PER CENT. COUPON
BONDS issued Nov LIST, 1871, maturing Nov,
LIST. 1891 and redeemable Now LIST, 1886, and num-
bered as follows:
Nos. to 81, both inclusive for. $500 each.
Nos. l TO- :. " -. 100
Total. ............ Sl95OO
The bonds described above are those issued
to fund the "Old Debt of the town of Staun-
tom
Bonds forwarded for redemption under this
call should be addressed to the Treasurer of
the City of Staunton.'
ARISTA HOGE,
1922 Treasurer City of Staunton, Va.
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REV ADVERTISEMENTS.

MTANTED.-100 High Grade Breeding EWES,
w from one to three years, near by at
farmers plice. Write the number, age and
price, per head or per lb. Address
7-22-lt G. X. ZERKEL, Staunton Va
NOTICE! NOTICE.!
the Heyden Building. opposite Bell & Catlett,
where ne is prepared to CLEAN and REPAIR
and if desired, COLOR GENTS CLOTHING in the
best manner j1y22
n ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
The house and Let known the Thomas Hall
property, situated in West End is offered for
sale on easy terms. Apply to
EDWARD KINNEY
7-22-tf Kinney's Restaurant, S. Augusta st.
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HERWooD FEMALE SEMINARY.
y
STAuNToN, VA.

Session commences WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
18th, and closes in June following.
Beautiful situation and grounds. Dwelling
and school room will be equipped with all
modern comforts, conveniences and aids to
teaching. An experienced and highly accom-
plshed corps of teachers in all branches usu-
ally taught in first-class colleges for young
ladies and girls. In word, disearding every
thing snowy and fancy the principal and pro-
prietor is determined to establish school en-
tirely practical in all it's departments.
Catalogues are to be had by calling at or send
ing to Hunters Book Store, or the principal.
Correspondence solicited. For Catalogues
address J. l.. MASSEY
jly22-4m*-c pc Staunton, Va.
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If the Democratic press of this State
were really concerned about the good name
of Virginia, they would demand the re-
peal of the Infamous McCormick-Ander-
son electoral law. No act of the Vir-
ginia Legislature ever cast so much dis
credit upon the Commonwealth, as that
partizan measure. Its purpose was to de-
fraud the people out of their rights-to
corrupt the ballot-box, and make election
results depend, not upon the honest votes
of the qualified voters of the State, but
upon the manipulation of the ballots by
dishonest election judges and clerks. 1t is
so understood by Democrats and Republic
cans, and it is so used by Democrats when
ever party necessities demand it. 1t is be-
cause of the partizan power given by this law
that the clamor goes up for John Goode to
be nominated for Congress in the Norfolk
district, with the assurance that he would
be elected, Notwithstanding there is ma
jority Of Republican votes there of 5000.
1t is in the counties where the colored
vote is most numerous that this law is
made most effective. Various false pre-
lenses are made to account for what. are
assumed to be changes In the political COM
plexion Of the votes cast, to serve as an
explanation why Republican precincts
are made to give Democratic majorities.
But fair men know that it is through cor
rupt means that such results are made
possible. 1t was SO in Norfolk and Pc
tersburg last May, and it is the purpose
to make it so this fall, if the popular con-
seriousness does not find such an expression
as to drive the marplots from their crlml-
nal intention. 1t is such things which
cast more distrust upon Virginia than all
other methods combined. 1t is a deliber-
ate assault upon the purity of the ballot
box-a blow at the foundation source OF
government and well ordered society, and
must in the very nature of things, work
out the most deplorable effects upon the
good name of the State. The great mass
of the people want fair elections. They
are very little concerned about the offices
and who secure preferment. But they
are deceived and deluded by the false ap-
peals and false statements of corrupt pol
iticians, who care neither for government
nor for the peace of community, so they
are given the spoils of office.
The Mccormick Anderson bill is dis
grace to the State, and the sooner the per-
nlcious influence it sends out and the cor
rupt ends which are reached through its
provisions, are arrested and defeated, the
better it will be for Virginia now and
hereafter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

A LITTLE EXERCISE
IS GOOD FOR THE HEALTH.
Having reitted the alleys opposite Mr.. Ed.
Burke's stables, am now prepared to accom-
modate the public with a frst-class
-TEN-PIN ALLEY-
RB-I will not allow any betting on these alleys.
No WHISKY SOLD. No Loafers
Allowed.
1t is my desire to run it first-class. Come and
see for yourself.
Respectfully,
jly15-2t N. G. GREGORY.
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COMMISSIONERS, sALEoF REAL EsrA1

CoMMIssIoNERs' sALEoF REAL ESTATE,
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered in the chancery cause
of Black, H., &C., vs. Brown, w. A. &C., on the
llth day OF June, 1856. we, the undersigned,
special commissioners, appointed for the pur-
pose, will offer for sale, at public auction, on
Monday, the 23d day Of August, (Coawt
Day. 1886,
at the front door of the Court House of Augusta
county, the fifty acre tract Of land mentioned
in said cause, being the same lately occupied
by w. A. Brown, deed. one-half of which still
belongs to his estate the title to tie other half
being in Henry and Harriet Black. the plain
tiffs in said suit.
The land is located in Augusta county, near
Pond Gap, within about n of a mile of the G. &
Q. r. r.; has upon it a splendid dwelling house
built only few years ago, neatly painted, with
SIX good rooms and a kitchen, an excellent
young orchard a fine spring of water near the
house; the land is level, we'll located, is of good
quality and in good state Of cultivation.
TERMS.-Cash enough In hand to pay costs of
suit and sale, the balance on credits of one,
Two, and three years, in equal instruments, the
purchaser to execute his bonds for the deferred
payments, waving homestead exemption.
bearing interest from the day of sale, with APP
proved personal security, the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
H. ST. GEORGE TUCKER,
ROCKINGHAM PAUL,
Special Commissioners,
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THE COLD-WATER DIP.

TTNHE COLD-WATER DIP.
(THYMO-CRESOL.)
A very highly concentrated, n-poisonous
f1uid-miXes readily with cold or warm watar
the simplest Safest sureSt cure for
- LICE, -
Mango, Scab. all Insect Pests, all Skin troubles
and many other Diseases of Live Stock Rec
commended by many prominent Breeders Soc
circular, sent on application.
L. W. LAWFORD & CO., Baltimore Md
M. ERSKINE MILLER. AGENT.
n4'''-oii Staunton, Va.
d. o'Rohk & co.
Dealers in
FINE LIQUORS., WINES, TOBACCO.
AND CIGARS
Our stock is first-class in every respect. par-
Ties In want OF pure Liquors for medicinal nur.
poses Will 10 Well to buy from us.
We are the Virginia Agents for tho CaIabr.
ted ~ NSi'
-ENTERPRIsE BEER
the best tonic known.
Alloys Old Stand, New street,
lily l5-tf sTAUNToN, VA.
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WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY.
DEPARTMENT.

WAsH1NeToN AND LEE UNIVERSITY.
Law DEPARTMENT..
CHAs. A. GRAVES. M. A., Professor of Com.
mon and Statute Law and Equity Jur1spru-
dence.
HON. J. RANDOLPH TUCKER, LII. D.. Lecturer
on Natural Law, Constitutional Law, and In
ternational Law.
Hon. HUGH w. SHEFFEY. LII. D., Lecturer on
Corporations, Wills and Probate Practice
Hon. ]. r. tucker will lecture daily for one
month during the Fall Term; Hon. H. w. Shelf
fey daily for one month during the Spring
Term.
Tuition and fees $50, for session of nine
For Cataiogue and full Information, ad-
dress CHAS. A. GRAVES,
jly15-4t Lexington, va
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REETINGs TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON-
" Germ. CURES BY THE
LAYING ON OF HANDS,
MRS. II. HOWE, of Indiana, will remain in
this city for some time, located at the former
residence of J. w. Todd, Esq., South Church
and see her who are afflicted with any Spinal
Affections rheumatism. Neuralgia, Heart Dis
ease Dropsy, &c. Can also straighten any de-
formities, such as crooked fingers twisted
limbs, &C., caused by Neuralgia, rheumatism,
Spinal Affection, Sc.
CURED BY FAITH.
Let all call who are afflicted in any way, and
be cured by the most miraculous power of
healing. MRS. =. HOWE.
July 18th. 1886. jlyl5-4t*
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Z very highly concentrated, non-poisonous
f1uid-mixes readily with cold or warm watar
the simplest, safest. surest cure for
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limited and primitive examinations made.
The gentlemen who have leased the prop
erty have had considerable experience in
working in manganese, and are amply able
to develop this tract to it's fullest capacity,
as the terms of the lease require. If their
expectations Of the mineral wealth of the
property are realized, the figures given by
the Manufacturer may become facts, and a
seat of busy industry opened up in an
isolated and neglected portion Of the
county.
Apart from the personal interest the
writer has in the successful result of the
present operations, we should look upon a
favorable issue of the efforts as confirma-
ton of belief we have entertained for
some years, that there is as much mineral
wealth along the western base of the Blue
Ridge and it's spurs, in Augusta and Rock
bridge counties, as in any similar extent
of territory in the country. And if the
expectations now held, based upon such
favorable indications, are realized, then it
will be but question of time when the
South River District will be the scene of
great industrial activity.
We should have made no reference, at
present, to the arrangements for the
development Of Kennedy, had 1t not
been for the paragraph we have quoted
above. and similar statements we have
seen in other papers, misstating the fact
of a sale. We shall be more than graft
fed should the developments call for the
employment Of the 1000 hands, the con-
struction of houses, and of a railroad, to
accommodate the demands of the opera
tions but as this is not as yetassured, it
is not wise policy to raise expectations
that possibly may not be realized, although
it is within the range of probability that
all which has been said may become a real
ty within the time named. We are sure
1T will not lack the necessary energy, skill
and capital for such results, if the ores
shall be found in sufficient abundance.