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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
WATER WHEEL
LeHel.s Patent American
DOUBLE TURBINE WATER WHEEL,
Manufactured at Baltimore, Maryland by
POOLE & HUNT.

The subscribers would Introduce to the pub
lie the above wheel, of which they are the
sole agents in this State, as the best economi-
ger of water known, and pledge themselves to
furnish wheels of this description, that will
at least equal in efficiency the best over-slot
wheel in existence. Among the excellencies
of this wheel may be enumerated the follow
ing.
lst 1t is cheaper than any other wheel Of
the same power.
I'd. From its small size and diminished
friction, it has one-third more motion than
any wheel Of the same power.
Sd. 1t will use more or less water. and with
the same percentage of power to the amount
of water used
4th. 1t can never be frozen up or affected
by frost in any way.
9Th. 1t has given the highest effect due to
the head and amos mt of water used, Of any
wheel on record as tested by competent civil
engineers.
9th. 1t is completely finished before leaving
the place Of manufacture, and adjusted for
running, and enclosed in an iron case, reauir
ing onlyto be coupled to the water wheels haft.
Circulars containing cuts, explanations and
testimonials may be had upon application to
the subscribers
ROBERTS, NELSON s. Co.
Dot LIFT
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Tie Prodigal Son.

From Paris letter we take the follow
ing description of a most notable paint.
ing, now on exhibition at the Paris Ex-
position:
This picture is the Parable of the Prod
isal Son, by Edward Dubufe, bought be-
fore it was begun by Mr.. A. I. Stewart,
Of New York at the price, as am COR
rectly informed, Of twelve thousand dol
lars in gold. It canvas, ten feet by
thirty. in three parts. At the left, in
grissile, is the prodigalson feeding swine,
ragged, desolate, unkemt, and full OF re-
morse. To the right is the return home;
portal, with the boys head ON his faith
ers palm, the old man reaching up thanks
to Heaven and the mother weeping Joy
in the shadow. Between them, for the
body Of the painting, is depicted in the
richest color the riotous years ofthe prod
igal, when in far country he wasted his
substance,
The happy selection of this part of the
parable for the chef illustration is equal
ed by the uobler conceit Of intellectuali-
zins the subjects errautry. You behold,
not G lad at wassail, sunken Of eye and
leering at his harlots, fighting his dogs,
gaming; but youth graceful and credu-
lous, with all the muses. purchased to his
will; there are notes at his feet musicians
soften the air; dancers contend together ;
upon his breast two women, beautiful as
the ripe morning. look into his eyes with
IA longing in which you scarce can study
deceit and over their heads he holds the
wine cup. The boy himself, in rich at
tire, is altogether graceful and loveable,
almost pure faced in his thoushtfulness;
wicked only in his truantry. In the shad-
ow of the picture there are passionate
folks with dice. There is-an atmosphere,
a sensousness, richness in the whole COM
position that makes it to me, the finest Of
all the large canvasses in the exhibition.
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FOUNDRIEs.
AUGUSTA FOUNDRY


M "A g Fl 7 N E S III o p,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA..
The undersigned respectfully announce to
the public that they have their new establish
ment complete and i'll full operation.
Having supplied themselves with the most
improved labor saving machinery, for work
ing both in wood and iron, and having secur-
ed the services of the most experienced me
chanics, they are prepared to fill orders with
a guarantee of satisfaction in all cases, both
as to quality aad price. For CASTINGS and
MACHINERY of every description, including
Cooking Stoves, Cane Mills, Plow Castings,
Saw Mills, Mill Gearing, Forging, Cultivators,
lIarrows, Horse Powers, Straw Cutters and
all other Machines usedin agriculture Plows
Of all sizes fitted up either with east or
| wrought iron shares Special attention given
| to the repairing of old machinery, suci., as
| ThresAing Machines, Reapers, Mowers, Wheat
Drills, &c.
| Having determined to sell at a very small
advance upon the cost Of production, and be-
| ing obliged TO pay the cash for all their ma
chinery, labor and material. they are COM
PEELED to require the cash on delivery for all
their manufactures. They respectfully solicit
a share of public patronage.
The undersigned are also agents for the sale
of first class Northern made iron and wood
working Machinery, Stationary and Portable
Steam Engines of any required power, Circu-
lar Saw Mills, &C., which they will furnish at
manufacturers prices, freights added. Per-
sons wishing to buy such machinery are re-
quested to call and examine price list before
purchasing elsewhere.
ROBERTS, NELSON s. Co.
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Soda Water,

A few days since, countryman and
his recently espcused wife visited the city
for the purpose Of seeing sights While
stroiling through the streets, they thought
they would indulge in the luxury OF a
glass of soda. Entering an apolhecary
store, they made known their wants.
s,What kiud of syrup?" asked the
man Of pills.
s.Wall, / guess I'll take some of the
syrup Of squills," the countryman an
swered.
ssWe do not use the kind" the clerk
said. Il know you don't bekase its costly.
I will have the syrup of squills.
The druggist demonstrated, but to no
purpose. His customer would have SOILS,
remarklng:
s.All the other syrups is made Of sugar,
lemon drops, sassapariller, aud such things,
to humbug folks
The squills were procured, and our hero
requested to pour out for himself !; and he
did 50, taking a bountitul quantity in Or
der to get his moneys worth.
The heroine, being asked how she
would prefer hers, raised herself to the
supposed dignity Of a city belle, and re
piled:
Reckon as how I'll try mine without
any squills or any sweetnimg."
Her wish was complied with, for the
druggist was nonplussed at the independ-
ence Of the apparently happy pair. They
touched their glasses, drank, and set down
as they remarked, "to let it settle" In
passing their own opinions on the drinks
they gave anything huta favorable deci'
sion. In a few moments our hero began
to experience new internal sensation.
s'Jerusalem !" he exclaimed, what's the
matter with my stomach 7" and before al
answer could be returned he was foul
miles off Cape Coda clear case OF nan
sea marina.
.'I'm pisened!" he moaned. aOnlJ
married three days and got to die ? Punl
it out Of me, somebody. Ell give a doctor
fifty cents to save my life.
The wife fell nher knees, and attempt
ed to comfort her husband, but he was no
to be checked and not uutil the last o
the squills had left him did he entertain
hope Of remaining in this world.
| The couple LETT the store, vowing ven
geance against the man who told them i
call for squills to swseten their soda.
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ANINDUsTR1ous HUsBAND.-"Arrah,
Jimmy, why did I marry ye? Just tell
me that for its meself that's had to main
tain ye since the blessed day that Father
OFlanagan sent NE home to ye're house.
.'Swate jewel replied Jimmy, not rel
isbing the charge, ''and it's myself that
hopes may live to see the day when
yere wido, weeping over the cold sod
that covers me-then I'll see how yell
get along without me, honey"
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FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Fire Insurance.

SECURITY INSURANCE CO., of New York.
Capital ON MILLION DOLLARS (all paid in)
Assets 100000 Dollars
Par value of shares S50-market value $110.
This is a Participating Company and the Pol
icy Holder, at his option, can participate in
the profits of the Company without being as
sessed for losses. Policies issued by the
Agents, seithout delay. All losses settled in
Richmond BY the General Agent, who has de-
posted in the Treasury the sum required BY
the Legislature as an indemnify for he insur-
ed Rates as low as IN any other Company
PHILLIPS & GARBER, Agents,
opposite Cowans look Store,
stannFon, VI.
This Agency represents seversl otheT FIRST
class Companies.
Feb 27-I
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LADIES (!
B E A u u!
Auburn. <:o,aea. Ilaxen & s.,gser cur,

pRopy.CED by the use of P.of ID, BRt,y' X FRI
SER LIS CHENE,t9X One arpiaation warranted 10
curl the most stra=l. and stubborn hair Of either
been used by IN, fashorai7la- If Paris and London
with tn most grasif"ing resaits, does no rv 10
the hair. Price by mail saied and ,os' iaa =: Y
GiiiTTS and Co. Chemists. 70 2s5 River street,
Troy, n Y Sole agents tor the United Sa-os.
AprN 3ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

The negroes who are employed in load
ing the Mississippi Transportation Com
pany's barge, at Vioksburg, struck for
higher wages day or two ago. They
were getting dollar and halt day, but
demanded two dollars. The company, by
the construction Of a plank road, manag-
ed to get drays up to the barge, and dis
pensed with the services Of the negroes
altogether, saving thereby at least $50
Ha,y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
SEATON HOUSE.

SEATON HOUSE,
Louisiana Avenue, bet. 9th and 9TH Sts.,
WASHINGTON. C.
This House is entirely new, elegantly fur
nished and supplied with water and gas
throughout. 1t also contains supurb Billiard
and Bathing Rooms.
Rooms on the first and second floor are re-
served exclusively ior transient guests.
TERMS, $3.50 PER DAY.
JOHN II. SEAlMES, Proprietor.
Gro W. BUNKER, Assistant
formerly at National Hotel.)
March 13-6m
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HOTELS.
Il A Y IO IL IN OTEL.
WINCHESTER, VA.
CHANGE OF pRopRIEToRs.
The undersigned has assumed the

The undersigned has assumed the proprietor
ship and management of the
TAYLOR HOTEL,
and is now prepared to cater to the comfort
of all who desire clean beds, good eating, and
the attention of polite servants. The TAY-
LOR HOTEL is the most commodious public
house in the Valley, and the undersigned will
labor unremittiagly to restore it 10 its ancient
reputation as the best conducted establish
mcnt in the State.
The House has been thoroughly refurnishsd
since the war, and presents every advantage
and convenience of first class hotel.
The attention of Baltimoreans and others
desiring pleasant rooms in a healthy climate
with the attractions of the surrounding coun-
try unsurpassed, is particularly calledto the
advantages here afforded.
confidently appeal to my friends for a
generous patronage.
WV. GoLpsBoRouGH.
Aril 1O-1y.
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Burlze.s Iron Works.

I0N, ~, 1
ATTENTION FARMERS!
! am still putting up the best LIVINGSTON
pLOWS (Nos. T. 5. and g.. also No. 4. Hill
Side plow} ever put up in this Valley. | uar-
ra,,t all my plows Call and examine before
purchasing. w. A. bukhE.
Feb eff
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AMERICAN HOTEL.
S. Nj. HEULINGs, Proprietor.
MEcMANICAI.

MECHANICAI.
w. Il. SNAPP,
Practical DisfiIler and Manu-
factNrer OF Liquors,
sTAUNTON,yA.,
The erection Of new Distilleries, Superin-
tended; old Distilleries repaired and fitted up
and Distilleries run upon reasonable terms.
ANY information in regard to his profession
impaired to those who wish to acqniae full
and correct knowledge of the business. His
great experience enables him to ensure lar
ger yield and finer liquors, than can be obtain
ed by the general way of Distillation.
REFERENCES,
II. F. Richards & Co., Staunton, Va,
Col. NJ. G. Hartman, g
B. F. Points, Esq, g
Captain G. R. Mason, I"
Captain W. A. Abney, Augusta, Co.,
Edward Mckinney, Caroline, Co.,
Sasnl Coleman, ESQ.,, !"
Grey Boulware, !"
T. w. & G. E. Little, Scottsyille. Va.
Address
W. F. SNAPP, Staunton, Va.
Dec. 13-tf
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Notice.
HOURS. FOR VISITOR

HOURS FOR VISITORS.
Hereafter, persons desiring to visit tie In
sti;utien for the Deaf ard Dumb and the Il nd,
VII please call bel wen The hours OF IL a. NJ.
and / J ?. 81. when the Steward G. some other
efiieer will be in attendance. Visiting at ail
ether hours seriously interrupts the schools.
By order OF the Board.
narca 2o-3u
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Eternity is depth which no geometry can
measure, no arithmetic calculate. no imagi-
nation conceive, and no rhetoric describe.
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VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
T. \ Y. e SsEhERi H. Editors rropretora
Wednesday Morning, May %, 1867.

The "Virginian'' will be mailed to subscribers at
THREE DOLLARS. per anntlm.
Transient advertisements will be inserted at the
rates Of one dollar p square, of - lines or less for
the first insertion and seyenty-hve cents for each
suhsequen insertion.
Communications or notices ola personal or private
character, calculated to promote any private en-
erprise or interest," will be charged for as advertise
nlents.
Yearly advertisers, disseminating during the year.
will be charged at transient rates.
Special Notices 20 cents per line for each insertion
All Communications, intended for publication in
the Virginian must lie accompanied with response
Bile naIne-otherwse att, ntion will be given them
as-Job Printing done at Baltimore ates. Cash on
Delivery.
. "YALLEY VIRGINIAN.'
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To love something more than ones self
that is the secret of all that is great to know
how to live for others-that is the aim of all
noble souls.
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Some sensible chap says truly, that q per-
son who tries to raise himself by scandalizing
others, might just as wellsitdown on wheel
barrow, and undertake to wheel himself
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Drugs. Medicines, &c.

Drugs, Medicines, &c.
P.H.& E.s. TROUT,
Dealer in Drugs,
Medicines. Paints, Oils,
Dye Stutfs, Coal Oil, Lamps,
Fancy Articles, &C., Window
Glass of all sizes, Trusses,
Supporters, Surgical
Instruments.
Musicians orders filed with the very purest
Medicines, and at city retail prices.
neA. Prescription Department receives spec
ixl attention.
Anr;l 1Off
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

There are in England 904 1923 paupera
registered. If such body Of beggars,
existed in this country they would organ
ize into a political party and have candl-
date for the Presidency Ii
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

We see it stated that ladies in Indiana who
wear number I, and 8 boots, and who are
largely in the majority, are opposed to the
short dress style.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

People often make strange mistakes as to
the nature of angels. They are apt to talk
of women as ''angels,' yet there's not a word
in the Bible about female angels. They arc
always of the other sex.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

The white people of Middleburg, Va, and
its neighborbood, have transferred good
stone church {Methodist Episcopal) to colored
trustees, former slaves of some of them, for
their exclusive use.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

Josh Billings says: Il always advise short
sermons, especially on a hot Sunday. If a
minister kant strike lie in boring forty min
utes, he has either got poor gimlet or else
he is a boring in the wrong place"
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ST. Charles Hotel.

Corner of Main and 18th Streets,
RICHMOND, VA,
Board So 90 per day.
Mr.. J. W. Booz late of the Norvell House,
Lvnchburg, Va, being connected with the
st. Charles, will be pleased to see his many
friends. as he can assure them of LIST class ac-
commodations.
Feb 27-6m
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AMERICAN IIOTEH..

AMERICAN HOTEL.
Immediately at Virginia c. R. r. Depot,
Staunton, Va.
Col. Charles Il. O'Ferrai1,
PROPRIETOR.
The Proprietor in resuming the entire man
ngement and control of this well known and
popular hotel, promises in the future, what
has been his aim in the past to cater to the
wants of the public and to retain the reputa-
ton the 'sAmerean" has borne as
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
1t has been thoroughly
REFITTED AND REFURNISHED
with
NEW AND ELEGANT FURNITURE,
and is not surpassed by any hotel in the State.
THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE
and the offices of the different Stage lines are
at this House.
Thanking his many friends and the public
generally for the liberal patronage he has re-
ceived heretofore. he still extends to them an
IAN OLD VIRGINIA WELCOME.''
Feb 20-tf
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
JOHN D. IMB0DEN,
Attorney at Law,

' =
will attend oil the Courts in the City, and the
Circuit Court OF Stanton.
A general acquaintance with the bar of the
State will enable him to secure prompt atten-
ton to business anywhere in Virginia
To his olu friends, and the bar Of the Val
ley especially, and tenders his services in the
Supreme Court of Appeals at Richmond.
REFERENCES.-In Virginia. to all public
men who have been true to the State; in Bal
timore, by permission to Messrs. Robert Gar.
rett Sons, Messrs. Hopkins, Hull s. Atkin-
son and DR.. J. Hanson Thomas.
Office No. 7o5 Franklin Street, between
Seventh and Eigth.
Aug 20-tf
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The board of health Of Norfolk are active
ly engaged in cleaning the city, so as to keep
off visit from the cholera this summer.
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The Oswego Starch Works support $500
people, and will product twelve million pounds
Of starch this year.
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A Montreal lad of fifteen has married his
brothers mother-in-law of fifty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

Myriads of squirrels are ovcrrunning some
parts of Indiana, and in several counties in
Iowa pigeons are destroying the newly sown
what
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

Dexter House,
formerly Parish House.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA.
Having recently changed hands, been re-
opened and thoroughly refurnished with new
and elegant furniture, is now prepared with
as good accommodations as any Hotel in the
Piedmont region.
The proprietors pledge themselves to use
every exertion to give satisfaction to its guests.
They hope to receive liberal share of the
public patronage.
Omnibus to and from Depot free of charge
J. n. POIND DEXTER & CO.,
April 27-3m Propsietors.
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Panthers and wolves, driven oct of the
swssnps by the overHowed river, are be-
coming dangerous il the hill land o. iss-
tserson county, Mississippi
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

PRoLIFIc.-Th Princess of Wales has her
third baby, daughter, born on the goth of
February. She has been married not four
years, and has three children, which is doing
as well as could be expected of any princess.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

Radical started paper in Louisville, Ky,
called The Living Issue; but the Radical lost
his money, ond The Living Issue has ceased
to flow
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JOHN ECHoLs, II. NJ. BELL, r. Il. CATLETT.
ECHOLS, BELL s. CATLETT,
Attorneys at Law,
STAUNTON. VA.
win practice in the Courts of Staunton and
Federal Courts at Staunton, AMI in the Circuit
and County Courts of Rockbridge, Rocking
ham and Allegheny Counties. They will also
attend to special business in any part of Vir-
ginia and West Virginia
The business of the late firm of Hartman s
Bell is in their hands for attention and settle
ment.
Nov.29
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Strawberries measuring four inches in cir
conference have appeared in Mobile.
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1t is a remarkable and suggestive fact that
the Saviour of the world has titles, in the BIZ
BILE, answering to every letter Of the alphabet.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

A Kentuckian named Bedbug petitions the
Legislature to change his name.
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The sheep in Lapier county, Michigan, are
dying by hundreds of some mysterious di-
sease.
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The Liberty papers publish list of 284
names as s4he Confederate dead from Anaite
county Taking Amite county as the aver
age, the total Confederate mortality from Mis-
sissippi would exceed II, 1000. $4,000, it has
been estimated, is nearer the figure Clarion
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A French engineer proposes to build a
bridge from Calais to Dover, to cost 100000,
600 francs.
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brigham Young says it is now as impor-
tant to raise crops as saints.
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Judge Edmunds estimates the number OF
spiritualists at about 100000
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Happiness abounds most with the lowly !;
there are more blossoms in the valleys than
on the hills.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

Sixty Roman Catholic Priests arrived in
New Orleans recently, to open schools for the
freedmen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

Mr.. Lake, Of the firm of Bruce & Lake,
Grocers, committed suicide in ST. Louis, re-
Gently.
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man out there, with a goatee three inches
long.
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Never dare to 60 where you have reason to
question whether God will go with you.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

The French Emperor celebrated the fifty.
ninth year of his age on the goth of April