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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-17

ST. PAuL's LUTHERAN CHURCH-Sunday,
the 7ih instant was the 18th anniversary OF
the ministry OF Rev. J. Geo. Butler, pastor st.
Pau1s English Lutheran Church. in this city
and on that day he delivered a beautiful and
interesting discourse, in which he reviewed
the history OF his church and congregation
Many OF his parishioners and friends who
heard II obtained manuscript copy for pub
hcation, and IL has now appeared in pamphlet
form. The following extracts In reference 10
the progress OF the church are interesting:
Eighteen years ago the communing mem.
bershlp of this church was about twenty five
tracnve edifice we now find it. Our entire
revenue from pews was less than S4O0 an.
nuaily- A debt, crushing to an infant
mission, OF $4,000 10 $1,000 rested upon
it. 1t was well nigh, IN the Judgment
of prudent men, foriorn hope. l need
hardly say 10 you, that long since the debt
upon the church was paid, that thousands
of dollars have been spent in church improve
ment; that with An efficient corps OF teachers
and their honored chief we have gathered sew
eral hundred children into our Sunday schools
that large, liberal, enterprising congregation
second in efficiency to none in this city, has
been gathered, whilst streams have gone ont
from rs blessing the world. The numerical
growth Of this church during these years has
been encouraging. About tour hundred have
been adced TO its mem bership. Some Of them
forgetting their vows. have returned again to
the world. Others are scattered throughout
the length and breadth of the land. Some, we
rust. arc
Nv here dear families are gathered
That were scattered on the Wild''
There remain about two hundred entitled
TO the communion of the church"
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day last Rev, John KimbalI, Mr.. d. B. Car-
penter, and Mr. McCheeney examined the col.
ored primary school In the third district OF the
county, a. Brightwood, taught by Mr.: Harry
were present, and in the only book used they
were well yersed. spelling and reading quite
fiuently. They had also made cons derabIe
withdrawing there were no books IN those
studies used. The progress of the school un-
der the circumstances was very surprising.
neat frame. in an enclosure Of half an acre,
built by the county, under the direction of the
commissioner. Mr.. Carpenter There was
quite number OF the parents and friends Of
the pupils present
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HOTELS.
Hotel.

" HE ,e'li.tstl fti5as& SIAUNION, VA. "
This large and popular Hotel has been remod-
eled, Painted and Parercd in the best style and
furnished with
NEW AND ELEGANT FURNITURE,
and possesses every modern Improvement for the
comfort of guests and kept in style not surpass-
ed by any Hotel in the State. 8F 8a Is44f
The accommodations of no Hotel shall be supe-
rior to this
The Adams Express Office and fine Billiard
Saloon are in the building, and good Livery
Stable is connected with the Hotel eg it1ea
STAGES on the various lines will take passen-
gers to this Hotel and call for them when they
wish to leave. M
Omnbuses to and from Depot free!
Neag1 Connections with all Trains leaving town
GUARANTEED.
Visitors to the various Springs will find the
Virginia Hotel, se ses .issf
A PLEASANT STOPPING PLACE,
at which fresh water from the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs will be furnished to guests
FREE OF CHARGE! 81
Rates, tiGs $50 per month.
peaE Staunton is aourishing inland city, hav-
ing churches of all denominations, and schools Of
the highest ORDER and in daily communication by
railroad East and West, as also by telegraph.
GEORGE L. PEYTON, Proprietor,
Col. CHAs. S. PEYToN, Manager,
B. F. WEBB, Superintendent.
Tllv lift
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NAYLOR HOTEL
A
CHANGE OF PRoPRIEToRs.

The undersigned asassumed the proprietorship
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 TAYLOR HOTEL is the
most commodious public house in the Valley, and
the unaa ersigned viii labor unremittingly to re-
store it to its ancient reputation the best con
Quoted establishment in the State. 853
TheHouse hasbeen thoroughly refurnished since
the war, and presents every advantage and con
venience of a first class hotel.
The attention of Baltimoreans and others desi-
ring pleasant rooms in a healthy climate with the
attractions ofthe surrounding country unsurpass-
ed, is particularly called to the advantages here
afforded. ssf t- s 3s
confidently appeal to my friends for a generous
patronage. W. W. GOLDSBOROUGH.
april 10y.
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CONFECTIONERY.
JAMES E. TAYLOR. EDWIN T. KINNEY,
4 Confectionery and Fruit Store,

~ Main St., one door west of A. NJ. Bruce.
The undersigned having purchased the Confec-
tionery and Fruit Store lately conducted by L. L..
Stevenson, will keep constantly on hand large
and well selected stock, consisting in part, Of
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CANDIES,
Oranges, Nuts, Raisins, Pickles, Lemons, Cor
dials, Figs syrups Pine Apples, Jelies, Currants,
A splendid assortment of Toys, and every va
riety Of Fresh Cakes constantly on hand.
A first class ICE CREAM SALOON for Ladies'
and families now open. Wedding and other par
ties, Pic Mics, &C., furnished on moderate terms.
Plain and ornamental Iceing --latest Styles done
in the most approved manner at short notice. A
share of the public patronage is respectfully So
licited. TAYLOR g. KINNEY,
august 7-Sm Staunton, Va.
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THE GREAT

1867. Ho for the West. 1867.
- = O.
NREAT NATIONAL DOUBLE TRACK
VI ROUTE FOR
ST. Louis, Mo-, Cleveland, Ohio,
Memphis, Tenn, St. Paul, Minnesota,
Cincinnati Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, Ill,
Louisville, KY, Kansas City, No.,
Pittsburg, Pa, Carlo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities West and Southwest, via
the BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads, Arrangements hare been made,
by which passengers going West can purchase
through tickets (of the Virginia CENTRALLY for all
Points at the ticket Offices at Stanton Waynes-
boro'; by so doing they will save from SIS to $40,
on each through ticket. besides avoiding all trou-
bic and expense Of checking Baggage and Omni-
bus transfers, Esy@ as there is only change OF
cars between Baltimore and Cincinnati or Indian
apolas, and but teo to st. Louis, Chicago, Terra
Haute, &c., besides ELEG ANT PALACE SLEEP
ING CARS on all night trains, this route is there
fore the most desirable, especially for Families
and Ladies travelling alone. 81
Passengers with Western through tickets pur-
chased at the above named Offices have the privi-
lege of visiting Baltimore without entra Expense
and then resuming their journey West
This is The only Route, which can check Baggage
from Washington city to all Western cities.
Three DAILY Fast Express Trans from Washing
ton and Baltimore to all points West, leaving
Washington city as follows: Mail Line, 7,45, a.
NJ Fast Line, 4,30, p. m. Express Line, 0,45,
p. m. 5H
The above trains making close connections at
Wheeling, Columbus and Petersburg, with all
Western Railroads, for all points.
Passengers leaving ON Saturdays will go through
by this route, without laying over on Sundays,
thus arriving at destination in advance Of any
other route
For tickets and futher information apply to
c. s. Arnall, Agent, Va, Central Railroad, staun-
ton, and to Vim. Wallace, Agent, Va, Central
Railroad at Waynesboro OF to
LOUIS WINNER,
Gen1 Southern Agent, B. & 0. R. r.,
Greensboro, N. G..
/. NJ. COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. & 0. R.
r. Baltimore, Nd
J. L. WILSON, Master transportation, B. s. O.
Z. Il. Baltimore, Md.
august 14-1y
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VALLEY VIRGINIAN.'
A. M, CARRIER, JR.,
2 j. r. CROCKWELL, Eropfletors.
Wednesday Morning, September 4, 1867

The ssVire ilaiaT'' Will be mailed to Subscri.
beers at TWO DOLLARS per :snnIlm.
II Transient advertisements will be inserted
at the rates of seventy five cents per square
of 10 lines. for the first Insertion, and fifty
cents for each subsequent Insertion.
Special Notices go cents per line for each
insertion. ii.
rs Ge4+ tuE CLUB RATES,
Six Copies to ONE office: $1,000 per annrsnl.
and one copy, grattlifous, to the fsetter up OF
the Club.
Names may be added at any time, Mt Club
Rates. provided the papers are sent to the
same office.
R8- Our friends will confer n favor by send
Soldiers. the widows of Confederate Soldiers
and Ministers of the Gospel. who are unable
to take a paper. and we Will send them the
ssVirginian.'' free. 5it} E s4llt
Write names of Post-Omces, County and
State. plain.
Job Work done at Baltimore rates. for Cash.
Correspondents will address
7sR w s'VALLEY VIRGINIAN.',
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

HARD Hlr.-The following is not bad
hit at the mania for hunting up coats of
arms
Two fellows were disputing about their re-
spectiye claims to distinction on the scores Of
ancestry when third stepped in and said:
| rather think my ancestors made more
noise in the world than those of either of
you; my father was drummer and my moth
er cried oysters" h.st siif,.s .,s {..+
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in, Philadelphia.

Boarding ina Philadelphia.
- Mrs. JANE PARIS, of Virginia, No 258
S. Eigth, N. W. corner of Spruce SITS. having a
large and pleasant newly furnished House, will
accommodate permanent and transient boarders
with good rooms i'd agreeable table fare. La
dies and Gentlemen visiting Philadelphia can de-
pend upon finding the comforts and safety of
home at moderate charges. Street cars from De-
pots pass the house. june lily
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GeatOa House,
- Louisiana Avenue, bet 9th and It'll sts.,
yFASHINGTO ID. C.
This House is entirely new, elegantly furnish
ed, and supplied with water and gas throughout.
It also contains supurb Billiard and Bathing
Rooms. Rooms on the first and second floor are
reserved exclusively for transient guests
TERMS, $3.50 PER DAY.
JOHN H. SEMAIES, Proprietor.
Gro. W. BUNKER, Assistant. formerly at Ma
tional Hotel march 13-6m
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UKAIN,
either paying the money, bartering our goods
OF cash prices.
tegrity, to deserve the patronage of liberal pub
Ic; and thankful for the past, with bright hopes
for the future, we are as heretofore,
BAKER BROS,
aug. 7-tf* Staunton, Va.
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MERCHANDISE.
; Coo,lss New Goods!!

NJ eW Goods. New GOOGs!!
~ We are now receiving new goods, almost
daily, thus giving cur customers the advantage
of the great decline in Staple Dry Goods; no old
goods being kept on hand, at high prices, but
'squick sales and short profits being our rule,
with prices proportional to present value.
We have just received large invoice of
LIVERPOOL SALT,
in prime order, to which we call the attention of
FARMERS, and COUNTRY MERCHANTS es-
pecialy
Our stock Of GROCERIES is now very oom-
plete to which we have made large additions of
BROWN AND WHITE SUGARS,
now so much desired by Housekeepers, who will
find it to their advantage CALL as we take pleas
ure in showing our goods.
Farmers and Blacksmiths will not be disap-
pointed in lot Of
SUPERIOR HAMMERED IRON,
chiefly for Plows just received from the Furnace.
We continue to purchase at the highest market
price,
BACON,
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
TOHN D. IMBODEN, q
y Attorney At Law,

Z
c AttOr ney at Law,
RICHMOND, VA, (
will attend all the Courts in the City, and the Cir
cult Court at Stanton.
A general acquaintance with the bar Of the State
will enable him to secure prompt attention to bu-
siness anywhere in Virginia.
To his old friends, and the bar Of the Valley es-
pecially, 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 Baltimore by
permission, TO Messrs. Robert Garrett s. Sons,
Messrs. Hopkins, Hull Atkinson and DR.. J. Han
son Thomas.
Office No. 7oe Franklin Street, between Seventh
and Eigth. aug 20-tf
WI CHAPMAN. ID. ID. S. rs
w. sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA, Office, South
side Main Street
sss.z=ss. ARTIFICIAL TEETH MOUNTED
11IYI1y Gold Silver and Vulcanite.
All operations performed in the most III
SCIENTIFIC AND SKILLFUL MANNER
With Strict Regard to ss
PERAIAN AN OK
and Warranted to Compete with any
OPERATION DONE IN THE CITIES.
jan 23-ly
JOHN EcHoLs, H. NJ. BELL, R. H. cATLErT.
ECHOLS, BELL s. CATLETT,
~ Attorneys at Law,
STAUNTON, VA
VIII practice in the Courts ofStaunton and Fede-
raj Courts at Staunton, and in the Circuit and
County Courts of Rockbridge, Rockingham and
Allegheny Counties. They will also attend to spe-
cial business in any part of Virginia and West Va.
The business of the late firm of Hartman s Bell
is in their hands for attention and settlement.
nov 29-tf - 5t
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sw NOtice.-Having obtained copy of
IL ~ the Rules and Forms of Proceedings in
BANKRUPTCY, made out by the Judges of the Su-
preme Court of the United States, and entered
upon the Record of Minutes of that Court with
directions to be conformed to by all the Federal
District Courts-I will now undertake to procure
DEGREES of Discharges in Bankruptcy, from pecu-
mary embarrassment, for all who may desire such
relief j. B. WATTS,
august 7-6m Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

Minors can marry in Louisiana The legal
age for the bridegroom is fourteen, for TIL.
bride twelve.
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An exchange thinks the noblcst degree Geo.
Peabody has is 2. NJ. f., the Poor Maps
friend. 49,,
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A b. ARTHUR, d. DIS.

a. 49,. ~ STAUNTON, VA
Office door from cor. Of Beverly s New SITS
g. Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold Silver,
~S' III Patina and Vulcanite. The greatest i'm
provement yet introduced into Dental Science is
coaceeded to be the Vulcanite process; it being
four times lighter than gold and much cheaper,
embracing superior cleanliness, nicer adaptation,
with many other advantages All the various OPP
perations Of Dental Surgery performed with strict
referance to permanently. rs, march l4-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
The Golden Daggers !!

Translated from the French of Paul Feya7
by VIM. M. Sensp7e. Esq, of the New or,
leans Crescent. .-,stf,.ss
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the
year 1866. by J. o. Nixon in the office of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the Eastern
District Of Louisiana.
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| II irEzwo0sS House,
| IN Cor. Pa, Avenue and 10Th ST.,
| r ST. Washington, D. G.

HENDLEY GREENE, Proprietors.
This frst-class Hotel having been greatly i'm
proved by the present proprietors formerly con-
nected with the management of the Messrs.
Kirkwood) is now open, for the accommodation
of guests. Its central location makes it conveni-
ent for those who visit the city on business or
pleasure. The patronage Of the public is solicit
ed-terms moderate. July 24-tf*
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

Published dy permission from the Copy.
Nero Orleans! Crescent.
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Descriptions Physicians Prescriptions
accurately compounded at all hours of the
day and night by, DR.. N. WAYT BRO,
feb 6-tfx Pharmaccutsts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

importantly fine assortment OF Musical
Instruments, Pocket and Table cutlery m an
and Window Paper, also fine assortment OF vi
Linen Shades, to be found at
may 2o-tf e. HlRSH u Coo
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

NOn-ExpI0sive Coal Oil.-The only
IN article that can be used with safety, will
burn e-thrd longer, and sold at the same price
as the inferior grades, at
fi@ PHI. s. E. s. TROUT'S
april lofts s Drug Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

NioasSss 1Gc.-Cloaks, Mantillas, silk and
~ cloth Jackets at o H. HlLb ..
If the darkened Heavens lower wrap thy Cloak
around you-though the Tempest rise IN power
Cloth is mightier than the storm. may LIT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

NOal Oil. We are still selling the best arti-
~ ycle of NonExplosivc Coal Oil by the bar
rel or gallon, at the lowest market rates.
aprii' 17-tfx asfsls-,s., DIR. WAYT g. BRO. q
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

JUST received large lot of WINDOW ana
81 WALL PAPER Of all kinds and styles
sold cheaper than a1y ever brought to this mark
ct, by !. WILL Z" DNo'
july al-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
New andsVaiuable Medicines.

0il. &c. Three barrels of Linseed Oil, one
~ barrel of pure White Turpentine, pure
White Lead, Snow White Zinc in Oil, with q large
assortment Of Colors. For sale by f
june 5-tf* DR.. WAYT s Bro, Druggists.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-23
PETITION FOR PARTITION.

ERANCIS MOuR, whose residence is unknown
Il CUrLtliA Nom, LuN we UI tItutLt hItIle
~ no i've IN Clelmull tullt & hIu JuhL 4 Auhr
IS Muhr, VINO lives ~ Randolph County, Illinois,
Will take notice. that "a ICuhUu was ultu against
thtm uu the 1ti ua! Of January, a l.. ltt1 ~ the
superior court, WITHIN UAu tUl he COUNTY .:
Montgomery ana state % JLIO ly JULu l. LII.
We, ana IL nov pen ing Wherein smu John J.
IudWlC uriuHIus Partition ol thu luiluW IuE Ita.
estate tO-wIt. bvIhg lots LUmttItu Hye luuuIvi
ana cighiy t6sUl ana hNc hundred anu eighty.
on, ,bol) OF the revised plat Oh the city
II Dty ton, ana That at tht utAlttlm OF saIu tuurt
nUiu after tulty uul = irum Tie UaJvUi Tie INST pub
IIuduOn Of tins notice, application wal be mate b
the SAID pctIu nvr, iI uu UlueI that Partition
may he made ol sand premises.
JOHN A. LUDWIG.
JAS. IL BAGGOTT, AttN Tor Petitioner. iSwG
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-23

This is an article for washing without rubbing,
except in very dirty places, Which VIII require a
very slight rub, and unlike other preparations Of
fered for al ke purpose, WILL not ROT THkCLOrHEs,
but will leave Them much WHITTIER than ordinary
methods, without the usual wear ana tear.
1t removes grease spots as If by magic, ana SOFT
ems the dirt by soaking, so that rlnslnS VIII In or
binary cases entirely remove IT,
This powder is prepared in accordance win
chemical science, and upon u process peculiar to
itself. which is secured by Letters Patent. II has
been in use for more than II year, aud has proved
itself an universal fayOrite wherever IL has been
used. Among the advantages claimed are the lOl-
lowing, viz:
cotton and linen goods.
1t saves most Of the labor Of rubbing, and wear
And tear,
Also, for cleaning windows it is unsurpassed.
With one quarter the time and labor usually re-
quired it imparts a beautiful gloss and lustre,
much superior to any other mode. No water re-
uulel except to mOistGn inc powder.
directions with each package.
Aud can be readily appreciated by q single trial
The cost of washing for u family Of ave or SIX per
sons will not exceed THEE GENTS.
The manufacturers OF this powder are aware
that many useless compounds have been intro
duced 10 the public which have rOtted the cloth,
or Jailed in removing the dirt, but knowing the IN
tFinsic excellence of this article, they confidently
proclaim IL as being adapted TO meet u demand
which mas long existed, and which has heretofore
remained unsupplied.
MANUFACTURED BY
HOWE a. STEVENS,
2BU Broad W e y BOSTON.
ALSO. MANUFACTURERS or FAMILY DYE COLORs
Sold by ali Grocers and Dealers. oc9l3m
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Dr. HarveY,s Golden Pills

Is a remedy four degrees stronger than the abOv
and intended for special cases OflOng standing.
Price Five Dollars per Box.
IF you cannot purchase the pills of your DR. z.
gist. they will lie sent by mail, post paid. sect re
IRON observation, on receipt VI the money by ~
JAMES BRI AN, Consulting Physician, S1g BryHu.
way, New York.
For sale by Druggists generally.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-03-23
10000

Pianos. Meludrons, GViu ana silNVl " atChCs Sets
OF Jvwelry, sewing hu,Hlht>, butupluIh AL.
buns, Guld iCus. silver plated tea >tts. framed
EhBiaVInss, tuu,I all kuts ny J,OOs AZ.
ALL 10 BE SOLD u ONE DOLL REACH
Without regard tONuluc. Not 10 be paid Tor until
you know What NLu are To receive.
The pIupllttuls Ul tins tsIublslmtlt UutI This
lot OF guUus tul ON DOLLAR IACH. although uuIg-
deemed goods U.r USUALLY sulu ut auction Ht the
expiration ut slA months. hes ale constantly
mahuE advances an merchandise %, all hluus.
10Th 10 mauuiu,tUIts anD DtaltIs. ALTO all Autus
not redeemed ia cue uu g. viii IntlUut the same
In the prt SEM sale.
1ERSs OF observation-disclosures OF stock arc
prepared, naming each aIttlt aid it, NAlltrauu
are PLACED IA sealed tnNCluI a., ami well nIAtd.
one OF these ChNCluICs containing an ADVERTISE
mtnt, together with a choice ttllttu nu. upulur
songs ana Ittll e. o. o. NCl tACyUt,UI hot llulh
viii he sold al our NuICi,uus on stLG b uiallIO
any Htlultss Ion INIATN tihI CTS uI TlyI IuI a..
On receipt uI tut uuNttistM tuI. you VIII see
VII you arc going Go have. uIu tl,hltis a. cur
own uI tluu "a pay the lull.r AIT nkU The ailI,lC
on not Purchaser, may tuus obtain
A GOLD OR SILVER wATCH, sILVtR-PIATED
TIA kl-T. AIMINE AlAttIINH tn aA