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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-03-21
rhe East.

The New Hampshire election, on the
18th, resulted in the choice of three Re-
publican Congressmen, by majorlties OF
about 1000 each The Republicans also
carry the Legislature. sn-.---=s.---9--.-.
{ On the 18th, the remaining portion of
Table Rock was blown from its present
dangerous position, into the river below.
About two kegs of powder was used in the
explosion This entirely obliterates every
trace of that natural curiosity. 1t was
done by order of the Town Council of Cliff
ton, Canada %A 70 - x SAG @-F8t3 q"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-03-21

JOSH BILLING TO YOUNG LADIEs.--Jesl
Billings is sage when he gives counsel to
young ladies as to how they should receive
proposals He says: .s-
You ought tew take'it kind, looking
down hill with an expresshun about half
tickled and half scarf. After the pop is
over, if yure luvyer wants tew kiss you,
| don't think / would say yes or no,
but let the thing kind of take its own
course
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-03-21

The Fall River Neps relates case of
regeneration in the marriage in Little
Compton, last week, of an old gentleman
of eighty winters TO q buxom widow of
forty-tiVe. 1t was the third marriage of the
bridegroom and the second Of the bride
His last wife had been dead three months,
and her husband one :, -. =.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-03-21

The opera is given in Brooklyn, New
York, on the "off nights" of Plymouth
Church, showing that Beecher's church is a
serious competitor with the theatre, and
showing, too, that both houses rank as
places Of amusement.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-03-21

"A Biblical opera on the history of
Saul is announced in Germany.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-03-21

of ancient Or modern times Hefodotus
and Mungo Park have had host of fol-
lowers, but he excelled them all Entirely
reliable in all his statements, he was also
profound and practical in his suggestions
DR.. Livingstone was born in Blantyre
Works, near Glasgow, in 1916, and was
consequently about So years of age.
The American Chamber of Commerce
gave grand banquet, on the 18th, at Liv-
erpool, in honor of the heroes of the At
lantic cable, at (which five gold medals were
presented to Cyrus W. Field, Capt Ander-
son, Mr. Canning, and Mr. Willoughby
Smith The entertainment was a splendid
affair. MIR. Field said the existing cables
were perfect in construction, and could do
twelve times the amount of work which
was offered. He therefore hoped the tariff
on messages would soon be reduced, SO
that both lines might be kept constantly
in operation He was in favor of allowing
the transmission of political intelligence to
the press on both sides of the ocean at
rates which would enable them to publish
the full news of the world every day.
,rE-0 The South.
The business part of the city of Albany,
Georgia, was destroyed by fire on the nth.
Loss $500, 800. Labao3sa fea boron: :. +I~7
Rail communication with Memphis was
entirely suspended OH the 18th and nth
the road along the Cumberland river being
several feet under water.
The distress for food at Richmond is
almost Incredible. Out of population OF
about seventy thousand souls, twenty-five
thousand two hundred are wholly or par
TALLY dependent upon the charity of the
public. Of the whole number, six thou
sand two hundred are whites and the rest
negroes. sjQ 91 Iraa,s'.l adE-.seaa
Nearly every, spring the floods are
reported as excessive, and greater than
for many years. There is no denying
however, this year, that the foundations
are more serious at the South than since
1847, and the Kentucky river is. higher
than then. Mound City is now submerged
the crevasse having raised the water inside
the city to the same height as outside the
levee. The flood in the Arkansas river is
now at stand The effects of the freshei
at Helena were disastrous in the extreme
Many houses were swept away, and the
destruction of property is immense
Twenty seven persons, mostly freedmen
persisted in the flood Reports of suffer
ing at Chattanooga and other places along
the river are appalling. The pecuniary
losses cannot be estimated, but will reach
millions of dollars. The water is from
twelve to twenty feet deep all over the
town. Cincinnati and Louisville also suf
fer greatly. .,.-,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-03-21

cellarr .ereg ~ +. isea,
II, too, had heard that three days before
Mr. Marvin had missed his entire flock
The, same day there happened fall of
snow, so that he could not track them. Our
terror was now entirely gone, and WILL
rendered by the reaction more courageous
than ever before in his life, volunteered to
go into the cellar and examine. Twas sur
prised, for he seemed as bold as a lion but
this suppose was consistent with so incon-
sistent a thing as human nature / was a
farmers daughter and not afraid of sheep,
SO he left me with them while he went
down with blazing brand. At the back
of the house he found that a portion of the
cellar wall had fallen. Through the aper-
ture thus opened, the old leader must some
by the whole flock The opening was
soon hidden by the falling snow, and as no
one visited the house, the sheep had been
in danger of starvation. 1t was not diff
cult for them to ascend the short stairway,
above which, as the upper part of the door
was glass, they had seen our light. A blow
from horns or feet had caused the opening
of the door. -.4r.H M
stOur panic stricken companions had pur-
sued their flight no further than the barn,
and after a time, discovering that we were
missing, Dick Lee and one or two others
came back in search of us When the mat
ter had been explained to theswhole party,
the young men brought armfuls of fodder,
and succeeded in enticing the hungry sheep
from the house to the barn
"Once more we all assembled around
the fire; but my companions had much to
tell of frightfully great cat that they
could see on a beam in the barn, though
she sat in pitch darkness. Perhaps they
saw her more with the minds eye than the
natural organs Presently another came
and sat down beside her then another and
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
Educate the Daughters Of our Dead.

We have before us an appeal from the So
ciety for the liberal education of Southern
Female Children. We are rejoiced to learn
that such officers are interested in this noble
work The President is Mrs. VIM. III. Brane,
and Mrs. Hugh Lee, well known in the Val
ley is corresponding Secretary. Her address
is No. 118 St. Paul Street, Baltimore. The
number Of applicants is SO large from all the
Southern States, that these christian women
make fervent appeal to the Heads Of Female
Schools, of all denominations, toadmit as many
as possible, either to their free list, or on the
lowest terms they can afford We feel assur-
ed that it is only necessary to call the atten-
ton of our benevolent Teachers to this appeal,
to call forth liberal response.
The terms for Board, &C., have already been
so reduced in most Of our Institutions, that
we could only ask free tuition fees, for these
suffering daughters of the brave men who gave
up all for the ssLost Cause" To become a
member Of the Society requires the payment
of an annual fee of S.. Let us not forget that
''every young daughter Of the South, rescued
from ignorance, and suitably trained for a life
of usefulness, will prove, by Gods blessing, a
polished stone of that temple which we hope
soon to see rising from the present ruin"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
Book Notices.

"Dixic Cookery, or how I managed my Ia
BILE for II years" book for Southern house
keepers, by Mrs. Barringer, Of N. G., publish
ed by Loring, Boston, Mass. Price so cents.
This work is destined to become necessary
companion for the housekeeper, and we recon-
mend it to ALL
Our old friend, Cooley, came too late for
notice last week. The September number is
one of the best and has the commencement Of
new story by Marion Harlan, besides
many useful plates.
We have received the eSunday School
Choir" containing choice selection for Sun
day Schools. They are the compositions of
E. II. Chamberlayne, Jr., Richmond, Virginia,
whose name is sufficient guarantee Of their
worth, and we cordially unite in calling the
attention of all interested to this work.
The Lutheran Visitor, for September. has
been laid upon our table. This monthly is
edited by our talented townsman, Rev. j. l.
Miller, who has by his untiring energy made
it one Of the most valuable, as well as instruc-
tive Journals published in the State. The
price of the Visitor has been reduced to 81
in order to place it in reach of every one
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04


A RICH HARyEsT-Th people of this
country have good cause for rejoicing at the
bountiful harvest that is about being gather
cd throughout the whole of the United States.
The crops Of every section have been prolific
in their yield. The wheat crop of this year
is the largest ever gathered within our large
domain. The Gotten, tobacco, sugar and rice
crops give promise Of larger and better yield
than had been know since 1860, while corn
gives the assurance that it will be in excess
Of any previouscrop. 1t is exceedingly graft
flying, too, to know that all the cereals will
be Of a superior quality. The fruit crop all
through was never better. Prosperity has
smiled most benefcently upon us. There
will be superabundance Of everything. Even
the grass crop Of this year will surpass any of
it's predecessors. This indicates an increase
Of pasturage, and consequently Of fat beeves
and other live stock The products Of the
garden show the generous bounty Of ma
ture. All this tends to assure us that we are
growing more peaceful. We are becoming
more wealthy as nation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

WHEAT CAUSES SLEEP.-A curious and
ingenious theory has been propounded on the
advantage Of small per centage of carbonic
acide in the air as conducive to sleep. The
sedative nature Of this gas is well known, and
with most animals in state Of nature sleep
comes on at the time when plants commence
to develop carbonic acid-that is, at sunset !;
and it relaxes its hold about sunrise when
plants begin to exhale oxygen. Further,
when man and animals compose themselves to
sleep, they not only do 50 in the position
which gives the greatest relaxation to the
muscles, but they place the head SO as to ia
vor the accumulation Of that gas about it, and
consequently its inhalation. The head Of a
man, when at rest, generally lies low, on a
soft and depressed pillow; those Of most
quadrupeds couched between their paws, and
those Of birds nestled among the feathers Of
their backs or wings; so that in all cases,
owing to the low and confined position Of the
mouth and nostrils, much of the air must be
inhaled again and again, and become gradu-
ally mixed with larger proportion Of car
bonic acid. The fact is also adduced that
the carniyora who are nocturnal in their ha-
bits retire during the day to deep and mar
row cayerns, in which the air, becoming vita
ted by their respiration, tends to promote
sleep.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
The Latest News.

Peace prospects in Europe are good.
Santa Anna is still a prisoner at Vera Cruz
The yellow fever IS prevailing in New Or
leans.
Gold in n Y. 141a. Stocks strong. Money
4@5 per cent.
Further changes in the District Command
ers are not Immediately probable.
The Adams Company will extend their
lines to Lexington, ola, Goshen, this week
carrying freight at reduced rates. Call on
r. Hawkins Agent at Staunton.
The Editor Of the Gazette & Banner, Lex
ington, has been missing for some time, and
his friends are anxiously enquiring for him.
We suppose he is the "lost child" that ru-
NOR says has been seen in the mountains
lately, lodging every "mule' he saw.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

WIFE-There is no combination of letters
in the English language which excites more
pleasing and interesting associations in the
mind Of man than the word WIFE" There
is magic in this little word. It represents
to the minds eye cheerful companion, a
comforter in misfortune, and faithful and
afectionate friend. It conjures up the image
of lovely, tender, confding woman, who
cheerfully undertakes to contribute to your
happiness-to partake with you the cup,
whether of veal or Of woe. which destiny
may Offer The word 'wife" is synonymous
with the greatest earthly blessing; and we
pity the unfortunate decreed to trudge along
through life's dull pilgrimage without one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
CT. Shuts & Co.

We are surprised to see still running, in
many Of our exchanges, tho advertisements Of
Berger, Shutts& Co., and severalother swind-
les sent to newspapers, some months since
by the above agents, so-called, of Troy, N.
Y. Are these papers doing right in deceiv-
ing their readers? For they must have
found out ere this that the cards they are
publishing, under fancy heads are from par
ties, who to use the words of the Troy Times,
care more than Bogus
Some may say that they have been paid
though we doubt whether many can say So
but paid Or not, the whole thing is grand
swindle. As long as they continue to pub
lish these cards they are helping set Of
sharpers, whose only vocation is to receive
the money sent them by parties who see their
advertisements in respectable newspaper,
and are thus led into their traps. If any
doubt what We say, they can easily find out
for themselves by taking the proper stops.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
WANTS.
Zones Wanted!

I have purchased the Winchester Bone Mill,
which intend to put 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 farmers with pure and I'M
adulterated article of Bone Dust and Phosphate
of Lime as well as their lumber and grind
their wheat and corn.
l WILL therefore, on and after the LIST day of
June next, receive and pay Cash, for all the
Bones that can be procured in this and other
counties, at
$1,000 PER TON OF 2ooo POUNDS, Il
delivered at said mill. wish to call the atten-
ton of the Country Merchants especially to the
above, or they can trade goods for large quanti-
ties of bones at such rates as will leave ample pay
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 for the
same. Farmers may also do well to consider
this this last proposition in reference to exchange
for bone dust or phosphate of lime for bones.
march 27-6m CIV. BERLIN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

There is point beyond which patience
ceases to be virtue, and President johnson
seems at length to have reached it. After en-
during every contumacy and insult for more
than two years, he has suddenly aroused and
put forth his strength in way little expected
by his friends or foes sLittle Phil" the dash
ing satrap of District No. 5, will have an op-
portunity to add to his Shenandoah Valley
el-crown, more leaves plucked from the
brows of eSpotted-tail," and other Chiefs OF
the Sioux and Cheyennes, and we cannot but
feel gratifed that he will there find a wider
field in which to display his peculiar genius,
than among the peaceable inhabitants Of the
Fifth Military District. It is sad to think that
the eyes of the people of New Orleans, his late
Capital City, will never more be gladdened by
the sight Of his open "landau" with its gilt
tering escort of hard-ridiny troopers. But
since Appomattox we have learned resignation
and can bow patiently, if not graciously, even
to this stroke.
Sickles and Staunton too have been made to
feel the weight of the Presidents righteous
indignation. 1t has been said that if rock
is thrown into pack Of dogs, a yelp always
indicates the sufferer, but in this instance such
an indiscriminate howl has been raised by all
the ours Of the Radical kennel, that it is hard
To tell which of them has been the most in
jured.
AS long as Mr. johnson continued in his
much enduring policy, these gentlemen con-
fined themselves to satirical laughter and sneers
but now they seem to have awakened to the
fact that they have foeman worthy Of their
steel and are girding on their armor for the
death STRUGGLED power and plumber. Never
ia the history of the United States has such
an efficiently organized political body been
seen as this Red Republican party, but even
it cannot exist when deprived Of sthe cohesive
power of spoils." We think we can see that
its day is waning, and we think that,
standing behind the broad segis Of the Con-
stitution battling for liberty and the life Of
the nation, the President should not fail. Now
that he has put his hand to the work, we pray
that he may not dcsist until the land again
rests peacefully under the shadow Of the Con-
stitution But will he do it? We will see.
Wait, aratch and ,corL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Wirginia Sat rules held in the Clerks Of
" fee of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, the End day of September, 1867.
John D. Imboden, Administrator of James A.
F. Randolph, deceased, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Rebecca M. Randolph Margaret " L. Ran
dolph, Matthew Pilson, Guardian of said Rebec-
ca M and Margaret V. L. Randolph, Joseph F.
Cross and Mary L. his wife, WilliamG. Patton
aud others, Defendants.
The object Of this cross suit is that J. D. I'm
boden, Administrator of J. A. F. Randolph, de-
ceased, may be allowed to Offset the debts he holds
against W. II. Randolph, deceased, against the
demands of the Administrators of John Randolph
deceased, said W. II. Randolph having died since
said john and at the time of his death being enti-
tied to share Of said John Randolph estate that
said Administrator Imboden may have full credit
for all payments made to Mary L. Cross Qate Ma
ry +. Randolph ION any account whatsoever) as
sett off against any demand of hers that may be
yet unpaid. That said Administrator may be re-
Heyed from all liability account of any slaves,
as Offsets of the estate Of his intestate, and be
allowed credit for al insolvent debts of said es
tate.
The Defendants Rebecca NJ Randolph Marga-
ret " L. Randolph, Joseph F. Cross and Mary
E. his wife and William G. Patton not having en-
tered their appearance, and it appearing by sat
isfactory evidence that they are not residents of
this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that they do
appear here within one month after due publ
cation Of this notice and do what is necessary to
protect their interests. A copy-Teste,
JOHN PARIS, D. C.
Christian & Harrison, D. q. sept 4-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
~ rand Masquerade and Fancy
VI Dress Ball, AT THE WHITE SUI

PHuk SPk1NGS, GreenDrler County, West Va.
vi tniS tne ftH uay OIL DeptemDer, UfaHd Mas
querade and Fancy Dress Ball, will be given in
the Ball room OF the White Sulphur Springs, A
handsome Supper will be provided on the occa-
sion.
Excellent Music will also be provided and it is
confidently assumed that the occasion will be one
OF great pleasure and interest to oil who may at
tend
Costumes and Wardrobes especially adapted to
the occasion will be brought here from Baltimore
and will be furnished in advance of the day on
application to 7. Jaccherl, on the grounds
Price OF admission for Gentleman and Lady,
20 For one Gentleman, ~, which admits to the
Ball III and supper.
!, Inc following gentlemen have agreed to act for
the occasion:
III; VIM VI - Dali ueorge carter :. y. Ilnsley'
a., II. =. MaQry, W. y. coleman Col. II. can't,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

AN INDUSTRIOUS JUDeE.-Judge Hugh
w. Shelley, of this Circuit, has during the last
twelve months worked Is hours out of "a and,
much to the surprise Of his friends, manages
to keep up under the circumstances. This
we have from good authority. Where is an
other public man who does so well, and is it
not hard case that we should lose the SER
vices of such good men in this hour Of trou-
BILE?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

Geo. W. Copeland, of Maiden, Mass, who
first publicly arraigned Gen. Banks for drunk
enness, at Portland, again publicly declares
that the charge made by him at the caucus
in October last is true, and that when Gen.
Banks, in the presence Of the large audience
there assembled, denied it and solemnly pro-
tested that he had not tasted liquor or even
smclled it, he made statement which he
knew to be false,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

MorHER.-Young man ! Thy mother is
thy best earthly friend. The world may for
get thee thy mother never, the world may
wilfully do thee many wrongs-thy mother
never the world may prosecute thee while
living. and when dead plant the ivy and the
nightshader of SANDER upon thy CRASHES
grave, but thy mother will love and cherish
thee while living, and, if she survive thee,
will weep for thee when dead, such tears as
none but mother knows how to weep. Love
thy mother!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04

SECRETARY SEwARD.--Secretary Seward
had long interview with the President to-day.
His friends assert that he will surely resign
within week. It now seems to be settled
that Secretary McCulloch will continue in
Office for financial reasons, if for no other rea-
sons, as it has been represented by gentlemen
of different politics that his resignation would
disastrously affect our public securities both
at home and abroad Wash. Cor. N. 7. Trs-
6une, Aug 90.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
How TO GET Up RErR EsnED.-Eycr,

How TO GET Up REFRESHED Every
person who tolls daily upon farm in warm
weather, should be careful to practice sys-
tenn of ablution at the close Of each days la
Dor. Sometimes he may be SO exhausted as
to render this anything but an inviting per-
Torrance, yet by its omission he loses much
of the refreshment which the hours of repose
are designed to impart. Cleanliness of per-
son is essential to sound and refreshing slum-
Der, hence the labor of keeping ones person
clean is amply repaid by the elasticity which
follows from nightly additions before retiring
to rest.
These are especially requisite during the
haying and harvesting season, when profuse
perspiration isa certain concomitart of hard
and protracted labor. Keep clean and sleep
soundly-go to bed unwashed and in the
morn arise unrefreshed, with feeling of
lassitude which the exertions of the day will
hardly be able to remove
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-09-04
D cad This.
In LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.

The undersigned have taken the stables attach
ed to the American Hotel arc now prepared TO
furnish Carriages, Buggies and Horses and, in
fact, everything in line, at the shortest notice
and at reasonable rates. We are prepared TO
board horses by the month, week or day. We
also furnish single feed ut 20 cents 1t will be to
the interest of all persons desiring their horses
fed or boarded, OF wishing to hire, to give us a
call. Nas Parties wishing to visit the Cave will
be furnished with comfortable conveyances, with
experienced drivers. Apply at the office of the
American Hotel, or at the stables.
aug. 28-3t DONOVAN & O'TOOLE