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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
FIRST DEGREE OF HEROES.

u lhH1 DLOhEE Ot IL EI6OLS.
O5Agation-J A. B., here in the pres
ence Of Almighty God and these Heroes
OF America, do hereby and hereon solemn
ly swear that | will not communicate the
secrets Of these Heroes Of America to any
person IN the kaoaca uorld. except it beto
u true and Lawful Brother Hero. That
| will not conter this degree upona any per-
son in the known world. Except | am
authorized, that | will not cut, paint or
print itupon thing movable OF imnlove-
able under the canopy Of Heaven, where
by the secrets Of these Heroes Of America
may be unlawfully made known; that |
will not knowingly recommend for initia-
ton, any person who has not been a con
sistent Union man during this rebellion.
That viii keep the secrets Of brother,
when communicated tome as such, OR when
his interest and safety required. That |
will obey all our signs Or summons hand
ed, sent or thrown to me by a brother
Hero; that | will not give the grand word
in any manner than in that which I shall
hereafter receive it. That will not speak
evil of a brother behind his back or be-
fore his face, but willwarn him of any and
all approaching danger so far as lies in my
power-hinding myself under no penalty
than to hare my head shotthrough. so help
me God and keep me steadfast in the due
performance Of this my solemn obligation.
KISS the Bible.
Brethren, for as such we now address
you: we bid you welcome to all the rights
and privileges of this degree to the dsin-
terested friendship and hearty Brother
hood Of Loyalty and devotion to the I'm
ion and the love of its friends. Let eu-
cry one Of yon be sac!ti to hear, slow to
speak, sloa0 to agrath, doing good. Speak
not evil one Of another, in all things be
true to your pledge.
LIST. United we stand &c.
I'd. In Union &c.
Sd. Let this Union &c.
PRESIDENTS CHARGE OF THE KNIGHTS
Brethren, the oath which you have now
taken cannot rest lightly upon your con-
sciences, neither can it be violated without
leaving the stain Of perjury upon your
souls. BY means of this organization we
can aid our suffering brethren in the
South to extricate themselves from the
tyranny and oppression under which they
are now groaning, and render the Govern
ment essential service in the great work
Of saving the Union from perishing and
mankind from dark and dismal future.
We ask none to unite with us who have
not the noble sentiments Of patriotism
deeply impressed in their hearts; and We
desire that none shall be recommended for
the privilege of this order but those in
whom the most implicit confidence can be
placed. in conclusion, we admonish you
to be faithfully pledged unto each other,
and let no word escape you BY which the
secrets Of this order may be exposed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

The ''valley Virginian'' having larger Circu-
lation. in Stannten and vicinity, than any paper
published here; Is ,seli as large and increasing
Circulation Throughout the Valley, ofsrs unsur-
passed inducements to advertisers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

Precious stones are being found in great
abundance in Georgia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

A Cincinnati beggar has just died who left
1000 cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

AMERICAN HOTEL,
HARRIS oNBURG, GINA.
J. T. EFFINGER, Proprietor
Jos. S. EFFINGER, Superintendent.
Fine Billiard Saloons, Post Office, and Nation
al Express Office are near this Hotel.
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES FOR WEY-
ER'S CAVE AND THE SPRINGS.
Sent 5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
CITY HOTEL,

CITY HOTEL.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. TERMS $500 per day.
Attached to the Hotel there is an extensive
Stable and Wagon Yard, where ample accom-
modations can be obtained by persons arriv-
ing from the adjoining counties with private
teams or country produce.
ROBERT j. RAINEY.
Dec 1n-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

A lady writes the Texas Christian Advo-
cate that saltis sure cure on bedbugs. Wash
the articles and places invested with the bugs
with salt and water, and fill the cracks and
creyices where the yermin hide-they will
give no more trouble
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
Potatoes,

Garden Seed.
We are just receiving Landretn's fresh crop
Garden Seed.
March 13-tf Dr. WAIT q bhO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
Notice!

NOTICE.!
The subscriber has removed his Drug Store
from Virginia Hotel corner 10 the room on
Min Street recently occupied by 5. NJ WOOD
ward Il Bro, and opposite Mrs. Fagan's NIL
Inery store, where he will be pleased to see
his friends and the public generally.
Just received a fresh supply of Drugs and
Medicines Also Garden Seeds.
Dr. ]. L. BROWN.
April loft
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22

AN EYE TO BUSINESS "A Yankee Captain
was caught in the jaws of whale, but was
finally rescued, badly wounded. On being
asked what he thought while in the situation,
he replied: II thought he would make about
forty barrels"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
Presentations.

PfCSCFs5tIOAts.
Physicians Prescriptions accurately COM
peunded at all hours of the day and light by
DIR. N. WAYr Il BRO,
Feb Gift Pharmaccutists
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-22
MEDICAL, SURGICAL. &c.
DIR. N. Wayt Il Bro,

DIR. N. Wayt 4 Bro,
MAIN STREET, STAUNTON, VA.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, OILS, AND VARNlSHES,
GLASS, PUTTY, SC.
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDI-
CAL USE. DYE WOODS AND DYE
STUFFS GENERALLY.
Medicines warranted genuine, and of the best
quality. Customers will find our STOCK
complete, comprising many articles
it is impossible here to enumerate,
and ali sold ut Baltimore prices
Feb 6-tf
Soaps.
100 dozen richly scented Honey. Glycerine,
Eller Flour, and Brown Windsor Soaps, box
o. genuine English CASTLE Soap. For sale by
Dr. WAYT s. BRO
April 17-tf
Coal Oil,
We are still selling the best article OF Non
Explosive Coal Oil by the barrel or gallon, at
the lowest market rates.
Dr.. WAYT & BRO.
April lift
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-12-10
RATES OF ADyRRT,s,Nr

ed, while they gave the Senate right to re-
ject all appointments which, in It's opinion,
were not fit to be made A little reflection
on this subject will probably satisfy all whU
have the good of the country at heart that
our best course is to take the Constitution for
our guide, valk in the path marked out by
the founders of the Republic, and obey the
rules made sacred by the observance of our
great Predecessors
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16

er of the Ritual movement. He is distin-
makes him resemble Roman Bishop as
much as possible. The Bishop of Oxford,
a son of the noble Wilberforce, makes his
mark as Ritualist. He holds to confess
sion, elevation of the Host, incense and gen.
'ufiexions. At recent conservation paint
ing of the Madonna and huge gilt cross
were borne before him in procession. Of
course he is marked man on the Bench of
Bishops.
The revenues of these prelates vary from
$4,000 to S60,O00 a year. No mechanics
in America are 80 poorly paid as the curates
of the establishment who do the work. To
keep them from actual want, associations
are formed and funds raised, while their su-
periors are clothed in purple and fine linen.
These men are losing their hold as Bishops
on the British public. So much luxury on
the one hand and so much suffering on the
other, is not looked upon with favor. Al
ready a call is made for the bishops to leave
legislation alone, to look after their focks,
relieve the poor, and aid in lifting the bur-
dens which Cypress the lonely. A call is
made to admit dissenters TO the House if re-
ligion needs looking after, so that all sides
may be represented. This reform move
ment is striking deeper than the leaders
imagine. The heavy army estimates has
raised the question more than once, "Does
America support a standing army?" Now
the separation of church and state is agitat-
ed. In few years it will enter into the po-
litical canvass and agitate the country as
that of political franchise now does.
BuRLElGU.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16

stalk was also good to mulct potatoes, and
cut up would do for Strawberries.
Mr.. Miles says the stalks will rot thorough
ly in three years if lime be applied to them.
Mr.. Woodruff thought plaster would an
swer the same purpose. Plaster would do
good on the land; he had used it on clover
and found 1t very beneficial.
Mr.. Prettyman had used plaster on clover;
in dry season ii had doubled his crop, but
in a wet season had never derived any ben
eft from 1t.
Mr.. Miles inquired if Jersey mari was
used in this section, and with what effect.
Some was being used, but as yet it could
not be determined whether or not it was
beneficial.
Mr.. Richardson asked If hops were adapt
ed to our soil. He had vine last year that
did very WELL .
Mr.. Johnson had vine that grew very
finely for while but was attacked by bugs.
Mr.. Roberts also had one that did very
well.
Mr.. Chairman said it required good land
heavily manured to raise hops.
Mr.. Richardson remarked that We wanted
something to develope the full resources of
the country, and not depend altogether on
fruit. mttf n.i.4.. w.h,N
The Chairman thought we were overlook
ing the main-spring of good successful farm
ing-grass and grain.
Mr.. Prettyman thought the proper way to
divide land was in three tielts.-lirst year in
corn, wheat in Fall after the corn, sow clo-
yer in the Spring and let it lie in clover one
year, then put in corn again. The clover
plowed under for corn will make crop of
wheat. Thinks land can be improved faster
divided in three fields than in four or five.
The Chairman said the best time to apply
lime was on the wheat stubble in August,
which opinion was concurred in by num-
ber of those present. The longer lime lies
on top of the ground the better.
Timothy.--Mr Prettyman thought it
would not improve land equal to clover.
Mr.. Woodruff grew timothy last season
five and half feet high. Timothy spreads
in our lands, and he thought it would do
well. Grass will grow heavier here than
ON Northern lands, if the soil is put in good
condition. tfi
The Chairman said he was putting a field
in grass as an experiment. sowing about fif-
teen bushels of rcd-top and seven or eight
bushels of clover and timothy, making about
bushcl to the acre.
Mr.. Prettyman thought il not necessary
to sow SO much grass seed he had raised a
good crop for much less.
Mr.. Richardson asked, " viii the lands
of Delaware leach?"
Mr.. Woodroff thought not, and the Chair
man said there could be no possibility Of
teaching.
Mr.. Wales said you might take barrel Of
clean sand and pass through it a quantity Of
liquid manure, and the water would COME
out perfectly clear, leaving all the manure in
the soil
Mr.. Roberts thinks sandy land parts with
its fertility quicker than clay land, but
yielded sooner and heavier than Northern
land
On motion adjourned until the 1lth.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16
Stlett aaoetrv.
THE PRESS ROOM.

ANONYMOUS.
Hearts ofiroA aud fingers Of steel.
Clamp and lever, and clog and Wheel
Click and clatter, and rattle and din,
The long night out and the long day in
Woe and veal tomorrow
Feathers to fall with the weight of the dow.
Pangs to sadden the long life through;
Roses and thorns to fly on their way,
The thoughts Of the years and the waits Of day.
Hope, and love, and sorrow
Fiends. that grin with demon Joy,
Delight with humans to tamper and toy;
Every clamp on the molten bed
Is dream, hope, or promise dead
a chill to pulse forever! .-s...
The days, and months, and years 60 by,
Till the prophet angel leaves the sky
For the murky room with the rattlng wheel
Its click and clog, and touch ef steel,
Its band, and seam and lever.
And aide by side in the rolling press,
To course, to cheer, to crush, to bless,
The angel and demon ever wait,
Shaking the evry dosri Of State,
And thrilling through the nation. sll
IIarl, how the monster throbs and groans.
Creaking his iron nerves and bones
What to him Is to pain or please,
Joy from the land, or death from the seas,
High or low in station!
Que Of the misty halls below,
Hither and thiihcr the white wings go
Tears that pressed shall trickle for aye.
Pains that nevea and never can die,
In nll Timos rolling surses! & ial,
Pressmen see that thy relns are we'll
Eyry turn Of the press shall tell
II may be woe, and 1t may be veal;
Who can say how fur the wheel
Into the future urgcss
Hearts of iron and fingers ofsteel,
Clamp and lever, clog and wheel,
Click and clattcr, and rattle and din
The long night out and the long day in .tf
Woe and veal tomorrow!
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16
POLITICAL.

A dispatch from Fort Wayne, Ind, says
The charter election at Westminster Nd,
resulted in the complete success of the Radi-
calls, who elected their Mayor and all their
Council ticket.
A great Republican victory has been gained
in the banner Democratic county of Indiana
The Democracy are utterly routed, horse,
foot and dragoons The entire Republican
ticket of this city is elected by majorities Of
from 400 to SOO A Radical Republican i.
elected Mayor for the first time for years
The following are the official majorities
Sharp, for Mayor, 720; Picpenbrink, for
Treasurer, 1884; Linderman, for Marshal,
5G2 Fisher, for Assessor, 4s2. E. L. Chit
tenden, Democratic nominee for Clerk, had
no opposition, both parties voting for him.
The City Council elected is four Republicans
and one Democrat. This city has always
been considered certain Democratic by 800
to 200 majority.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16
This and That.

To Start your business--Advertlse.
TO increase your busincss-Advertise
Boston complains ofdul business times.
Coy. Patton, of Alabama, continues
dangerously ill.
-Ristori has given Ter farewell per-
formances in Boston.
Governor Jenkins and General Pope
have had " satisfactory interview"
Sharp on the Charleston chivalry-Gen.
Sickles.
The members of the Tonkawa tribe of
Indians in Texas feed upon roast or boiled
Camanche whenever they can get them.
-McCrackin has been to Madrid. The
American legation there is accused of SNUG
Cling goods and selling them.
The Philadelphia Evening Star is about
to remove to new office and appear in a
new dress.
The Philadelphia Bulletins "Facts and
Fancies" are turned topside up-shortest
first. A spasm Of sense. 1t is Wells.
--''Setting man. trap" is the title given
to the picture of pretty young lady arrang-
ing her curlS IN mirror.
1t is said the New York letters in the
Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch are no longer
written by John Du Sole.
The extension of our limits to the west
ern extremity of the continent gives the
United States four hours and thirty-nine
minutes more sunlight than il had before.
L f., litfla
Eddy to retire at sundown. "You see, my
dear, how the little chickens go to roost at
that time" ''Yes, Aunty," replied Eddy,
''but the old hen always goes with them. "
"A lively book has just been published
in London entitled ''Some Habits and Gus
toms of the working Classes, by Journey
man Engineer, who describes himself as a
''unit Of the great unwashed."
M. Aguado lately died in Paris, .eaving
an estate of 10000, ,OOOf on learning which
NJ de Rothschild is said to have exclaimed {:
"Ah! poor fellow, thought he had been
in easier circumstances than that!'
The Lynchburg Virginian says there is
child in Montgomery County, Virginia,
which was christened "Andrew Jackson
Gordon James Buchanan Raise The Flag
And Fire The Cannon Dobyns."
=" Mark Twain says in his programme
of his lecture on Kanakadom, that s'some
little pathos will he infused into his lecture,
and persons who are overcome by it mas
go out for few minutes"
Things are loose in some parts of Geor-
| gla. The other day several men were found
hanging TO trees within short distance OF
roads and had been hanging there severa
days.-EGchange.
II strikes us things were not quite as loost
for.
"A Paris correspondent of the Boston
Daily Advertiser tells delicious story Of I
New Yorker who last winter "on beinl
presented at the Tuileries, kindly waived al
that etiquette which so often cmdarasse
sovereigns, and aaid to the Emperor, Yol
have ffrst-rate chance to see all the ney
fashions hese, don't you?'
The Court Journal notes as one of til
saddest "signs of the times" the undoubte
spread of Mormonism in many parts c
England and Wales. The son Of Brigham
Young himself is now, in London on
proselyting expedition, and has been hold
ing forth to large audiences in the tabel
nacle Of the faithful. 1t is indeed stsrtlin
to hear that many hundreds of women leav
England every year for Salt Lake City, br
, il is unfortunately true beyond all doubt,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16
The Political Situation In virginia,
A correspondent fthe Philadelphia Press

writing from Richmond, says 3
There seem to be three elements seething
here in Virginia. First, and at the same
time the most numerous and best organized,
is the Southern party, the Radical rebels,
"passwits," or Submissionists, as the
Wing calls them. They have nearly all the
wealth, talent, and the press on their side.
Second, there are those represented by the
Whig-men who mostly yielded to the re-
bellion when it got under way, but who were
not original Secessonists, but the contrary.
They are the minority Of the three, but like
their prototypes everywhere, expect princi-
Piles and convictions to he abandoned to suit
their special necessities. Lastly, there is
the tn. Radical Republican party in the field,
with platform and partial organization. 1t
money, organization, education but 1t has a
vitalizing purpose and an intense enthusi-
asm. This will out-number many advan-
tages on the other. There are probably
about $4,000 votes in the first, 10000 in
the second and rs, 900 in the third or last.
There ought to be $4,000 votes added to
the third for success; and there will be.
unless the movement represented by the
Wing undertake TO s'rule the roast" in
which case the enemies of both parties will
probably carry the State. 1t is to be hoped
tnat, IN some way, their may DO harmony
reached. or course, not by the sacrifice of
any principle, nor by the sacrifice of any
genuine man. II would be very gratifying
to the men who bowed before rebellion's
storm to throw overheard the men who Ic-
| fused to, a d so put them to the blush.
| 1t is not believed now that the proposed
Wing Convention at Charlottesville will be
held on the 10th inst. To attempt to revive
| anything so dead as the Whig party is con-
ceded to be nearly hopeless. If held at all,
it will not be under that pretence. From
all can see it is my impression that there
will at least be virtual union on the basis
Of the platform lately adopted, But even
with so desirable result as that there is an
immense work to be done in Virginia.
think our chance of carrying the State some,
what doubtful, unles great deal of hare
and efficient labor is given. Organization
with men and money is the important ne
cessitV now
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16

Many person has seen pet canary,
or rather bird, in state of perturbation,
plucking at himselfcontinually, his feathers
standing all wrong. In vain is food chang
ed, and in vain is saucer of clean water
kept in his cage. The cause OF this wretched-
ness has not been found out. II the owner
of pet in such difficulties will take down
the cage and look up to the roof thereof,
there will, most likely be seen a mass of
stuff like red rust. That red rust is moth
ing more or less than millions of parasites
infesting the bird, and for which water is no
remedy. By procuring lighted candle and
holding 1t under every particle of the top Of
the cage till all chance of anything being
left alive is gone, the remedy is complete.
The pet will soon brighten up after his
house warming"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16

Mr.. John Stuart Mill is about to pub
lish the third volume of his Dissertations
and Discussions, Political, Philosophical
and Historical
Mrs. L. M. Child has a new work near
ly ready, entitled "a Romance of the Re-
public" Messrs. Ticknor & Fields will pub
lish 1t during the coming season.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16

In the absence of mails, California
paper got up an article on "the six days Of
creation" and the editor of Salt Lake
sheet wrote leader on Soothing Sirup.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-05-16
fartl1 \ fireside.

Contributions to this Department Of
the TRIBUNE are respectfully solicited.
address,
AGRICULTURAL EDiToR,
Delaware Tribune,
Wilmington, Del.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-11-22
THE INDIAN L1NIMENT,

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ly or ouwardly applied, has equal For the relief
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Gale Robinson, 1856 Greenwich street, N. Y; 4. q.
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IS Sixth avenue n. Y. and by respectable Druggists
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Circular.