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Tohnston:s seIf-Raking Reaper
july 15-tf

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81 We wish to introduce to the notice of the
farmers this perfect Self Raking Reaper.
But two of these machines were brought to this
State last year, one of which sold by to j. Wayt
Bell, Esq, upon whose farm its merits were most
thoroughly tested, in the presence of many intell-
gent farmers. In proof Of its complete triumph
under all circumstances, and in all kinds of grain
we deem it only necessary to refer to the follow
certificates
PARKINS, NELSON s CO., Agents.
January 9th, 1868.
Messrs Partins NELSON 4 Co., Stannton, Va.
Gentlemen-The Johnston Self Raking Reaper
purchased of you last year. did all that you
claimed for it. used it in cutting over one hum
dred and eighty acres Of land,-wheat, oats, bar
ley, and cloverseed-in each Of which it did the
Yark perfectly | used the same two horses all
harvest the draft being so ligLtthat Ibid not con-
slider it necessary to change them, notwithstand-
ing had others standing idle.
I consider it the best machine have ever SEEN
J. WAYT BELL.
My farm adjoins that Of J. Wayt Bell. I saw
his machine at work, and do not think he says too
much in its fayer. w. J. D. BELL
Gentleman IL am pleased to have a chaace to
give my certificate respecting the Johnston Self
Raking Reaper you SOLD ]. W. Bell lac season l
used the same machine in cutting part of a field
1t performed admirably-laid the sheaves straight
and cut the swath smooth-both in short and eayy
wheat. JOHN RAMSEY.
We, the undersigned, farmers residing in Au-
gusta county, Va, witnessed the performance of
the Johnston Self-Raking Reaper, as operated last
Summer by Parkins, Nelson & Co., Agents, and
we have no hesitation in saying that it exceeds
anything In the shape of reaper that we ever
saw for the completeness of work and case of
draft las. " Crawford
VIM s. McChesney, VIM. F. Asst Il Bro.
A. Fl. Taylor, S. K Taylor
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July 15-4t
N0mmi ssi0ner's Sale OF Valuable
" Real Estate ira Crab Bottom,

HlSnlaHu county, virginia.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court for
the county Of Highland, in the State Of Virginia,
pronounced on the 30th day of April, 1865 in a
cause pending in said Court, in the name OF
Catharine Hidy and others, heirs at law OF Jacob
Hull, deceased, against Frederick K. Hull and
others, also heirs at law Of the said Jacob Huh,
deceased, ct al: We shall, as Commissioners APP
pointed by said Court for the purpose, proceed on
the 18th day Of August, 1868, at the late resi-
dence of Jacob Hull, deceased, in Crab Bottom
Highland county, Virginia, to sell the lands CT
which the said Hull died seized, and which are
mentioned in the compliments bill in said suit
consisting of some 2, 600 acres or upwards. The
'.Home Tract the late residence OF said Jacob
HULL pursuant to the land book of the commits
siener Of the revenue for Highland county, con-
tains 3073 acres, and is good Crab Bottom land.
The balance of said lands consists OF various
tracts lying near the home tract and are called
mountain lands, but we are informed by persons
who are acquainted with said mountain land that
much Of it is land Of very superior quality, es-
pecially for grazing purposes. The home tract
will be scld all OF ii without division. The ball
ance Of said land will be sold i'll such slots or
parcels as the undersigned may think most ad-
vanta gcous to the heirs Of said Jacob Hull, de-
ceased.
TERMS OF SlALE:-The whole Of the land will
be sold by way of public auction the highest
bidder to be the purchaser. Zone fourth of the
purchase money to be paid in hand Gu the day Of
SALE and the balance in equal payments of one,
two and three years from day Of sale, with inter-
est thereon from that date, the purchaser execu-
ting bonds with good personal security, and the
title to the land be with held as ultimate secu-
rity until all the purchase money is paid It viii
be expected of purchasers who execute bonds that
their sureties reside in the State Of Virginia.
. Persons wishing to view the lands call on
Conrad Kreamer, Esq, or Henry White, Esq,
who reside near the ssHome tract" and can show
all the land advertised to be sold.
REUBEN D. HILL, c,.
JAMES M. SIEG, YIN 10
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Shall Virginians Vote in the Presidential
EIectiOnQ


TO this question we answer aye! Vote as
our Fathers did !; vote as free citizens Of a
Republic whcas Constitution guarantees this
right to each aud every State!
How will you do it ?" is asked by some
croaker or timd time-server. Suppose Con-
grcss prohibits an election and allows us no
voice, as it now seems disposed to do, in re
gard to vote on the infamous Constitution,
framed by it's orders? Z"
The question is easily answered Let the
Democratic State Central Committee, which
represents the white people of the State, cali
upon the county Superintendents to see who
will volunteer to act as judges and clerks
Of election at each precinct. Let each and
every legal vote, under the constitution Of
Virginia, walk boldly to the polls and ring
out the old uira uoce of Virginia, in favor Of
Seymour and Blair-against oppression and
wrong Sic Semper Tyrannis, forever!
This can and should be done, and the voice
Of the people sent to Washington It will
cost nothing, and the fact should be recorded
in History. Let the central committee act
promptly and the press proclaim the will Of
the people He who dalies is bastard and
he who doubts is damned"
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PoLITlcAL--An informal meeting of
some Of the citizens of Rock bridge, Bath
aud Allegheny, was held at Covington on
the 20th of July. that being Court day, and
1t Was recommended that the delegates there
tor appointed, for the purpose of nominating
a Conservative candidate fort he State Sen
ate should meet at Millboro Depot on Satur-
day the LIST day Of August, next. and select
suitable candidate. =
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Latest Local and General News.

About 100 travellers pass Covington for tho
Springs, every day,
New wheat is comeing into Staunton and
Covington freely, and brings good prices
There was heavy rain all over Augusta
Springs neighhorhood last Monday night, do
ing some damage.
Dr. Bocock, Of Fincastle, preached at Pres
byterian church, Covington last Saturday and
Sunday.
DeMott & Wards circus passed by Coving-
ton, ON account Of the rough roads over The
mountains.
General Bradley T. johnson arrived in
staunton yesterday.
The President has vetoed the Electoral
College bill, which was to distranchise the
Southern whites.
Fine rains are reported North and South.
All reports good for Seymour and Blair.
Markets steady. Gold 143s
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The democratic Nominations
by the Candidates


The democratic Nonlinations-Aoeeptan
by the Candidates
New York, July 1O-Tammany tonight
is in blaze of popular enthusiasm for the NOM
nations, only equalled by the tempest ofacer-
tain JOY which Inspired the Convention when
the nominations were made. In fact, by the
time Seymour was attended to-and it took
only one ballot for him, another for Blair
the whole Convention had become so lauda-
tory and uproarious, that moderate people like
your correspondent were entirely out ofplace
The nominations tonight were formally ten
dered to the nominees by General Morgan,
OF Ohio Mr.. Seymour. our future President,
made brief, eloquent, and telling address,
accepting the nomination. and planting him
self fairly, proudly, and fully upon the plat
form which, as member of the Convention,
he had voted to ratify. He congratulated
the people upon the harmony Of the Conven-
ton, and the prospect Of certain and overwhelm-
ing victory over Radicalism in their Novem-
Der campaign. The reception of Gen. Blair
was like that Of Mr.. Seymour-an ovation.
His speech was brave, manly, emphatic, and
marked by the strong ring of Andrew Jackson.
lie said "we were about entering on a contest
for the restoration of the Union and the prin-
ciples ofthe Constitution, and the preservation
Of the white race from the domination Of a
semi-barbarous people," There was no white
man in the land, worthy Of the name Of white
man, who would be willing to deprive Lee. ard
Johnston, and their gallant comrades, of the
privileges which were the birth right of their
race As WRITE near Tammany, the streets
are filed with shouting Conservatives, who
will hardly allow their speaker to be heard
The nominations are received with joy, and
the platform goes straight to the hearts Of the
neanle
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FEyhe Cold Sulphur Springs,
RaCEpD11,GC T,n Z,

s&s hOChbRlDGE, CO., VA.
The Hotel at this place. situated only 2 miles
from the Goshen Depot of the Va. G. Railroad
and six miles from the Rockbridge Alum Springs,
will be open for the reception of visitors on We'd
nesday, the I'D of july
The medical properties and effects of this wa
ter are, yet, but little known, no effort having
been heretofore made to bring them to the notice
OF the public. But the remarkable and extraor-
binary cures which have been accomplished by it
in many cases Of chronic disease some of which
seemed almost hopeless, justly entitle it to place
as curative agent, in the front rank Of the min
mineral waters of Virginia and the world
The water is aperient, diuretic, diaphoretic, al
terative and tonic in its action
Acting freely upon the bowels, liver kidneys
and skn.-or in other words upon all the emunc-
tories Of the body, it thoroughly pufifes the
blood, and eliminates from the system the vital
principles of disease; and by its wond erfully in
Vigoratlng influence upon the stomach, it
strengthens the entire organism, and restores
health and vigor to the whole system.
In Dyspepsia and other diseases of the stom-
ach; In diseases Of the Liver, Spleen,
Kidneys, Bladder and Uterus in
chronic affections Of the Bowels
and In Chlorosis and other
kindred female disorders,
1t IS remedy of unsurpassed utility and power
The buildings here, sufficient to accomm odate
about one hundred persons, have recently been
put in thorough repair, and furnished with an en-
tire outfit of new furniture.
The location and climate are all that could be
desired being fully equal to those of any other
watering place in the mountains of Virginia
1t is easy of access, being only two miles from
Goshen Depot, and passengers leaving Baltimore,
Nd, Washington D. c., or Richmond and Lynch
burg, Va, in the morning cars arrive at the Cold
Sulphur Springs the same afternoon. Good Ball
room music will be in attendance throughout the
season. The Hotel accommodations will be good
and comfortable. The charges for board will be
W per day or $50 per month, being much less
than those at most Of the watering places in the
State.
In the general management of the establish
ment no reasonable effort will be spared to pro-
mote the health and comfort of its guests.
S. GOCDE, Proprietor.
inlu IL tf
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There can be Nothing Worse.

Unless we adopt this "constitution" says
the timid croaker, Congress will impose a
still worse government US" And sup
pose. says the Petersburg Express, Congress
does Let them do their worst let them
do all that venom and malignancy can sug
gest give them a carte blanche to rival, III
the cruelty of their measures, the ferocity Of
demons but amid it all let them understand
that Virginia is still brave undaunted and
neutrality-suspicious. to be bought, nor
cheated, nor frightened from her devotion to
principle. For near seven years our people
have sheen tried, as if with fre'-persecu
ted, beggared, slandered, oppressed-death
has become our familiar friend, and danger
has been disarmed Of its terror by frequent
intercourse-and after it all, shall Virginlans
be forced into base betrayal Of their State
and surrender Of their honor by eowardly
apprehension of some future physical inHic-
lions !? Such is not the material from which
spring sthe true and brave" Of earth. Such
men lack principle them personal and
national honor is at heavy discount. I'm
like the great master Of the German reforma-
ton, they fail to grow strong as dangers IN
crease, and their timid imaginations discover
in every tree and shrub masked battery
for their destruction. Like the frightened
soldier on the field of battle, palzied with
fear, without sufficient courage either to adj
vance or retreat, tightly closing his eyes IN
the vain attempt to become Obvious to dan
ger, these m en- fall to the ground, awaiting
the advance Of the foe in order that their
precious carcasses may be made secure from
grape and canister in the eneny's prison
Heaven pity such men! Heaven pardon
their weakness, and help them yet TO be true,
strong and brave.
And what can Radcalsln do that Is worse2
A tax, amounting. as we noticed some tiae
since, to per cent. is levied by the oonsi-
tuition, thus virtually con6scaslng every acre
of land ia the State. Southern children
forced to eompauionship with negro brats in
public scaools--Soutllern gentlemen sitting
on negro juries, OF drilled by negro soldiers,
OF seeking justice from negro officials, or har-
assed by negro x-gatherers-ca Radicalisn'
do much worse ? Negro supremacy fills the
cup We have no rights left which can be
wrenched from us-no property to be stolen
@-no security to life Of which we can be de
priyed no ambition which can be disap
pointed. Virginia has nothing left but her
t.saor. Honor is her only treasure. Let the
Eirgiuian be forever accused who dare yield
ii. save with his life.
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FROM THE so UTH!
Our Travelling Correspondent on the Wing.
HOW TUE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED.
Special Correspondence of the Valley Virginian.
MOBILE, ALABAMA,
july 10. 1868.

DEAR MAJoR:-I was in Memphis when
the telegraph announced the nomination Of
Seymour and Blair. There were Thousands
of people gathered together, as the Aua
lanche had promised to suspend the cold
flag" across the street, announcing the candi.
dates, which it did an hour after the news
arrived.
When the flag was run out, not word was
said-the silence was profound, and at first
surprising. Dry eyes were riveted on the
names, and / heard not word spoken for
ten minutes. Then, spontaneously, went up
such cheer as comes only from the heart.
Near by me stood an old man, leaning on
his staff; he raised his eyes to the flag and
then to Heaven, clasped his lands together
and the tears trickled down his care-worn
cheek. II thank GoD that now we can see
the star of Bethlehem. We can see the
names Of men who will not only hold thereins
of government, but will administer the laws
as laid down BY the Constitution
How wish I was able to picture the
scene as twas. That old gray headed man
and all the surroundings Every man !
met, stranger as I was, had smile on his
face and stranger, have you heard
the good news ?" I never saw people
more united At every corner groups were
collected, and how strange it was to hear 'old
line Wings" cheering for Seymour and
Blair
Democrats and Wings went hand iu hand
to take "smile." their faces bcaming with
delight. / heard an old line Wing say:
Gentlemen, Pse been Wing all my life,
and never took a glass of liquor, but come
up, one and all, it's my treat such good
news as this must be washed down by little
grog!" In the evening cannon were fred,
sky-rockets sent up and professions prone
naded the streets headed by bands Of music
Speeches we're made, and everybody marched
to the music of restored Union. All pass
ed off pleasantly.
The crops from Lynchburg to Memphis
along the railroad were suffering greatly
from drouth, but the late rains will bring
them out.
We have watermclons, tomatoes, and fruit
of all kinds here. The people are hopeful
and speak confidently of returning prosper
lty. They bear that determined expression
| OF will on their countenances which indicates
action su ch as never before saw in polit-
ical contest. There will be large travel to
the mountains of old Virginia this season.
In haste, Yours, truly,
N IL. H.
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UlRGINI A:-At rules held in the Clerk
Office of the Crcuit Court for Annust,

U1RGINI A:-At rules held in the Clerk S
Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, on the 9th day Of July 1863
George Eakle, Assignee of VIM. j. Cupp, who
sues Tor the benefit of VIM. Z. Sheets, Plaintiff,
against
John s. White, Defendant
In debt and upon an attachment
In this suit. the object of which is to recover
of the defendant ST. 81, with legal Interest,"
thereon from the Sd day of March, 1861, unfit
paid, subject to credit of ST. Sc as of 9Th
March, 1868, the plaintiff having fled his decla-
ration, and the defendant not having been served
with the summons in this snit, or with the at
tachment thereon, and it appearing by affidavit
hied that the said defendant is not resident of
this Commonwealth; 1t is ordered that he do
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton Of this notice, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest A copy-Teste
july Is At WIN. a. BURNETT. CLERK
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"yox Populi, vox Dell"

The Representatives of the PEOPLE have
spoken in tones too loud and clear to be mis-
understood. They have given to the nation
ticket that will just as surely be elected as
that water runs or grass grows. They have
yiyen to Americans a Platform Of Principles
such % cannot fail to send a thrill of patri-
otic pride to the heart Of every true lover of
his country. They have arrayed Right
against Wrong; Justice against Injustice ;
and the divine precept Of do unto others
as you would have otho:s do unto you, .
marked all their actions Surely, if ever
"the voice of the people" was ''the voice OF
GoD," it was in the words Of those who
composed the National Democratic Conven-
ton.
In strange contrast with this is the posi-
ton Of the present mis-rulers Of our country
For party purposes they shrink at no sacrifice
Of money, blood, or treasure-honor they
never possessed. The old Jewish law of '.Ar
eye for an eye and tooth for tooth" hat
been and is their motto ; and to save theil
tottering fortunes they would willingly sell
to an empty, drunken, imbecile "Reticent
the future control of America. To this enc
military despotism-are we approaching
and nothing but s'the voice of the people,
which lis the voice of GoD,' can save u.s.
But bark! What do we hear? All !! they
are glad sounds! The day Of deliverance il
atband For
Only hastens the advent of day !"
The good tidings have gone forth over the
length and breadth of the land, and from tn,
pine-clad hills of Maine to the golden sands
of California-from the cold. bleak shores OF
the Northern Lakes to the bright, sunny
banks of the Gull. cheer after cheer rolls NJ
for SEYMOUR and BLAIR. the choice of re-
united people, and 1.-The voice Of the people
is the voice of6oD.. =
The '.good men and true of other States
Beuu us SreottuS' Do Joui ales II -iH'"''o
and the day is not far distant shen the
proud old Mother of States will again re-
sumo her position in the Federal family, rio
Of the vile incubus which new grinds her t.
the earth Let not hope forsake us nos
in the eleventh hour, and all will yet be well
By our own acts shall we be judged, and lie
it not be said that Virginia was ever fount
wanting. Let US arouse to the dangers O
the hour !-hurl the accurscd CONSTITUTION
in the teeth Of its trainers Join hands with
the Democracy of the North, and in The
coming contest aid them in once more pro
claiming that "ac voice Of the people is Mt
voice of God :"
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

STAUNToN, July IL, 1868.
Extract from decree entered by the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, June 80, 1868, in the
causes Of Brown vs.. Clarke and others, and
Clarke's widow VS.. Clarke's creditors.
s.Ths cause is hereby referred to one of the
Master Commissioners of this Court, whose duty
it shall be to take, state, settle and report to the
next regular term of this Court further ac-
count, if in his opinion necessary, of the unpaid
debts of Hatch Clarke, secured by judgment,
vendors lien, or deed Of trust, to make brief
statements thereof of their amounts and the
means of paying the same. The said Commits
sioner shall further AXE an account of the dover
claim of Mrs. Sarah Clarke, viz: lst, Of her con-
tingent dover interest in such lands as her deed
may apply to if held binding upon her, and
the value of her dover in other lauds not en-
braced by writing X 2 in any aspect End. the
value OF her dover in all the lands writing
2 be held not to be binding on her; and 3rd
the fund under the control of the Court out of
which Mrs Clarke's claim may be paid. And if
it be impracticahle promptly to make full report
of the matters referred to him. the Master may
at the instance of John N. Clarke, make special
statement and separate report Of the matters
suggested in his answer"
Notice.-The purchasers of Hatch Clarkes es-
tate sold under decree in the aforementioned
cause, all creditors and heirs of Hatch Clarke
decd, and all other pers ons are hereby notified
that on
THURSDAY, the Goth of AUGUST
next, shall proceed at my Office in Staunton, to
execute the abeye-recited decree
JOS. A. WADDELL,
july 22-4t Commissioner.
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THE 21st.

Yesterday, seven years ago, the first battle
Of Manassas was fought. The Individual
gallantry of the South triumpAed over the
disciplined masses Of the United States and
the incompetency of our generals Yesterday
the Staunton Artillery, under General j. D.
IMBoDEN, {then Captain) gained its first
laurels! Yesterday the "Stonewall" and
BEES Brigades gained their immortal names!
Yesterday VIM. E. WoopWARp and Joan
SEALY, the first martyrs from Stapnton,
gave up their lives for the Right-WooD-
WARD shouting "Give me liberty or give me
death !"
Oh, the hot and weary day How it breaks
upon our memory! How it fires every fibre
of our heart How it tinglcs in each pulsa-
ton, and casts halo of glory around and
about the cloud of darkness that now en-
shroudS US
Let it forever be held sacred Treasure
it up in your hearts, and sadly cherish the
memories of the boys who were lost-ihose
gallant boys who represented all that was
COED, brave and noble in humanity And
the "Old stoneyall," the "West Augusta
Guards" the "5th''-all-BATLoE, HAIR
MAN, HARPER, and host Of others, the
peerless aud free! all gone God help us
we cannot pursue the subject. They are
gone
t'Out of q life ever lornful,
Out ola land very mournful,
Where in bleak exile we roam
Into a loyland above us,
Where there's Father to love US
Into ''opr Home-sweet II ome'
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large quantities, just receivea among them the
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less than heretofore.
may 6-tf G. HIRSH & co.
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AS to "a HILB & WELLER.
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n AND COMMISSIONER
jniy 15-4t

AM "A Il NUN1 NJ IN5S10F1e Wl2S .
~ SALE-Under decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta County rendered in the cause
of Prices guardian against Prices infants viii
offer at public salc, to the highest bidder, on the
premises on Saturday, the 9Th day of August
next, q taact of land containing about 1856 acres
-on the dividing ridge and headwatefs of Mid
die river end Walkers creek, adjoining Runkles
Wright, and others, about miles from Middle
brook.
1t has on it "a tolerable dwelling house, some
out -houses, and with fixing up and proper cult
walton might be made comfortable little home
TENSION q credit Of one, two and three
years, in equal instaments, bearing interest from
day Of sale, the purchaser to give bonds with suf
fcient personal security, and the title to be re
tanned as ultimate security.
H. j. WILLIAMS
July 8-4t Commissioner.