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by the sensitive condition of the political atmos-
phere, says: LET each and every one, with the
shield Of justice which we owe to ourselves and
country, march firmly and intrepidly to the ballot
box, and there dispense those clouds Of com.
bustibles that fast igniting." Referring to the
prophecies of Baldwin " that this governments
fast approaching a dissolution, that great revo.
luton is TO take place in 6s or 69, and upon the
ruins is to be established millerial republic, du.
ring which Christ is to reign, the contributor says
" But let us not give way TO these gloomy antci-
patons. Let us rally round the ballot box, shout.
ing the battle-cry of freedom"
In late characteristically stlted letter, Matilda
Heron says:
How then. must l lament that my poor little
troubles have been the means OF doing in
justice to this gentleman, in the. eyes OF any
fellow.beiDg, and above all in the eyes Of the
world. Let me, then, here assure " Ariel - and
all other noble hearts whom II may interest, that
whatever the personal or legal relations which
have recently existed between Mr.. Stoepel aud
myself-and they have been sad (sadder because
beyond our control) the gentleman has done his
duty TO me, not only in the details Of securing ue
my home and placing Inc In comfort for the rest
OF my days, but Distinguishing the generous act
by every sentiment OF respect, consideration, and
sympathy.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-08
Just Opened.

NEW PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY,
Corner Msga zine and 90. Andrew Sweets,
Over Libermans Dry Goods stsrs
PHOTOGRAPHS 81 50 per dozen;
AhBROTYPES rs cents;
PORCELAIN PICTURES s3;
And all work guaranteed equal any done in the city,
Call and Specimens
WILEY & sOUBY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14
The Grandeur Of Egyptian Arts.

The Egyptians aimed at q monotonous
grandeur, and by the repetition and accumu-
lation of masses, each one of which was .
miracle of labor and costlness, attained to u
kind of sublimity which has almost the intin-
ence of the infinite, or at least of an irrcslS-
tible fate. The natural features of Egypt
suggested and favored this kind Of art Tho
only fluid thing in Egypt was the Nile, and
that had none of the caprices' OF ordinary
streams. 1t rose and fell periodically, aud
with regularity and power wholly uneon-
trollable
A cloudless sky made all seasons essential
ly the same, and must have given sense or
stableness to their ideas of the divine gov
ernment which people who live among the
eve1-varying seasons and evcr-chanSlng skies
do not naturally attain. Their monotononS
scenery, vast deserts, skirted by bare noun
tains Of rock, where gray sands washed the
feet of more hoary cliffs, with the stiff palms
and the spiky thorn, adding formality to tho
landscape, with the ribbon Of the green vail
ley stretching it's narrow band north and
south-al this left little play and gave nv
encouragement to fancy, and no taste to vario-
ty.
The very permanency Of their Institutions
was due, in large part, to their hatred ofchange.
the small compass of their desires, and the con :
centration Of their ambition. This is all
copied into their architecture, where sameness
and the heaping up Of simple elements of
grandeur, in which weight and size, and
breadth, without height, with stableness aud
permanency, are the chief characteristics aud
endless renetition and MULTIPLICATION of the
same effect, by the same lines and the samd
forms, express with thorough fidelity the nu-
tional tastes and the loyal Influences. The
only departure from. this rule is their tondnesS
for the obelisk, a sort of monolithic pyramid.
which rose above thessquarc, low, horlzontal
lines of their temples. and crossed with It's
graceful perpendicular the universal and mor.s
characteristic lines which surround it. Ma
form invented by the Egyptians is SO elegant
or SO attractive. 4rofs. b5..a
Another exception must perhaps be made
in favor of the rich and varied colors vita
which the whole surface, external and inter-
nal, columns, ceilings, and walls of their
temples were covered. This was the relief
they sought from tae oppressive monotony OF
their architecture. Whether it entered into
the original design or not, may be doubted,
and whether it would really improve, to a re-
fined taste, the aspect Of their majestic edit
ces. But certain it is that the more gorgeous
oolors, laid on with skill which has dehel
time in the tombs, and which, even IN tho
open air, still remain in many instances, gave
gaudy and splendid appearance even to
these massive shapes DIR. BELLOWS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14
MISCELLANEOUS.
" irginia Bounty To Soldiers and
" - Sailors.

v Sailors.
N, B. HENDRY has just returned from Inc
East with the cheapest and best assorted stock OF
goods he has ever offered in this market he OF
Yars his thanks to all former patrons Tor their
very liberal favors, and promises to spare no
pains in the future to merit q continuance OF the
same, and a share of the public patronage genef-
ally. His stock consists in part OF
LADIES DRESS GOODS
eChallies, Delaines, Poplins, Lawns, Alpacas,
Imstres. Silks, Grenadines, Swiss Musins, ana
full stock of White Goods. Best prints, &c.
MILLINERY GOODS.
Mrs. r. E. Hudson, a lady well known for her
experience in the business, has charge OF TINS
branch and will take pleasure in showing all
Foods in her line to her old friends, ana supply
ing the wants of all who may favor her with a
call.
HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES.
Gents fine Shoes and Boots Boys, Children
and Misses Shoes Ladies' kid, morocco can,
and lasting boots, of Baltimore make. warranted
to please.
Notions, Trimmings for ladies and gents SUITS
Gloves and Hosiery in great variety
A full line of Domestic Cotton Goods, Cassl
.meres, Satinets and Jeans
III GROCERIES.
A complete stock at very low figures
Hardware, Tinware, Woodenwarc, &C. Gum
'berland, Anthracite Coal for SALE
nSs- The highest prices paid in goods or casl
for couatry produce. N. B. HENDRY,
corner store, opposite Va. Hotel
l,,,o IN ~
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FLOOR AND
Eei "0ld Virginia Never Tires.
THE GID CONFECTIONERY STILL In THE
FIELDi

Ar 8. CEASE is happy to inform his old friends
Nl. and customers and the public generally
that he has recently rehted and remoddled ms
store room, according to the most approved style.
He has added to his already large stock Of
Toys. Fancy Articles, Candies, Cakes,
Dollbabies, Nick-nacks,
Grim cracks, &c.
At his store indulgent parents VIII ma every
thing to please the eye, crafty the taste and
anuse the fancy of the little ones Modest young
gentlemen, of the counting fraternity, Wal hnu
that he has laid in the finest stock OF delca.e
Favored s.courting candy" ever brought to TINS III
market, and he warrants it to be sure speeinc
for embarrassing periods of silence during theif
visits to the fair ones. ,,
In fact, old people, young people, handsome
vounr men. beautiful ladies, fond mothers, lniat,
u.ted Fathers, loving Cousins and all sorts o.
psople have only to call at the Old Confectionery
to crafty any and every fancy at the I0~ess fafe
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed on
me in the past, by generous public ana sohclllns
. continuance Of the same, can only promise t'
snare no exsrtions or expense in catering TO I'M
sp- ~ tbe neonle. M. s. CfASE.
"ah'' =. ss Staunton, Va
p.s. Wedding Parties, furnished at the sn 'r'
~ notice and in the latest style
nov 20-f
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COck-Fight.

On a certain day great muster was to-
come off at some tavern in the county Of
Hcnrico, and of course cock-hght or two
At the appointed time great many persons
we're present, and among them Mr.. NJ, geH
tleman of the real old stripe, who had made
a few ten dollar bets on the cock-fghts, and
lost every one. He was commenting on his
bad luck, when Old Ned was seen approach
ing with large bag thrown over his should
er. ' 'ti'l t- 1-'f' !. >
aHalloe, Ned, what have you got there ?"
Illustrate cock, Massa NJ. !"
"Game, Ned 7"
"Oh, yes game as a panther, Massa NJ
Out with him, Ned; out with him" lo'
And Ned drew forth a large speckled cock,
which, to judge by his size, was perfect
bruiser lie, 49,
"What's the price Ned p
give dollars, massa, an cheap at dat; an
if any cock on dis ground kill dis cock l gim
you back de money" .
The bargain was accordingly struck, and
the match right away. NJ. bet the amount
he had already lost, and the cocks were put
in The ring. t1 ~.
AT the first touch of the steel Old Ned's
cock gave a most awful squall and took'A
strong wing for the woods. N was furious,
while the crowd laughed-fairly screamed
with the enjoyment Of the fun. Old Ned was
accordingly hauled up with the application OF
some pretty hard epithets. =
Didn't tell yeu, Massa NJ. says Ned.
eff any cock here kill dat cock | give you
back de five dollars? But dey got to cotcfi
him fus; an l neber Sc any cock outrun old
Skewball in my life va! va" 9oo
NJ. wanted to be very angry, but it was no
90 his anger was choked down by the up
roarous laughter of the crowd that met him
on every side, and he was forced to enjoy it
as capital joke. Old Ned continued to FRI
quent the race courses till tho day OF his
death. H e- s.e. rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

SUCCESSFUL JouRNAL1sM-The editors
of the Paris "Magazine," a very able, but not
very prosperous, Paris weekly, applied to Hen
ri de Rochfort, editor Of the Lantern" and
the most successful French journalinst of the
day, for advice as to the steps they should
take in order to rake their paper financially
successful He told them to shun, above all
things, long articles, and never to publish any
thing containing more than one hundred and
fifty lines Formerly" he says, ''people
went home with magazine, put on their
dressing gown and slippers, and read until
dinner time; but now they keep their boots
on and read in walking. Publish plenty OF
Of small items ertrefzets, separated by. con-
siderable spaces. The public does not thank
/, you for.giving.it more copy than it demands
Our renders it is true, like good editorials
but mest Of them. as soon as they open then
Journals, look in the local columns in order te
see if Mademois selle Marie Roze has foune
the little dog again
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TORD'S HOTEL.
II (FORMERLY POWHATAN.)
Corner Broad, Eleventh. and Capitol Streets.
RICHMOND, VA.


FIRST.CI1ASS BOARD ONLY 1900 E,2. DA 4.
Having purchased the PoWHATAN HOTEL
Property, $50 long and favorably known to the
travelling publicly and having THOROUGHLY RE-
PAIRED and RE-Funs1snED it with New FuhSI,
ruRE, BEDDING, &C., offer to my old patrons and
the public generally, the comforts of Home
With competent clerks polite and attentive ser
wants, and with my long experience in the bulsl-
ness, think can safely guarantee satisfaction to
my guests. The location ofmy llouse-being sit
uated in sight of the beautiful Capital Grounds,
surrounded by fashionable residences, and within
few moments walk of our most prominent busl-
ness thoroughfare makes itconyenient for persons
visiting the city on business, and attractive for
those who comefor pleasure. My rooms are large
| and comfortable, and my tables will compare IA
vorably with that Of any Hotel in the State with
health and comfort of my visitors, and intending
to devote my entire attention to them, l feel as
sared that the House will be sustained upon Its
own merits. I confidently appeal to the public
for generous patronage.
| A. J. FORD, Proprietor
Late Exchange and American Hotel, Richmond
Va may 13-tf
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

Having been fourteen months Resident Physi-
clan of the Wills Hospital for diseases OF the Eye
in the civ of Philadelphia, the oldest and most
celebrated Institution of the kind in the United
States he fiatters himself he will be able to give
entire satisfaction to all who may consult him
He has had ten years experience IN the 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 Eve that are Durable, and nearly all are,
whether requiring
MEDICAL OR SURGICAL AID.
The public are aware that Physicians general
ly pay but little attention to diseases of the Eye
having never had the opportunity or time TO &C
quire thorough theoretical and practical knowi-
edge of this class Of diseases, and consequently,
they cannot be expected to treat them Us satls1ac-
torily as one who has had both.
am well aware of the objections in the popu-
lar mind to advertising, because this has pcen
heretofore practiced by foreigners and pretend
ers in Science, whose only object has been to de-
ceiye and humbug-but, native OF this coun
ty, we'll known to most of the citizens, with am
pie opportunities and facilities for acquiring
a knowledge of
and enlarged experience in treating Eye diseases
PRACTICALLY, think can demonstrate my htnes
! for this speciality to all who may extend TO M
| their patronage Persons afflicted with
DISEASES OF THE EYE,
of long standing, and who have, been subjected t
various modes Of treatment WITHOUT RELIEF
should not be discouraged as it often happen
that those cases having been sadly neglected
| badly treated are
MOST READILY AND RAPIDLY CURED,
although it must be admitted, as general rule
the longer the duration of diseased condition
the longer the time required for its eradication.
| It is needless to speak of the value OF sight
who are unfortunately deprived Of it.
REMEMBER, there are some in every commu ~
| ty, and many in the Blind Institution OF TN
place, who have been either partially or total
deprived of their sight on account OF delaye
or unskillful treatment.
Ber Artificial Eyes furnished and Inserted
reasonable terms
ney- Patients from distance should come pr
pared to remain at least while, if it is CONSIDER
ed necessary in order to treat their cases success
fully. No.:
Rank jan 22-ly
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Gle ~ alleg spir9inian,
sTAUNroN, VIRGINIA.
wednesday (: October IA. 1868.

The s.virginian'wiu be mailed to Scbscrl-
beers at TWO DOLLARS per annum.
Transient advertisements Will De inserted
at the rates of rs cents per square, OF ~
limos. for the first insertion and so cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Special Notices 20 cents per line for each
insertion.
CLUB RATES.
six Copies to one office, $1,000 per annum.
Twelve Copies, to one office, 1921 per anniuan,
and one copy, gratuitous, to the setter up OF
the Club.
lob Work done at Baltimore rates, for Cash.
Correspondents Will address
"YALLEY VIRGINIAN.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

NorRE DAME.-Some one has amused
himself by counting the average number OF
visitors to the church of Notre Dame Ihey
amount to 1900 per day, 1000 Of them be-
ing foreigners. Out Of the 1000 ~ as,
canded the towers, and 500 visit the 'Tresor,
the religious and historical objects OF inter
est that are shown in the vestry. According
to the same statements, it has been ascertalned
tbat out of the 200 who mount the towers
15O are furnished with telescopes or opera,
CLASSES. 80 have maps Of Paris, and 10 carry
Victor Hugo's celebrated description of,>faf
is a Vol d'Oiseau." English men and wo
men form the majority of the visitors; mex
come Germans, French, and Spaniards
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

"A eENrLEallY from Alabama, states tha It
great numbers Of the more respectable people
II Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, ana
he doubts not in the other Southern oea'es'
have long had under consideration and have '.
made preparations for moving some into Can y
fornia some to the Northern States and others
- tho Territories in the event Of Grants cleo.
ton. He says that they are fully convinced "a
that if the Republicans are successful It VIII
he utterly impossible for them to hive IL the
States where they now reside.
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WILLIAM wHooLHY, supesa,tendent

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 retain the reputation the Amer
Jean has borne, as a
FIRST GLASS HOTEL.
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad De-
pot renders it a 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: !,
frst-class Livery Stable, under O'Tsole
Donovan, is connected with the house.
McCHESNEY & co.
n B. Citizens Of the county will be furnished
dinner for so cents, and horses fed by Messrs
Donovan s. O'Toole, at 20 cents
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

PEyDLEroN s ANEcDorE. his Speech
at Milwaukee, MIR. Pendleton told the follow
ing anecdote:
In 1866, after the surrender of the Con-
fedcrate troops, after the war had been brought
to close, We had an Indian war in the West.
do not know whether you ever heard OF 1t
here in Wisconsin, and yet it cost you $685.
900 900. A Republican member of Congress
and quote from Republican authority,
nv friends Republican member OF Con
Dress had occasion to investigate that sub
iiect and his report is published in the Con
gressional Globe. He details some of the
circumstances of this war. lie tells that the
death of each Indian cost the people OF the
United States 100000. He tells us Of
| an expedition of certain valuable Colonel
from his own State, believe, was burning
With military ardor. He enlisted thousanc
men. lie obtained excellent and abundan
arms. He loaded his ample train with Com
missary stores, which cost the Government
Sc. ,OOO He went upon his expedition
he returned he made his report. he re
ported that he had lost all his horses, that n
had expended all his ammunition; that n
had eaten up all his provisions and that n
had killed one Indian.
Arider who was employed by tie overland
Express Company, whose soul was fired witt
martial ardor, when he came into the settle
ment, reported that his colonel lied-under
mistake | suppose-for he himself killed tina
Indian. The war between this express ride
and the valiant Colonel waxcd warm, unit
some hunters in the neighborhood came
hear of it, and brought the contest to an ur
timely end by declaring that they knew tn
Indian to be still alive.
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4 n ARTHUR. ID. ID. s.

a. oTAUNION' va
Office door from cor. of Beverly s New sts
s~z.n Artificial Teeth mounted on Cola snyer'
64fiiYfn Platina, and Vulcanite. The greatest I'M
movement vet introduced into Dental Science is
corceaded 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 strlc
referance to permanently. MARCH A4-'i
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DOUBT,

A treacherous road is life,
Where many ills are hidden;
A door shut up to those who seek
A bliss that is forbidden.
It is a chain of iron links
Where sorrows all adhere
Close each to each, in sad array,
Encircling our sphere!
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W URRAH FOR
n SEYMOUR & BLAIR.

1t being reduced to certainty That the ABOVE
named gentlemen will be successful IN the coming
election. and being well and fayorably known as
statesmen and public benefactors they in regard
for the past services of the senior partner OF TINS
firm have offered him seat IN the CABINET oald
partner therefore contemplates retiring from the
Dry Goods business. .
In doing SO he is making great sacrlhce Oh
ibis own interest, but as patriot and statesman,
he does not feel justified in declining the honor,
particularly at the present crisis, when Our
country stands in need of good and true men 10
:sayo her from ruin and destruction"
We WILL therefore, from this day otter our en-
tire stock of goods, not less than Sl6,oOO worth'
at PRIME COST AND CARRIAGE,
.s FOR CASH
fhc stock consists principally of Dress Goods
sais of all descriptions, such as
.EMBROIDERIES,
-ss CASSIMERES,
Is m WHITE GOODS,
-sq.'i.ss - SHOES,
BOOTS,
e4ss..s HATS,
ss.es ~ NOTIONS
EF@ MATTINGS,
FLOOR AND
STAIR CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
10. &c, &c, &c ;,
E9-Don't forget the place, at ssCraWl hn
Corner" ri nlLD :" "H'
july 29-tf
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JEFFERSON, FREDERICK CO.. MD, July 2ad, 1856

JEFFERSON, FREDERICK CO.. MD, July 22a 1867.
MEssRs. CLoTwoRTnY s. Co.:
CENT? EMF N:-The wonderful cures which have
been made by your "Pouterers Friend" cannot ia 70
lave has been experimenting chickens with the gapes
he m TO 1ne d,
worm eliectuay relieving the chicken at once Since
then have had many calls for it. and it. has neen ses
vana to ali who raise Poultry. Respectfully
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wwyM. CHAPMAN, D. D. $.

W. ~ 49, e-' sTAUNTON, VA,
Office, lat his old stand) South side of Main st.
With fifteen years experienc IN
Eg4g his professian, feels warranted in
oIlYG1Y-YfeD saying that all operations are done
in the most skillful manner and warranted to
compete with any done in the cities or elsewhere.
Teeth mounted on gold, silver and vulcanlte: M,
traSs Oxide Gas and Chloroform administered
Wien desired aug 5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Cp1cAao-The board Of assessors Of Chica--
90 completed tho assessment Of thethres
q divisiomp Of that city, They make the total
vaue of red estate $174, sos ,410, and Of per-
sonaly property s53,s39,4e9 grand tot total AZ
1928. Al. S47. 49,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

cA11TIoN-Tbe public are cautioned against any
smiar preparation only Clotyorthy and cos are genu
ine -, 5,ru,opr,rry 4, m $40 Rail
tmore Street liberal discount allowed when rau pus
chased in large quantities. For sale by r. n. nd
Bnrb Mt Clinton Va hisi ch yum
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Observation-Disclosures, on the 24th Of,
September, at the residence Of the bfads >
father, Abingdon, Va, by the Blight Ray; tho
Bishop of Wheeling, Henry Carter Lee
grandson Of Light Horse Harry, and nephew
Of G eneral r. L. Lee, to Miss Saliie b. joint
ston niece Of General, Joseph p. Johnston,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The Boston Post is anxious to know what
will be done .w4tA the ten Thousand Chinamen
who are working on the Pacific railroad, after
it is finished.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

ANCIENT Observation-Disclosures Wsr-
rem the agent of the London Palestine Exs
ploration Fund, states that s'the ancient q cru
salem, the genuine Jerusalem, the only CITY
that is Jerusalem, IS buried SO deep under
ground that shafts sunk to an enormous dspta
barely succeed in touching it..
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mr.. C. R. HARRIS,
= srAnNrnN VA

With over Is years experience in the various
branches as Practitioner, of medical science
Special attention given to diseases peculiar to
females Patients from distance can be accom-
modated with Board c. nrst- class Boarding Hou-
ses.
Office hours between Z and 10 o'clock, "A. NJ
and and o'clock, ?. NJ.
DR.. Chapman's, Surgeon Dentist, and nearly OPP
posite Taylor Powells
fob 19-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

JOHN EcHoLs, H. N. BELL, B. H. cATLETT.
NICHOLS. BELL & CATLETT,
E Attorneys at Law,
STAUNTON, VA.
VIII nractice 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-
cal business in any part of Virginia and West va
The business of the late firm of Hartman q Bell
is in their hands for attention and settlement.
nov 29-tf