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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28
NEW ADVERTIsEMNTs.
( commissioners Sale Of very VAL
~ liable Real Estate. in the town of

4 sVAA AMASSAV1nCE = O1SAC VI very val.
~ liable Real Estate, in the town Of
Waynesboro' and vicinity. Under decree Of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, dated on the
18th day Of February, 1867, we, as Commission
ers appointed by said Court, will offer at public
sale, on the premises, on FRIDAY, the Goth DAY
OF SEPTEMBER next, the following desirable
town property, in the town of Waynesboro, viz:
That large Brick Dwelling and Storehouse, To-
Gated on corner Of the centre of the town, and
one Of the best stands for business in the place.
The building contains ten rooms, well arranged
for all family and business purposes.
Four or FIVE acres of No. Meadow Land, ad-
joining the town, and equal to any in the county
for grass and other crops.
TERMs:-The cost of sale in hand one-third of
the residue on the LIST of December, 1867, and the
residue in one and two years from date of sale
the purchaser giving bond and satisfactory secu-
rity and lien retained as ultimate security.
JOHN ]. LAREW,
JOHN TOWBERMAN,
Commissioners
S.-If the above property should not be sold
on the day advertised, it will be rented for the
term of II months, to the highest bidder.
aug 2S-4t ]. J. L. s J. T., Com'rs.
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ANOTHER FLANK MoyEMENT.-Th latest
"fank" movement of the Presidents equal
in ingenuity to his transfer of Grant to the
War Department. The Washington Star
says:
1T is currently reported that nearly a
month since the President offered the position
of Chief of the Bureau to Mr. John NJ. Langs-
ton, the colored lawyer of Ohio, who is now
engaged in addressing the colored people of
Virginia on Their educational interest, but that
he declined"
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SOMETHING FOR BARNUM.-Mr. Edmond
Reid, near Buford's depot, in Bedford coun-
ty, has COW with FIVE legs and three ears, all
perfectly formed. The fifth leg grows out
from between the shoulder blades, and has on
it two horns where the hoof ordinarily grows.
The third ear crops from the neck of the ami
NAL some distance from the head. The ami
NAL is in good health, hearty and vigorous,
and with the exception Of peculiarities no.
ted, does not differ from other cows.-Roa-
n0ke Times.
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TEXAS EoUAL1TY.-By order fthe post
commander at Houston, Texas, the captain Of
steamboat from that port, gave "frst class
accommodations to three colored men, COM
prising a board of registrars not until
after 'sgreat excitement"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

VIRGINIA AppLEs.-The New York Mar
kets are now we'll supplied with good quail
ty of apples for culinary use. Among those
now sold in the city the best is the Virginia
apple. Vessels arrive almost every day with
about fifteen hundred barrels each on freight:
The price is from 81 to SIS barrel
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

New Books.
IN Marie Antoinette and her Son. An hiss
torical novel. By L. Muhlbach. VOL, 8vo con-
tanning eight illustrations. Paper covers, 81 500
cloth, 50. 'sTEis NOVELETTE, latest production Of
Miss Muhlbaoh's pen-describes the most thrilling
epoch in the history of France. The romantic
career of the beautiful and unfortunate Marie
Antoiaette and the reign of terror depicted
with historical accuracy, and in the authors hap
piest style" Louisa of Prussia and Her Time.
By Louisa Muhbach. l vol, 8vo Illustrated.
Paper cover 81 so; cloth, 81. Also, other NEW
Publications in Cloth aud Paper; Periodicals.
&C., at HUNTER Il NOWLlN'S.
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MONTE MARIA ACADEMY OF VISITATION,
Richmond. va.

The duties of this Institution will be resumed
ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER.
Parents and Guardians, desiring First-class
Boarding School for their daughters and wards,
will find here every advantage. Located in the
healthies portion of of the most healthy cities
of the South, in retired and romantic situation,
and with large grounds, it affords, in addition,
every facility for acquiring an education tmental
and moraD Of high grade.
Large additions are being made to the
building to meet increasing applications for adj
mission.
Apply, for Prospectus and Terms, to ssThe Su-
perioress' of the Academy, by mail or otherwise.
aug % 2t-town papers copy2}
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Fears are expressed in some quarters that
some Of the Southern States will return ne
gro Congressman under Radical reconstruc-
ton. There need be no cause for alarm if
they do. The majority of the present Con-
gress is Of such character that any change
must be for the better.-.Martinsbury New
Era.
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We notice in the secular papers, that the
Rev. T. B. Maury, formerly Of Virginia, lately
Of Port Gibson, Miss. has withdrawn from
the Episcopal Church and united himself
with the Presbyterian Church in Virsinin
Mr.. Maury is conscientious and pious Cler-
gyman, and we trust he will be satisfied in his
new relations and give his Presbyterian
friends no trouble.-Southeru CNurcIn,0u.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

One Of the greatest objects of pity in the
country is farmer in Eaton county, Mich,
who is holding on to 800 bushels of old
wheat until he can get 81 bushel for it.
He.probably doesn't take the papers, and
thinks his granary the sole dependence Of the
land
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TRADE PRospEcTs.-The Baltimore Sun
says: We note signs of revival of business.
The arrivals Of country merchants at the ho-
tells are increasing. The abundant crops place
abundant means at the command of the peo-
pie, and it cannot be long before city trade, in
all its departments, must experience the bene-
fit of it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

The National Intelligencer says: "It has
been ascertained that General 0. O. Howard,
chief Of the Freedmen's Bureau, has been in
the receipt of the pay and emoluments Of a
Major General in the U. 5. army. The law
establishing this Bureau fixes the salary at
$4,000 per annum."
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Mr.. John TYLER son Of the same name

Mr.. John Tyler, son of the same name, is
in Washington, trying to unite all factions
against the dread Radicals. He is in the
habit of saying to every listener Seward
johnson, and the rest Of Us. Sir, will be a
head shorter unless we stay this mad Radi.
calism. Nothing but Union of the Conser.
vative element will do, Sir, under Mr.. Sc
wards lead"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

IF the abolitionists would transfer little
of their ls'inportiality" on the suffrage ques
ton, to the question of taxation, they would
be better worthy Of the good opinions Of oul
toiling white Misunderstanding New Era.
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Ahont Reconstruction.

We have talked to numbers Of the people
lately and heard portion of Gov. Peirpoint's
speech on Monday. All the talk was about
Reconstruction" and. We found most people
agreed with us, especially the old soldiers
Gov. Peirpoint made conciliatory speech
and was listened to atentiyely by large
crowd. His views have been too often pub
fshed to require report from u.s. We should
judge him to be a good hearted man and be-
licve he means well, when he urges reconstruc-
ton under the Military Bills. As to his Bib
bical talk, our people have heard Bishop Johns
and Mr.. Munsey. As to histheory upon edu-
cation all agree that it is ''good thing" and
that we should have plenty Of Especially
the "rising generation" "Nobody was hurt"
by Gov. Pcirpoint's speech and he made s'fair
impression" Everybody said he was the man
for next Governor, in preference to Hunnicut,
and we believe it. We prefer him to Bolts,
but how would it do to elect man like G. r.
Mason, the great representative acorher Of the
State?
It seems that some folks can t understand the
Valley Virginian, because we say and do just
what we please We have few words for all.
Taking an honest, calm view of this recon
struction business, and looking at it in every
light, we still reiterate the views we have 80
often expressed. We see but one path of safe
ty, one road for our people to follow-and that
is an honest acceptance of the Military Bills
as guarantee to the North, and as a fndlay
1t is to us simple proposition. Shall we re-
construct in this ncw government, or leave the
country? If we do our duty and remain, We
must accept the terms of the conquering ides
and control it. Then, without any 'more fool
ishness," let every man determine to do hi
part, hard as it is let ussend men to the Con
vention who have the nerve to form Consti
tuition in conformity with the Military Bills
present it to Congress and come home.
This requires no party organization or ECO
operation; it is simply carrying out orders
If Congress refuses us, then "re-action" oc
ours North and we are safe. IF it accepts u
VIC hold the balance of power and can the,
decide with which party it is to our Interest,"
to act. We have not space to further elabo
rate the views so often expressed in this pa
per. The false and delusive idea of ';re-ac
ton North, in our favor, uithouta strict con.
pliance nth the Military Bills, is, to us, 81
preposterous that we can not account 70
Southern men indulging in it for moment
No matter what Andrew johnson may do, nj
matter what the brave gentlemen North, VIII
allowed us to fight it out all alone, may say an.
promise, we can see no sssilyer lining to tn
cloud" of our misfortunes, but speedy com
pliance with the requirements of the Militar.
Bills, and united and honest effort on tn
part of all true men to keep our people unite'
on this question.
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( commissioners Sale of Valuable
~ Real Estate.

In obedience to decree Of the Circuit Court
of Augusta, rendered in The cause of Craun's
guardian, &C., VS.. S. s. Crauns infant heirs, ~
the June term last, Ishall, on
SATURDAY, the 21st day of SEPTEMBER next,
upon the premises, sell to the highest bidder, two
very valuable farms, of which Samuel S. Craun.
died, seized, and possessed. One known as the
''Home Tract containing
ONE HUNDRED s. FORTY NINE ACRES. 4.
and the other as the ssSwank Place. containing
NINETY-EIGHT ACRES.
I. These farms are situated on the waters of Ma
ked Creek, in the county of Augusta within a
short distance of each other. 1t is enough to say
that these are Naked Greek Lands Persons wish
ing to secure small farms, of superior quality,
well improved, in a high state Of cultivation, and
in good neighborhood, had better be looking to
their interests.
TERMs:-So much of the purchase money in
hand will pay the costs Of suit, and charges of
sale, and the balance in three equal annual pay
ments, the purchaser giving bonds with good Sc
curity, payable in legal tender notes other law
full money of the United States, and the title to
be retained until purchase money is paid.
DAVID FULTZ,
august 28-tds Commissioner.
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Hermitage Nurseries,
IL ALLAN & JOHNSON,
Nurserymen,
Seedsmen

~ I'll COA AA0AS
Seedsmen
and
Florists,
RICHMOND, VA,
Offers for the Fall trade of 1867,
100000 Apple Trees,
100000 Peach Trees,
$4,000 Pear, Plum, Apricot, Ncctarine,
Ounces, &C.,
100000 Grape Vines-leadns varic-
ties, together with full assortment
of small fruits, such as;
STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, BLACK
BERRIES, CURRANTS, &c.
also
large and we'll assorted stock of
ORNAMENTAL TREES.
EVERGREENS,
ROSES,
SHRUBBERY, Sc.
Catalogues furnished on application.
We warrant everything
we sell true to names.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

The New York Journal of Commerce thinks
that the Southern press, on the whole, is bet
ter tempered than the Northern press.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

Itseems as true as it is paradoxical that an
American is never contented until he has
made himself uncomfortable.
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AN IRATE NORTH CAROLINA EDITOR.-
The Newborn Journa1cf Commerce common.
ces an article as follows:
ssBreathes there a man with soul SO dead
Who to himself hath never said
God d-n the Frcedmen's Burcau.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

Taxation and RAl,udiatiOn.

This question Of reputation worries Mr
Greeley, says the Richmond Dispatch. HI
calls those in favor ofiit Williams" and says
that any Republican or War Democrat who
lends the scheme a.shadow Of countenance
proves himself IAN migrate, villain, and .
fool" Now, this language implies that the
reputation party is not SO contemplate in
numbers as we had supposed it to be. It
would not be necessary to use such language
in speaking Of few hundred crazy partizans
The very words used imply that the plotters
for reputation are neither few nor unknown
The wrath Of Greeley was excited in this
way: The Herald had the other day let.
ter from western correspondent, who says
the western Democrats mean to run George
H. Pendleton for President and to election
eer as disclosed in the annexed paragraph:
"Thcy are beginning to agitate the policy
of reputation Of the national debt, CON-
plete wiping out Of all our liabilities, and a
recommencemcnt all round under return to
specie basis.
1.-The boldest among the western Demo-
Gratis do not hesitate to openly avow the doc
trine Of entire: reputation. They believe
that it will carry the masses with it, and sweep
everything before it. Go into any public
meeting say many Of their prominent men,
and you will find nine-tenths Of those pres
ent in favor Of reputation Ask them why
they should grind out their lives and pinch
their families in order to pay the debt incur
red for war which they had no hand in max.
ing, and which has only enriched the politi.
clans who brought it upon us, and they will
nearly all range themselves upon our side
Still the cautious politicians desire to approach
the subject by more indirect paths. The pol.
| icy they now advocate is the wiping out Of
the whole national debt by an issue Of green
backs to the amount of twenty-five hundred
millions, cancelling all the interest bearing
bonds, and stopping the circulation Of the ma.
tional banks, thus saving the country the
twenty millions annually squandered upon
those institutions. This is well understood
to be the programme upon which Pendletou
is to be put forward for the Presidential nomi-
nation, as foreshadowed by the position Of his
confidential organs. But behind this stands
the ultimate result Of reputation, which will
be rendered more easy Of accomplishment
under the depression which such an imitation
would occasion in the national currency"
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GEN. GRANT AS THE NATIONAL CANDI-
DATE.-Major St. Paul, Of the Mobile Times,
whose gallant conduct in the late war, and fer
vid and intelligent devotion to Southern in
terests cntitle his opinion to frank and re-
spectful consideration by our people, quotes
the recent commentary of the Crescent on his
advocacy Of Gen. Grant as the national can
didate for President, and then remarks as
follows:
"The Montgomery Mail, likewise edited by
thorough soldier Of the Southern cause, and
long in the van Of that cause, soberly consid-
ers the nomination in all its aspects, and can
not refuse its assent to our proposition that
Gen. Grant may probably be the best man to
work out the problem Of our National recon-
struction.
ga careful reading of the most violent rad
ical papers will convince any candid mind
that should the radical party ever endorse
Gen. Grants nomination it will be as a folorn
hope, last resort; in fact, as matter of
dire necessity, but not Of choice.
"But still there is no doubt that in their
folly, and in obedience to the axiom which as
serts that madness first overtakes those whom
the.Gods wish to destroy, the extreme wing
of the party will rebel against the common
sense of the nation, and start in opposition
to Gen. Grant an irregular ticket. with Chase
and Butler as their nominees. Such ticket
might perhaps carry from one to three States,
and thus serve to illustrate in the eyes Of the
world the real insignifcance of the faction it
represents"
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Hen Dollars Reward.

Il Lost on Tuesday, at Churchville, Va, a
large Dark Bay Mare, sway back, had on saddle
and bride, was newly shod on left fore foot The
above reward will be paid for her return to me at
Middlebrook. il HARRIS.
august 28-1t
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Co1ored Printing

done for very small advance on printing in one
color.
g. D. Myers and C. D. Stoneburner, having as
sumed the management of the Job Office, (botls
practical printers, will their best efforts u,
give entire satisfaction to all who favor them With
their patronage
WORK DONE At CITY PRICES FOR CASH.
aug. 2G. 1867. .-L-
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august 28-tf
Dead This !!

Dead This!
LII LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.
The undersigned have taken the stables attach
ed to the American Hotel are now prepared TO
furnish Carriages, Buggies and Horses, and, in
fact, everything in line, at the shortest notice
and at reasonable rates. We are prepared TO,
board horses by the month, week or day We
also furnish single feed at 20 cents. 1t will be to-
the interest Of all persons desiring their horses
fed or boarded, or wishing to hire, to give us q
call. gey Parties wishing to visit the Cave viii
be furnished with comfortable conveyances, with
experienced drivers. Apply at the office Of the
American Hotel, or at the stables
aug. 28-3t DONOVAN & O'TOolE.
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SCHOOL BOOKS; COPY ROCKS.
BLANK. MEMORANDUM

AND PASS BOOKS,
CAP, LETTER AND NOTE PAPER,
ENVELOPES-everyq quality
PENS, INK, PENCILS, STATES,
well variety of
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
and select assortment of
5 T a T I O M z r
such as are usually required, fer sale by
HUNTER & NOWLIN.
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august % 3n
The North America" Life Insurance Co.,
New York.

W1rHERs LOUD. General Agents, Southern
States.
H. C. DEsuIELDs Agent, Richmond and vicinity.
NEW FEATURES.
TNhis company is entirely upon the mutual plan.
i The policies Of this Company are ssitAeM
restrictions raosl residence outside the Troop
les, or occupation and contain no conditions watA
reference to suicide, duelling, &c., SC.
This Company issues Registered Policies under
the seal Of the Insurance Department of the State
Of New York, countersigned by the Superinten-
dent of Insurance, guaranteeing the policy is Sc
cured by pledge of Public Stocks, Bonds and Mort
cages. Its policies are non-toyteitabie and are
ineontestable except account Of fraud, once in
sured in good faith the policy is paid on simple
proof Of death. loan of ] of the annual pre-
MUM will be given without note to the policy
holder if desired, and thirty days grace allowed
on the payment of all renewals. Insure in no
company until you have examined the policy or
contract which they propose to give you. Applica-
tions made to Samuel C. Baskins, at National Val
ley Bank. august 28-1m
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ID A. Woods 4 Son,
i Commission Merchants.
SOLICIT CoNsIGNMENTs OF
WHEAT, FLOUR, CORN, TOBACCO, sc.
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
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c. R. BARNES. ]. P. JUSTIs. s. p. FOWLER.
DARNES, JUSTIS q FOWLER,
- Successors to Justis & Fowler,)
General Commission and Forwarding Mer-
chants, No. 1902 Franklin St., Richmond,

chants, No. 1902 Franklin st., Richmond,
Virginia,
Give their undivided attention to the business
pedging themselves to make quick sales and prompt
returns. Bags furnished fol- grain when order
ed.) parties chipping to this House can draw at
sight for one half of the shipment ship
ped the other half will be paid soon as sold.
Refer to Lancaster & Co., Bankers, Richmond,
Va. William NJ. Cabell, Member Va. Legislature,
Buckingham county, Va j; A. NJ. Pierce, Staunton,
Va, and Colonel N. Cobbs, Farmville, Va.
aup 22-,sm
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microscopes and Views,
- PHOTOGRAPHS OF GENERALS,
FANCY PICTURES, and
for sale by HUNTER s. NOWLIN.
august 2S=tf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-12
GEN. Robert z. Lees Estate.

From the Washington correspondence OF the
st. Louis Times.
The strangerin Washington down Lou
isiana avenue, with his face to the west,
sees before him, when he gets to the front
of the City Hall, on the south side of the
Potomac, snd on a commanding emf
nence, an edifice, which at the distance
of three miles from the point of vision,
resembles Greek temple, This is Ar
lincton House, the residence before the
war Of General Robert f. Lee. The Ar
lington estate was one of the largest,
handsomest and most valuable in yir-
ginia. AT an early period of the war,
the mansion was stripped Of everything
valuable that could be carried away by
soldiers from Pennsylvania and New
England. Pictures, mirrors, statuary,
rare and costly books, old china and sill
yer plate, we're all gobbled up, and sent
off to the "loyal North. These articles
are now TO be seen in dozens OF houses
in the States have named.
A faithful negro servant, who had re-
NAMED on the place, saw this stealing
going on day after day, and at last came
10 the city, got one of the servants OF the
White House TO secure him an interview
with Abraham Lincoln; laid the facts
before him, aud begged him not to per-
nit "Massa Roberts " property to be
thus despoiIed. Mr.. Lincoln's reply, in
substance, was said TO be that he could
not interfere with the military that the
soldiers we're only doing at Arlington
what they would soon do all over the
South and that as for Bob Lee, he was
a traitor, and had no rights which the
soldiers were bound to respect The re-
suit was, that the house and grounds
were soon made to look like the abom =
iuation OF desolation.
Finally, the Government went 10 work
and buried the bodies Of 10000 white
soldiers on one side Of the house, and the
bodies of 1900 negro soldiers on the other.
II is said that the negroes who live IN
that vicinity brighten their children BY
telling them the most frightful ghost
stories about these dead bodies.
They say that every night at midnight
the ghosts Of these lG00 negro soldiers
rise from their graves, and dance q VIZ
GINA break down on the graves Of theii
l6. nne white comrades And that the
ghosts of the latter, thus unceremoni
ously disturbed, arise likewise, and at
tack the black ghosts That the hRh
then RACES between the black and Whit
ghosts til ! IA, vhen the black ghost
prevail lone black ghost being more thar
a match for ten white ones), and driv,
the white ghosts bowling 10 their scpul
ehers; when they finish their break
down. and thea vanish in their owl
graves.
A colony Of several hundred black
was established By the Government Of
another part Of the estate, and they .ver
J provided with comfortable huts, furni
tine, utensils, implements, etc, and yer
then told 10 20 70 work Not one obeyed
out OF ten. The other nine stole an