The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-09-23

CLEVER GENTLEMEx.-Our thanks to Ceyle &
Towers, Booksellers, Stationers, Engravers and
Printers No. a14, Penn. Ave-, Washington, D. CO.
for copy Of Frank Leslie for Sept. This arm is
always ahead Of the times; are reliable and sup
ply everything in their line promptly. 1t affords
| us pleasure to commend them to our readers
| De. s. v. MooRB OF RIcHMoNp.-This eminent
divine passed down the Covington & Ohio R. R
last week, looking 20 years younger and as many
pounds heavier than he did at the beginning Of the
season-having spent the entire summer in the
mountains. We hope he may spend many with
| like result.
PLENTY OF DxxR.-The mountains West of Staun-
ton are full of game this season. Old Hunters Gay
they have never known them so plentiful, and
hardly day passes that one or more are not kill
ed scarcely stones throw from the depot At jack
sons River, Allegheny Co., Va, while Phsassnts
and Bears are to be found in great numbers little
further off.
GRAND PRAIRIE WAsH1Ns MAcH1xE.-We had
the pleasure Of Witnessing the working Of this Gel.
ebrated Machine in the Courthouseya of Staun-
ton, and take great pleasure in saying 1t 10 tho
best washer ever exhibited to the people Of An
gusta. 1t is plain, neat and compact, and we ven.
ture to assert that it has not its equal in the Uni
ted States. The Machine is Southern invention
and stands upon its own merits.
BAPTIST CHuRcH.-In our last issue, we refers
red to the robbery of the contribution boxes Of the
Baptist Church by some miscreant. We ought to
| explain that the money had not been taken out by
the Treasurer, because he was for several weeks
absent from town on Sundays. We are also pleas
cd to hear that the amount stolen was compare.
lively small, most Of the members having prefer
red to pay their subscriptions directly to the
| Treasurer. .32ss -
"PosR PRKAcHER-POoR PAY."-Elesha Payne
Phelps, has issued an appeal to the people," dated
"staunton, Va" July 1865 (no imprint, in which
he attempts tojustify the proposed robbery Of the
Episcopal Methodist Church in the South A
friend has handed this precious document to us !.
We commend the following which we find on the
title page, to the serious considerations Of the
| "Author"
'Be tnou strong, and show thyselfa man"
PRoaREss WRsr.-Mr. W. A. Kuper, the efficient
engineer of the c. & o. r. r. Co., has been sc-
lively engaged for the last two weeks with his
corps of able assistants in laying off work on the
extension to the White Sulphur. The contractors
along the route, are making extensive prepara-
tions to push forward this great enterprise, and
we may soon expect to everything in full blast
CLIFTON FORGE, VA new depot building has
been erected at this point on the G. & O. r. r.
ferry established adding greatly to the conveni-
ence of the people on both sides Of the Ridge and
for miles, convenient point for the shipment of
produce, and sending to Richmond and other pla-
ces on this side Of the James much that would 70
to other points, for all Of which they are indebt-
ed to the enterprise Of Msssrs. Clay 4 johnson
and Hughs Ryals, business men Of the neighbor-
hood.
Two attempts were made last week to burn the
White Sulphur Springs Property Three Of the
Cottages were entirely consumed, and but for the
timely assistance rendered by the visitors present.
much Of this valuable property might have been
destroyed. Two negroes were arrested in Gov
| ington, Va, suspected Of the crime and taken to
Greenbrier county, where they will have hear
ing tits tobe hoped that the perpetrators of this
deed, may have justice dealt to them in summa-
| ry manner.
The season at the various Springs is rapidly
drawing to close. The number Of visitors in the
mountains now must be "growing small by de-
grees, and beautifully less" if We are to take the
large crowds that pass through our city daily, as
an indication. But We presume the proprietors
Of the watering places have no cause for CON-
plant, as this has been the largest, and longest
season known in the history Of the Virgins
Springs, and the most profitable Our hotels have
had good harvest and came in for their share,
Fifty convicts from the Virginia Penitentiary
were brought to Covington by Capt. c. B. Mason
to work on the C. & O. B. B. at Jerry's Run, and
fifty more will be brought out Some Of them,
since coming to the mountains, have exhibited
rather rebeous spirit, but short rations Of bread
and water, with a ball and chain attachment SUBJ
dued their obstinacy. Six of the refractory men,
bers have been sent back to Richmond for more
comfortable quarters. While in Covington wait
ing for transportation, one Of them managed to
cude the vigilance Of his guard, and was success
full in making good his escape He isstil ct large.
If our old friend B. Of Milboro', and j. Of ssthe
big town Of Staunton," will honor US with another
visit we promise to show them Covington in ..
more pleasing aspect. and will sndssvor to keep
them out of the ssdead-falls' and dapidated wells
if we have to tho services Of special guide
and torch bearer for the occasion: Come again
our Court House. New Jail, Pitzers big wheel and
other places Of interest, and you will take leave
of us. with more exalted opinion Of Covington
Bring your carpet bags and locate. Covington
Times.
Covington must be sswesdy town."