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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
The UN1oN.-A writer in the Native Vir

The UN1oN.-A writer in the Native Vir-
ginian thus discourses !:
No, my friends, the War was He'll birth
and its termination can be but death-death
to all hope Of Union. Empire there may be-
Kingdoms possibly, Presidential Centralisms
Temporary Congressional Despotisms, Bond
holders Olligarchies and in the end Fragmen-
tary Confedracies, Associations, Pacts, Yer.
ems, What-nots, but no "Union."
Much water will run by. many Radicals
will go to their place, the helpless Niger and
his Coon Dog will vanish into utmost Space
and, peradventwe, a maiden School marin be
found in Massachusetts; but the Union We
shall see, with fashy eye, never again; ney.
er, never. never! -.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

CHINA HALL.
~ PIPER, DRAKE & CO.,
are now receiving at thsir Queens Ware Store, ON
the corner, large addition to their stock Of
Ware; and as they have bought extensively, they
are enabled to sell to the trade nearly all kinds Of
Ware at Baltimore prices, particularly Glassware,
which they know they can sell at Baltimore pri-
ces.
In connection with general assortment Of
Queensware they have just received a very large
lot of the best Stoneware manufactured in this
country, which they propose to sell to nsrehants
at Richmond catalogue prices.
Staunton, Va, dec lift
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
j conservative Meeting at Bath c. II.

A Conservative Meeting at Bath C. H.
At meeting Of the citizens Of the county
Of Bath, held at the Court House of said coun.
ty, on Thursday, the 18th day Of February
1868.
On motion, Alex. H. McChntic, was called
to the Chair, and 9. r. McDannald, was ap.
pointed Secretary.
Col. VIM. H. Terrill, explained the object
of the meeting. The following named per.
sons were appointed Committee to DRAFT
resolutions for this meeting viz: John r
Popham, Col Eubank, G. Mayse, Col. McGuf
fin, A. H. Sitlington.
During the absence Of the Committee, Col
W. H. Terrill was called for, who addressed
the meeting in a very appropriate manner
j. R. Popham, also addressed the meeting.
The Committee reported the resolutions
which were read and unanimously adopted.
Resoloed. LIST That profoundly sensible Of
the imminent peril to public and private lib
erty, now pending, we, the members Of this
meeting do pledge ourselves each to the 9th.
er, that we will spare no effort to bring to the
polls every Conservative voter of the county,
to defeat the mis-called Constitution, which
the Convention now in session at Richmond
is torging-the prime object of which is, to
enfranchise the negroes, and enslave the
white men and their posterity forever.
On motion of j. R. Popham, Geo. Mayse,
Esq, was appointed Superintendent for the
county.
The following gentlemen we're appointed
to the several Magisterial Districts.
LIST Dist.-Smith Darnell, A. II. McClin-
tic, Anthony Mustoe, John L. Eubank
End Dist.-Col. MEG ufin, Geo. Seiyley,
James Warrick, ~ ohm Click, Jr.
3rd Dist.-John Carpenter, NJ. NJ. Nor
rison. Jno. S. Crawford, David Gludy.
4A Dist-Jno. A. Dickinson, A. n Sit
lington, James L. Bratton, r. B. Mathsny. .
On motion Of Mr.. Sitlington, the meeting
adjourned, and requested that the proceed
ings of the meeting be published in the Cow
ington Times, and Valley Virginian.
ALEX. Fl. McCLINTIC,
President.
G. r. McDANNALD, Secretary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

!" PREPARATION FOR DEATH. Miss Mu-
lock in her greatest work: work every one
should read, called e A Noble Life )" makes
her hero say aAy, it is all right-no harm
could come-there would be nothing neglect
cd-eyen were I to die tomorrow" Even
the most worldly minded must start when they
read the plain, simple, touching comments
that follow; she says That dying tomorrow,
which might happen to any Of us. how few
really recognize it aud prepare for it Not in
the ordinary religious sense Of preparation
for death after most irreligious life-a
frantic attempt Of SHINING and terror-stricken
humanity, to strike balance sheet with
Heaven, just leaving a sufficient portion on
the credit side-but preparation in the ordi-
nary, worldly meaning keeping ones affairs
straight and clear, that no one may be per
picked Herewith afterward; forgiving and
asking forgiveness Of offences; removing evil
done, and delaying not for day, any good
that it is possible to do"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

Z" VERY APPROPRIATE. The commit
tee on Commerce was instructed to inquire in.
to the expediency of an appropriation, for re-
moving tho Instructions at He'll Gate and
the Improvement of the Eastern harbor d
New York Congressional Proceedings.
Could any thing be more so? The Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, the acknowledged shep-
herd of the Radical flock, says /" New York
is He'll" Knowing every devil Of them must
go there, what else could radical Congress
do, but inquire into the expedieney of an
appropriation, for removing the distinctions
to He'll Gate.'" It's the first appropriation
we've seen yet, to which we can give an earn
est support. We urge upon Congress not to
stop with " inquiring," but to make the ".ap-
preparation" and make 1t heavy. The time
is short but money will do wonders, and the
people want no " distractions on that route
Make it! Make i'll! g For wide is the Gate
and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruc-
ton, and many there be which go in thereat. .
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

The Macon Telegraph says: Jacob Thomp-
son, one Of the distinguished American exiles
abroad, recently received remittance of
$50, 900 in gold, the proceeds Of sale Of his
lands lying along the Mississippi river. Be
fore the war he was the richest man in
Mississippi-his wealth being over one mil
lion collars
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

Found at last, a remedy that not only relieves,
but cures the enemy of mankind, Consumption,
as we'll as the numerous satellites which revolve
around it in the shape of Coughs, Colds, Bron-
chits, Sore Throat, Influenza, sc. The remedy
we allude to is DIR. Wistars Balsam of Wild
Cherry, prepared by Seth W. Fowle 8 Son, Bos-
tom
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

Do not allow your Children to suffer when in
pain but give them Bells Infant Soothing Cordial
It is perfectly safe. 1t is not like Godfreys Cor
dial, Laudanum, and other obnoxious drugs
When administering it you can feel perfectly sat-
Isle that it is harmless. Price rs cents For
sale by Druggists and all prominent Storekeepers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

"Ariel's" real name is said to be Mcmahon.
His mother, we are told, was Miss Harris,
Of Richmond, whose first husband was DR..
Wood or Woods, Of Albemarle. She after,
wards married Mr. Mcmahon, and moved
to Nashvile.-.Natiue Taryiaian
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

FRED DOUGLASS TO HIS PEoPLE.-In a
late speech at Akron, Ohio Fred. Douglass,
addressing the colored people, told them chat
the government emancipated the negroes as
matter Of policy, and not from any Chris
tian motive of right or justice, and that they
had no more reason to be thankful to the gov
eminent for their freedom than had the He
brews to feel thankful to Pharoah for their
deliverance from bondage. Douglass said
that although it was possible that, naturally
the colored men were equal to the whites,
they were not SO practically, and that they
must rise through their own sxertions to a
much higher degree of intelligence before
being allowed all the rights and privileges Of
the white man. He added that they were
now on probation, and if fifteen years hence
found them as they are now, it would be al
most impossible for them to make any ad-
vancement. Perhaps this advice from an in.
telligent colored man may be received by his
race as the counsel Of friend. It is certain
that the composition against which they will
have to contend fol. the means Of support
must increase by immigration every year
whilst they can rely on no such addition to
their numbers, but must make up for the in
equality by increased efficiency. The igno-
rant and degraded Of whatever color must
always be subject to superior intelligence, and
it behooyes the colored people to reflect wheth.
er those are their true friends who would
plunge them into politics without previous
preparation and training, or those who would
help to fit them, as far as may be accomplish
ed, for the discharge hereafter of such duties
as may devolye upon them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

Ga Thursday last, the President nominated
Gen. W. T. Sherman, to be /" General Of the
armies of the United States by brevet," for
distinguished courage, skill, and ability dis
,laved during the war IF the rebellion"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

WITHDRAws FROM THE LEAGUE james
Robertson, a colored man, publishes card in
the Shenandoah Herald, (Woodstock an
nouncing that he has Withdrawn from the
Loyal League" and will not in future act
with said League, but will feel free to act and
vote with the majority Of his neighbors."
This is an example which all the members
of that organization would do well to follow.
Come out and be free!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

I Posi- MoRTEM WEDLooK. The Spring
field Republican thinks that if matches are
made in Heaven, it would be well, in many
instances, to postpone the ceremony until the
bride and groom take rp residence there.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

STAND F1RM.-Referring to the condition
of affairs in the South, the New York Her
aid says:
But let the Southern whites who are now
under the heelof radicalism be firm, let them
be patient and wait the hour of their COM
plete redemption, which every sign portends
!, |. t...tiir within y iwc,.n lin.nii4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

TIME LUTHERAN VISITOR,
A RELIGIOUS MONTHLY,
Is published at STAUNTON, VA, at 81, 90 pei
annum in advance-"A very pleasant Famil }
Journal the Youths Department of which is equal
if not superior, to anything of the kind / have
ever seen. "-7Hos. Saythe, D. D.. Charleston. S. c.
SIT is doing immense good. ''-Rev. S. Rhady,
Bmk's Garden, Va.
Address,
Rev. J. I. MILLER,
feb 19-4t Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

The CONVENTION IN RIcHMoND-We
have not bored and disgusted our readers, by
filing the Valley Virginian with reports Of
the Convention, now being held in Richmond
We pity the City papers which have to do it,
and We pity the Conservative gentlemen who
are SO nobly standing their ground in it
That Convention has done nothing vet wor.
thy Of notice Any farmer, who wishes to en-
joy sight of it, can do SO by calling in the
negroes Of the neighborhood, and setting them
loose-one day is just like another; the same
rant, the same disgusting mixture Of mean
white and ignorant negro jabber-the same
quiet dignity on the part of the suffering Con.
servatives. We believe it best, and surely
more agreeable, to attend to other interests
and the thing severally alone, and think il
would be good policy for the city papers too.
It has been made +" too much Of" and moth
ing sooner spoils mean white man, or ne
gro. When the "Mountain" gets through
with its labors, and presents its " mouse" t.
the people of Virginia, we expect to show
what it has done in few words Then comes
the time for work. and hard work too unit
then. we should keep quiet and prepare fo
action.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

APPROACHING ELEcrIoNs.--T election
in New Hampshire will take place in less
than six weeks, and that Of Connecticut not
quite month later. In the Granite State
all parties are thoroughly reused and working
hard.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
) NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Virginia :-At rules held in the Clerks Of
flee Of the Circuit Court for Augusta county,
the 3rd day of February, 1868.

nee OF the circuit court 1Of augusta county,
thesrd day of February, 1868.
j. Wesley Webb and Mary E. his wife, ne
Against i'sa:t
Joseph S. Shumate, Samuel McDannald and
Amanda j. his wife, Martha A. Shumate, Thomas
Shumate and Cornelia T. his wife, Thomas Shu-
mate, William NJ. Shumate and Elijah Hogshesd.
On Petition fled in the case of "Shumate 5
heirs vs. Shumates infants"
The object Of this Petition is to set aside, in
whole or in part, the land belonging to the es-
tate of Bailey Shumate, deceased, sold to Elijah
Hogshead, under decree of said Court.
The Defendants Joseph S. Shumate, Samuel
McDannald and Amanda ]. his wife, and William
NJ. Shumate, not having entered their appearance,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not residents Of this Commonwealth:
It is ordered that they do appear here on the LIST
day of the June term. 1868, and do what is ne
cessary to protect their interest.
copy-Teste,
Trout, p. q. ]. N. RYAN, Cl'k.
feb 19-4w 8 IL = asss
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
ONLY ONE CHANCE FOR BUSINESS MEN
-NJflF II To SECURE A
PERMANENT ADVERTISE VENT
For only Ten Dollars!!
The Map Of StauntOni

N The Map Of StauntOn!
Circulated free from the Potomac to Lynchburg
and from Manassas to Lewisburg.
Business men will see that this is an opportuni-
ty not to be lost. Secure position for your
Card-t aoill be there for gears let the opportuni-
ty pass 1t can neuer be recalled.
limited number of Cards received. This map
is to be circulated gratuitously from Harper Fer
ry to Lynchburg and from Manassas Junction to
Lewisburg, which will contain the cards of large
number OF our business men. This map will be
Autographed and gotten up in the most accurate
and best style, showing every street, alley and
house in the town. This map is to be posted at
every public house in the region of country men
toned above. Cards will be inserted on this map
for the sum of ten dollars. Persons who believe
in advertising will avail themselves of this new
and efficient means of bringing their business be-
fore the public. ~
Citizens of Staunton, and Others can secure
views oftheir residences &c., by making early APP
plication to GEO. NJ. BAKER & co.
jan 29-tf
VTIRGINIA EXPRESS.
v Office: American Hotel, Staunton.
The VIRGINIA EXPRESS is now running dali
~ from
RICHMOND TO STANTON;
and tri-weekly to all points between
sTAUNTON AND CONVICTION;
BALTIMORE TO RICHMOND;
and from
BALTIMORE TO STAUNTON;
further daily to all intermediate points between
Staunton, Harrisonburg and Mt. Jackson,
Staunton, Lexington and Natural Bridge.
and tri-weekly from
Staunton to Bath Alum, Warm, Hot and Heal
ing Springs White Sulphur Springs, Lewisbure
and Charleston, Kanawha county
1@- Goods called for and delivered at al
points in the town.
Office No. 80, South Eutaw Street, Baltimore,
and III, 6th Street, Richmond. For further in
formation apply to W. II. WATTS Agent,
jan 8-3m Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

We notice that an attempt will be made in
the American House of Bishops protestant
Episcopal) to elect Presiding officer as sue
cessor to the late Bishop Hopkins without
reference to priority Of ordination. The Sc
cret of this is that DIR. Smith, the Legitimate
senior is Southern man and not sound (rad-
ically Judged on the political questions Of
the day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

The Tribune says:-sI IF Mr. johnson is
not traitor to those who elected him, then
words have no meaning" But, good sir, let
us see you try to prove that he has been a
traitor to the Constitution Of his country, ex-
cept when he was acting as an instrument Of
your party. Mr.. johnson is now under an
oath to support and defend the constitu-
ton" but he is under no oath to support the
mongrel party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
CovINGToN CARDS.
INV STAGE LINEs
~ FROM Is
CHARLESTON TO LEWISBURG l!


TRI-WEEKLY L1NE M 81
We have recently put TRI-WEEKLY LINE
OF STAGES on the road leading from Charleston,
Kanawha county, to Lewisburg, West Virginia,
where they connect with the line running from
that place to the terminous of the Virginia Central
Railroad, forming thorough connection, by
stage and railroad, between the Ohio river, and
the eastern cities. NIE
There is no NIGHT TRAVEL on this route, and
passengers come through to Lewisburg, in TWO
DAYS. ]. l. A. TROTTER & BRO.
feb eft IT, SNaA
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.-The proposed
IN Turnpike Road from the Healing Springs
in the county of Bath to the town Of Coyington,
distance about Is miles) will be offered to bid,
ders, in said town of Coyington, in sections Of
one mile each or for the whole route, on Thurs
day, the goth Of February, 1863
Maps and specifications will be furnished by
0. Kppper, Esq, Virginia Central Railroad.
A general meeting Of the Stockholders will be
held at the same time and place at IL o'clock, d.
m. JOHN L. EUBANK, ]
feb 1921 President.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

A correspondent Of the New York Even
ing Post, writes from Washington that the
President, in recent conversation, speaking
of the tenure Of the Office law, said ''the time
had arrived when he was either compelled to
ignore the Constitution itself or an act Of
Congress clearly unconstitutional, and it was
not his purpose to hesitate, although impeach-
mcnt be threatened"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
E7ORD's HOTEL, ! :, 49,, !. ]. ]

IlYOAeA& - 4AV - 1IASs
(FORAIERLY P0WHA1AN,)
Corner Broad, Elevenfhs and Capitol Streets.
RIcHMoNB; VA.
First class Board Only y, SO per day.
Having purchased the Powhatan Hotel Proper
~ $50 long and favorably known to thetrayelling
public, and having THOROUGHLY REPAIRED
and RE-FURNISHEDit with NEW FURNITURE,
BEDDING, &c., I offer to my old patrons and the
public generally, the comforts Of a HOME. With
competent clerks, polite and attentive servants,
and with my long experience in business, think
can safely qua, antee satisfaction to my guests
The location of my House being situated in sight
Of the Capital grounds-surroundedb by fashion
able, residences and within few moments walk
of our most sprominent business thoroughfare'
make it convenient for persons visiting the city
on business, and attractive for those who s'come
for pleasure" e "a "a a IN 4 Az e
My rooms are large and comfortable, and my
Table will compare fayorably with chat Of any
Hotel in the State. With the Improvements
have made, conducive to the health and comfort
of my visitors, andintending to devote my entire
attention to. them, feel assured that the. louise
will be sustained upon its own merits confident
ly appeal to the public for generous patron age.
A. J. FORD, Proprietor,
late of Exchange" and s'American" Hotels,
Richmohd, Va feb 19-1m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
Fruit, Shade, and Ornamental Trees,
GRAPES, SMALL FRUITS,
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, ROSES,
Hedge Plants. &c.

WARRANTED GARDEN SEEDS.
in full assortment, at wholesale and retail Deal
ers, buying in quantity, furnished with their own
address on bags, if desired.
N. B.-Our Seeds are all carefully tested before
sending out and WARRANTED TO GROW, if properly
planted and cared for.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
sTAUNToN BUSINESS CAnDs.


W r. ONAk.Fs EfACt1C0l lDlstllep
- and Manufacturer Of Liquors.
The efectionof new Distilleries, Superintended ;
old Distlleres repaired ann fitted up and Distlle-
rieS run upon reasonable terms
Any information in regard to his profession i'm
parted tothose> who wish to acquire full and
correct knowledge Of the business His great
experience enables him to ensure larger yield
and finer liquors, than can be obtained by the gen.
eral way Of Distillation. sEe II
REFERENCES, IS
e. r Richards & Co., stauntOn, Va,
B. F. Points, ESQ.,.
Captain C. r. Mason. /" .saAT
Captain W. A. Abney, Augusta. Co.
EDWARD Mckinney. Caroline, Co.,
Grey Boulware,
7. W. G. E. Little, Scottsville. ".
s. Address
W. F. sNAPP, staunton, Va.
NIOTICE.-The undersigned have this day pur-
IN chased the interest of N. p. .Catlett. in.
the business conducted under the style Of
TAYLOR, CATLETT & POWELL,
and will continue the business of general Mey-
chandizing at their old stand where they will try
to keep well assorted stock to suit the needs Is
their friends
They respectfully urge their friends to settle,
the bills now due Taylor & Catlett and Taylor
Catlett & Powell-as the business must be closed
to this date.
They will expect their accounts to be settled
hereafter at 80 days. unless special agreement
: ~ TAYLOR & POWELL
Staunton, Va, Feb. LIST 1868.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

The ITALIAN TROUBLES troubles in
Italy ascribed by the London Times to the
different parties in the Imperial Parliament,
none Of which are able to govern, or are will
ing to allow the others to govern. Accord
ing to this, Italy is in danger Of dissolution,
and from the internal disorders rather than
from foreign violence. It is not only by
France or Austria, not by the Pope or by
the Bourbon, that the ruin of Italy can ever
be comprised. If Italy falls it will be by
the improvidence and infatuation. by the
blind selfshness of her leading men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19
Virginia Sat rules held in the Clerks Of
fee Of the Circuit Court for Allegheny county,

Virginia Sat rules held in the Clerks Of
fee of the Circuit Court for Allegheny county,
on the Let Monday in February, 1868,
Robert NJ. Ayers and Mary A. c., his wife,
late Mary A. c. Callaghan, A. W. Hartman and
Virginia his wife, late Virginia Callaghan, VIM.
w. Donaghe and Lucy J. his wife, late Lucy J..
Calaghan, A. D. Chandler and Julia Y. his wife,
late Julia Y. Callaghan, Ellen s. Callaghan, Ferdi
nand W. Callaghan and Elyjra W. Callaghan,
Administrative Of Oliver Callaghan, deceased,
Plaintiffs,
VS..
R. Callaghan, :. c. W. Phelps and Maggie /.
his wife, late Maggie I: callaghan, Oliver Gala
CHAN and Charles W. Callaghan, Deff'ts.
The object Of this suit is to have decree for
the sale of the real estate of which Oliver Cal
laghan, late of this county, died siezed, the pay
ment of Intestates debts.
1t appearing from satisfactory evidence that
the Defendant, R. W. Callaghan is not resident
of this Commonwealth, and not having entered
his app earance: 1t is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due publication Of
this notice and dc what is necessary to protect
his interests. A copy-Teste,
feb 19-4w JOS. T. FUDGE, CPk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-19

r AMES A. McCLUNG,
- GROCER s. COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Opposite McClung's Hotel, o,'
COVINGTON, VA.
Keeps constantly on hand well selected stock
of Dry Goods, Ready made Clothing, Cotton
Yarns, Groceries, Queenswpre, Hardware, Hats,
Caps, Boots, Shoes and Dye Stuffs, which he Of
fers at greatly reduced prices, fer cash or pro-
duce feb elm =
BUSINESS CARD.-Call and see Hughes, Ry-
- ais zeiglerr, nearly opposite Presbyte-
rian Church, Main street, Covineton, Va, where
you can get the highest price for grown produce,
in cash or goods. -, as
:. :. HUGHES. RYAEs : yEIlesLLEN,