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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

MANASSAS Gar RAILRoAp.-The Shenandoah
Herald Of the 23rd ultimo says: The force
Of hands employed in grading and RELAXING the
rails on the upper sections of the Manassas road
have been disbanded and the work discontinued.
The weather has been SO very bad and ulfavora-
bic that it was thought advisable to discontinue
this part of the work for the present. but the
bridges will be hurried on, and an additional mum
Der Of hands put to work. s,s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Shenandoah Valley says: Our community
was shocked on Monday morning last, by the an
nouncement that negro child about three years
of age was lying dead in one of our streets. The
evidence indicated that the child had first been
strangled and then thrown out in the snow. The
body was frozen stiff, when discovered. The col
ored population seemed highly exasperated at the
woman, and vented their indignation in unmeas-
ured terms
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The business Of staunton is looking up--as we
noticed few days since at the Post-Ofice, pack
age containing ten thousand and five hundred
stamped envelopes-with cards printed on them
which were furnished through the Post Office
to few of our business men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

See card of those enterprising merchants
Hooe and Wedderburn, Alexandria, Va. They are
importers and you will at once see the proprety
OF communicating with them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Mr.. Leech has sold his interest in the Lexing-
ton Gazette and Banner, to Mr.. W. W. Scott, who
becomes business manager. Col. Sam, promises
that if all parties will come to the managers Of
fee and settle, that they may expect big things
in short time. We wish our friends much sue
cess The Gazette is one of our favorite exchanges
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Capt.. II. Waters puts forth his card this week,
and we hope our friends will be sure to remem-
Der him. He is number ono man and will do
all he saws.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

rhe store-room and dwelling-hous belonging
to DR. John n Gordon, Harrisonburg, were rent
ed an Saturday last, for S68O--the store-room
renting $3.50, TO L. II OFT, and the upstairs, or
dwelling, to Mr.. II. F. Denton, for $3.50. These
prices show how houses to live in and places of
business are appreciated in our town. Common
aeeaAh.
Rents are almost as high in Harrisonburg, as
they are in Staunton. 5f
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

PERsosAI-we were pleased to see Col NJ G.
Hartman, of Staunton, Va, on our streets yester-
terdy. The Colonelis President of the Virginia
Express Company and is here to establish al
agency of that company.
Col. Hartman is looking as well rs when we
saw him in the s.Valley," during the The
federal lead which he got in his shoulder at Nc
powell, has NOT dimed his eye, nor abated his
natural strength, Long life TO hi@'-'v'y'9A
Journal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Our County continues to furnish the North with
provisions We have now amongst us some Penn
sy:yania cattle buyers--who are prepared to pur-
chase any surplus cattle that our graziers and
farmers may have ready for market Union Reg
iStey,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

See advertisement of the Piedmont House,
Lynchburg, Va. That city has no better, and we
advise our friends to go to Col. Ovens and his
attentive assistants.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Winchester News says, it was sumored en-
Court-day, that a man had been eaten up by
wolves. ON the Cacapon Mountain. He killed six
in the fight.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

We learn that the Virginia Express which has
been running on this side of the James heretofore
will soon extend their line to the Richmond and
Danville Road.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Our CARRIER.-Frank c. Turner will deliver
the Valley Firginian to our town subscribers
Any of our subscribers not getting it, will please
leave word ut our Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Household Furniture of Col. Lewis Wash
ington, of Jefferson County, held as abandoned
property, has been sold, and the proceeds, 81 162,
returned to him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

LAND SALIENT. Alex. Logan has sold his farm
near Harrsonburg, to Mr.. Sam'l Hartman, Price,
$50 per acre. Mr.. Logan gave SIS per acre for
the farm less than Is months ago.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

VIRGINIA :-At rules held in the ClcrA
Y Office of the Circuit Court for Augas:;s
county, the Bird day Of February, 1868.
Alex. II. II. Stuart, Plaintiff,
Against
VIM. 7. Herring, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to- enforce the vendors
lien on lot in Staunton, sAld by the Plaintiff -,
the Defendant, and to obtain DEGREE for sale Q
the lot to satisfy the unpaid balance Of purcha..
money and the costs Of sale and of this suit.
The Defendant VIM. 7. Herring, not having en-
tered his appearance, and it appearing, by sat:t
factory evidence that he is not asresident of Il Is
Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that he do appcar
here within one month after due publication Vi,
this notice, and do what is nece ssary to lro,s
his interest. copy-Teste,
J. n RYAN, Clerk,
s'uar4, p q aa 81 s ssh ;eaa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Fe see that Samuel J. Price, the former spi
ey editor Of the Page Valley Courier, is now the
Local editor of the Daley Gazette, Fort Wayne,
Indiana. Success to him
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Skating is becoming quite faTorite amusement
with the young ladies and Kisses of Martinsburg,
and they already quite proficient in the sport.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

There are no Radica1ities to note this week, but
we have grounds for promising our fellow-coun-
trymen and the rest of mankind, precious NOR
sci in our next Union Register.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Winchester Times says: About Christmas,
two men, protesting to hail from Wilmington, Del,
circulated extensively in this county, Clarke and
the adjoining counties, selling "willow slip, for
what they styled the willow fence" and selling,
likewise, the confding purchasers The whole
thing being grand swindle. So look out for
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
Dcruyian Syrup:

peruvian syrup:
u A PROTECTED SOLUTION OF THE
PROTOXIDE OF IRON, supplies the Blood with
its LIFE ELEMENT, IRON, giving strength, Wig
or and new life to the whole system
If the thousands who are suffering from DY-
spEpsIA, FEMALE WEAKNESS, &c., would but test
the virtues of the PERUVIAN SYnup, the effect
would not only astonish themselves but would
please their friends for instead Of feeling cross,
call gone" and miserable, they would be cheer
full, vigorous and active.
A DISTING UISHED JURIsT WRITES TO A
FRIEND AS FOLLOWS:
have tried the PERUVIAN SYRUP, and the re-
suit fully sustains your prediction. lthas made
a NEW MAN Of me, infused into my system new
vigor and energy: am nolonger tremulous and
debilitated as when you last saw me- but strong
er, heartier, and with larger capacity for labor,
mental and physical, thaa at any time during the
last FIVE years.
Thousands haze been charged By the ascot this rem
edy from freak, sicy. suffering creatures to strong,
healthy, happy men and acomen; and iaraEids cannat
reasonably hesitate TO givc it trial.
The genuine has '.PERUviAN SYRUP blown in
the glass.
A 81 page Pamphlet will be sent free.
j. z. DINsMORE, Proprietor.
No. 36 Dey ST., New York.
Sold by all Druggists. jan 15-lm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Disabled Confederates at Halifax C. II. shall
have the virginian, as per advertisement. W.
mean what say.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Master VIM. Henry CARRIER, Jr., Junior Editor,
desires up to return his thanks to his friend NJ.
8. Cease, for splendid present Of candies, nuts,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The ice on the James and North Rivers, in
Rockbridge, has been inches thick this winter
Everybody has housefu of it for next summer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Sunday was disagreeable day and the Church
es were but poorly attended During Saturday
night there was fall of snow, which changed in
10 rain The rain continued to fall gently all day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Our Lexington correspondence did not come to
hand in time for this issue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

See Advertisement of E. J. Evans & Co., Cen
trail Nurseries York, Pennsylvania, and send for
Catalogue of garden seeds, fruit trees, &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Gas! GAs!! THE Lexington paper wants Gas
in that Town. In the name of Heaven, amt there
Gas enough there now, with one newspaper and
any number of Literary Societies.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

Mr.. David Waddel, Uncle Davie,) met with a
serious accident at Capon Springs, last week. He
slipped on the ice and broke his leg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Rev. Mr.. Busey, P. E., NJ. E. Church, for
this district, occupied Mr. Keplers pulpit in Har-
sisonburg, on Sunday last, and preached most
acceptable sermon to . large and intelligent con-
gregation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
FOR RENT.
DIacI.supilIl Sllol, araSl T,oaIs Far

blacksmith Shop and Tools for
- Rent.
The Blacksmith Shop and Tools, complete, on
on the Valley Turnpike, is for rent. 1t is good
stand and favorable terms will be made with a
frst-class workman. Apply to the Valley vir-
ginian Office q address LEWIS HARTMAN,
: dec ~ aaanten, ya.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The number of marriage licences issued for the
year 1867, in Albemarle county, was 283-of
which SO were negroes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

They are to have park at Winchester, Va, to
rival Druid Hill park at Baltimore. So says the
Winchester News.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
WTRGINAA:-Atr rules held in the Clerk.

VIRGINIA. At rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, the ard day of February, 1865
Thomas Shumate, Plaintiff,
Against
z. D. shafer, and Joseph s. Shumate, Admins
istrators of Baily Shumate, decd, Deff'ts,
IN CHANCERY. .-,
The object of this suit is to enforce vendors
lien on land sold by Baily shumate, deceased, Il
z. D. Shafer.
The Defendant, Joseph S. shumate, net having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by sal.
isfacory evidence that he is not resident Of this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due publication 1t
this notice. and do what is necessary to protecs
his interest. acpy=-Teste.
Trout, p. q. j. n. III AN, lls1k.
feb 5-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The annual Conference of the United Brethren
Church, for this District, will commence its ses-
sion in this place to-day. -Martnsbawy Mew Era.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

THE ssVALLRY VlRGINIAN'' has larger circula-
ton in Staunton and vicinity than any other pa
per published here; is the Official Gazette OF the
Circuit Court Of Augusta County, publishes oil
the orders Of the Court, sales of land, &c; con-
tains oil the local news of the Valley-facts wor'
thy the attention of parties who design locating
in this very fine region-and is the VERY BEST ADJ
vRRrIsINa MEDIUM.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

M OTICE.-I have had the REGISTRATION
IN LISTS Of the several Districts Of Au .
gusta county printed for the use Of those engaged
in County and District Organization They are
for sale at the VALLEY VIEGINIAN OFFICE
and wish EVERY Superintendent, Chief Of Fifty,
and Leader of Ten, TO procure at least one copy
without delay. JOHN B. BALDWIN,
jan 15-tf Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
L o G A L

A Stage load of Immigrants. arrived in Harri-
sonburg, last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

ONION SrTs.-A fresh, supply just received b,
r. IL Link choise lot-call and examine
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

An interesting article on the Hiryinias, will be
found on our first page.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
Baltimore Live Stock Market, Feb. G.

BEEF GArTLn.-Prces to-day ranged as fol-
lows; Old Cows and Scallawags at 4,5O s. ;
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 5 Sc; fair
to good stock cattle $50 $3.50; fair quality
Beeyes 100 $500; and the very best Bceves s
a $40 per 100 pounds, the average price being
about 1878. With a moderate supply the mar
ket opened at an advance of about so cents per
100 pounds, but closed very dull at about last
weeks prices
sHEEr.-The receipts fair. and good sheep in
demand. Prices ranged as follows; common to
fair q S cents, fair to good a 6,cents, and e1-
ira a cents per pound gross.
HoGs-supply moderate, good demand and
prices advanced about IS cents per 100 lbs, prices
to-day from 10 to so per 100 lbs net for fair
to good fat Hogs, and market as!iye.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

We call attention to several communications on
our first page and would be glad TO hear from
our friends frequently.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Methodist Church in New Market, was SO
badly injured by fire few days since, that SER
vices could not be held in it on the following Sab
bath. 1t will, however, be repaired in time for
the Quartz rly meeting on the 18th inst.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Covington Times says, the Merchants hav
organized a Board Of Trade, in that place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

We learn from good authority that the republic
cation Of the Lewisburg Times is to be re-
sumed by the Messrs. Syme, under the most ia
v.rable auspices. We are glad of it, and hope
the Times may continue to be an institution in
rood timcs bad times and all times.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The only child of a gentleman named Miller,
living in the lower end of Shenandoah county,
was burnt to death on the 18th ultimo The
child was about two years old, and was left alone
in room in which there was store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

GRACE's CELEBRATED SALEE.
AMEsBUGY, Mass, Oct. 18th, 1868.
Mr.. Grace-Dear Su:-Havng been afflicted
grievously for several weeks with severe alb
scess upon my side, used several remedies for
its eradication without receiving any relief until
applied your salyc, which effected speedy and
permanent cure. therefore feel happy to certi-
fly my confidence in its virtues.
Yours with respect,
JAMES BEAN.
certify to the truthfulness of the above state
ment H. S. DEARBORN, NJ. D..
SETH W. FoWLE &s0N, Boston, Proprietors.
Sold by all Druggists, at 25 cents a box.
4 ian 15-4m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
Against

4
Benjamin. Stuart and Ciemenza his wife, Fhf-
lander L. Wilson, Mary L.. Wilson, Matthew W.
Wilson, W. Is. Patterson, and Margaret T. lis
wife, Clarence Wilson Ophclia Wilson and d. g.
Wilson, aud the sail Benjamin Stuart, as Execu-
tor of JOHN L. Wilson, deceased, and John i.
Baldwin, as Executor Of Thcs Johnston, decd,
and Cynthia Ann Johnston, widow of said Thomas
Johnston, deceased. Defendants
On a cross-b bill filed in case Of "Stuart and wife
& al VS.. Wilson'S heirs
The object of this suit is to act aside the salex
Of two tracts of land, one containing 222 Acres,
and the other Jos Acres, made by some of tho
heirs of John Z. Wilson, deceased, to- Thomas
Johnston, deceased SO far as the interest of the
Plaintiff in said land, as sole heir of John w.
Wilson, deceased (wlo was one Of the heirs of
John P. Wilson, deceaseD is concerned; said in
terest of the Plaintiff being one undivided ninth
of said land. Sues a
The Defendants, Philander f. Wilson and Mat,
w. Wilson, not having entered their appearance,
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 after due publication Of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect their interest,
A copy-Teste, III
J. N. RYAN, Clerk. I. p
Niche Michie H. a.. sr feb saw
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

PETERS INFALLIBLE REMEDY for the
SYPHILIS in its incipient and secondary stages,
and all secret diseases. This remedy contains no
mercurial or halsamic properties, and excels ev-
erything heretofore offered tho public. In its
curative, restorative and renoyating powers it has
never failed, having cured cases of over fifteen
years standing, and all others of shorter dGratien
The proprietor, therefore, challenges any case,
of the above diseases which this remedy viii not
cure, provided the directions carried out with
prudence on the part of the patient, and any one
purchasing half dozen bottles and using accord
ingly, he guarantees perfect cure, and in case
Of failure will furnish additional medicine to
complete the cure, and g cure will be effected
without Inconvenience to tie patient.
Price 50 per bottle.
Sold by
T. II. LINK, iE
Druggist,
Main street, Staunton, Va.
All orders addressed to s. N. Peters, box ], l72,
Richmond, Virginia, will be promptly attended
to-.
nov 2O-Sm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
LEG:.A!L..

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N.t;nnal RonL ~ stannton,, Ifor H. bonast -
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= 1871 ;,J,, .au
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s.l ;n.aas1 80 ~ $3.50 ~ pm =.
49,, VII ~ f,'n'l," ~ 60.
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T5 b,s'l nefsnd.nt r = r;cll;n NJ. bov;nn an
tered his annearance and t annear;rg NV salts
lac,o ev1aSnUe 'hai ne "a no, seiiaeh1 OF inns
here within one month after due publication of
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
his interest copy-Teste,
8 JOHN PARIS, D. c..
Imboden s. Trout, p q. feb saw
-nu~1A ,.-.I.. III. ~ S,--,-,-
NIRGcIlNlxA.;-aA rules held in the Clerks
~ uince u .ns o1lIule oourt oc .of Augusta
+ Jesse Davis, tlaintlH,
Against
Joseph F. Se1g and Margaret selg his wife, and
franklin Conner and Dayid W. Conner, Executors
of Michael Conner, deceased. and Samuel Paul.
Sheriff of Augusta county, and as such Admins
traitor of Catharine Conner, deceased, Debts
IN CllANCERY.
The object Of this suit is to recover from 10
scph F. Seig, the sum of $ll06,4a, with interest
from April 3rd 1885, till paid, and to attach the
interest of Seig and wife in the estate of Michael
Coiner, deceased and ubject it to the payment of
said debt. - sa
The Defendants, Joseph F. Seig and Margaret
ae ms W. :; & .atisstora
~ - thaY are not res;ie1ts If tbs Commonxealtb
T. ;s ordarad INA thov do bere within rna
:. df III o..a 49, A.
ntat T. - nrotect ,bei ;ntcnest
4 ifsl i. ceoPy Mnv,v ~
- ~ -'s ~ 1A -, e'e an.
Eenolo, ~. ~ o"..s ., r. y w - y.
THO THE PUBLIC-The subscriber has APP
/ pointed Henderson M. Bell, ESQ.,, of Staun-
ton, Va, his General Agent and Attorney intact
for the settlement of all business matters in which
he is party, and requests all whom it may con-
Germ tocomInunicate with him.
500 JOHN LEWIS lPEYTON,
dec 25-1867. London
-------
The undersigned requests all persons indebted
to John Lewis Peyton to come forward and settle
at once. lie is authorized to offer the most liberal
terms for prompt payment, and mus. use the pro-
cess Of the Law against such as fail TO pay up.
He is also authorized to sell Mr. peyton's farm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

The Junior editor of the Shenandoah Herald,
met with sad accident last week, while driving
across the mountain. He was SO absent minded
that he drove into gully and upset the machine.
RELIGIOUS D. w. Shanks, of Amelia C.
H., has accepted call to the Falling Spring Pres
byterian Church, Rockbridge county. He is now
in Lynchburg and will move up and take charge
as soon as the canal opens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12

VIRGINIA: Sat special term of the
l,ircuit Court cnnti ed and hald far An.

Circuit Court continued and held for Au-
gusta county, January 31st, 1868.
Richard Summcrson, Plaintiff.
Against go
G. W. Nicholson, A. W. IIarman, NJ. G.. IIar-
man, Hugh W. Shetfey, John A.. Harman, and
Geo. Baylor, Administrator Of George X. Snapp,
deceased, Defendants,
and
The Same, 10 1854. s,-s Plaintiff.
Against $50
The Same, Defendant.
s'These cases having common object in view.
are hereby ordered to be consolidated, continued
and heard as one cause''
1t is further ordered, that the Defendant, Geo.
W. Nicholson, who is a non resident of the Com
monwealth Of Virginia, DO appear here on the
first day of the June Term, 1868, of this Court,
TO shew cause, if any he can, why the prayer of
the Plaintiffs Bills, and the provisions Of the de,
crees rendered. as also of any other DEGREES the
Court may render, which have for their object tho
enforcement Of the vendors lien on House and
Lot in Staunton, shall not be granted and that
this order be published for four successive weeks
in tie GAZETTE Of this Court, and that copy
thereof be posted at til front door of the Court
House of this County. copy-Teste,
Trout, p. a. J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
feb 5-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12


THE LYcEUM.-The Lyceum Hall was filled
last Friday evening on the occasion of the deiy-
cry of DR.. Fauntleroy's lecture. His subject was
entitled: "The Indestluctibility of Force" He
maintained that light, heat, electricity &C., were
but different gradations Of forces, varying in as
regular order as the colors of the rainbow, and
were never lost or destroyed, but only transferred
to other forms. He contradicted the old theory of
'latcnt heat.' He illustrated his subject with ex-
periments on electricity, magnetism, friction and
light The lecture was very interesting and in
structive in its exposition Of scientific facts; and
was expressed in chaste and graceful language.
Such lectures are really useful.
After the close Of the lecture, the debate of the
following question continued from the last meet
ing, was concluded, viz: scan the fact of Divine
Goodness be proven without the aid of Revela-
tom" Messrs. Powers, Col. Geo Baylor, Rev.
G. B. Taylor, and Peyton in the affirmative ;
Messrs. Pierce, Skinner and Christian in the neg
atiye; the vote stood, affirmative to negative
Is.
The question for next Friday is elias the rise
of sects in the christian church been unfayorable
to the progress of their christianity?'