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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-10-30
Di:.nos! Pianos!!

DianOs! PianOs!!
! Joel Ettinger, Staunton, Va, soleagent for
Charles NJ. Stiefs celebrated Pianos, begs to call
the attention of the public to these celebrated in
struments, which have all the latest improvements
and warranted for foe years, with the privilege
of exchange within twelve months, if not entirely
satisfactory tothe purchaser.
Sold at Baltimore prices, and kept in tune for
twelve months free of charge. PIANOS EX-
CHANGED.
He refers particularly to the following persons
at Public Institutions in Staunton and vicinity
who have Stieffs Pianos in use..s Gen. R. E..
LEE, Lexington. Va, DR.. F. T.sNfAkpg, Western
Lunatic Asylum, Staunton, Va, J.U.eCovell, ESQ.,,
Principal Of the Institution of the Deaf Dumb and
Blind, Staunton, Va. Rev. r. H. Phillips, Va. Fe-
male Institute, Staunton, Va, Miss Mary J. Bald
win, Augusta Female Seminary, Staunton, Va,
Virginia and American Hotels, Staunton, Va.
dec 19-1Yx
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A FAIR OFFER MAKE" said DR.. Frank
lin, ia full estimate Of all you owe, and all
that is owning to you Reduce the same to
whole. As fast as you collect, pay over to
those you owe If you collect, renew your
notes every year, and get the bcstsccurity you
can. Go to the business diligently; waste
no idle moments; be very economical in all
things discard all pride; be faithful in your
duty to God, in private and in public worship,
and do unto all men as you would they should
do unto you. If you are too needy in your
circumstances to give to the poor, do what
ever else is in your power for them cheerfully
but, if you can, always help the worthy poor
and unfortunate. Pursue this course diligent-
ly and sincerely for seven years; and if you are
not happy and Independent in your circum-
stances, come to me and I will pay your
debts"
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French authors are prone to the use of
stimulants. Everybody knows how DR.. Bal
FAC abused coffee; Alfred De Tigny's death
was due to the same cause. Lamartipe arous-
es himself by snuff and tea. Alfred de Mu-
suit killed himself with absynthe, and coffee
was Murger's ruin. Chateaubriand would
walk barefooted on brick aoor until he was
chilled The late Baudelaire, who has just
died, and who was the translator of Poe's
works into French, would carouse, making
night his day, and dragging chairs and ia
bles about that the noise might rouse his
nerves. He haunted beer-shops, and stimu-
lated himself by discussion, as we'll as drink
inp
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SALOONS.
r eft Her Home.

r eft Her Home.
IL CHERISHED MALTESE KITTEN, the
only Solace of Disconsolate Bachelor The own
er's Un6ounded Gratitude will be the reward of
its sympathizing restorer. Immensely generous
but not half so generous as CLAGETTS CELE-
DRAFTED CREAM ALE, which Coleman, at the
COCKADE RESTAURANT.
is now dispensing to the people of this section !;
families being supplied at all times with this most
delightful Summer beverage
Having had long experience and being judge
of fine liquors he still keeps supply of the best
Brandies Whistles, Wines and Cordials, not equal
ed by any house in the Valley, and will be glad at
all times to see his friends-asknga call whenev-
er they desire to refresh the inner man.
may 29-tf* I. E. CoLEMAN.
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I'D. ROBINSON.
Dreyfms,

DreyfMs,
~. ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Pay the highest prices for Rags, Iron, Bones,
Hides and all sorts Of Metals. Consisnments
promptly attended to. Address Box 1913, P. o.,
or Union ST., North of King.
sept 11-3m
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nAVID B. CLARK,
IL Formerly with NJ. BLAIR & Co.,
Commission Merchant,
Fourteenth, 6etsceen Main aud Cary Streets,
RICHMOND, VA,
solicits consignments of Tobacco, all kinds Of
Grain and Country Produce. Also, orders for the
above and all kinds of Merchandise. Always
full supply of Grain Bags and liberal advances
made in cash. Fertilizers or Merchandise on faith
of shipments. Best of references furnished when
required sept. 4E1y
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TNOr the Fall and Winter Trade.
IL GEORGE A. SMITH.

in oil kinds of Ladies Misses and Childrens
Boots, Shoes and Caters.
Keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of
homemade Shoes. Has for gentlemens wear a
fine stock of city made Boots and Shoes, the best
in this market. Solicits call from ladies and
gentlemen before purchasing elsewhere, and guar
antees nice fit and comfortable shoe.
Store, Main ST., opposite Marble Yard
sept 18-6mx
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
nestiny or. Life AS II rs.

nesfiny or, Life As II rs.
j. By ROSALIE MILLER MURPHY.
A new work by young Southern author. A
tale of domestic life Light, airy, and written in
of portraying real life in Topographic sketches.
Replete with sweet womanly sentiment of love,
endurance and devotion-gr graphic delineations Of
scenes and characters. just such book as ev-
cry one will read with delight. For sale by
oct left HUNTER s. NOWLIN.
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.harles w. Green.

CHARLES w. Green.
~ 63 KING STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Wholesale Dealer in Fancy and White Goods,
Ladies and GeLts Furnishing goods. Wholesale
prices in every respect as low Baltimore quo
tations. Agent for Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing
Machines. sept lily
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rue Ola t0Q1eS S7aotheTed, ana Nfee Sna0tt
children run over in the croed yesterday,
WE have employed Coroner by the year to
w hold inquest, and SPOOL COTTON only s
cents 20 dozen SHAWLS at SIPS each, sold to
passengers of the contemplated Excursion on the
Pacific Railroad, and CALICO only 10 cents
Gen. Thompson writes: s'Your Programme is
all that could be desired" and so-sping HOOPS,
IS cents.
S7,eetjasg, STARTING, Cassi2,ae7'es,
BROWN COTTON, DRESS GOODS, &C.,
are being sacrificed from day break to midnight
Sundays excepted.)
The high priced houses are down on u.s. but we
continue to sell goods at Wholesale prices, in spite
of threats or abuse! Another young lady su1fo-
Gated! Excitement on the increase! No tina to
eat, or sleep, or pray The immortal Beecher
and the renowned Barney Hughs will remember
US in their prayers, and LADIES' CLOAKS only
S..
The cry is havoc, and the dogs are unslipped.-
Load yourselves with greenbacks, and make an as
sault on the Institution! If you want five dol
lars worth, bring a powerful man to carry them
home! If ten dollars worth, hire horse and
wagon Let the mother drop her babe-the laun-
dress her smoothing iron-ths seamstress her
needle, and stampede to
L WITT s. A9DS.,
QheapStore,
Oct. 23-tf7 Main st., Staunton, Va.
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A ttentiOn Ladies.-Philadelphi made
"a Shoes, besides nice assortment of North
ern Boots and Shoes which we are Offering very
cheap. We purchased beautiful lot of Misses
and Ladies Philadelphia made Shoes which are
known to everybody and cannot be surpassed in
stregth and quality by any home manufacturer
Give them trial, you will not regret
oct 23-tf G.. HIRSH & co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-10-30

Israel Deming, 1855.
in fine family
Groceries, Teas, Wines and Liquors.
Will Exchange for, or purchase, Butter, Eggs
Flour, White Beans Dried Apples and Peaches,
Honey, Beeswax, &c.
The attention Of country customers and partic-
ularly my friends in the Valley is called to the
above Don't forget the number, 1856, 9th Street,
between D b, Washington, D. G. For further
information address by mail.
march 13-1y
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Tames Burke,
- Cat the Bridge,)
CONVICTION, VA. (
Has on hand good stock of Groceries, Dry
Goods, Drugs and Fancy Articles, at low prices.
oct LIT
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Litchflsld q Co,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS

for the Sale and Purchase of
Manufactured, Leaf and Smoking Tobacco,
Coffee, Sugar, Teas Country Produce and Mer-
chandise generally. Particular attention given
to Country orders for Tobacco, Seeds, SC. No.
Is, Bridge Street fold stand) Lynchburg, Va.
sept l1-1yx
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r MARKRITER,
q. No. 4S6, 7th Street. between 8 E,
WASHINGTON CITY, D. c.,
Dealer in Choice Stock of
Paper-Hangings, Window Shades, Oval
Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tassels,
Paintings, Engravings, &C..
ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED
At the L VEST CASH PRICES.
march 13-1y X
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CONFECTIONERY. Cakes, &c.
" ESTABLISHED 1845.

SOUTHERN STEAM CANDY MANDATORY.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES.
Louis u. BOsSiea1E,
wholesale dealer in Confectioneries, Fruits, CT
gars, Canned Goods, &c., and manufacturer of
Steam Refined and French Candies No. 14l2 Main
Street, Richmond, Va.
Bag~ An experience of twenty years and sue
cessful business enables him to offer everything in
his line at Baltimore prices, and in some instances
at less. Call and see him. sept. +2m
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containing specific remedy for every orr
binary disease a family is subject to, and n
and Travelling cases. with 80 IS walls from IS to
IS Specifies for all Private Diseases Goth for Ssr-
ring and for Preventive treatment in walls and mock.
ct 81 to 50 These Remedies by the case or sim
gle box are sent TO any part Of the country by Mail
dress HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC H6MEoPATfH r IC COM
PA An Office and Depot No aes Broadway New York.
ally by letter. above for all forms Of diseases For
Sale by all Druggists sept 1s-;f.
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DRY GOODS. ~, ,.sz
HULL, ATKINSON & co.
258 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE,
Ask Merchants visiting Baltimore to examine their
large and elegant stock Of British, French and
American.Dry Goods.
Orders promptly executed,
HULL, ATKINSON & co.
Thos. W. Atkinson,
Saml Hunter,
VIM j. Hull,
S. Harris Hopkins. sept Ak
M ason Morfit,
1M No. II N. Charles Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
BOOKSELLER AND DEALER
School Supplies and Stationery.
Sole Agent for the Sale of the
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL SERIES,
AND
MAURY'S BIOGRAPHIES.
oct o-6m.
GanaueY Hunt,
~ No. 202 Baltimore Street, between St. Paul
and Charles Streets, BALTIMORE.
Manufacturer of SADDLES, HARNESS,
TRAVELLING TRUNKS, TRAVELLING
BAGS, &C., in all their varieties
HORSE COVERS, FLYNETTS, SPURS, WHIPS,
HORSE COLLARS, &C., SC.
Orders sent direct will be filed on same terms
as bought in per on. march 2O-1y*
MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF AND
ISl DEALERS IN
Coach and Saddlery Hardware.
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Marriages, Carriages.-Always on hand
~ of my own make large assortment of
frst-class Carriages which will be sold at reason
able rates. All work sold warranted Always
on hand second tend Buggies, Rockaways, &C.,
SC. Repairing promptly attended to.
ROBT H. GRAHAM,
Repository a74, D St., between 8 & 9-Shop
AT, ST., near D., Washington, D. G.
sept lily
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Gimilia Similibus Curantur.-H

Gimilia Similibus Curanfur.-Hum
~ phreys' Homeopathic Specifics,
Have proved from the most ample experience entire
success Slmple-Prompt-Efi and Reliable. They
the only Medicines perfectly adapted popular use
simple that mistakes cannot be made using them
harmless as to be free from danger so efficient as
to be always reliable They have raised the highest
mendaton from ALL and will always render satisfaction
Nos Cents.
l. Cures Fevers, Congestion, Infamations rs
2 worms, Worm Fever, Worm-Colic. Go
3, CryinS-COlic or Teething of Infants. 2j
DiarrhOea Of children or adults. .
s. Dysentery. Gripping, Bilious Collie. 20
6. ChOlera-M0rbus. Vomiting. IS
Z. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis o.
8. Neuralgia, Toohache, Faceache. rs
9. Headache, Sick-Headache Vertigo 25
10. Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach Is
II. suppressed, or painful Periods. rs
H. Whites, too profuse Periods. 25
49, Group. Cough, difficult Breathing rs
a. Salt Rheum, Erysipeas, Eruptions, Is
l5 rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains. 20
I6 Fever & Ague, Chill Fever Agues TO-
IT, Piles. blind or bleeding. 20.
b. Ophfhalmy, and sore OF weak Eyes BIZ.
49, C0tarrh, acute or chronic, Influenza 10
20 WhOOpins-COuSh, violent coughs go
FL asthma. oppressed Breathing. 90
~ Ear Discharges, impaired Hearing so
- scrofula, enlarged Glands, swellings. &.
a. General Debility Physical weakness. so
a. DrOpsy, and scGrSy Sec!etiors so
~ Sea.Slckness, sickness from riding. 60
IL A10ney.HiSeASe Gravel. so
e. Nervous Debility. Seminal Ennis
siOns. involuntary Discharges. 1.eO
29 Sore Mouth, Canker. go
30 Urinary Weakness. wetting bed. so
81. Painful Periods, with Spasms. SO
49, Suffering, at change of life. Leo
49, Epilepsy, Spasms st. Vitus' Dance. 100
a. Diphfheria liberated sore sore throat so
FAMILY CASES of So large Walls, morocco case
binary disease a family is subject to. And ~ n
book of directions. $1,000. Smaller E.,ry,;Yr
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VIM. A. CLARKE, E. ID. HUTCHINSON,
A A. HutchesOn. No. 1903 Main Street,
N. Richmond, Va, Grocer and Commits
sion Merchant, sells all kinds of Country Produce
and Merchandise generally, and keeps always on
hand achoice assortment ofGroceries, Teas, Wines
and Liquors. august 7-6m
d A. Woods & Son,
i Commission Merchants,
Solicit CoNs1GNMENTs OF
WHEAT, FLOUR, CORN, TOBACCO, &C.
We promise our patrons quick sales and prompt
returns. We will, also, fill all orders upon the
best terms. Basin Bank, Richmond, Va.
august 28-1y*
Otone, Wilson & Foster. Wholesale
y Grocers and Commission Merchants, No.
141O Cary ST., Richmond, Va.
H. J.. Stone, Agents for the sale Of Saxa-
John B. Wilson, pahaw. Granite Shoals, Long
Rich'd 7. Foster, Island Alamance, and Turn
ers' n G. Yarns and Sheetngs. full assort-
ment always on hand august 14-tf
SAMPSON JONES, JR. JOHN NJ. ALLAN.
GampsOn Jones, Jr., q Co.,
- General Commission Merchants s Whole
sale Grocers, No. Fifteenth ST., between Main
and Cary, Richmond, Va. Consignments of all
kinds of Country Produce solicited. The highest
market prices and prompt returns guaranteed.
august 4-3m
Dalmer. HsrtsOok & Co..
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
1O5 and 1O7 Fourteenth St., Richmond, Va.
G. S. Palmer, Consignments of
Dan'l j. Hartsook, WHEAT, Corn TOBACCO,
W. B. Isaacs, Has~ Solicited
W. H. Palmer. sug. 14-1y
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DicllmOnd Dry Goods
IL Emporium.
Persons visiting Richmond who wish to buy
Dry Goods at the lowest prices, will do well to
call and see the splendid and elegant assortment
at the old established and popular store of
VIM. THALHIMER s. SONS,
315 Broad, between Sd & 4th Street,
sept 25-tf RICHMOND, VA.
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From an Experienced Farmer and Planter.
BALTIMORE, July 31st, 1866.
Dear Doctor.-I used the Nonpareil French Gu
ano by the side of Peruvian on wheat, oats, corn
and tobacco, and could see no difference in its &C
ton; if any, it aoas in favor of the former and be-
lieving it to possess the other advantages claimed
for it, shall certainly apply it alone on all my
crops for the future, and freely recommend it to
farmers generally
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

Ii In the flush times of Vicksburg
when the phrase "hard case meant
something more than it does now, Harvey
Jenkins was admittedly one of the hard
est. By some strange accident Harvey
fonnd himself at church one evening. The
sermon being over, the preacher requested
all who were friendly to religion to rise
and hold up their right hands. The
whole audience apparently, were on their
feet. After they were seated again, the
minister continued:
Now if there is single one here
who desires to see Satan and his kingdom
prosper, he will rise and hold up his
hand"
Harvey, with some difficulty, got to an
erect position, and said:
Had the vote been less unanimous, |
should have retained my seat but make
it point of honor never to abandon a
friend under adverse circumstances"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

SHERMAN's DUPLICATED PLANs.-The
following aneCdote of the war we do
not remember 10 have seen before:
Sherman, on his march toward At
lanta, constantly astonished the rebels
with the facility with which he re-
stored the railroad bridges they des.
trOyed at his approach. They would
annihilate bridge just before he ar
rived, and the next morning there it was
again, just as it was before they touched
it. At last light dawned upon them,
The original plans for the bridges had
all been furnished from Cleveland, Ohio,
and before Sherman started he took those
plans, had each bridge duplicated in all
its timbers and iron work, took the
pieces in shook state on his trains,
and 50, when he found q bridge gone
he had nothing to do but to get its mate
out Of the freight cars, bolt it together
and put it up. This thing worried the
rebels good deal wheR they found ii
out. One day they proposed to destroy
the Dalton tunnel to hinder Sherman s
march, but an eXasperatcd rebel said
What in the nations the use? That
id Sherman has probably brought
another one along with him from Cleye'
land = "
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

Our NEW PossBssIoNs.-The treaty
with Russia by which the United
States will obtain Alaska, although of
great importance to the Pacific coast
States, is eClipsed in a commercial point
Of view by another treaty which has
been negotiated with the Sandwich
Islands. 1t establishes commercial reel.
prOcity with that common centre of the
great whaling grounds Of the Pacific
Ocean, and will insure to the States of
the Pacific Coast supplies of sugar,
| molassts, coffee, meat, vegetables and
other articles OF domestic produce at
| lower rates. Statistics have been COL
lected which show the great Importance
of this treaty commercially. Politically
| it ends the contest which has been for
some years carried on through mission
aries and other agencies for the control
of the Sandwich Islands by the United
| States France and Great Britain. Anne
rican diplomacy has again triumphed.
| Commercial reciprocity with the Sand
witch Islands has for some years been
demanded by the inhabitants of the
States on the Pacific Coast and it so
| uappeutu tuaJ MT, mCOOOkJ seHL OUT 10
negotiate the treaty, met at San Fran
cisco an envoy from the King OF the
Sandwich Island bound hither on a
similar errand, and the treaty was ne-
gotiated at San Francisco. There are
ten months allowed for its ratification.
This may lead to its retention 10 the
State Department if there is prospect
of speedy adjournment of Congress.
With Alaska aEd the Aleutian Islands as
a territory, and with reciprocity treaty,
which is but the initial step toward the
absorption of the Sandwich Islands, the
United States will henceforth command
the Pacific Ocean and control its own
commerce.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

The GREAT MBTBoR.-The Missouri,
Illinois, and Indiana papers give &C
counts of an extraordinary meteor seen
in the Southwest on the night of July
-. T. 0,>t appearance was q dazzling
4Isnt IIAc tAe suA, lighting up the heav-
ems as though it was day. Persons on
steamboats, started from their rooms,
supposing the boat had suddenly been
enveloped in flames. The ball is repre-
seated as being as large as water
bucket OF blueish color, leaving behind
1t long train of light. 1t exploded in
the Southwest with terrific force, the
sound of which was dull, booming, and
considerably louder than the report of a
gun, and was not heard until some min
utes after the explosion was seen to take
place. The trail of light left In the track
of the IN tor seem ;Lc ..m.h Of :
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

il Timathy Maloney, policeman, Of
Buffalo was charged with being off post
and drinking lager beer in saloon. Ser
geant Thompson saw the officer go into
the saloon, and watched him. Maloney
stood with his back TO the window, but
the sergeant saw the proprietor hand him
glass Of lager, saw the officer raise the
glass to his mouth, throw his head back,
heard him heave a SIGH of satisfaction,
and then pass the empty glass back to the
proprietor. Still, he couldn't swear that
he saw him drink the beer, and the officer
positively denied having done so. The
proprietor of the place, German, was
called to the stand. lie testified that the
officer was in the saloon, but drank no
beer.
Mr.. Acton-what did he do with the
glass you gave him?
Wltness-I didn't eff him none.
MIR. Acton-What, not any?
Wltness-Nein not Won glass I didn't
gif 'em.
Mr.. Acton-What did he do with the
glass you put in his hand2
Witness-I didn't gif him no glass in
der hant-not Won drop of lager did he
have in my place.
MIR. Acton-What did you do with the
glass he handed back to you?
Wltness-I washed it out and put i: IN
der der kounter.
This unconscious admission on the part
of the witness produced roar of laughter
IN the court room, and Maloney lost his
case. The glass of lager will cost him
more "stamps" than he contracted for.