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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
Let us Counsel Together.

A mighty responsibility now rests upon the
people Of Virginia The accumulated hon
ors the glorious records Of past, unsullied
BY igneb!e acts, aud the hopes of aposterity
barn Of suchsa race, rests upon our should
ers It is fearful responsibility, surround
ed, as we are, by perils such as people, once
free, were never before called upon to meet
ana overcome 1t is useless to particu!arlze
as to our troubles. They are patent to every
thinking white man. and he must see that our
only hope is in concert of action, and the
thorough organization Of our people.
While we believe the white people Of this
State can control it, we feel that we are utter
ly powerlcss without organization. The late
election has taught US that, and We cannot too
earnestly urge upon our people the necessity
Of turning out on Monday next, (Court day, y
the day selected for the Conservative Mass
Meeting to nominate delegates to the Con-
vension. to be held in Richmond, Dec. 18th.
The best talent, and the influence Of Con
servative Old Augusta will be needed in that
Convention, and our people. the working
masses, should let nothing keep them from
attending LET US counsel together" and
organize thoroughly for the coming contest
with Radicalism-tha accursed combination
of ''mean whites and negroes which threat
ems to oyerrun our once proud Old Dominion
| The line. has been clearly drawn between
white men and negroes, after all our efforts to
promote harmony and peace. There is nc
middle course left; it is. are you white or
black ?" Thercfore,w appeal to the people Of
Augusta to rally, as one man, and organize
'sHe who dalies is dastard-he who doubts
is damned"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
latest Local and General News.

Cola. which has been advancing all the
week, and is quoted in New York at 1893.
A private letter, dated Nov. 18th, informs
MS that VIM. H. CARRIER, Esq, had arrived
in Aberdeen, Miss, we'll and hearty
Last EVENINGS mail brings us no additional
news Of importance. The Albemarle Ghost,
has gone up the spout and provisions are
lower.
Col ". ". D. Hogshead, of this county,
was thrown from his buggy on the 18th,
while on his way to Court, breaking his leg
over again.
Geo. G. Ycasle, has just arrived, with the
largest and finest assortment of Jewelfy and
Ch.ckscve brought to this market.
England, France and Austria have come
70 common understanding as to the policy to
bsparsael hereafter on the Eastern question.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

The New York Tribune, in some advice
to the negroes Of Virginia, says:
"The registered whites of Virginia amount
10 II 1882, Of whom 1864 voted, and 49,
8o8 abstained from voting. The registered
blacks were 1o4,772, of whom 92,155 voted,
and only II, 6l7, abstained from voting There
would seem to be probability, therefore,
that in the 6ual vote on the adoption of the
constitution it will be rejected. unless grea-
TOR division of the white vote can be effected
On the last vote 81 ,249 whites voted against
Convention, and 1885 voted for it,"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

CoLoREp LABOR IN THE SouTH-The
planters Of Sumter, Ala: have held meet
ing and adopted set ofrules to regulate the
employment of freedmen. After debate, they
agreed to give $40 month to frst-class field
hands, So to second class, and Sc to third
class. Also, to require ten hours work III
the day between April 1st and October lst,
and nine hours work during the rest Of the
year. : ~ -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
"Old Virginia Never Tires"
THE OLD CONFECTIONERY STILL IN THE
FIELDls

m, s. CEASE is happy TO Inform his old friends
lx1. and customers and the public generally,
that he has recently reftted and remodded his
store room, according to the most approved style.
He has added to his already large stock o:
Toys, Fancy Articles, Candies, Cakes,
Dollbabies, Nick-nacks,
Grim cracks, &c.
At his store indulgent parents will find every
thing to please the eye, crafty the taste and
amuse the fancy of the little ones. Modest young
gentlemen, Of the counting fraternity. will find
that he has laid in the finest stock of delicate
favored 'scourting candy" ever brought to this
market, and he warrants ii to be sure specific
for embarrassing periods OF. silence during their
visits to the fair ones
In fact, old people young people, handsome
young men, beautiful ladies, fond mothers, infat-
uated Fathers, loving Cousins and all sorts of
people have only to call at tic Old Confectionery
to crafty any and every fancy at the lowen rates
for cash.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed on
me in the past, by generous public, and soliciting
continuance Of the same, can only promise to
spare no exertions or expense in catering to the
wants Of the people. NJ. 8. CEASE.
P Wedding Parties, furnished at the short
est notice and in the latest style.
nov 2o-tf
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\ ttention, Ladies'!

A ttentiOn, Ladies'!
IA Fall ana Winter Millinery!!
Mrs. r. E. HUDSON has on hand, and is con
stantly receiving a large stock Of Pail and Win
ter Millinery Goods OF the latest and
MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES,
which she is prepared to furnish her patrons on
the most liberal and accommodating rerms.
Her stock consists Of BONES, Hats, Ribbons,
Forers, and everything in the Mi!liaery line, Of
the most exquisite and fashionable styles. Give
her call at her store-room, Opposite Cowan's
Book Store,) up $ airs. ~-,sgs7-
B9y- She has just opened her PATTERN BON
NETS. A call from the ladies is respectfully so
licited. r. . So sis z = nov 2O-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

The great question in political circles North
is to find out What Grant thinks" Both
parties claim him. Senator Wilson, of Mass,
told us at Orange c. H., Grant was as good a
Radical as he [W;lson) was, and We have be-
lieved SO ever since.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

The New York Tribune, after saying that
"most Of the ignorance, depravity and dirt to
"bc found at the North votes the Democratic
ticket" with admirable and exemplary frank
ness admits that 1.-THE Republican party at
'the South corresponds in social position to
"the Democratic party at the North
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

Colonel Rose, of the United States army
who organized the recent election at Rich
mond, is to be court martialed, by order of
General schodcld, on charges preferred against
him ofdrunkenness on the day Of election
and Of conduct unbecoming an officer and a
ca.tIom=n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
JED hOTCHKISS.
ECHCLS, BELL. CATLETT e. CO.,
~ REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
SOUTHEAST Coraer Of Court House Square,
STAUNrON, VIRGINIA.

We are now selling, and have constant de-
mand for Turning, Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Nils &C., and we in
vite parties having such property for sale. especi
ally in The county of Augusta, and the Valley OF
Virginia, to put the same in our hands. believing
that we possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge OF the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
We make ne charge for advertising or showing
property, but when we find purchaser for it we
charge commission OF five per cent, to be paid
out Of the first payment made BY the purchaser.
nov 20-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

A singular disease has taken possession Of
the horses iu Wisconsin, as they ere appa-
rcntly pining away aud dying, aud the cause
ofthe disease cannot be ascertaiued by the
best veterinary surgeons in the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

NJ Otice.-l have this day associated ". H.
~ WOLFE, my agent, to carry on the mer-
camille business, in the vicinity of Waynesboro',
Augusta county, Va. J..F. MOLFE..
nov 1s-tf October 26th. 1867
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

The news Of the great loss of shipping by
the tornado at St. Thomas has caused vida
spread feeling of depression in English COM
mcrcial circles. l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SALE OF TOWN
" PROPERTY.
By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, entered on the 18th day Of No
vember, 1867 in the case of John O Hare's Execu-
tor u.s. John o. Hares widow, &C., the undersign-
ed as Conn.,, will proceed to sell the premi-
SEES, on THURSDAY the 18th day of DECEMBER
next, at public Auction, TWO STORE HOUSES
in the Town of Staunton on the West side of Au-
eusta street. near the Bridge, adjoining the prop
erty lately occupied by said OHare. This prop
erty is situated in the business part of the Town
near the Railroad Depot, and is well worthy the
attention of the business men.
TERMS OF SALE: Enough in hand in cash
on the day of sale to pay the costs Of suit and
sale, and the balance upon credits of six, twelve,
and eighteen months from said day, the purchas-
er giving bond with good personal security, bear
ing interest from day of sale and the legal title
retained as ultimate security. ara
H. NJ. BELL, Com'r.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, q. m.
nov
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

Important NOtice.-The Clerk of the
j. County Court of Augusta county desires
for reference the names and Post Office address
Of all persons or their descendants who have emil
grated from the counties of Augusta, Rocking
ham and Kockbridge . st'sF
This is o matter Of great Importance to the pnr-
ties and its t. be hoped that all interested viii
give the above prompt attention. Address,
Box 1874, P. o. Staunton Va
Spec. Vim. Lex. Gaz. and Rock. Register, COPY
time and send bill to this office.
sept 11-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
W. WILLIAMS. GEO. ID. FISH,
WILLIAMS 4 FISHER,

Successors of Williams, Garrett flsher,)
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
RICHMOND. Va.
Cpecial attention paid to consignments Of 10
y bacco, Flour, Grain and other Countr.
Produce, and prompt returns made.
nov 2O-tf* ~-s -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

ffGnfi0N ExA61R6.-Phll1deDhl8 made
/ ~ Shoes besides a nice assortment of North
eru Boots and Shoes which we are Offering very
cheap We purchased beautiful lot of Misses
md Ladies Ph,ladelphia made Shoe, which ar.
anu Dc m
s S and quality Dy any nome manufacturer.
W. ~. 90 W !" - AZ. = H. @. 100
wy ~ - :. ---e =. = ---o- : -
New. Beautiful. Cheap and
IN Useful!
What is it that possesses all of these very de-
sirabls qualities If you want correct answer
TO this query, stop at
n B. HENDRY'S STORE, on the corner
Opposite Virginia Hotel,
Where Won viii find the new: beautiful. cheap
and useful combined in his carefully selected and
well assorted stock Of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
Dry. Goods. bots Imported and Domestic. of the
Newes, STYLES and best Qualities. -.
Hats and Bonnets trimmed and untrimmed.
Bonnet, Hat and Dress Trimming in great Va
riety. Gloves and Hosiery -, rEr
In fact. full stock of Furnishing Goods for
the Ladies. -.
MEMS WEAR
clotbs cass;meres and vestinps.
SHIRTS, Drawers anu Cohars. rs
Hats, Boots, Shoes ana Galters Ior everybody
sGkOCEKlEc. . -
l. Sugar, Coffee, Moasses, Salt, Oils, &c.
Tinware, Woodenware and Hardware, for the
use of families .:y
Rural and Columbia Cook Stoves. -
Cash or Trade paid for Country Produce.
l oct 23-tf N. B. HENDRY..
S1nuTVa IATI,, -------
~ 2oo0 GALLONS sTONEWARE.-
We are now receiving from Messrs. David Parr
Sons Richmond, Va known to be equal if not
superior to any Stone-Ware Manufacturer in the
United States) the largest and most complete alot
of WARE ever seen in Staunton; and we can
with great confidence recommend this ware to
hold anything put it. No other that we have
had would stand strong acids; this, however, we
grease. as Il is perfectly imperyious.
Orr stock comprises everything made nv anv
facrorv :
va, ,' a. siles Jugs w.
MIX ans anu fo.s, Dreau nisers, wafer jars
nu''el jars Suuins, orea,ii Jars anu very iaiBe
mag This ysrv superior WARE can be sold at
the same price Of country made =
It will be to the interest of all therefore to buy
rom U.s. p1prR DRAKEsco
~, OF, whites Corner.
aug -"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
IMPORTANT NOTICES. =
FI,o the Citizens Of Staunton =
i and the Vicinity.
CARn. ~f.-s fsx y

propose bringing my company dramatiqae for
season of six nights, to perform at "rhespian
HALF on being assured such proposition would
be acceptable and sustained by the citizens.
Those desiring to subscribe to the scheme, can
purchase and secure seats at the Virginia and
American Hotels, P. H. Trout and Dr. Eichelbss-
gers Drug Stores, G. E. Prices Hardware Store,
Armentrou,'s Tobacco Store and Peck 4 Cush-
ngs Auction Rooms. s-G ss
Single tickets, 81 90. Season Of six nights
$3.50. No money required until the arrival sf
my company. B. ,. OGDEN,
oct 16-tf Manager
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
Tho Object Of the Radical Party.

That this party never Intended an honest
reconstruction, even under their own infa-
nous bills. becomes more evident every day.
They designed them to bolster up their waning
power North, with united Southern vote
We have recently learned that a gentleman
from the Valley, proposed TO Mr.. Speaker Col
fax that the whole matter be submitted to
Gen'ls Grant. Sherman and Lee, for final
settlement lie objected to Sherman and
Lee The gentleman then said, .;Let Grant
say what is fair, and we will be satisfied.
Give US peace" Colfax answered that he
and his party knew that the Democrats had
held the power for years, by having united
Southern vote to back them and that the
Radical party intended to have the same, NO
matter what laws were required to make the
entire South Radical We don't profess to
give his exact words, but the substance. Can
the people trust such party
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

THE WHOLE Observation-Disclosures Of
gentlemen and soldiers, of what the Radicals
call the "Rebel Press and people" honestly
urged the acceptance of the Military Recon
struetion Bills. as Ji',ality, by our people.
thinking We would hare fair chance in the
NEW Governmental be formed. Recent events,
the perfect organization CT the negroes, and
tho general dcvelopemeat of the Radical pro-
gramme, has convinced them there is not and
nerer was anything fair intended There
fore, they are now against the whole business,
from beginning to end, aud this fact will be
demonstrated at the polls, five have another
chance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20
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TIME GREATEST REMEDY OF THE AGE.
PETERS 1NFALL1BLE REMEDY for the
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and all secret diseases. This remedy contains no
mercurial or balsamic properties, and excels ev-
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never failed, having cured cases of over fifteen
years standing and all others of shorter duration.
The proprietor. therefore, challenges any case,
of the above diseases which this remedy will not
cure, provided the directions are carried out with
prudence on the part of the patient, and any one
purchasing half dozen bottles and using accord
ingly, he guarantees perfect cure, and in case
of failure will furnish additional medicine to
complete the cure, and cure will be effected
without inconvenience to the patient.
Price 50 per bottle.
Sold by
F. H. LINK,
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TO THE LADIES.
Temple OF Fashion,!

Temple OF Fashion!
s, MRS. KATE NJ. KELLEY
has just returned from the Baltimore with the
largest and finest assortment of
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS y
ever brought to this market, consisting in part Of
Bonnets and Hats Of every style; yelvets, Silks,
Pushes, Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Masonic
Wells Of every color; Crystal and Jet Necklaces,
Girdles, Kid and SILK Gloves, Cluny and Vallen-
ciennes Lace Handkerchiefs, Embroidered Linen
and Lace Sets, Cambria Ruf1ing. Inserting aad
Finish, Corsets from $l.25 to $35 Ladies'
Vests, Velvet and Satin Trimming Ribbons. Bias
Satins and velvets for Dress trimmings: .ErIscd
Nets, Curls, Hair Braids, French Twist Cushions.
together with that indispensable article to . La
dy's toilet, 'Haneys Nutritive Cream and BAN
doline, for Dressing the Hair" all of which she
will sell for cssh at the very lowest prices.
EJ N. B. Opening of Winter Bonnets will
take place ON SATURDAY, November End, at 10
0 clock. A. NJ. oct Soft
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

Main street, Staunton, Va.
All orders addressed to S. N. Peters. box l, IT,,
Richmond, Virginia, will be promptly attended
to.
nov 2O-3m ss
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

r ost, on the 18th inst, Dogwood Ear Ring
IL near the Central Boarding House. The
finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at
THE Office. s-AAi nov 20elt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

A ttcntiOn Ladles.-Philadelph made
~ Shoes. besides a nice assortment of North
eru Boots and Shoes which we are offering very
cheap We purchased beautiful lot of Misses
and Ladies Philadelphia made Shoes which are
known to every body and cannot be surpassed in
stregth and quality by any home manufacturer.
Give them a trial, you.win NOT regret.
oct 49, G. HIRSH / co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

on the public debt and the way in which it
should be managed, 1t speaks of our pro-
gress and the wonderful achievements of our
labor, and says they all came Of the oneness
Of our Government. The only thing want
ing to day is wise comprehensive statesman
ship. 1t calls attention to Mr. Gladstone S
financial speech, and declares we must be per-
tectly faithful to our financial engagements
The Constitution must be restored over all
the States. The downtrodden whites in the
South must be raised up. The odious cotton
tax must be repealed, and our imprisoned
shipping must be released. What we want
is fidelity to our free system of laws. It
speaks Of the expected report of Mr. Wells,
revenue commissioner, and says his system
may not be endorsed by Congress that is
bent on extravagaut expenditures as means
| for party ends. The Radicals will have
need Of a full treasury, and, of course, Of a
heavy rate Of taxation, until they shall have
accomplished their political ends: or been de-
posed from power.
The Washington Chronicle, Radical, has a
long letter from Occasional" in which ex-
tracts are given from the Southern cores
pondence Of the Congressional Executive
Committee. 1t editorially comments on the
Presidents speech, and says it is evident
that his original purpose to keep the whole
subject OF reconstruction open as a question
| for the Presidential election has never been
abandoned, and that he yet thinks it can be
SO kept open. It states how it thinks the
President is scheming for re election by the
Democratic party ,and calls him the head cen
tire Of fraud and the most despotic wielder Of
arbitrary power the nation ever knew. Il
quotes sentence from the Intelligencer as q
text and declares it is not surprising that
those who regard treason as a mere mistake
instead of a crime should consider rebels
much more worthy citizens than Radicals.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

JOHN EcnoLs,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-11-01
JAMES f. SHINE, .Sec'y.
OUR DUPLIT CORREsP ONDENCE.

OOIG DOI LIN COhhEtSE ONDENCE
Editors Of tie .JOu7nal:
SIRs-Thinking an "occasional from
our section, concerning the crops, &C., &c.
would not be amiss nor prove of the nature
of politics (which utterly despise), I seize
my ink-horn, busted over by the cobweb<
of time, and my notification goose-quill tc
repair to my writing table for the purpose
of giving you a few brief facts in regard tc
things in general, in and around our little
metropolis, or school-opolis, as it has not
been very improperly denominated by
some one.
As the crops are the theme of the day
among the community in general, and I,
being q farmers son, will relate a few par
ticulars III regard to them first. Cotton,
the greatest money staple among US, is very
light. About one-half crop will be real
lied, and for this reason there is much dis
satisfaction among the farmers in regard
to the high prices paid for labor and fer
tiEzcrs the previous season. Consequently
many of the farmers, especially the far
sighted, intend renting or leasing, the sue,
ceeding year, all their surplus lands, and,
making a small farm themselves, thus real
izing what they did not this year, viz
handsome income.
AS for the cereals, consisting of corn,
&c, they are ditto, as the cotton. Potatoes
viii yield an average crop onl ly.
AS for educational interests, our burg is
certainly undergoing new era in this, the
nineteenth century. As our once glorious
University goes down, our school seems to
build up on its ruins, PhGnix-like, and
will, ere long, rise in the majesty of the
ancient Academia Of Socrates. The male
department is under the control OF Mr.. r.
". Mlllard, we'll known as an indefatiga-
ble instructor of the youths. The female
department is superintended by Prof. N.
3. Webster, quum d0cLissennus, who gives
lectures daily to convocation of both de-
partments, and l assure you one Of his lee
lures is worth trip from your sanctum to
hear.
There has been much activity here to-
day, it being time for holding County
Court. Nothing of Importance has trans
pired as yet, except public meeting was
held this morning in the Court House by
the people for the purpose of nominating
delegates to the coming Convention, when
the following names were proposed as very
suitable John A. Bryan and DR.. James
Blount. The meeting wss addressed by
Col. A. A. McKoy, of Sampson, in very
forcible and elaborate style, and was con.
cluded by remarks of other gentlemen.
L fear have trespassed on your good
nature by writing more than I intended
at the same time forgetting that an Editors
patience is unlike circle. [ will close.
meanwhile saying you will hear from me
again.
Truly, NED.
Kenansville, N. c., Oct. 22d, 1867.