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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26
Building and Pasture Lots for
E0Hn ' .-f

We offer for sale number of Building and
Pasture Lots en- the South side of the Park
ersburg road. We have already sold ten
building Lots to parties who intend to erect
houses at an early day. Plats may be seen
on application to W. j. Shumate, or at the
Offices Of ALEX. II. H. STUART,
JOHN B. BALDWIN, Y
June 12-tf Attorneys.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

REGISTRATION IN STAUNToN.--Up to Tuesday
eyening-21S whites and 218 blacks had reg
istered at the Market House-215 whites and
1873 blacks atthe rt-House, making 433
whites to356 blacks in the town.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Times earnestly calls the attention, of
horribly filthy condition Of the Taylor Hotel
Alley, on which from so to 500 freedmen re-
side.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

On the 18th, the Grand Jury Of Frederick
found true bill against Robert Forney for
the murder of Henry Trenary, on last Feb.
ODD On the 18th the case was continued TIL
next term, owing to the absence of DR.. f. i.
Stribling, Of Staunton, an important witness.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Hot SpRINGs.-There were As arrivals at
these Springs from May goth, opening day,
up to June 10Th. The season promises to be
fine one in the direction of the Hot, and the
guests may look out for a good time. The
roads are in fine condition and everything is
in TRIM
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Phil. Trout will accept our thanks for nu-
merous and sundry glasses Of iced soda water
an article he keeps constantly on hand and
of the most superior quality.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

SMART BORA little chap, says the Win
chester Times, IN the Loudoun Street Sunday
School was asked sswhowas the meekest MANI
The urchin answered, his eyes fairly dancing
tNneh1. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Col. F. Farrar, delivered his popular
lecture on the American Eagle, at the town
Hall, last Saturday night, before an intelli-
gent and appreciativc audience.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The exercises of the Wesleyan Female In
stitute, closed yesterday. Rev. Mr. Munsey
delivered the address to crowded house.
Full particulars next week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26
Selling Onaa Cost.

We have on hand beautiful assortment OF
Parresols, which we will sell off at cost-call
soon to secure bargain, for we get them
cheap from our own Factory in Philadelphia.
June 10 IT Il. hihSH u ".
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

They had match game Of Base Ball in Luz
ray on the 22d, between their Ashby Club and
the Lee Club of New Market
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

pEnsoNAI,-Gen. J. A. (Stonewall Brigade.
Walker, with his family are visiting their rel
atives in this county all in fine. hcalth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Aaron Shoveler killed the great she Mink,
the terror of hen roosts On Lewis Creek, last
Monday week, and great is the rejoicing. She
had killed about 800 chickens on the Creek
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Rust has appeared on the smooth wheat in
Clarke and Frederick, but not enough to ma
terially lessen the yield.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

To observation-disclosures Postmastcrs in
this and adjoining counties will save them
selves an unpleasant exposure, by a moro
prompt delivery of the Valley Virginian.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Webber s. Whitesell, of the Roanoke Times,
have dissolved partnership and its publication
will hereafter be conducted by Chas. NJ. Web
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Era is informed that fatal disease is
sweeping off the poultry, in and about Mar
tinsburg, at ruinous rate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The locusts-and their name is lcgion-arc
playing sad havoc with the forests and fruit
trees in Grcenbrier county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

A white woman, Fulcher by name, was ar
rested in Montgomery county Two weeks ago,
charged with nfanticide and acquitted. r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Arctic Soda Fountain is in full opera
ton at DR.. Eichclberger's Drug Store and does
its work well.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Two hundred and eightyseven votes con-
troll the County of Jefferson, whose vote before
the war was 1900. You can have this state
of things here, if you neglect to register.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

CALL AccEprEp.-Th Rev. Theodore NJ
Carson, of Winchester, has received and &C
cepted call to the pastorship of the Episco
pal Church, at Orange C. H., Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

SPRING TRAvEL.-Last Friday morning GO
passengers arrived at Staunton, for breakfast,
from Lexington uia Goshen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Free Press says the exhibition of the
NJ. E.-Sunday School, Of Charlcstown, on the
18th, was great success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Masonic celebration, at Frankfort,
Greenbrier county, took place on Monday,
the 9th inst.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Registration commenced in Rockbrilgc yes
terday, and will conclude, at Natural Bridge
District, July 1lth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Rev. Mr. Leyburn has entered upon
his duties as Pastor of the Loudon st. Presby-
terrain Church, Winchester.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Prices of all articles Of daily consumption
are coming down to living rates. Look out
for o tumble, "as is a tumble, in prices soon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Judge W. W. Crump, of Richmond, was in
attendance upon the last Circuit Court Of Fred
crick county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Reports from all parts of the, Valley indi-
cate very general disposition to Register
among the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

TnASKs.-Au the Societies Of the yariou:
Colleges, from the University down, will ac
ccpt our thanks for invitations, sc. AS W.
couldn't attend all, we concluded not to Of
fcnd any by staying at home.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

J.. Woodson, Esq, of Harrisonburg, was
in our town last week, attending Circuit Court
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY.-Cur notice OF
the Commencement exercises Of this school
was, unavoidably, crowded out last week. A
letter descriptive of the occasion will be found
on LIST page, which tells the whole story. On
Wednesday evening Certificates of Proficiency
were delivered, in the Presbyterian Church,
to the following young ladies'.
English Literature Mamie Link, Mamie |.
Gooch, Carrie Hciskcll, Cornelia NJ. Patter-
son, Sue Allen, Nellie S. Burr, Lila SchefFer,
Kitty Estell, Maggie Taylor, Mollic Hawkins,
Cornela Weade, Agnes Montgomery, and An
ME Fulton
Natural I'hizosopiy.-Bettie K Guy, Eliza
Gibson, Mary L. Glendy, Cornelia NJ Patter-
son, Matte l.. Tate.
Chemistry. Bette X. Guy, Matte L. Tate,
Laura Y. Howard, Kate King, Lizzie w. Har-
ria, AMI Mary R. Gamble.
Mathematics. Maggie V. Howard, Laura V.
Howard, Ella NJ. Allen, Bette h Guy, and
Cornelia III. Patterson.
Mental md Moral Scieace.-Elizabeth R. Pres
ton, Mamie l. Gooch, Maggie V. Howard, L.
V. Howard, Mamie 7. Thornton, Nellie S.
Burr, Mary R. Gamble, Letitia r. Smiley, N:
d. Bell, Lizzie D. Bell, Lizzie w. Harris, and
! Ella NJ. Allen.
| French.-Cornelia NJ Patterson and Matte
L. Tate.
| Latin-Lucy 3. Campbell, Mamie 7. Thorn
| ton, Matte l.. Tate, Cornelia NJ. Patterson,
and Bette J. Johnson.
Misses Bette K Guy, Matte L. Tate, and
Cornelia NJ. Patterson, being Proiiclcnts in al
| the schools, were awarded Diplomas as full
| graduates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Mr.. Henry Nisewarner, a laborer on '"
P. R. R. was dangerously injured by a fock
rolling upon him, near Flowing Spring, on thu
18th
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

If you Register, like good fellows, this week,
we pledge you our word MOTTO mention the
matter again for the next half century.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Mr.. A. Magill Smith has determined to es-
tablish classical school, in Winchester, to be
known as the Shenandoah Valley Academy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

A refreshing rain on the 10th, in Rocking
ham, greatly improved the corn, oats, grass,
and vegetation generally.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Isaac Wright, Esq, of Rockingham, was
seriously injured lately, by a log falling on
him, at house raising on John Herring
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

A negro women, named Sarah Washington
died in a state of restitution, in Page last
week. The Bureau had no funds and ne
clothing, says the Courier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Winchester Times says: 'It is under
stood that Gen. Schoield has issued an order
directing that joint possession be given to
the NJ E. Church of the church property at
Berryville, held since the close of the war by
the Trustees of the M. E. Church South. This
possession is to continue until the military
authorities determine who arc entitled to ex-
elusive occupancy"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

= On the 10Th five Penitentiary convicts from
Berkeley, left Martinsburg for Wheeling.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Don't be fooled or scared by idle reports.
Register according to Schoiields orders and
you arc safe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Roanoke Times speaks chccrfully Of
the prospects of the Roanoke College, Salem,
and highly of the efficiency of its faculty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Page Courier is happy to learn tina
Mrs. J. S. Wharton is rapidly recovering
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Rev. II. Suter, Pastor Episcopal Church,
Berryville, Clarke county, has accepted call
to Lynchburg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Judge Drokcnbrcugh's law class presented
him with beautiful gcld-headed cane, last
week. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The man, in Augusta, who objects most ito
seeing so much about Registering in the pa
pers, can't read word.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

There will be no regular term of the West
Va, Circuit Court, in Morgan, Berkeley and
Jefferson, until October.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

negro boy, residing four miles from Lu-
ray, broke his arm by falling from fence
last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Register is pleased TO see, that improve
ments are generally and actively kept up in
Harrisonburg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The ladies of shepherdstown decorated the
Confederate graves there, on the 18th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Our Fire Company have an excursion to
Goshen on the 4th of July, and big time may
be expected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Unless there is unicersaz turnout Of the
whites in this County, the registration will
show the colored people to be in a majority
Will they turn out? Or are the fools not all
dead yeti Charlottesville Chronicle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Out Of 400 students at the University, this
year, 295 are professors of religion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Ancgro man named Gibbs, was drowned
while bathing in Roanoke River, near Salem,
on the 10th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Shcpherdstown Register says the corn
crop in that section is coming on finely.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Wheat harvest is expected to commence in
the lower Valley by July LIST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Counterfeit three dollar bills, third Nation
. al Bank Of Philadelphia, are in circulation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

s.The Anniversary of John the Baptist, -
was celebrated by the Rockingham Masons
last Monday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The ladies of Old Jefferson decorated the
graves of our dead on the 14th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

If you don't like this issue, recollect oul
exchanges are unusually stupid and we are
ditto-cooped up with a vile, radical sore
fhrnat.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The examination of the Ann Smith Acade-
my, Lexington, closed week before last There
were 90 girls in attendance last session and
the examinations were most .crcditablc.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

As soon as Mr.. Kayser ''puts in the glass
and Mr.. johnson has the Gas Lamps washed
we expect to inform the public Of it in an
ssextra."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Sec notice of Musical Concert, by the NJ.
E. Choir, in another column.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The cars now run six miles beyond Jack
sons River, on the Central road west.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

John II. Mcleod, road-maker, is repairing
and re-mctaling the 1Iarrisonburg and Warm
Springs Turnpike, between Harrisonburg and
Dayton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Times speaks in the highest terms of
the Salem Hotel, kept in that place, by Capt.
Crawford, formerly Of Augusta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

County CoURT-June Term. Court met Mon
day, (all the Justices being summoned and "a
majority present, J. NJ. NcCue presiding
The clerk presented SO deeds admitted tc re-
cord since last term, which were ordered to
be entered on the minutes. Under act OF AS
sembly, passed January Is, 1857, the Court
chose 10 citizens to act as Directors OF the Au-
custa Agricultural Fair, John B. Baldwin and
A. w. Hartman, LIST class, to so out at end OF
LIST wear. James Henderson and q. u. An
trim, to go out at end Of two years. John NJ.
McCuc and P O. Palmer, to go out at end OF
three years. S. 3. Finley and MAJOR James
Walker, to go out at the end of four years. ana
". A. Burke and W. NJ. Tate to go out at the
end of five wears. All the Justices concurrlng
the Court subscribed for three OF Notchklss'
Maps Of Augusta, for public use. MAYOR =.
B. Watts renewed his bond as Notary Public.
Patrick Mahoncy, native of Ireland, resident
Of Virginia for 20 or 80 years, declared his in
tention to become citizen Of the U. s. The
penalty for failure to work on public roads,
was fixed at 81, under recent act Of Assembly.
David Kerr was granted license to retail IL
ouors, at his store near Sumnerdcan. The
Court expected to adjourn yesterday evening.
The County levy this year will be $3.50.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

D. Brown, (colored) addresses the people
of Page, at Luray, next Saturday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

The Page Courier says ''its editorials and
locals don't suit Col. Breckenridge, the Regis
trar for Page" and the Colonel won't publish
his Registration notices in the Courier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

DEcL1NED.-~J. +. Lewis, Registrar at large
for Rockingham, and Lewis Will and S. H.
Meyers, Registers for the 8th District, have
declined their appointments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

There were six negro rows in Christians
burg week before last
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

Our ADVERTISING PATRoNs.-ln view of
the generous patronage bestowed upon us by
the business community y, we will about the
middle of August, issue business directory
containing the cards of our half yearly and
yearly advertisers, to be distributed freely at
all the watering places in the state, and
throu ghout the country generally.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26
Know Thy Destiny.

MADAME T. I. THORNTON, the great English
Astrologist, Clairvoyant and Psychometrican,
who has astonished the Scientific classes of the
Old World, has now located herself at Hud-
son, N. Y. Madame Thornton possesses such
wonderful powers of second sight, to enable
her to impart knowledge Of the greatest i'm
portance to the single or married Of either
sex. While in state of trance, she define
atcs the very features Of the person you are
to marry, and by the aid Of an instrument of
intense power, known as the Psychomotrope,
guarantees to produce ife-like picture Of
the future husband OF wife of the applicant,
together with date Of marriage, position in
life, leading traits of character, &c. This is
no humbug, as thousands Of testimonials can
assert She will send when desired ccrti-
fed certificate, OF written guarantee. that the
picture is what it purports to be- By enclos-
ing small lock of hair, and stating place of
birth, age, disposition and complexion, and
enclosing fifty cents and stamped envelope adj
dressed to yourself, you.will receive the pic
ture and desired infol nation by return mail.
All communications sacredly confidential
Address in confidence, MADAME E. F. TuoRK-
TON, P. 0. Box 223, Hudson, N. Y.
April 3-1y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26
nTA Young Lady returning to her

nTA Young Lady returning to her
country home, after sojourn Of a few months
in the City, was hardly recognized by her
friends. In place of a coarse, rustic, finished
face, she had a soft ruby complexion of al
most marble smoothness, and instead Of
twenty-three she really appeared but eigh-
teen. Upon inquiry as to the cause of SO
great change, she plainly told them that
she used the CIRCASSIAN BALM, and con-
sidered it an Invaluable acquisition to any
Lady's toilet. By its use any Lady or Gen
tlcman can improve their personal appear
ance an hundred fold. tits simple mi it's COM
bination, as Nature herself is simple, yet I'M
surpassed in its efficacy in drawing impure
ties from, also healing cleansing and beautify-.
ing the skin and complexion. BY its direct
action on the cuticle it draws from it all its
impurities, kindly healing the same, and leav-
ing the surface as Nature intended it should
be, clear, soft, smooth and beautiful. Price
81, sent by Mail OF Express, on receipt of an
order by W. L. CLARKE & CO., Chemists,
No. West Fayctte st. Syracuse, N. Y.
The only American Agents for the sale Of
the same.
April Sly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

They are cleaning up the streets and alleys
in Martinsburg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

They expected rcgstrationto close in Rock
ham to-day. -5ta-r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

LOCAL..
They have appointed q Boald of health in
Lexington.
Fine ripe cherries sell in Berkeley at ~
cents q quart.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26
The Great Need Supplied ! |!

may l5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-06-26

A white woman, Fulcher by name, was ar
rested in Montgomery county Two weeks ago,
charged with infanticide and acquitted.
The Roanoke Times speaks chccrfully Of
the prospects of the Roanoke College, Salem,
and highly of the efficiency of its faculty.
- - - -
As soon as Mr. Kayser 'sputs in the glass
and Mr.. johnson has the Gas Lamps washed
we expect to inform the public of it in an
ssextra."
John II. Mcleod, road-maker, is repairing
and re-mctaling the Iarrisonburg and Warm
Springs Turnpike, between Harrisonburg and
Dayton. S.
rna u
DEcL1NED.-xJ. +. Lewis, Registrar at largo
for Rockingham, and Lewis Will and S. H.
Meyers, Registers for the Sth District, have
declined their appointments.
The Page Courier says 'sits editorials and
locals don't suit Col. Breckenridge, the Regis
trar for Page" and the Colonel won't publish
his Registration notices in the Courier.
<-
The examination of the Ann Smith Acade
my, Lexington, closed week before last. There
were 90 girls in attendance last session and
the examinations were most .crcditablc.
Two hundred and eightyseven votes con-
troll the County of Jefferson, whose vote before
the war was 1900. You can have this state
of things here, if you neglect to register.
To PosTMAsTERs.-Some Postmasters in
this and adjoining counties will save them
selves an unpleasant exposure, by more
prompt delivery of the Valley Virginian.
Aaron Shoveler killed the great she Mink,
the terror of hen roosts en- Lewis Creek, last
Monday week, and great is the rejoicing. She
had killed about 800 chickens on the Creek.
nj M