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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14
The Markets
MARRIAGES.

HANNA-CARsoN On the LIST inst, by Rev.J Pnker
ton 1t John N. Hanna and Miss Angene Carson, all OF
Augusta
sLAMBERr-AUs'rIN. On the 2oih of July by Rev.
W. R. Sringer, T. II. Lambert and Miss Martha C. Aus
tin, all of Augusta. Il ~
HUPP-HOLzMAN. On the 2ard ult. by Rev. s. Hen
KEEL C. T. Hupp and Miss Mary C. Hoznan all OF Shen-
antoah 4+5s'i.i 4ttt @4 ftff
MARTz-HILLYARD onahe list inst. by Rev. Jos.
Funkhouser De Vito Martz aud Miss Ann E. Hillyard
all of Rockingham = -
BAKER-BAYLOR. On the 14thinst, in this place, by
Rev. j. l. Miller, Christian s. Baker and Miss Fannie
Baylor daughter Of Col. George Baylor. se
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THE SuRvEy.-The Winchester Times says
Capt. Randolph and his crops have entered earn
testify at work on the Strausburg extension survey.
The survey commenced at Newown last week,
and parties will work in both directions frem that
point until the work is completed. .iIaa a.s-tI :
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Cwietcnia preserscstAs Teeth and Gums n .
~ healthy state. Is endorsed by the scien-
ti6c Dentists in the profession. Prepared by DE-.
NJ. LEvErr, a Dentist of,over 80 years practice
in tew York City. u r = sisit ho.iaelia sf3
ais. BRooKhxN, Ny, Feb. II, 1867.
am delighted with the effects of SwisFENiA as
a dentiffice and a wash for the MOUTH Prompted
by curiosity, Isubected it afeiy tests for acids,
and found in it no deleterioas ingredient. AS a
toilet companion, both forthe sickand well con-
slider tia peculiarly refreshing luxury. fsd9 -
a no Z sE al9sS 81 II 'OLAISTEAD, NJ. D.; -
Price rs cents. For salelby all Druggists and
Fancy dealers ailfGJ5.tS iune 5-IV.ff
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- - ssa ss.eikff IS STA ~ s,aa ~
The next Session begins the 10Th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1861, and closes the 24thday Of June,
Io6o = srasg la,agas Tsii .sfsitsai ge =qo,aay
he REV. VIM. a.. HARRIS, President. q
tns Than this no similar College offers GREATER
EDucAr1oSAL advantages The. Faculty consists
'of ten ccomplished Professors and Teachefs. q
The Professor Of Modern Languages will be as
sisted by q superior lady -teacier 0l French 81 y
u Rooms will be newly furnished ana carpeted =
with fires in each i.1''' .s3Aes@ '1.s!at'
ao No Tuition charged Ministers daughters. e q
isys Terms FOR EsTlRE scHoLAsrlc YEAR: 4
Board and Tuition in the Collegiate ~ .,,,easr,
= Course embracing Ancient Languages, $220 90
Music 81 ,sigeYf;.aa i.is fss{s4 a. ., "a. so 90
Modern Languages, each, s,lf7ifi'45, sfy 4 20 GO
Payable in currency-oner half in .adsancc--rcr
mainder in February - b4tsqiss gsssSs s.i{,ae
For circulars address .s.l64 M b,a
REV. WM. A. HARRIS,
- ssaa> 81 B; qai siier9 ~ ,e Staunton, Va.
July S1-3t rs~fets iv t4asi- L. j., i,.s
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LEXINGTON ESTERpRIsE.-E. a. D. White has
purchased a lot on Main Street, Lexington, of G..
Matheney for $l,10o. 1t is 80 feet front by $50
back. Mr.. White intends to erect 25. buildings,
II stories high, upon the lotto accommodate the
increasing population Of that town. ,.t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Miss Lizzie Kinney announces that she will open
her "Primary SCHOOL, for children, September
I'd. As an instructrcss, Miss Kinney is too well
known for us to speak in her praise, and the sim
pie announcement ought to be sufficient to secure
her a large school. w. 49,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

THASks.-Our thanks are due George thinner
man, the energetic Superintendent of Whites
Livery Stable, Lexington, for many favors. George
can't be beat in his line, in anything from fur
nishing nice turnout to big horse trade
Long may he wave ,.,,.,..,..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

The advertisement Of C. s. Young Principal Of
the Staunton Male Academy, appears to-day. As
teacher, Mr.. Young has few superiors.
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THE VALLEY v1nolN1AN. riryinian las
been enlarged and improved. We are glad tosee
this evidence of its prosperity. It richly deser-
YES it, and we hope that it many be long contin-
ued. All success TO you ANDY.-Lexington Ga
-etfe 4 Banner = 'f tt. = 2 - f'i-
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WANTS !!
'ReAes Wanted.

=
'Beas. 'N y q, ]. !. IL
. l have purchased the Winchester Bone Mill,
which intend toput up at my Mills on North
River. one mile below Bridgewater, Rockingham,
Va, BY the middle Of june next,.to manufacture
! BONE DUST AND PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
and thus supply our turner's with pure and run
adultefatedg article Of Bone Dust and Phosphate
of Lime, AZ well as saw their lumber and grind
their Wheat and corn 'AN
1 | will, therefore, and after the LIST day of
juno next. receive and pay Cash, for all the
Bones that can be praeprea in this and atAcr!
counties, at
$500 PER TON OF 1000 POUNDS, ,'aii-
delivered at said mif 7 wishsf 70 call the atten-
tion of the Country Merchants especially to the
above, OF they can trade goods for large quaint
ties Of bones 1T such rates as will leave ample nay
for Transportation, for which bones will pay them
cash at the time above stated, or give them Bone
Dust or Phosphate Of Lime in exchange faF Tie
same. Farmers may also do well 10 consider
this this last proposition IN reference to exchange
for bone dust or phosphate of lime for bones. 7''
march 27-6ms rs a l. ssG.Ws BERlAN.
Money Wanted mi, 1ns sm a,1I amounts at
o,,rust 7tf 81 sTrgs'af II
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Fine Valley Farm for Sale.

z IUHCT TOT SaIc my IAf1H oil Olr1et'td CTeeR,
five miles from Staunton, Va, containing 400
Ncres-275 cleared and ia fine state of cultivation
,lauee timbered,- fencing gaea. improvements,
consist of Il 3 STORY Brick Dwelling, "A by "
feet. piazza ont and rear, flushed inside, with
black walnut and in best style-ha Kitchen,
Smoke and Spring House in iic yard-hrge Barn
new) with stahlingi for 30 horses Corn iCfih.
,iranery and Ice House AlseneY Grist and SAW
ifllnea,ly completed with inc water power, an
orchard years old of select frhit. and one huns
jlrsI grape stalks four years cid; This is,a rare
chance for Investment and the most liberal terms
viii he given. b Address, lso B. T. BAGBY,Ifs
inne 0-3m. .l 1 4 ~ .e..a Staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

We didn't see Col. Samuel Letcher in Licking
,ton'last Sunday. A fearful rumor prevailed that
s.he had gone counting on the Holy Sabbath, or to
look for somebody elses boy to taketo the Circus
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

THE F0yRNAMENr AT BELLE FoNYE.-The sheat-
ed term was enlivened on Wednesday last by a
Tournament in the beautiful meadow ON the Farm
of Major John A. Hartman: The attendance was
large. The fitting commenced about II o'clock,
A. N. Sixteen Knights rode. All were hand
sonlely mounted. We were particularly struck
with the elegant costume aud splendid Aorseman-
ship Of the gallant young Knight who bore off the
first honor, amidst the hearty acclamatians of the
delighted assembly. All of the young gentlemen
displayed grace and skill in their riding, and the
contest was lively and exciting. The following
list embraces the names of the successful knights
LIST honor; Knight of 'Harry Of Navarro" Alex.
Hartman. I'd honor, Knight of the .'silver STAR
John Hartman. Sd honor, Knight of the DGlade, y
Frank Bell '4th homer, Knight of ssFairview, .
Asher Hartman. 5th honor, Knight of ..Kaight
Before-last,' Henry Edison. 9th honor, Knight
of the Golden Circle R. T Kinney After the
fitting, the Knights, ladies and gentlemen were
invited to the residence Of Major Hartman, who're
a bouptiful pic-nic had been prepared. After par
taking of the 'sgood things the company separa-
ted, to meet all who were so fortunate as to have
Invitations at the American Hotel thesame night
Your correspondent being one of the fortunate
ones, attended p all the glory of clean shirt and
collar. After very happy and able address, by
''mine host,'' the Colonel, and the ceremony of
browning the Queen, and her Maids of Honor, the
dance commenced. PriIing ourselves upon our
proficiency in the cart ,Tcspsicpncan, we led the
fair Miss - upon the floor. The music struck
up. We went in strong. Graceful forms fitted
past Us. Bright eyes looked upon Us. Heavy feet
came down on our corns, and all went emery as
marriage bell,'' until the "wee sma hours of
the night, when the party broke up, and we wen
den our way home to dream of angels, sylphs, fai-
ries, s.julips,' &c., and wishing we could have
the CEeas ore TearsaReat every day 'G,R
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

!. The Card of Clotworthy & Co., in reply to the
card of Henry Stonebraker, which appeared in
vindcatcr, will be found in our advertising col
umns
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

One of the editors of the Staunton Tulley TW-
ginian attended a Picnic, at Rockbridge, last
week, and says he passed for the s'handsomest
man on the ground."s We should like to see a
good looking editor-send us your Photograph
MartinsJwg Era. ''s.i@ "a i's1iiee3S ftfi atfi p
Come up.
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Produce Shipped by Central RAifoeds The week
ending Aug L. 1867 Flour, 100 barrels; Wheat 40
bushels Corn, AIS bushels; Oats 652 bushels Bacon
Richniond C6ihs.isson Merchants Harrison 4 Powell
Snodgrass Marshall Blairi& Mckinney, Wiliass, Gar
rett Fisher Simpson Bass, Lee Peck 1ustis Fow
Woods Fay Reed, John H. Gresham, Stone. Wilson
Foster, Sampson Jones, iJr, Co, Palmer, Hartsook
Alexandra Commission Merchants, Hooc & Wedden
bruner 2i''4 '''''i fttl5 - ~ tittirt ssTffHA
Washington, D. G.. Isreal Demngs d. ea ss,.ll,f9s.;
Baltimore Herbert & Hairston . "a figsf " -
an The Markets. - zY's
STAUNTON, VA.--FLoun--Su $3.50; Elk
ira, $3.50; Family ,;$10J50. CoRS--65(a57O Oats,
Scots. Bacon, l2@12.. Lard, 13cts. Butter, l2@
Is. Eggs, l2cts. Meal, 75cts. Potatoes, Scots.
Salt, "a. Sugar. 14@H. Tea, s.. Molasses, 65
@$1. Guano-Pacifc, $685., Peruvian 81 .O5.
Plaster-Lump, $3.50; Ground, SIS; Bone, SO
Z RICHMOND, VA.-Flour-Su 5 1000; Extra,
$10.75 Family, $i2,50 Bacon, Is, Lard, Al GIG.
Butter, 22@25, Molassas, 55@80H Cheese, 209
22 Coffee, 2S@42; Sugar, brown, 1904;
Crushed, l62@l8s; Tea, $1.5O@$2.25; Salt, G.
A.. $40; Fine, So l5@S3.25 Nails, 4 cents
Wheat, white, $22ol9$a.so; Corn, 95 a. 100;
Beef, gross, fair, 4 g q; fat, Z g. Hogs,
e. :; Sheep, OF Guano, Puv. SIS; Bone,
SO. Ground Plaster, $l3 Lump, S. gea
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Read all of our new Richmond Cards this week
carefully and Look fer further notices IN coming
,iscucs They are all A Mol. 4 - - ..4..-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

A New DtcrloxARY.-A gentleman informs us
that right over the Courthouse gate in Char
lostesvillc, a city near the University of Va, a
sign, board rca ls:-"No tieng of horses allowed
here - So
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Thcre,wasaa Tournament in Berkeley county
last week. Marion Henshaw, Knight of the Val
Iley, was the. successful Knight and crowned Miss
Annie E. Robinson, of Martinsburg, Queen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

The Page Courier says that the wheat crop in
that County is yielding beyond the most sanguine
expectations of the farmers
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The Press GANa.-Wartman, ofthes Register;
Dechert, of the Hagerstown Mail Shierey, of the
Commonwealth, accompanied by J. D; Price, Real
Estate Agent, Harrisonburg, were here last We'd
ncsday, and we enjoyed there visit hugely
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

A correspondent represents great complaint in
Lexington, about '.Taxation without Representa-
tom lin public work) by the authorities of that
Town. ts--- ~ .' N'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Gen. LEE attended Dan Castello's Circus, at the
White Sulphur on the 10th, and is reported much
pleased at the performance. 7s'5s -ssesisaA ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

PREPARING Fer. WoRK.-Nearly all of the Pro-
'fessors at Washington Coliege have returned to
Lexington, to prepare for the approaching Session
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

The colofea people in Wythcyille got up sup
,per few nights ago, the proceeds ODE applied
to the support Of their minister, from which $50
was realized. = -.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

LAND sALEs.--Major $, NJ. Yost has sold his
place to gentleman from Rockbridge, for $45
per acre. Benjamin Crawford, Esq, has sold
his Burwell farm, near Middle River, to Captain
T. w. Bailey.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

On the 3oth of July, John David Orebaugh,
administrators of Martin Orebaugh, decd, sold
the farm belonging to the estate OF the latter, con-
tanning 145 acres, in Rockbridgc county, at sos
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Christian 7. Argenbright, lately residing near
interchangeable, Rockingham county, Va, has emil
.grated to the Great West.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Nearly all lands dressed with sowing of com
mon salt, say eight bushels, and of plaster paris,
say one bushels to the acre, will be much benefit
ted Dwarf pear orchards and old vineyards
will especially receive benefit from such applica-
t -Horticulturist. f
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

There arc I75 visitors at Wilson's Springs,
Rockbriuge county, 8 miles from Goshen Reason !:
fThc proprietor gives good fare at 81 SO per day,
:and.A raises his own provisions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

7WArERMEsexs.--M. S. Cease will accept the
thanksef the Virginian Office for the first and best
watermelon of the season. He has a fine lot, and
will keep supply constantly on hand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

THE smoke house of II. T. Wartmann, Esq, on
Plank Row, iii Harrisonburg, was broken into on
End inst, and robbed of four or five pieces of
bacon half "a barrel of flour, SC. j
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Wmxrze-Seycral black Penitentiary convicts
tl,ave escaped from the gang at work on the North
River Caaal in Rockbridge. The people up there
sshoukltbe. on the lookout for them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

A young man=named A. J. McCarty was drown
ell while hatAing in Mr.. Hogsctts mill dam, about
-two,miles from Huntersville Pochahontas county,
w. Va, on the 28th ult 'ii'7 't ''e a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

There is great excitement all over Rockbridse
county about the coming Circus. As Bill Arp
says, that County will soon be thoroughly recon
.structed." " rr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Gen Writ Adams, of Mississippi, passed through
Winchester last week, bound for Capon Springs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

The Farmers Bank property, situated on the
corner of Main and Water Streets Winchester,
avas sold at public sale on the 9th, Mr. Isaac IL.
Faulkner becoming the purchaser at So, 525.-
The property is very valuable. 40
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

In Russell county the whites have LIZA ma
jority on the registrations and in Wise o3o'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Alexander Bowman, one of the best citizens Of
Harrisonburg, died there last week, aged 90 years.
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Come up

p The s'The Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, -
at Germantown. Shenandoah county, was dedi7
Gated on Sabbath last, the 4th, inst, by Rev.---
Dosl, of Winchester. About one thousand per-
sons were present. After services the handsome
sum of two hundred dollars was, raised by col
lection for the purchase Of church, furniture
Rockingham Register. 54ry-t ! rs 49, ~, -. q,
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Chicken stealing is the order Of ''the night at
Luray, Page county.
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See advertisements IN another column Of, siassis
lance wanted and apply with references.
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Or CounsE.- The. suit Matched upby keller, of
Harpers Ferry, IS. Col r. ": Baylor, for trespass
during thc"war; aid which claim was sustained in
the court of this county, was taken upto the Court
of Appeals at Wheeling, and by it has been re-af-
frmed, at the cost of Mr.. Baylor. So we go!-=
charlesto,en SPIRIT Of yialBBsrsa9. s.sl
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There are now assembled at Capon about $50
visitors.
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building ana Pasture Lots for

We offer for sale . number Of Building and Pas-
tnrc Lots On tho South si,ic Of 1.-THE. Parkersburg-
road. We hare alreaJs ssiltcn building Lots 70
parties Wha ihicnl to syest housesat an early day.
Plats may be seen on application TO W. J. She ra.e,
or al the Offices at ALIEN. H. H. STUART.
sps r Jceli} feis JOHN B. HALDWINsgi Z
june 1assf 49' as-J u. Attsrneys.
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4 ugusta white SULPHUR and lss'l'
"A G0fffyff5 f55 idI i. hmm SpAril.rsl

IA 80 l4t0 ,fdtaa ! Alum Springs,
Formerly known as striblings, Is miles from
%, 500 - - = s;'' Btannion, VI. ''s-
The price Of hoardsat this delightful Summer
retreat has been reduced 10 $50 per month, $15
per week and So, SO per day. The table is sup
t5lied with the best fare III eeountt Affords and
the Accommodations LIST class in every fespeot.
r. st. .l'' ., A. HEFEAFINGERs sis
. august TT 'ita sa.-aa-a aaa i49 Proprietor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

MAJ HARRY GILMoR. the the Baltimore
Sun we learn that Major Hairy Gilmor is at pres
ent residing on his extensive cotton plantation in
Benton county, Mississippi, with his family, and
using, it is stated, all possible efforts to setan
ample to his neighbors in bringing riches out Of
the fertile Soil of that State f5s 1i5zff ff'ssses
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

TNllucAtiOli.-Th subscriber will open in
llN sa Stanton, on the first Monday in Septem-
ber-next, for the scholastic year of 10 months, a
irst-class PRIMARY SCHOOL, in. which will be
taught Spelling and the use Of Words, Reading,
Writing. Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, His
tory, Philosophy, Book Keeping and Composition.
Mensuration and the Rudiments, of Latin; # -; i,
The last Friday in each month devoted to Rfcita-
tion Defamation, and Dialogue. Neither labor
rapidlyias consistent with thoroughness.
I Terms For the Primary branches, S. 90 per
month, forsthe higher branches $500, to be, paid
monthly. TherScheol to be limited ia, 80 pupils.
Eachpupil to pay SO cents for fuel. n, .s4, l. h
i Day1 The School will be held in the Basement
of the Baptist CLurchyi,,t. fiaissrsa i!s Al j N
july aI-2tnea.,s sisesl t.a. F.y. ALFRED. :,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

FINE PAINTINc OF GEs. LEE.-In the stonewall
Art Gallery Lexington, can be seen the finest life
sized painting of Gen. LEE, in the country. 1t
was Photographed and painted by Boude s Miley.
It is pronounced perfect by the best Judges
Messrs. Boude Miley have recently made ex-
tcnsive additions to their Gallery and it is now
one Of the finest lathe State. Mr.. AIleg-is al
known to our people, as an artist, having been
S'on duty with our celebrated photographer Bur
dett They will be gratifed to learn he is aehiey-
ing well deserved success in Lexington. ~
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Episcopal High school for Boys,

III :. Three miles West Of Alexandria, Va.
The location of this Institution is peculiarly
healthy and beautiful, commanding fine view OF
the cities Of Washington, Georgetown and Alex
andria ai's 2'7 @"' = % ~ oHsiil N
The tweny-eighth session begins on the. o5th
of September, 1867, with the following teachers:
Rev. VIM. F. Gardner (Universityio f Va.,y Jas.
NJ. Garnctt, NJ. a. University Of va:,) W.pinckl
ney Mason, (U. S. Naval Academy '7 49, =
5 Terms $500 per school year, with no extra
charges. For further Information address the
Rector Rev WIN. +. GARDNER, go
; Theological Seminary p. o. Fairfax CO. Ya.
august lin *' 7f ftHifs 'A f|'sb
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

/. Some public benefactor is improving the rough
hill beyond Lexington on the Lynchburg Road,
and is making good job of it. If he would now
turn his attention to the horrible road from Lex
ington to the Rockbridge Baths, he would merit
canonzation, and We will attend to it with the
"Pope.' -a ...e-.f n s.g.-, .fs.,s,,,.s.,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

Last Thursday most terrific hail storm passed
over the farm Of Mathews and Harris, aRd the
Baldwin farm, Willow Grove, above the mouth of
North River, Reckbridge county. 1t literally rid
died the tobacco and corn and tore things up gen
orally ff'tt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

GEN. LEES HausE.-The letting for the build
ing of the new residence at Washington College,
last week, did not take place All the bids were
over the app ropriation. Our eRterprising build
ers should see to this matter at anee, as new bids
will be rscieyed. 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

GnArIrrlSG,AWc are glad to announce that
the entente cordial has passed between the Editor Of
the Old Con,moawealth and the big Mayor Of Har-
risonburg.- They propose to stand treat all round
for lager beer and then walk arm in arm to see
the elephant when Robinson goes there. &c
CONSTRUCTED, truly Winchester TlMes :.
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= Isio TOBACCONfsT.
A mother Supply Of Chewing 4 xv3
"A AND SMOKING TOBACCO,

IL 4A1NNDD O41VNI1NU. IUDzAOC q
at the signof The 3IGTURK. Opposite Va,
Hotel,) New Street, Sta,ihtop. Va,
HAS constantly on hand a cheop selection Of
the best brands Of Chewing and Smoking Tobacl
CO, Cigars and snliff-- best the market affords
Call and examine my stock. and will guarantee
satisfaction, Thankful for the liberal patronage
extended to me, / ask q continuance at the same
june 2G-tf.@ $500. ". ?. JOHNSON. :,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

The sClarke Check and Rein is the great in
vention of the age, for the complete government,
brea king, training and imparting the best posi-
BILE style to any tempered horses. We have seen
the cut of this check and rein, and advise oil in
tercsted to communicate with W. L. White, Cen
eral Agent, Richmond, Va Post-ofice Box, s66.
Subj Agents are wanted in the State. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-14

CAsTELLos CIRCUs-A THOUGHTFUL Provision.
The Manager of Castello's Circus has made ar
engagements, by which tickets may be procured at
the Book Store of Hunter & Nowlin, on the MORN
ing and evening Of the 2lst inst. Families, and
parties with ladies, who wish to attend CASTILLO
far-famed entertainment, can thus procure tickets
without undergoing the crush at the ticket wagon.