The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-17

man, proprietor of this celebrated watering
place, will shortly open up in style. We UNI
derstand that Capt. JAS. McClung, the prince
of landlords, is to have general supcrinten-
dence.
CoNsoLISa.-Mr. keneaster ex collector of
the lower Valley District, was robbed of $40.
600 in u S. 7-80 bonds. The Winchester
Times says: at is hoped that the inconve-
nience to which Mr.. X. will be subjected will
only be temporary. He is an .terprising man
and will soon recover"
To IbLE You've MEN.-Nead the extract from
Major Su!hcrlins address, on LIST page, head
ed The Mechanic /; also the a BILE article from the
Charlottesville Chronicle, in our Supplement,
which shows sswhat Il gentleman may do with
his hands. Aud don tstop after reading them
until you have adopted the ideas expressed.
SrAaIsG.-We understand that Boyd & Co.,
new mail contractors, have rented an office in
Lexington, and propose to stock their roads
soon. The old line, Hartman & Co., will soon
have on new stock, splendid coaches and their
old experienc ed drivers. They are determined
not to be surpassed in energy and expense, in
accommodating the travsling public.
CAGED.-Ilenry Thornley,, an old offender,
was Gagged on the 4th, for stealing chickens
from Henry p. Cease. Martha Mowly, Sylvia
Jackson and Ellen Mayo, colored, were also
accommodated TO quarters in Harlan's Hotel,
charged with stealing two peices Of Alpaca
from A. Alderman, merchant. They are ali
held to answer an indictment before the next
Grand Jury.
INDEPENDENT THOUGHT. The large Lee
ture room OF the Methodist Church was crow
ded with gentlemen and ladies, last Thursday
night, who were entertained and instructed,
by Dr. C. r. Harris lecture on this subject.
1t was an effort worthy Of the subject and the
man, and we regret our inability to do justice
to the Lecture. To be properly appreciated
it must be heard.
AN UNRIGnTEots VEEpIcT-The Circuit
Court of Berkeley county, w. Va, has recent
ly rendered verdict of s., 900 damages in the
case OF Sharcr rs. Nadenbousch, for false inn
prisonment. A motion for new trial was
made as the Col was acting under orders OF
belligerent power. We agree with the VIM
chester Times that the Col. had better come to
Virginia where his character and antccedents
are properly appreciated.
THE TuEsr,ANs.-The old plays IF "Taa
Peoples Lawyer and "Paddy Miles Boy
were repeated by the Thespians, before a fair
house last Friday night. Tho acting WAS not
as good as it ought to have been, and there
seemed to be q want Of interest by some ofthe
members. The music, what there was Of it, |
was good. Give US something new gentlemen,
and plenty Of music to ill up the gaps between
the scenes.
LOOK TO YOUR INTEREsT.-We invite the at |
tention Of our friends, and the public gencr
ally. in Rockbridge, to the beautiful cards,
printed at the Virginian Job Office, for D. NJ. !
Rielley, Jeweler, Lexington, at Baltimore
prices Mr.. Rielley is our agent and will re-
ceive orders for Job Work and subscriptions |
We are prepared to do all kinds of Job Work |
in style not surpassed by any Office in the
Country end we defy competition in price.
To OUR ExcHANGEs.-The officers of the W. |
L. Asylum and the Asylum for the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind, located here, have frequently re-
euested papers throughout the State to send a |
cory to the unfortunates underthei care. By |
complying with this request you will be doing |
an act Of charity, and render many dreary |
hour bright to hundreds bfyour fellow beings. |
The expense could be saved by cut ingsof a
half dozen trifiing dead heads, who will never |
pay you. Direct to the Institutions.
APPEAL FOR AID.-The Lexington Gazette |
publishes a letter received by General Lee.
from q gentleman living below Richmond, |
which gives heart-rending picture Of the dcs-
titution there. Seed is the great want, espe-
cially seed potatoes The Gazette appeals to
its people 10 send contributions to Alexander |
& c., or McNortL, McCorkle & Co., Lexington. |
Our people can send direct to any responsible |
merchant in Richmond. G. E. sncdgrass, No.
s s. 10, 18th Street, Richmond, will, we know,
attend to the forwarding free of charge.
Coz. O'FERnALL's ADDnEss.-The Central
Lodge, A. F. s. A. NJ, New Market, returned
a vote of thanks to Col OFerrall for his ad-
dress before them. The Herald speaks of the
address in the highest terms and says: ''The
historical portion Of it indicated serious study
and research, and a thorough acquaintance
with his subject. The style was pure, chaste, !
and delica:ely precise, While here aud there
passages g!owed with eloquent thought and
feeling. In short the address was worthy OF
the man and the subject"
THE WHITE SuLpnuE'-Peyton & Co., are
pushing the improvements needed at the Sara
toga Of the South ahead vigorously and it will
be opened in style by May 18th. John Chris
tian and Dennis Harris, the celebrated color
ed bar-kcepers, have rented the bar-room, bill
liard-room, tenpin alleys and shooting galleries
for 81 600. Our Southern exchanges will con-
fer favor by noticing the opening Of these,
and oil the watering places in the Mountains.
The stage lines will be well stocked and the
roads improved.
"PHILIp SOBER TO PHILIP DRuEK- We
hope the Rockingham Register will appreciate
the 'credit'' we give it, for the following obit-
uary notice of Col Geo c. Robertson As