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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-21

Colon BLINDNESS. an interesting pa
per recently laid before the industrial scien-
ces, at Lyons, France, Professor Fournet an
nounced that he had, himself, singular i'm
perfection in the visual organs, known under
the name of Daltenism, and is much more
common than is generally supposed. The de-
feet consists of an erroneous perception OF
colors, aud is named after Dir. Dalton, cele-
brated English physician, who first discover
ed the peculiarity in himself, and found that
cherries and their leaves had, for him, the
same tint. NJ. Fournet knew two students Of
the Ecple des Mines, who having no clear
idea Of colors, were unable to distinguish the
various minerals and one Of them having to
use a carmine ink in some drawing, used some
Indian ink for the purpose. In a long trea-
tise, Dr. Potion, Of Lyons, has ranged in
the same category large number Of shop
men who were obliged to be dismissed for
the simple reason that they could never dis
tineuish the various shades Of the stuffs
which they had to sell. As this alteration
of sight had been the cause Of great errors
on railways, the companies surgeons at. pres
ent are more particular in testing on this
point the candidates for employment. Dr.
Favre, at Perrache, stated that the number
Of applicants whom he has been obliged to
refuse because they were incapable of dis
tinctly telling green light from a red one
was very considerable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-21

i; Spanish affairs were discussed in the Cabi-.
net meeting Wednesday, and Mr. Seward said
that at the proper time he would certainly
press proposition for the purchase Of Cuba.
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march, 1871

TAMES II. WATERS,
q CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS,
(Hardy's Old Stand,) Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it as
cheap as any shop in the country; will also pap
special attention to repairing, and hopes, BY.
strict attention to business and fair dealing, to
merit the patronage of the public.
feb l2-tf 5 JAMES Il. MATTERS. .
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MISCELLANEOUS.

JOHNSON REMOVED,
Cd From the old stand of John Gregory, in
Gallowstown, to the stand owned by Mr.. Schetfer,
on the Virginia Hotel Lot where he is prepared
to do ALL KINDS OF WORK in his line in
workmanlike manner on short notice and upon
the most reasonable terms. Cash or country pro-
duce must be paid when the work is taken away.
RsFWAGONS MADE and Carriages and Bug
gies REPAIRED in the best manner.
ee 80- .5aIa-a JAMES JOHNSON,
Staunton, may Gift z-
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"a House OF Your Owns
From the Montgomery, Gala Picayunes

Next to being married to the right person,
there is nothing so important in ones life -
to live under ones own roof.
There is something more than q peetieal
charm in the expressions of the vito: "We
have our cozy home; it is thrice dear TO u,
because it is our own. We have bought it
with the savings of our earnings. Many were
the soda fountains, the confectionery saloons,
and the niceties of the market We had to pass
many times my noble husband denied himself
the comfort of tobacco, the refreshing draught
Of beer; wore his old clothes and even patch
ed up boots; and I, 0 me, made my old bon
net do, wore the plainest c'o,hes and did the
plainest cooking; saving was the order ofthe
hour and to have ga house of our own" has
been our united aim.
ssNow We have it there is no landlord
troubling us with raising the rent and exact
ing this and that. There is no fear harbor-
ing in our bosom that in sickness or old age
we will be thrown out of house and home, for
it is our own, and the money we have saved
to pay rent is sufficient to keep us in comfort
in the winter days of life" a a'i
What lesson does the above words teach,
and how we'll would it be if hundreds of fami-o
lies would heed them, and instead Of living in
rented houses, which takes large share Of
their capital to furnish, and quarter Of their
earnings to pay the rent, dress and eat CORES
pondingly, would bravely curtail their expen
ses and concentrate their efforts of having
s.house Of their own" Better q cottage Of
your own than rented palace.
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MEDICAL.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY!

THE "POULTERERS' FRIEND" m
i Or Chicken Powders-Co Copyright Secured
''' 4 CERTAIN CURE FOR
Gaps in Chickens and Turkeys.
VIII prevent and cure Chicken Cholera and other d.
seases common to Poultry, and wM promote
hs.+ l-7- an increase Of Fat.
Full Directions Accompany Each Package.
PRICE IS CENTS.
The annexed are few of the certificates We have
ceyed in proof of the great value and efficacy Of the
Friend.
.cARRoLLToN, BALTIMORE CO, MD,
December 10th, 1867.
MEssRs. CLoTwoRTHY & Co.:
GENTLEMEN:-I have used your "Ponlterers'
Friend" upon brood of young chickens that had the
gapes and am happy to say that by the of do
they entirely cured It will certainly the
gapes when used according to directions;
Yours, Respectfully, GEO. HARMAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-21

~ flee of Augusta County Fair,
~ r JULY II, 1868.
There will bca FAIR held on the Grounds Of
the Augusta County Fair near Staunton, Va, on
., THE 9th, 2sth and goth of OCTOBER,
1868 The Premium Lists will be ready in q few
days. spirited competition for the honors of
excellence in every branch industry is earnest
ly invited. BY order Of the Board of Directors.
JED. HOTCHKISS,
july l3-tf Secretary.
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CLkRks-Il is Lambs definition of;s
ssvotary Of the desk"--s.one that sucks his sus
tenance, as certain sick people are said to do,
through quill. '''' y p" 7'i'''s3 iSio
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T ercllants' Hotel,

IVA on the European Plan.
Room IS cents per day-or regular fare $500
per day. -
Corner of Hanover and Pratt streets,
BALTIMORE. MD, ~
Three squares from B. s O. X. Depot and s
minutes walk of the principal
Steamboat Wharfs. 49,
HENRY SCH0FIELD,
june 24-ly. Proprietor.
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ANNAPOLIS, MD. February 7th, 1858.

GENTLEMEN II have sold all the "Ponterers'
the surrounding country was dying very with Cho-
era" recommended your "Poulterers' Friend and as
far could learn it has proved for the disease
Respectfully, W. r. GOODMAN.
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Z" BALTIMORE, February I'd. 1858.

MsssRs CLoTwoRTHY & Co.: H--s5 q
My chickens dying very fast with what my
neighbors called "Chicken Cholera" was induced to
try your Pouterers Friend and tworked like charm
gave directed and it cured those that then
SICK and have not any symptoms of the disease
since. Yours, Respectfully, h.
B. MENCKEN, Cross and Warner Streets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-21

SroaY OF Two CALvEs-Jim Smith was
a noted auctioneer. One day he was selling
farm stock. Among the articles to be SOLD
was heifer very attractive in her appearance
and consequently "Jim" dwclt quite extern
sivey on her excellencies, Winding up his ell
oquent flourish that she was as gentle as
lamb" als;s a4l erQ-g .,s4 30 80 :,
Thereupon long. slab sided countryman,
whose legs were some twelve inches longer
than his pants, approaching the heifer, stoop-
ing down, commenced handling her teats:-
Bossy, not relisbing such familiarity, lifted
her hoofs and laid ''Grecny" sprawling soma
ten feet off. -.-. .,5,., .,s......
ssThere,' said Jim, "that shows one of her
best traits; she'll never allo@ strange calf
to come near her !" '- M H4
''Greeny" meanwhile picked himself up,
and giving his bushy pate narrowing scratch.
exclaimed: 'sNo wonder, when her own calf
has been bleating around her all day Y %
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JEFFERSON, FREDERICK CO., ND, July 22d, lse
MEssRs CLorwoRrHY Co.:

GENTLEME EN- The wonderful cures which have
been made by your Poulterers Friend" cannot fail to
interest all who raise Poultry. gentleman of this vii
He tried your "Pouterers Friend, according the di
rections and had the desired effect in destroying the
worm etiectuay relieving the chicken at once Since
then have had many calls for it, and it has been used
extensively with the result 1t is of incaculable
value to ali who raise Poultry. Respectfully
A. SPENCER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-21
From "Brick" Pomeroy's New York Demecrat1
Way Down South in Dixie.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Pomeroy left the
| city to till engagements on the stump in the
interior, and has played us a nice trick. Find.
ing returned soldier on the street with an
old hand organ on which he pays ten dollars
a year license, which goes to the support OF
the bondholders, he hired him to come to the
Office of the democrat" and from one till
four every afternoon play "Dixie."
And here he is under our window. We
like it, but the editors of the "Sun" are out
ragged One of them says it is d-n nuis-
ance! Another says it is damnable! And
there be sits and grinds
tst Oh. wish was in Dixie,
Way down South in Dixle!"
hour after hour. The man won't move, for
he says Pomeroy hired him by the week
The Sun" folks don't like it. Passers by
wonder why in thunder be don't change his
tune. One man. from Goshen, Orange county,
stood there an hour to-day, waiting to hear
the next tune But no other one comes out
Of the horrid instrument And there he sits,
grinding
s'Way down South in Dixie;
Oh 1 wish l was in Dixie.''
"a Yesterday, Pomeroy had a row about the
matter. A Radical, who Offices close by, came
down and ordered the soldier to nsovc on
''Can't do it," replied the cripple.
"Why ?" II l..l5 -. =. I'd
"Cause I'm hired to stay here, on these
steps, under this window, and play this ere
tune p ~
"Well, I'll sce, and upstairs came the sx-
cited Radical. He raved and swore, threaten
ed arrest, and all sorts of trouble.
"Cant help it,, said Pomeroy ssthat man
was soldier-hc fought-he saved his coun-
try-he pays ten dollars year to grind his
machine-I have hired him for the season,
and shall have him play that same tune day
after day, to remind the workmen that
Way down South in Dixie
are lot of niggers, scallawags and carpet
baggers they must support" "And," said
he, if you touch that soldier, I'll mash your
loyal head. I rent these premises !; that SOL
der has paid his license pay for the music,
and TIL have it just az want it r aa!-e
And the man is still grinding away
-.s s'Way down South in Dixie!'' aa
How long he is to grind at that mill, God
and Pomeroy only know. But it's funny
idea, compelling us to sit here hour after hour
to listen to that soldier grinding out of his ten
dollar license organ,
..Way down South in Dixie!'' !
We tried to coax him to change his tune,
but he won't, He says that Pomcroy hired
him to grind it till his return. IF he will
hasten back, we'll pay the bill and cali it
quits i.a@
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-21

& A correspondent of the Richmond D'spntch
states that crops in Floyd are unusually good
-buckwheat fine. The injury sustained by
the early frost is slight. '' =,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-21

l. Cures Tevers, Congestion, Inflamations. %
q Worms, Worm-F Fever, Worm-Colic rs
S. Crying-COlic or Tecthng of Infants %
A. Diarrhoea of children adults. IS
s. Dysenfery. Gripping Bilious Conc 20
g. {" Cholera MOrbNS. Vomiting. 70
T. 4" Coughs, Colds Bronchitis. %
s. Neuralgia Toothache, Faceache 70
0. E" Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. Is
TO- Dyspepsia, Billions Stomach. Is
H. Suppressed, painful Periods rs
IL. Whites. too profuse Periods. rs
Ii. Group. Cough, difficult Breathing. 25
IA. Salt Rheunl, Erysipeas, Eruptlons, 25
Is. Rheumatism, Rheumatic Palms. Is
Is. Fever IL Ague, Chill Fever, Aguss. 80
II. Piles, blind or bleeding. so
Is. ODIlthNlMy, and sore or weak Eyes. 81
IL. Catnrrlh, acute chronic, Influenza. so
20. WhOOping-COugh. violent coughs. 80
81. :" Asthma oppressed Breathing. so
%. Ear Discharges. impaired Hearing. SO
%. ScrOfuiN, enlarged Glands, Swelllnysa 50
"a. General Debility, Physical weakness. 80
25 DrODsy. and scanty Secretons. 80
26. Sen-Siclxness, sickness from riding. SO
27. Kidney Disease, Gravel. 80
2s. Nervous Debility, Seminal Ennis
sioms. Involuntary Discharges. LOO
90. Sore Mouth. Canker. 30
81. Urinary Weakness. wetting bed. 50
81 Painful Periods, with Spasms. so
81. Suffering, at change of life. LEO
m EniIeusy Spasn,s St. Vitus' Dance. LOO
a. Diphtheria. liberated sore sore throat. 50
FAMILY CASES of 35 large vials, morocco case.
containing n specific remedy for every or
book OF directions. $1,000. Smaller Family
and Travelling cases, with 20 to Is walls, from 81 to
S. Specifics for all Private Diseases. goth for Gu
ring and for Preventive treatment yias and peck.
gle box, sent to of the country by Mail or
Express, free of charge, on receipt of the price. Adj
dress HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC COM
PANY. Office and Depot No. 1872 Broadway New York
Dr. Humphrey is consulted daily at his office, person
ally by letter. above, for all forms OF diseases For
Sale by all Druggists. sept lStf
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@sss STAUNTON CARDS. r
TAI ARGUS & KELLEY,S
VALLEY MARBLE WORKS.
AT .f&16 -
s r * u N Z o N. t
HARRISONBURG AND CHARLOTTESVILLE

We desire to obtain specimens Of Dark Ne rble
found IN the Valley. april 18-tf
clustering, Plastering.-The subscri-
i Der begs to offer his services to the citi-
zens of Staunton and vicinity to do all work in
his line of business at the shortest notice and in
workmanlike manner. With an, experience of
many years and reference to most of the bust
ness men of this place, he feels confident, as TO
price, &c., he can give satisfaction in all cases.
Orders left at my house in Staunton, orthe Times
Office IN Covington, will meet with instant atten-
tan. sssgf iE ei D. W. .SHOTT.
march 1S-if as....s! 1s.e .f.s.5 s.i-
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CHANGE OF PRoPRIETORs.

The undersigned has assumed the proprietorship
and management of the TAYLOR HOTEL, and is
now prepared to cater to the comfort Of all who
desire clean BEDS good eating, and the attention of
polite servants. The TAYLOR HOTEL is the
most commodous public house in the Valley, and
the undersigned will labor unremittingly to re-
store it to its ancient reputation the best
Quoted establishment in the State.
The has been thoroughly refurnished since
the war, and presents every advantage and con-
venience of first class hotel.
The attention of Baltimoreans and others desi-
ring pleasant rooms in healthy climate with the
attractions oftle surrounding country unsurpass-
ed, is particularly called to the advantages here
afforded.
confidently appeal to my friends for generous
patronage W. W. GOLDSBOROUGH.
april 1O-1v.
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BALLARD HOTEL,
RICHMOND VA, March IS.
HyHIS ELEGANT ESTABLISHMENT is open
i to the accommodation of the public. The
building is one of the
; FINEST IN THE CITY,
and for STYLE, CONVENIENCE and BEAUTY of AR
nANGEMEST, is acknowlei ged to be superior.
IT'S FURNITURE
is and complete, and for cleanliness, it is pro-
verbal.
The subscriber, after more than twenty years
experience in the business, thinks he risks moth
ing in saving that this Hotel shall, in every re-
spect, be
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
and asks the patronage of his friends and the
public generally. JOHN p. BALLARD,
march 1S-tf S& Proprietor.
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James Gordon Bonnett as. n Private
Gnnflnman


An occasional correspondent of the Rcch
ester Democrat, who is near neighbor of
The great journalist, takes occasion, in cor
.recting some nlistatements, to speak in these
kindly terms of Mr.. james Gordon Bennett
and his wife: e s1-a
Please let me speak few words for the
private character of this man. AS to the
public and political character Of MIR. b., We
certainly hear enough every day for each per-
son to form an opinion; but mans private
character those only who dwell near him can
know. We fad him good ncighbor, inter-
fering with none, going his own way about
his own business, not mingling much with
his ncighbors, nor yet medling much with
them; good man to the poor, not giving,
but paying. He upholds the dignity of la
Dor, employing many workmen, and paying
literally and promptly. He docs away with
the necessity Of giving charity to those who
would rather earn than beg.
Ihave not time or space to speak of Mrs.
Benefits charities, nor would she wish me
to; neither are they ever mentioned in his
paper, though our poor village children could
tell you many pleasant tales of the great
Christmas fcasts at the Bennett mansion, and
of the open-handed generosity Of sweet Baby
Bennett, whose fearful accident on the 4th of
July, though it was not heralded to the world,
still brought tears to the eyes Of many little
one who had never seen aught but smiles on
that sweet face, or received any but gentle
words from her who gives them alike to all.
Would Macaulay, mourning over the injured
form Of darling oaly girl, wish it only
trumpcted to snccring world? Would he
not rather have acted as did his father? Mr..
Bennett may not know, but do know, that
be had the sympathy of those who know his
private life, and many poor families would
have mourned with him had that accident
proved fatal. h .a n ~
AS public man you all know J. G. Ben
nett, but as a private gentleman it is for those
around his home to speak Of him as they
find him-a good neighbor, a good master, a
quiet lover of nature, and one who reveres
and never knowingly removes old ''land
Marks" and | will though owe him moth
| ing, no favor, not even the memory of kindly
words or pleasant greeting) still give this
Word for him. that you who only know him
as a man ssmuch talked Of in public may
know him as We know him. 1l4t ~; e n
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The new style Of shoes for men, as display
ed in some Of the shop windows in New York.
makes the toes very narrow and turned. up
like skating irons. .a..-a.'
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English fops sport eighteen inch canes.
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sTAUNT0N, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER a. 1868.
HOTELS.

A MEXICAN HOTEL,
n Immediately at the Virginia Central Railroad,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
MccHEsNEY s NADENBoUscM P.oprietors.
WILLIAM wHooLEY, s-pe.ia4end.nt
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McCurdy Hotel, ,., -. IS -,
Nl Near the Depot, CONVICTION, VA.
oct lift tA' Terms moderate
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A MEXICAN HOTEL. oels
n HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA.
J. P. EFFINGER, Proprietor.
Jos. S. EFFINGER, Superintendent.
Fine Billiard Saloons, Post Office, and National
Express Office are near this Hotel.
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES FOR MEYERS
CAVE AND THE SPRINGS. sept 5-tf*
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LOIs OTEL.
WINCHESTER, VA

Late Exchange and American Hotel, Richmond,
Va may 13-tf
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-14
INSURANCE COMPANIES.

DELAWARE MUTUAL SAFETY INSUR.
IL ANCE COMPANY, Incorporated by the Legis-
ture OF Pennsylvania, 1875.
Office Southeast corner THIRD and WALNUT
Streets, philadelphia.
MARINE INSURANCHS
on Vessels, Cargo, ard Freight to all parts OF the
INLAND INSURANOES
on Goods by river canal lake, and land carriages TO
I'LL p'A'' - ''' FIRE ASSURANCES
On merchandise generally,
On Stores Dwelling Houses etc.
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PROPOSALS,
T TNlTED STATES ENGINEER'S OFFICE,
u No. q West HOUSTON Street. New YORK.


IMPROVEMENT OF HE'LL GATE. N. Y.
Sealed Proposals for the removal OF the rocks
known ss Frying Pan" and pot Rock" situated in
until noon of September u, 1868.
These rocks must be removed to depth OF twenty
five feet mean low water and the debris deposited
where the Engineer may direct.
The eslimhted cue contents of Frying PAM to be
removed are 1854 cubic yards over of l2222
square yarcs, The estimated cubic contents of "Pot
kOck" 10 be emoved ara 516l cubic yards, over an
area of 1922 square yards.
BIDS must sLste separately he sums asked for the
removal I Fly ng Pan" and POT Rock" and pay
moved amounting to the enIire sum agreed upon for
thar ck less reservation ten (O) cent? to be
paid when the entire work is done,
AS new and more detailed surveys will be made OF
these rocks, the accepted bids may be Increased
oim inished in amount according the quantity OF
less Than that deduced from exst'ng surveys; and
the an cunt of work In the removal of these rocks
will be held to be proportional to the product of the
surface into the cub contents.
All Celcu atons of area ana cubic contents will be
taken from the official maps of this office. aud Will be
accepted as correct by 9th pr rites.
Each bid mus be accompanied by guarantee Of
two responsible persons that the bidder will execute
contract
Forms of proposals and of guarantees can be OBJ.
lained at this Office.
The United States to itselfthe right con.
ing for the removal OF one only of these rocks
should this be deemed adv vsable.
Proposals should be indorsed upon the envelope
Drawn gs of these rocks can be inspected at this
Office.
PToposals should state likewise the time asked for
the removal OF these rocks. . -
Lieutenant. Colonel Engineers,
Breyet Major IL. Il. A.