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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-05-08

highest standard Of mechanical excellence
and canyon resist the calf Tie times
have changed and it behooves every true
son Of Virginia, especially the mechanic
and laboring man. to show they are the
strength and power Of the State. To this
end we must meet together and learn to
know each other better; the brave and
strong must help the timid and weak the
educated must devote portion of their
time to teaching the young. We must
confer together; new Improvements in ma
chinery, &C., must be discussed, and the
inventive genious Of our people stimula-
ted. With the fund that can be raised a
Library can be bought, which will be an
education in itself In fact Virginia, des-
tined, as she is to be, the greatest manu-
featuring State Of the Union, must have
educated mechanics and farmers, men who
can make her power never dreamed OF
by the most sanguine; men who can repre-
sent her great working interests in the
Halls Of Legislation, as well as in the work
shop and the field. Then, possessed as she
is of the greatest extent Of territory, the
most salubrious climate, and the major
amount Of intellect embraced within the
limits of the reunited States, she has
but to arouse her dormant energies, utilize
her master intelligence, and wealth and
Political power will soon place her, as
State in position as the dominant
rather than the subject portion Of the re
organized republic.
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FOREIGN NEws.-A dispatch from
London, dated May End, received by the
Atlantic cable, says: '.The European con-
ference, which meets in London next month
to settle the dispute between France and
Prussia with regard to Luxemburg, will be
composed Representatives of Great Brit
ain, France. Prussia, Austria, Russia, and
the King of Holland as the Grand Duke
of Luxembourg. It is understood that the
following terms have been agreed upon
as the basis for the deliberation of the con-
ference: First, France is not to enlarge
her persent boundaries; second, the forti-
fcations Of Luxembourg are to be evacua-
ted and dismantled; third the future poll
teal status of the Grand Duchy is to be
ascertained and determined by the confer
ence; fourth, the f,,al decision Of the con-
ference is to be guaranteed by all the Gov
ernments participating therein.
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NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.
Diseases n Injuries.
of
+ III e e Y e.
pR. W. j. DAVIDSON. staunton, va,

DIR. W. ]. DAVIDSON. Staunton, Va,
Gives special attention to the treatment Of Di-
seases and Injuries Of the Eye.
Having been fourteen months Resident Ply
stefan Of the Wills Hospital for Diseases of
the Eye, in the city Of Philadelphia, the old
est and most celebrated Institution of the
kind in the United States, he fatters himself
he will BID Able to give entire satisfaction to
all who may consult him. He has had ten
years experience in the treatment Of Diseas-
es Of the Eye, since leaving the Wills Hospit-
al, and knows, from actual experience, that
he can treat successfully all Diseases Of the
Eye that are Durable, and nearly all are,
whether requiring Medical or Surgical Aid.
The public are aware that Physicians gen
orally pay but little attention to- diseases of
the Eye, having never had the opportunity or
time to acquire thorough theoretical and
practical knowledge Of this class of Diseases,
and, consequently, they cannot be expected to
treat them as satisfactorily as one who has
had both. l am well aware of the objections
in the popular mind to Advertising because
this has been heretofore practiced by foreign
ers and pretenders In Science, whose only OBJ
ject has been to deceive and humbug-but as
native of this county, well known to most
of the citizens-with ample opportunities and
facilities tor acquiring knowledge OF OPP
thalmic Surgery, and enlarged experience in
treating the Eye Diseases practically, l think
can demonstrate my fitness for this special
ty to all who may extend to me their patron
age. Persons afflicted with Diseases of the
Eye, of long Standing and who have been
subject to various modes of treatment wih-
out relief, should not be discouraged, as it of
ten happens that those very cases are most
readily and rapidly cured! Although it must
be admitted, as general rule, that the long
er the duration of diseased condition, the
longer the time required for its eradication.
1t is needless to speak Of the value Of sight
those only can properly estimate its advan-
tages who are unfortunately deprived of it.
neg Patients from distance should come
prepared to remain at least awhile, if it is
considered necessary. in order to treat their
cases successfully. Artificial Eyes furnished
and inserted on reasonable terms.
NOV
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The Latest News.

Anumber Of advertisements came in too
late to receive the usual notice this issue
There we're 427 deaths in New York
City last week.
The Danville "Times" says the price
of tobacco has risen in that market.
The Congressional elections in KY, on
the 4th, resulted in increased democrat.
ic gains.
The working of the "eight hour law" is
producing great trouble and discomfort
in the North West.
There is no political news of impor-
lance. Wilson's attemps to build up a
Radical party South. is pronounced a
failure by the North.
New York, Richmond and Baltimore
Markets report business active, Flour
firm and in good demand-grain lower
Groceries firm, mess Pork S24. Gold
1865.
A Rio Janeiro dispatch, dated April 8
says the Emperor of Brazil had issued a
decree declaring the slaves free. The
mandate takes effect within twenty years
The children born hereafter are free.
Mexican correspondence Of the 24th
says that Juarez has issued decree with
drawing privileges from all European cit
liens who recognized the Empire, and
abolishing the treaty stipulations with
such Powers as did the same.
Bismarck has announced, in the Prussian
Diet, that the Government accepts the
proposition for the naturalization of Lux
embourg The Secretary Of Foreign AT
fairs stated, in the Corps LegisSat1 of
France on the Sd. that the basis Of nego-
tiatiols agreed upon assures the peace Of
Europe.
Yesterday Examiner has information
from most trustworthy source, that JET
ferson DAVIS will certainly be tried, by
the y. s. District Court, which met IN
Richmond on the 6th. and will continue
for weeks. Chief Justice Chase will pre-
side. No other important news by last
nights malls.
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AT rules held IA the
Clerk Office Of the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta County, the 9th day Of May, 1867.
Z. N. hudson, = Plaintiff,
Against. In Chancery.
NJ. u. Hartman, A. W. Hartman, J. B. baldwin,
G. G. francisco, "A. A. Putnam, Michael Z.
Price, Thomas j. Niche Trustee in deed
Of interest executed by said Price of date
18th ptember 1861 and W. B. Telfair.
The object of this suit is 10 subject the one
malt of the tract OF the land in the Bill men
toned. or the proceeds of sale thereof made
by Defendant Niche, Trustee as aforesaid,
to the satisfaction of single bill for 1888 SO
-execu ed by Defendant Pltman to Defendant
NJ IT, lIarman and now held and owned by
Plaintiffs.
The Defendants Michael E. Price and W. 3.
Teltair not having entered their appearance,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not residents of this Commonwealth:
1t is ordered that they dolappear here within
one month after due publication of this notice,
and do what is necessary to protect their in
csls. A copy-Teste,
JOHN PARIS, D. C..
J. N. Hendrcn, p, q. 49,
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The Hewbrew National, new weekly
journal, published in London, gives some
interesting statistics of the Jewish race.
It says that there now living about 9,ooo,-
900 Israelites, about half of whom live
in Europe. There are 10000 in Rus
STA; in Austria. 100000; in Prussia, 254,-
900; and in all other parts of Germany,
10000; in France, about $4,000; in
Switzerland, 5000; in Great Britain,
about 80, 900; in Syria and Asiatic Tur-
key, $4,000; in Morocco and North Afri-
ca, 10000; in East Asia, 5o0,so0 III
America 25,0o9, in Belgium, 1900; in
Denmark, $500; in Italy. $500.
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Parties South.

We regret to notice in our Mississippi, Ala
bama and Georgia exchanges the efforts made
to organize parties. In these States one par
~ is being formed called the constitutional
Union" and another the "Republican Union,'
or Radical The former is the necessary con-
sequence Of the attempted organization of the
latter, and is composed of sensible men, who
intended to act promptly under the military
bill, without regard to old party issues. 1t is
surprising, too, to notice that Confederates as
rire tosthe leadership of the Radical party in
the Cotton States. At meeting in Columbus,
Mississippi, we see that Col. j. A. Orr, broth
er of the Governor of South Carolina, made
most radical speech. He was elected unan-
sisppi in 1861, and was active in taking that
State out Of the Union. He afterwards raised
regiment and did good service in our cause,
and was elected to,and served in, the Confede-
rate Congress Other gallant Confederates
are mentioned as acting with him. All through
the Cotton States we notice this division among
men, who should be standing shoulder to
shoulder, as in the past This looks bad for
the Cotton States, but we hope that sensible
men will succeed by proper action, in spite of
this detection.
In Virginia every attempt to organize par
ties, even Wilson'S appeal to old Wing preju-
sense of the people. There has been heap
Of talk about petersburg Platform" and
'scounty meetings to endorse it," but the peo-
pie here sensibly concluded that by the time
they act promptly, according to military or
ders, and get upon their feet once more, they
will have had enough to do, without tying
themselves to "dead and dying" parties, or
making new platforms. $50 mote it be" ever
in our grand Old Commonwealth. Her motto
should be mo parties" no ''entangling ALI
ances, but action and preparation for the fu-
ture."
No question has been raised in the South,
by her own people, since the surrender, upon
which to divide They have had no practical
issues to divide into parties upon. They sim
ply ''obeyed ORDERS" and attempted by every
honorable means, to rid themselves Of an in
truding power, so that they could control
their owl affairs. We have been contending
against an external force for that very liberty,
which would allow US to divide into parties
and discuss questions of vital interest to us
and the whole country. These facts should
make us, white and black alike stand togeth-
er until we are free, and we feel confident
Virginia people will continue to exhibit their
good sense and avoid all political complica-
tions whatever
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Honor the Fallen Brave.
"Ah, never shall the land forget


How gush'd the life blood of the braves
Gush'd warm with hope and courage yet,
Upon the soil they fought to save"
The fourth anniversary Of the death Of
Stonewall Jackson occurs next Friday
May the 10th. This is the "sacred day
set apart, by common consent in his loved
Valley, to pay fitting tribute to his memo
ry and decorate the graves of our honored
dead with flowers. There is something
peculiarly appropriate and touching in this
ceremony, and how any can neglect SO sa-
cred duty, or object to it, seems strange
to us, when even our late enemies allow it.
The programme Of last year will be carried
out. The procession will form at the
Methodist Church, after Col. O'Ferrall's
address and, headed by the Stonewall Band,
will proceed to the Cemetery. No person
need fear any interference, and Old Au-
gusta should turn out en- masse. Let us de-
vote atleast one day to honoring the memo
ry of those who died for us, and let the
tribute be paid with full and grateful
hearts. The South, in her agony, cries:
'sVoice after voice hath died away,
Once in my dwelling heard;
Sweet household name by name hath chang'd,
To griefs forbidden word!
From dreams ofn;ght, on each call,
Each of the far remov'd;
And waken to my own wild cry,
Where are ye, my beloved?"
Ladies Of Augusta, you, whose fair
hands tended and whose kind voices
cheered, the last moments Of SO many that
lie unnoticed in your Cemetery, by your
action next Friday answer. Let the South
and the world know that cher beloved"
are cherished and held sacred in your
hearts, and that your tears shall forever
water and revive the flowers with which
you decorate their graves.
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To the Public.


We are now prepared to offer the celebra-'
ted s.Rennolds Va. Hepatic Pills" ut the low
price Of 25 cents per box. heretofore sold at
50 cents. BY recent reduction in the price OF
ingredients. and by greatly increased facill-
ties for making and advertising them, we are
able to make this deduction.
We are also aware, by sad experience, how
sorely pressed our people are tor money and
hope by putting the price low, to contribute
to the relief OF every family, and offer to them
a medicine they can rely on. There is not a
doubt in our minds OF the minds OF those who
have used them. as Can be seen from certlii-
Gates with each box, that they are the best
family Pill before the public, for the diseases
they are recommended but not for every
thing as some of our friends across the line
would have you believe in regard to the Pills
they are in the habit of dosing you with at
this time and have been for the past 80 or 40
years.
You now have Pills placed within your
reach, that originated, and are manufactu. ed
in your midst accompanied with recommended
tons Of their genuineness and efficacy from
so many Of our best and most reliable citi-
zens. We think and for good reasons that it
will certainly be to your interest to give them
a fair trial. They are not the invention of a
quack or impostor, but were originally COM
pounded by DR.. T. Rennolds, of Staunton,
Va, regular graduate, and eminent prac-
titioner of medicine who after years Of care
full study, so arranged the proportions of the
ingredients as to render them applicable to
the diseases for which they are recommended.
He left the formula for compromising them
with his brother VIM. Rennolds, Of Louisa
county, Va, who has undertaken to manuiac-
ture and offer them to the public.
For sale by all Druggists throughout the
country, and many country merchants.
VIM. REYNOLDS & Co,
Staunton, Va.
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VIRGENIA:-Atru rules held in the Clerks
Office OF the Circuit Court for Augusta
County, the 9th day of May, 1867.
Rebecca Mary Randolph and Margaret V.
L. Randolph, infant children of James A. F.
Randolph, deceased, who sue by Matthew
Pieson their next friend, Plaintiffs.
Against. In Chancery.
john D. lmboden, Administrator of James
A. f. Randolph, deceased, Joseph +. Cross and
Mary L. his wife, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to obtain settle
ment OF the administration accounts and dis
tribution of the assets amongst tho e entitled
thereto.
The Defendants Joseph F. Cross and Ma
ry E. his W fe not having entered their ap-
pearance, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they are not residents OF this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that they do
appear here within one month .-ftcr due pub
LEGATION Of this notice. and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests.
copy-Teste,
JOHN PARIS, D. C.
A. II. II. Stuart, p. q.
NAV S-4W
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Oratorio of Esther,
THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN.

The public of Staunton and its vicinity are
informed that the first concert of the
"SrAuNroN MUSICAL ASSOCIATION
will take place at the Chapel of the D. & D.
and B. Institution, on Friday evening May ION,
on which occasion
OR4TORIO OF ESTHER,
with all its beautiful Solos, Duets, Quartette
and Chorusses, will be performed
To commence ut o'clock. Tickets fifty
cents each-children half price; to be had at
the door, or of either Of the managers.
May Sit.
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CHEAP PRINTING PAPER.
TO EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS,
Letter from W. 6. Clark, Esq, President
of the Southern Press
Association.
ATLANTA, Ga, April 10. 1867.

ATLANTA, GA, April 10, 1867.
J. s. THRAsHER,-Dear Sir-It affords me
much pleasure to communicate to you the fol-
lowing resolution of the Southern Press Asso-
citation.
Resolved, ''That as a testimonial of our ap-
probation for the Jealous, faithful and eff
fectiye service of John Thrasher, Esq, as
Superintendent Of this Association in years
past.
We hereby tender him the thanks of this
Association, and confer upon him the COM
plimentary position Of Agent of the Southern
Press Association in the city of New York. )"
The terms Of commentator employed in
the above resolution do more than Justice to
your important services during your superin-
tendency-services which none had better OPP
portunity to known, and none can mere high
ly appreciate than myself. Should occasion
require, shall be glad to avail myself OF the
aid provided for by the resolution.
Very respectfully, your ob't servt,
W. G. CLARK, President.
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Tremendous Stock!
THE LARGEST EVER BROUGHT TO


Tremendous Stock
THE LARGEST EVER BROUGHT TO
STANTON.
GOODS ARE SOLD CHEAP,
ALMOST EQUAL TO THE PRICE LIST
BEFORE THE WAR;
GREAT EXCITEMENT
IMMENSE CROWDS GATHER AT
The ''Gr:aslife Front" Store of
I. WITT d BRO,
WHO ARE DETERMINED TO SELL GOODS
LOWER THAN EVER.
Again we invite the attention of our friends
and the public to our tremendous" large
and beautiful Stock OF
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
which we are now receiving and opening
This Stock was purchased since the
GREAT DECLINE NORTH,
and can now be sold at wonderfully reduced
figures. Every artlcle we have has been Sc
iected with especial care Tor this Particular
market. We take pleasure in showing oul
goods to every one.
Har We have on hand large supply OF
Wall Paper.
We respectfully invite call from all be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
l. WITT s. BRO.
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Building Lots at Auction.

Pursuant to authority vested in us by VIII
liam J. Shumate we will offer for sale, at
public auction, at o'cloekP. NJ. on Saturday,
May 18th, 1867. on the premises. number Of
BUILDING LOTS. west Of Siaunton. These
lots are in fine condition, and well located !;
on the south side of the Parkersburg road,
with streets and alleys giving convenient ac-
cess to all Of them. They afford fine sites
for dwellings, and are quite convenient to the
business part of the town.
Terms according, and made known on day
of sale, ALEX. II. H. STUART,
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
NAV 2-2t
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r.. Nj. GUY,

R. Nj. GUY,
Successor to
Charles T. Cochran & Company,
Has Just returned from market and offers
to the old friends and patrons Of the above
firm the following
Choice Brands
of
CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO,
(GENUINE) PEYTON GRAYELY,
GOLDEN LEAF, CRUMPTON, &C.
Smoking Tobacco.
Virginia Choice,
FRUITS AND FLOWERS,
LONE JACK, &c.
Scotch Snutfs.
GARMENTS,
SIMPSONS.
Attention Of
Merchants from the country
specially called to the above.
may 8-sm
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D. Fultz, p. q.
may S-4w

Sat rules held in the Clerks
Once OF the Circuit Court for Augusta
County, the 9th day of May, 1867.
George Seawright, Guardian Of the minor
children OF Samuel Lands, decd, Pm,
Against, On original Bill in Chancery.
Samuel NJ. Long s. john Crawford, belts,
against, Plaintiffs.
The same Defendants and Jacob Crist. ia
cob ". Spitler, solomon Long and Joha II.
Rhodes, Defendants.
The object Of this suit is to enforce Judg-
ment lien, OF date the Isl OF June, 1853, ,-pon
any real estate held by the Defendants Craw-
ford or Long, or either OF them SO US to salts
ty the Plaintiffs claim
The Defendant Solomon Long not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing hy
satisfactory evidence that he is not a resident
of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that
he do appear here within one month after due
publication of this notice, and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest.
copy-Tesse,
JOHN PARIS, D. G.
]. B. Watts, P. q. ..l .as-fts.,,.
may S-4w
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TIE NEWS.

TIE NEWS.
Bishop McGill, of Richmond, is about
to visit Rome.
Hon. A Fl. Stephens is reported in unu-
sually feeble health.
It is proposed to,establish Glass Works
in Lynchburg.
The /. O. o. f. now numbers in Vir-
ginia, two thousand six hundred and five
members.
A fire occurred in Carroll Hall, Balti-
more 18th ult., which caused a loss ofup-
wards $4,000
April 9th was observed by the Odd
Fellows, throughout tie county, as a day
Of thanksgiving.
The Faber Family have been making
lead pencils since 1870 and have made
many fortunes out of it.
Eighteen Priests in Italy are said to
have married, under new law of the
kingdom allowing it.
The Secretary of the Treasury has is
sued a circular directing assessors to tax
shinplasters, ten per cent.
The dry goods trade in New York is
tolerably active. Prices generally, are re-
ported as tending downwards.
According to clergyman now lecturing
on Rome, ST. Peters Cathedral will easily
accommodate $4,000 persons.
The board of health of New York have
information that the cholera now exists in
three large cities of the Union.
The penitentiary conyicts arc to be
hired the city of Richmond, to labor on
the construction of a new Reservoir.
Mr.. Peabody has given fifteen thou
sand dollars, for the establishment of a
free library in Georgetown, D. G.
The freedmen of Helena Ark. are dying
rapidly of an epidemic which, from the ac-
counts of it, looks like the Asiatic cholera.
On May 1st the Governor appointed
john Oliver, we'll known colored citizen,
Notary Public for Richmond city and
county.
The Legislature Of Virginia has passed
the bill according to coiored witnesses the
same privileges, under the laws, accord
ed to white persons.
A Mr.. Reed, his wife and seven child
rem were seriously injured, the wife fatal
ly, by the upsetting Of a wagon in Green
brier few days since.
President johnson is said todisapprove
very strongly, Of the course of Sheridan
in Louisiana, considering that he has been
"hasty, illberal and harsh"
An unusual area is planted in corn in
Upper Georgia, and it is not an unusual
thing to see white women dropping seed
and hoeing in the fields.
There were thirty five persons ordained
last year to the ministry Of the Episcopal
Church in this country, who were brought
up in different denominations.
Almost the entire business portion Of
Brennan, Texas, was destroyed by fire on
the goth instant. Fifteen Of the principal
business houses were destroyed.
Of 1927 Episcopal churches in the Uni
ted States, 200 bear the name of Christ,
264 of St. John, 257 of St. Paul. 242 OF
Trinity, 172 of Grace, and 122ofSt. James.
The Polish colony, settled in what is
called the Wilderness" it is said, is in
dustriously at work, and are successful in
improving the land, and some Of them
have prospects for fine and productive
gardens.