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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-12
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SCIENTIFIC RAsCALITY IN CoMMERCE-
1t is no longer secret Of chemists labo-
ratory that clear, golden syrups can be made
from starch and sulphuric acid that deli
cious wines and brandies can be made from
beet-root with others for flavor that a barrel
OF peanuts can be transformed into excellent
coffee; that lard can absorb an enormous
quantity OF water in certain conditions !;
that In fact there seems no limit to the adul-
terations that an intelligent and dishonest
chemist cannot practice upon his fellow men.
All these marvels of chemical science have
in these latter days become degraded into
mere tricks Of trade, and their chief beauty
is in their capacity to enable INSCRIPTIONS
dealers to tighten the pockets and destroy
the stomachs Of the confding and consuming
public. Concerning the article Of cham
payne, a writer in the Portland Star tells us
that it is made from thousand different sub
stances-eyen refined petroleum, Yes, from
the fiery benzoles sparkling, bubbling, foam
ing campagne can be produced which will
delight the eye, tickle the palate, gladden. the
heart momentarily quicken our pace to-
wards the graveyard. This is a new use for
petroleum, which those who have been expert
menting with it as an agency generating
steam have little dreamed Of Who can say
that the Pennsylvania oil territory, now con.
sidered mostly worthless may not some day
be regenerated into the great champagne pro.
duclng country Of the world.
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varying in width from 10 to, 30 miles it is
watered by the Shenandoah, James, Roanoke,
New and Holston rivers and their branches.
The whole region, being based upon lime
stone rock, has highly fertile soil, is we'll
watered by bold perennial springs, while tho
hills are rounded and with gentle slopes,
adapting the whole to tillage. The forests are
generally destitute Of underground, and con-
sist usually of the various kinds of oak, hick
ory, walnut, chestnut and yellow pine, having
sound and vigorous growth. This region
lying IN its length from the S. w. to the N.
u. and opening towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Its climate is tempered and softened by the
prevailing winds from that direction, while
It's elevation, varying from 500 to 1000 feet
above the sea level, gives it an elastic and
Draolns atmosphere, remarkably free from
togs, and, at the same time, having drain
age so rapid as to furnish an unlimited amount
OF water power and free it from malarious in.
auences The Blue Ridge protects it on the
East, from the Atlantic storms, and the msun-
tain system on tAe West efeetuafLJ shuts ONT
the chilling winds from that direction. There
is no better agricultural region on the CONT.
nent and no more healthy climate, or better
adapted to the growth Of all the grains and
fruits OF temperate climate. The popula-
ton of this region is noted for its in Intelligence.
industry and enterprise, and schools. church,
es, mills and factories are nowheresmore album
dant, in proportson to the numberof the in-
hab;tants. This section has comparatively
few negroes, not more than in many Of the
southern counties Of Pennsylvania, and the
white population is not more than one fourth
as great. 10 proportion to territory, as it is in
the Cumberland and Lehigh valleys of Penn
sylyania, (Which are really in the same val
ley.) THEREFORE there is a large portion of the
very best Of the land that is not under cult
walton and that is now offered at prices, mere
~ nominal when compared with those OBJ
tanned for the same quality of lands in the
colder climate of Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and New York, in this same Valley
We offer for sale, in this Valley, lands on
the Shenandoah waters in the counties of Au.
gusta, Shenandoah, Warren, Frederick and
Clarke; on James River waters, in Rock
bridge and Botetoart; on the Roanoke in
Roanoke and Montgomery on New River,
in Montgomery aud Wythe, and the Holston,
in Smythe, Washington and Scott The Bal
Iimore Il Ohio T. r. aud its Winchester
Branch, the Manassas Gap r. r. the Virgin
ia Central r. &. the Lynshburg and Tennes-
see Z. r. and the james River and Kama
VIVA Canal and its North River Branch, all
cross or rua through the Valley, and char
Ter for The Valley Railroad has been granted
which will fill up the third that is lacking for
, continuous railroad from one end of it to
he other, making the most direat route from
New York to New Qrleana
The cars that leave Baltimore in the morn.
ng for Washington, connect with the Orange
md AlexandTia r. Il. and this with tho
Virginia Central r. r. reach Stanton in
.he 2. NJ. of the same day.
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Immigration.
OTFIcE OF THE DOMESTIC AND EURopsAr \
AGENCIES OF IMMIGRATION FOR y.actstA
KIcHMnNn VA Iannaru 30 1859

Aeaso1ss OF IMaiq e. FOR vaao,ss..
RICHMOND, Va, January 80, 1858.
Editors Of the Richmond Dispatch,
Gentlemen,-In the course of our inter.
course with the people on the subject of im-
migration, We have found that the proposed
plan OF our operation is misunderstood. We
therefore request the lihsra!ity of your col
umns to explain it. The introduction of Eu-
ropean laborers through the medium of an
arrangement made with New York emigration
associations is not part of our European
and Domestic Agencies of Immigration It
is only temporary private undertaking to
supply the urgent demand for labor until our
European and Domestic State Agencies inau-
gurate their plan Of introducing immigrants
directly from Europe more desirable, and such
as are needed to redeem the State from her
prostration Mere laborers, such as are
brought from New York, though they are
European emigrants, do not constitute that
class.
Our plan is not to bring or receive here
other immigrants, than whole families that
have the means to pay their passage and pur-
chase lands in lots ct from twenty to one hun.
dred acres; for it is this class of people that
supplies Europe with thrifty, sturdy, and
worthy laborers for hire out of the surplus of
their family labor. This class of immigrants
will bring with them always some money to
revive and Increase our local commerce. They
will become producers On their own farms,
and thus increase the pabulum that feeds and
sustains all other avocations Of the business
life. They will furnish US with reliable and
permanent laborers for hire as they do in Eu.
rope out of their surplus labor And by rea.
son of their being all freeholders they will
identify themselves with us for all social and
political purposes. Moreover, when these
classes Of people come into our state and SET
tie, foreign capital, which is always watching
where they so, will socn follow them and aid
us in making use Of cur water-power, in de-
velopment OF our mineral resources, and in
building our railroads which have to connect
the transit through our ports Of the north
western and our southern products and com.
modities to the mayts of the world.
These classes Of IMMIGRANTS, and not the
mere laborers reared prosperous States in the
northwestern wilderness within the time Of
our recollection. And they only can help US
effectively to lift up Virginia from her deplo~
rahle condition, to retrieve our ruined for-
tunes, and to secure the birth-rights of our
race to ourselves and our children. Those
who dsbark IN New York had determined ba
fore they lett Europe to where they would
settle; and nothing can change their pre>de-
termination. We must 90 to the hive from
which they come to induce them to immigrate
to our State. Will Virginians help US achieve
this great enterprise All that is wanted to
secure its realization is their cooperation.
Yours, very respectfully, 3s4i4.
| j. ID. IMBODEN,
| Domestic Ag't.
I ~ TnauaxAN E,~opoop .,,,t sIUlss .s+ljl
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ON VIRGINIA. WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY H. 1868

| different sides of the ambulance, and each one
asked about twenty questions and suggested
about forty things, for my benefit and imme
date relief; after which, one proposed that
should drink all the water in her bucket
this was objected to by the lady who had the
butter-milk she in turn, was scolded by thu
bread holder, and the fourth, kaeW that ]
wanted to smoke The good old lady who had
the bread, raised her unemployed hand, when
she heard this last remark, and exclaimed:
"Goodness, gracious! dying sman want
to smoke? | never heerd O the like p
I thought to myself, better smoke while dy-
ing, than after death l decided to smoke.
I told you So" said the pretty young la
dy.
Young man" said the good old butter
milk lady, are you going to smoke, jest when
you are at the pint Of death p
g Certainly, madam" replied.
I G Well, then, smoke; but eff you take my
advice, you'll drink this butter milk"
aThank you; but I need a stimqlant,0 I
said.
/" Stimulant? you'd better be -thinkin' Of
your latter eend p
!" | am doing that very thing" I replied.
The fact was. / had been joltedsinto a very
uncomfortable position, and was partly lying
on sabre
!" You'd sbetter stop laughin', an drink
this milk, " she said coaxingly.
:" Do let him laugh, Ma said my fre-coal
angel, " for you know the old saying, laagh
easy-die hard"
The 4th Regiment had driven the enemy
out ofour way and the ambulance moved on.
i thanked the ladies for their kindness, not
forgetting to throw a kiss to my pretty friend.
One of my staff, who had remained behind to
secure the bread and milk, told me that the
old lady stood for some time watching the re-
treating ambulance, and when it get out of
sight by a turn in the road. she walked to the
house, slowly and thoughtfully, muttering to
herself:
!" Good Lord, what man sn1okin', laugh
in an thinkin' about his latter eend-all at
the same time what IS theworld comm to ~
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,
January 3Oth. 1868.
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THE yIRdINIAS.

The states Of Virginia and West Virginia,
which now offer to men of capital and ener-
gy an inviting and boundless field for prohta-
bic investment and enterprise, are naturally
divided into six peculiar regions or bands OF
country, that extend through them from N
3. to s. W., conforming in their direction
and much in their extent and character to the
great rock formations that are banded side
by side in a belt along the eastern part OF the
United States. These six divisions are as
follows, viz;
LIST, The Tidewater Region, from the ocean
to the falls of the rivers.
End, The Middle Regions, from the falls
to the low mountains.
Sd, The Piedmont Region, from the low
mountains to the Blue Ridge.
4th, The Great Valley, from the Blue
Ridge across the limestone to the hard rock
mountains, beyond.
9th, The Mountain or Appalachian, Re
gion. e t
9th, The Trans Appalachian Region.
(The following lists Of land are classified
according to this division Of the states, and
to each we have prefxed brief description
Of the country in it.
As we are located in the heart of the Great
Valley of Virginia, and give especial atten
ton to the property in it; we do not follow
the order OF our divisions, but put that first.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.


Having been fourteen months Resident Physi-
clan of the Wills Hospital for diseases Of the Eye
in the city of Philadelphia the oldest and most
celebrated Institution of the kind in the United
States, he fatters himself he will be able to give
entire satisfaction to all who may consult him.
He has had ten years experience in tho treat
ment of Diseases of the Eye, since leaving the
Wills Hospital, and knows, from actual expert
ence that he can Treat Successfully all Diseases
of the Eye that arc Durable, and nearly all are,
whether requiring
MEDICAL OR SURGICAL AID
The public are aware that Physicians general
" pay but little attention to diseases Of the Eye,
having never had the opportunity pr time to &C
quire thorough theoretical and practical knowl-
edge Of this class of diseases, and consequently
they cannot be expected to treat them satisfac-
torily as one who has had both.
am we'll aware of the objections in the popu-
lar mind to advertising, because this has been
heretofore practiced by Foreigners and pretend
ers in Science, whose only object has been to de-
ceive and humbug-but as native Of this coun-
ty, well known to most of the citizens, with am
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G. ToouMAS, European Agent.

Street Commissioner George w. Mclean
and the eloquent Corporation Counsel, Rich
ard O German, met on Saturday evening at
the Manhattan Club. Said the latter '.Ah |!
here is the Collussus of Roads !" To which
replied the witty McLeau-'And here the
Roisus of Condest !" .,is...,f .....,e,.s
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The Yirginias.

We condense this week series of articles
on the Old Dominion, from the Valley Real
Estate Register, recently issued by Eohols,
Bell, Catlett & Co., which are doubtless from
the pen Of our we'll informed friend, Maj
Jed Hotehkiss, the junior member of the
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NJ. Difenderfer, belonging to one Of t.a
ancient families of Pennsylvania, whose ~
eestors emigrated to Lancaster county si1.y
years before the formation of the United Stat. s.
and who was soldier in the nsvolutioaar,
WAT died ON the 21st instant, g
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n eary 8. Pole,

Ill SURGEON DENTIST.
Performing all the usual operations upon the
teeth, at moderate rates, payable in cash or pro-
duce M 55ss=q
OFFICE: Corner Depot and Main Streets,
Covington, Va, from the 10th to the 3oth, and at
the Warm Springs, Bath county Va, from the
LIST to the 10th of every month.
Having determined to do all in his power to
elicit entire satisfaction, he most respectfully
licits the patronage of the citizens Of Allegheny
and Bath counties nov 6-6m
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4 =. ARTHUR, D. DIS.
rE1l LIZ sI A

Office door from cor. of Beverly s. New SITS
H.,zzxM Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold Silver,
6f4Yh Platina and Vulcanite. The greatest i'm
proyement yet introduced into Dental Science is
conceded to be the Vulcanite process it being
four times lighter than gold, and much cheaper,
embracing superior cleanliness, nicer adaptation,
with many other advantages. All the various OPP
perations Of Dental Surgery performed with strict
referance to permanently march l4-tf
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T. FORMERLY POWHATAN,
Corner Broad, Eleventh, and Capitol Streets,

IL (FOkMEKLY OWHAIAN,)
Corner Broad, Eleventh, and Capitol Streets,
RICHMOND, VA. 9
Having purchased the Powhatan Hotel Proper
ty ESQ long and favorably known to travellers, J
and having THOROUGHLY REPAIRED and re-
furnished it with NEW FURNITURE, BEDDING,
&C., would announce to my old patrons and the
public generally, that am prepared to give first
class hotel accommodations. have spared Meth
er expense or trouble to make it comfortable and
attractive. My rooms as handsomely and
comfortably furnished those of any hotel in the
State being situated in sight of the beautiful cap
itol grounds, in choice and fashionable neigh
borhood, and convenient to the business portion
of the city.
Having had several years experience in hotel
keeping at the .. Exchange and &c American in
this city, and intending to devote my whole time
and energy to the business, I can safely offer a
home to my guests at the very moderate price Of
So so per day. A. }. FORD,
feb 6-lm Proprietor.
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cHAs T. o'FERRALL,s - VIM. ". MAJOR
Formerly of American Hotel, Staunton.
T exfngf0n Hotel,
IL LEXINGTON, VA. 2
The Proprietors in assuming control Of this
large and commodious House promise the travel
ing public that they intend to keep it, as a
FIRST CLASS HOUSE,
and in manner unsurpassed by any Hotel in
the Valley Of Virginia.
AL modern Improvement. s conducive to thu
health and comfort of guests will be made, and
the entire property SO re-ftted and remodeled al
to render it a HOME to all who may desire to 10
este in this healthy and invigorating climate
CHAS. I. O'FERRALL s. CO.
oct 23-tf
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HOTELS.
A MERICAN HOTEL,
n Immediately at the Virginia Central Railroad,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
MocnEsNEY NADENBouscH, Proprister
Major P. H. WOODWARD, Manager.
WILLIAM wHooLEY, Superintendent

The Proprietors in resuming the management Of
this well known and popular hotel. SO long and
favorably known to the travelling public, prom
Use in the future to retain the reputation the Amer
lean has borne, as
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
It's locality, Immediately at the Railroad De-
pot renders it convenient stopping place for
persons on business or in search of health.
Bar and Barber Shop in the house.
All the Telegraph and Stage Offices running to
this town are adjoining this house.
A frst-class Livery Stable, under O'Toole 4
Donovan, is connected with the house.
McCHESNEY & CO.
N. B. \ Citizens of the county will be furnished
dinner $50 cents, and horses fed by Messrs.
Donovan O'Toole, at 20 cents.
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NAY LOR HOTEL,
WINCHESTER, VA
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 commodious public house in the Valley, and
the undersigned will labor unremittingly to re-
store it to its ancient reputation the best con-
Quoted establishment in the State.
The House has been thoroughly refurnished since
the war, and presents every advantage and con-
yenience of first class hotel.
The attention of Baltimoreans and others desi-
ring pleasant rooms in healthy climate with the
attractions Of the surrounding country unsurpass-
ed, is particularly called to the advantages here
afforded.
/ confidently appeal to my friends for generous
patronage. W. W. GOLDSBoROUGH.
april 10y.
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STOVES, &c.
isha Excelsior. Cock

4
a This Stove has already attained wide
population, and by those who have used it, it is
pronounced Faultless. To name some of its adj
sants ges, we remark;
lst. 1t will operate satisfactorily with either
COAL or WOOD. I'd. Its appearance is Neat,
sseing ornamented sufficiently to please the taste,
ret easAy kent clean. Sd. It is Compact, not
taking up one inch Of space that is not proitably
used 4th. The OVENS Of tie Largest Glass;
snd Bokss Quickly and Eoenly, browning at the bot
om as we'll as at the top. 1t is, in fact Perfect
Baker. 9Th. It is made of the Best Materiai.-
Ehe castings are strong and durable. 9th. We
nave attached to this Stove MANIGLE'S celebra-
led Gas Burning Division Piece, by means of which
@he gas thrown off from the coal is entirely
ID 9TH: It has large Fwe-bor, which, when
Ised for wood, is great advantage. 9th. The
gyues are large and easily cleaned. 1t has Safr
Crate and Ash Drawer in the Ash Pit, by means
of which the ashes can be siSed from the coal
without taking them away from the Stoye, max
.pe no dust 10TH There are foe sizes of this de-
sirabe Stove, suitable for small ar large families,
or Hotels. 18th It is easily managed, and has nc
extra hampers to get out Of order. 18th. The
various sizes and the low prices at which we are
selling them, will enable every family desiring
pERFECT COOKING APPARATUS to obtain
enc.
We have also Tin and Copper Ware, Sheet-lron
and Fancy Ware at the lowest wholesale and re-
tail prices. JOHN Y. GhVSE y W.,
july l7-tf* New Street, Staunton, Va
pTOVES, TIN WARE, &c.
= W. j. POINTS,
Opposite to Bickles corner,
Would respectfully inform the public that he
has opened tin, copper and sheet iron Manufac-
tory, and is prepared to do work with the best
material. Especial attention paid to Roofing,
spouting and Guttering Houses Cooking Stoves,
FOR wood and coal, and Heating Stoves, always Oh
hand.
Either wood or coal Furnaces for heating build
ings put up to order.
Brass Kettles, Copper Kettles Painted Ware
Coal Holds, Sad Irons, Coal Oil Lanterns, Coffee
hills, SC.
Merchants supplied with Tin Ware at greatly
reduced prices Jan lo-om
4 ugust A. GrubeFts
Il Manufacturer Of al kinds of
Copper. EjNwafe. 6tiilwOrms,
KETTLES, SPOUTING, ROOFING,
SHEET IRON WARE, STOVE
PIPES, &c., &C
stanpAsn, AuH9sta Ceanty, Va.
X
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FAMILY CASES CT IS large Walls morocco case,
containing specific remedy for every or.
book OF directions, $1,000. Smaller Family
sad Travelling with 20 to IS walls, from so to
s Specifics for all Private Diseases. goth for Cla-
81 .s for Preventive treatment in walls and peck
esses e to IS. These Remedies, by the case or sin
aprsss free Of charge receipt Of the price Al
dress HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC COM
ANY OHice and Depot No. 462 Broadway, New York.
DR.. Humphrey is consulted daily at his office, person
by letter above, for ali forEs OF diseases For
ale by s Druggists. sept 1877.
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JOHN KcHoLs, H. M BELL, H. CAT.
NCHQIG RELL & CATLETT -

LACHULH, BELL q CATLETT, = - N
Ia Attorneys at Law,
SYAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in the Courts ofStaunton and Fede-
raj Courts at Staunton, and in the Circuit and
County Courts of Rockbridge, Rockingham and
Allegheny Counties. They will also attend to spe-
eial business in any part Of Virginia and West Va.
The business Of the late firm of Harman Bell
is in their hands for attention and settlement.
nov OFF
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THE GREAT VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
This Valley extends through the state from
n. 3. to 8. W. and is about 800 miles Longs
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hruss, Medicines, &c.
4 z a TIP QIIT


- PHI. E. 9. TROUT,
Dealer in Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils. .5
nrs-stufs, Coal Oil, Lamps,
Fancy Articles, &c.,
Window Glass Of all sizes,
Trusses, Supporters,
Surgical Instruments.
EAysieians orders filed with the very purest
Medicines, and at city retail prices.
Prescription Department receives special atten-
ion. Pm. & E. S. TROUT,
april lofts Staunton, Va.
xlsRANK H. LINK,
r DRuaaIsg, MAIN ST.,
Staunton, VI.
Dealer in
PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES, SOAPS,
PERFUMERY, &C., &c.
All Popular Patent Medicines for Sale.
s&T Particular attention given to Prescriptions.
feb 5-tf
SJen-Explosive Coal OiI.-The only
AN article that can be used with safety, will
barn ons-third longer, and sold at the same price
as the inferior grades, at
PHkE TROUT's
Drug Store,
april 1O-tf* Staunton, Va.
III. xkc. Three barrels Of Linseed Oil, one
~ barrel of pure White Turpentine, pure
White Lead, Snow White Zinc in Oil, with large
assortment Of Colors. For sale by
DR.. WAYT & Bro, Druggists,
June 5-tf* Staunton. Va.
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VALLEY VIRGINIAN.'
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
wednesday Morning, February IL, 1868.

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