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n UGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.-we

a UGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.-we
"a have been notified that it is the purpose Of
our farmers to come to the County Fair with their
wagons and tents, and to bring their wives and
children for a real camping frolic during the
time the Fair lasts.
Such feature in the programme would add
greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion, and we
hope the suggestion will be extensively adopted.
Ample and conven emit camping grounds viii be
provided and hearty welcome extended to all.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
E. W. BAYLEY.
+. W. A. BURKE,
Oct 7-tdf Executive Committee
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b. ARTHUR, ID. ID. $.

Office door from Of Beverly New SITS
Artificial Teeth mounted on Cola Silver,
@4441APlatina, and Vulcanltc. The ~reatest inn
provement 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 peril rmed with strict
referance to permaneney. m .rch l4-H
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BUSINESS MEN, MAKH EoTE OF THIs.-The
Valley Virginian' has representative circulation
in every Southern and Western State. and ell
the Northern States but three.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HO!FOR THE FAIR!
II At Town Hall,
in Masonic Building, Staunton, Va.
The Sensation of the day
Rice's Great Combination Troupe!
From their Opera House, Richmond,
FOR FOUR DAYS ONLY
Commencing Monday, October 26th, 1868
The Troupe comprises the best
Danseues, vocalists, Commedians and
BURLESQUE ARTISTS
in the profession. The whole under the person
al supervision of the fomous Commedian and
Stump Orator
MIR. BILLY RICE.
THE RICHMOND GRASS BAND,
Led by the renowned Captain J. B. SMITH,
together with
PROF VOLKER'S STRING BAND!i
will appear at each performance, forming the
greatest COMBINATION OF TALENT ever
presented to the public.
g@ TICKETS FIFTY csxrs. ~Ba
oct 2l-2t
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~ RAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
" CONCERT.-The ladies of the Episco-
pal Church, in Staunton, beg leave to announce
that they will give Concert of Vocal and In
strumental Music at the Chapel of the Institu-
ton for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind, on the eve
ming of Wednesday, October 2Sth, at o'clock.
When they further announce that this Concert
will be under the direction of Prof. e. Louis lde,
assisted by all the professional and most of the
amature talent of our city, who have kindly vol
unteered their aid for the purpose, and that its
object is to assist in defraying the cost of an
IRON FENCE to the OLD GRAVE YARD.
in which SO many generations Of our ancestors
lie buried, they feel assured of receiving that
liberal patronage which the merit of the Concert
and its object deserves.
Tickets so cents each, to be had at all the Ho-
tells, Book and Drug Stores, and at the Door.
oct 21-2t =
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H. B. MIcHIE..

T. J. NICHE, H. B. NICHE.
NICHE & NICHE, 5F
M AttOrn ey's a t Law,
sTAUNToN, VA.
+ Practice in the Federal Court at Staunton; in
all the Courts of Augusta County; in the Circuit
and County Courts Of Rockingham; and in the
Circnit Court of Rockbridge.
Collection of claims promptly attended to.
may Soft *s4- ,.,... -.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CONDITION OF FAIRGROUN

OF IA IR GROUND.
VI We have just Returned from visit to the
Fair Grounds, and are, happy ito say the Engi-
neer reports that with tolesable weather, every
thing will be in 1sadtR2ess ~ the 9th He is now
confning himself. toihe necessary work. leaving
the ornamental: for: e. future day. The public
will, therefore, make due allowance for this
From our long connection. with aud knowledge
of Mr.. Pratt, we feel confident he will be fully
on Wednesday, at which time the course
(if it does not rainy will be AS finished and trot
tiers can be exercised to advantage.
We will be ready to receive Stock or any arti-
Gle intended for exhibition. on Saturday next,
oath, or on Monday, the 26th inst.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
w. A. BTRKE,
E. w. BAYLY,
oct 81 Ex Com Augusta Fair Grounds.
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YIIO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber has APP
j pointed Henderson NJ. Bell, Esq, of Staun-
ton. Va, his General Agent and Attorney-in-fact
for the settlement Of all business matters in which
he is party, and requests all whom it may con-
Germ to communicate with him. sssi.s.s
JOHN LEWIS PEYTON, sss
= dec 05-1Se7 London
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WITT 4 BRO.

Have one Of the largest and best selected
stocks of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
ever brought to this market. Ladies Dress
Goods of all color, and kinds, Umbrellas of all
prices, Cloths and Casimeres, Beaver Cloth. Sati-
nets, Cottonades and Linen, Boots and Shoes, the
best city made Shoes for ladies and children,
FUR AND WOVE HATS.
Floor, Table and Oil Cloths, Mating, Window
Curtains, Wall Paper of all kinds.
EN- Call and examine. Don't forget the place.
oct 2f-tf
r WITT & BRO, have large stock Of
L. LADIES' CLOAKS. oct 21-tf
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Show Your SIGNs.-Commission Rol-
Inns says that the eighteenth section of the
act of July 20, 1868, not only requires dis
tillers, rectifers, wholesale liquor dealers and
compounders Of liquors to place and keep a
sign on the outside of their distillcries, rec
tifying establishments Or places of business,
but requires them to place and keep such a
sign ''conspicuously on the outside" thereof.
A sign placed "facing on the street or alley
of the premises is not a compliance with,
but an evasion of the law.
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Book and Periodicals.

DEMoREsT's is fashionable without be-
ing frivolous, full Of good, sensible sugges
tions, and Of really valuable information in re-
gard to dress, the household, and whatever
pertains to woman's work Send for 1.-THE
price is merely nominal, SO, with an honest
premium. Published at 473 Broadway, New
York.
PAcKARD's MONTHLY, published in New
York, a very we'll gotten up Magazine, price
81, per year, has been received.
The LITERARY PAsTTIME comes regularly
and is one of our most welcome visitors. We
read it through and through and congratulate
the publisher on the fine style Of his paper.
Cooley for this month is charming number,
so the ladies say. Ours is going the round
and we know every one that reads it will find
something new and interesting. Price $500
a year. single number will give informa-
ton worth the price Of years subscription.
Harpers' Magazine for this month is a
splendid number The selections of reading
matter and the illustrations arc the best We
have seen.
Harpers' Weekly and the Bazaar have not
made their regular appearance we are sorry
to say, for we highly appreciate them.
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Sale of Real

~ Estate!
As Commissioner under decree of the circuit
court of Augusta county, aud with the consent Of
the parties in the suit of Jas. T. Eubank against
Robert A. Ginity and others, I will on SATUR-
DAY, the 31st day of OCTOBER, 1868, offer at
public sale. on the premises, As Acres of land,
lying near Hogseds and Trimble's Mills. por-
ton of which is cleared, the residue well wooded
There is on it a small Tenament, Stable and other
out houses.
TERMS SO much as will pay costs of suit
and sale will be required in cash, the residue on
a credit of one and two years, the purchaser ex
ecuting Bonds with approved personal security.
The title will also be retained as ultimate secu-
rity, until all the purchase money is paid.
D. s. YOUNG, Commissioner.
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"Twelve hundred thousand MEN ready to
march, and an unlimited supply of money r
Such, according to the Pays, is the present
position of Franco.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE!
" The creditors of A. D. Chandler, decd,
are hereby required to produce their claims be-
fore me- at my Office in Staunton. on or before
Thursday, 18th day of October, 1868; together
with the proof thereof
By order of the Circuit Court Of Augusta County.
JOHN N. HENDREN,
sept 23-4t Comr
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President Haven advocates the admission
of women to the University Of Mic higan.
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II want to be an angel and bite Gabriel's
ear off, was the remark Of an ecstatic pugi
list at Kit Burns prayer meeting.
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HLOTHING! CLOTHING!
~ HATS & SHOES.-The largest and best
assorted stock of Clothing and Hats ever offered in
this market, has just been opened, nearly opposite
the Virginia Hotel, by
ROANE & ABBY.
Having opened our upper room, and Largely m
creased our stock, we now prepared to furnish
ANY article in our line cheap as any city house
Clothing of all grades regular stock Of Hats, IN
cluding fen fine Silks also large assortment of
BOOTS & SHoES-some for heavy wear, '0drranted
water proof. Our stock of Gents Furnishing
Goods larger than usual. We will also continue
to order goods at q few days notice Shirts made
to order. AN goods guaranteed as represented We
consider it no trouble to show goods. Call and
see for yourself.
oot 7-Qf
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6OMMISSIoNERR'S NOTICE!
~ have appointed Thursday, the 22nd day
of October, 1863 for the purpose o: then settleng
at my Office in Staunton the accounts Of John Tow
herman, as admir-, of George Spots, decd. All
persons intrusted therein, will therefore take
interest especially let those claiming to be credi-
tors Of said Spots estate produce then and there
their CLAIMS together with the proofs thereof.
By order of the Circuit Court of Augusta County.
JOHN N. HENDREN,
sept 3O-4t Commissioner.
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NNHOS. C. WILLS, Eh.<r.E
i Surg con ID N list.
Located ut the WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
will be pleased to wait on all persons desiring his
services. Will be found at the Drug Store Of VIM.
s. Wills, in Covngton, during the session of the
''couny court of every month. ~.
White Sulphur Springs, june loft
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rMpORTANr NOTTCE,

TMPORTANT NOTICE!
LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST,"!
The undersigned, would respectfully call the
of the Public to the fact, that he is pre-
pared to do all kinds of Carpenter Work, such as
BUILDING, REPAIRING. &c,
in the best workmanlike manner, and on the
most reasonable terms. Satisfaction guaranteed
Address T. o. Box No. 8, or leave orders at
my Shop. SAMUEL >. oMiln
oct 14-3m Staunton, va.
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Francis Joseph aud Victor Emanuel have
each reiyned twenty years.
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TAMEs BUMGARDNER, JR.,
~ Attorney at Law.
ss4 STAUNTON, VA.
Will practicein the various Courts held in Saun-
ton, and in the Circuit Courts of Highland, Rock
bridge and Rockingham Counties.
Special cases will be attended to in Virginia or
West Virginia. nov 29-tf
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WYNN. CHAPMAN, D. D. S.

w STANTON, VA,
Office, lat his oldstand) South side of Main St.
a1. With fifteen years experience in
6ffe his professian, feels Warranted in
I11D 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 vulcanite. Nj
trous Oxide Gas and Chloroform administered
when desired sR = aug 5-tf I.
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The Contest.

: The Washington Evening Express, of the
Is, instant says We have seen as yet
nothing to discourage US. The opposing states
men must, at any event, lean upon us. The
Democratic party, true to its mission, will yet
save the country. Our opponents feel at this
moment Of apparent triumph more than ever
the absolute necessity Of our strength and
help.-Of the prospects before us, il also says :
We notice with regret that the New York
World suggests change of candidates, mean
ing probably, the nomination Of Judge Chase.
Not few of our friends have suspected that
the World was not heartily for the nomina-
tons made by the party, and its course, in
pressing even now the adoption of its candi-
dates, who could not be supported by the
Democratic party, except for the sake of carry
ing the election at the expense of its princi-
Piles, goes far to justify the distrust commonly
entertained. No practical mind. upon serious
reflection, could entertain hope Of rallying
the party for the Worlds candidates even if
we had six months before us to do the work in.
The attempt in present circumstances can only
be attended with disaster. Nor does the pa
per in this moment speak for any one having
the confidence ofthe party 7ilaen, Belmont,
and ScheH, the representative men Of the
party IN the city Of Nev York, aoM discard
all responsibility for this foolish freak Of the
World Ito call it by no worse a name.
And why are we called on at this time to
surrender? By the World own showing we
have not lost the field. By concentrating all
the resources Of the corrupt money ring which
controls the Government in the great States,
the Radicals may have nominal majority in
each of them. But this does not decide the
Presidential election. In November the
battle has to be fought over this whole Union.
We shall then have much fairer election
than we had Tuesday last. It is the duty of
every earnest Democrat and Conservative to-
press on the good work. Now is the time for
a renewed vigorous charge all along the line.
Our friends must not for one moment mis-
trust the future. We are the party of the
people, and embody the majority of that race
which created the Government and upon
whom alone its pcrpetuity depends We must
continue to stand together for the sake of the
country and its free institutions 1t will be
impossible to overthrow them whilst we do So
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a ttention Visitors to the Angus

A ttentiOn Visitors to the Angus
~ Ia County Fair.-The Ladies Of
the Memorial Association of Augusta county will
have SPLENDID DINNER prepared on each
day of the Fair in their Tent on the Grounds.
REFRESHMENTS will also be furnished at all
times, during each day.
The Ladies would be pleased for one and all
present, to favor them with call, and thus aid
them in the noble purpose they have in view,
viz: identifying and adorning the grounds where
sleep our beloved and lamented Confederate dead.
oct 14-tdf
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TEAMS WANTED
to haul lumber from our mill to the ches
apekke s. Ohio R. r.
Apply to ,ouneou
Saltwater Steam Saw Mill, Clifton Forge, Va.
sept 16-tf
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TTH. ROBERTSON,
IL: Attorney at Law
COMMISSIONER IN CHANCERY.

- Qfioe-Court- House Square,
Practices in the adjoining counties, also in the
Supreme Court Of Appeals and in the U. s. Courts
of the States. 3 :. DOT lift
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nOFFICE OF CHEsAPEAKE 4

oct 81 Ex. Com Augusta Fair Grounds.
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Have one Of the largest and best selected
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VIRGINIA. At circuit court continued
Y and held for Augusta county, on the 22d
day of November, 1867.
James r. Hutton, Plaintiff, I.
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immed late locality, if his supporters fail to
give him the votes Of those States, and par
ticularly his own State, they must feel that
they are not only beaten, but dishonored and
disgraced before their brethren Throughout
the Union. For these reasons we look to
one of the most excited contests in these
three States, and especially in New York,
that have ever marked their annals.
The New Yok World, Democrat, says it
seems clear that the Democrats have gained
Congressman in nearly every one Of the
sharply contested districts where victory was
thought by our friends to be possible. AS
to the general result in the States named, We
cannot indulge the hope, it would appear, Of
such sweeping and thorough triumph as
would have made the result of the election in
November foregone conclusion.
1t is certain that the democracy Of the
North, if they would redeem the republic,
must keep their armor on, and know no rest
or WEAKNESS in their labors till the night Of
November B. Victory hovers still above the
contending hosts, uncertain upon which ban
ner to alight. The democracy have done
nobly. Never were their ranks so full new
er was their battle fought more gallantly.-
But the foe is stubborn, determined, despcr-
ate Not an hour is to be lost; not man
can be spared.
The New York Tribune, Radical, says it was
universally felt and virtually confessed that
the partisans of Seymour and Blair must
triumph in the State elections held on Tues
day or abandon all hopes of success. Every
table they have yet made of the probable
vote for next President by States claimed
Pennsylvania, Indiana and Nebraska as Ger
tainly and Ohio as probably, for Seymour
The most ingenious among them could not
make up list of States expected to vote for
Seymour sufficient to elect him without in
Guiding all or most of those above named
They had thus advertised their followers that
they must carry those States in October or
confess themselves already beaten in the No
vember struggle.
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MILITARY NOTES.

The Tenth Connecticut Volunteers win hold their Am
nual reunion the $50 instant. The occasion pronA
ses to be very interesting and worthy the bravo
men who bore their colors so CALAMITY during tho
late war; The regiment will assemble at Savin RocE
House in the evening to discuss old army matters and
partake of dinner. =
The Fifty-sixth Brooklyn regiment, National GtarA
Colonel J. Q. Adams, went on an excursion to Glen
Cove yesterday In the steamer George Washington
The men did not carry their muskets, wearing only
their waist belts, and were consequently, prepared
to enjoy the pleasures Of the dance TO their heayt0
content. ia
1t appears that good deal OF III feeling exists ia
company G., OF the Eighth regiment National Guardl
state OF New York. Ill consequence OF the action Oh
the Colonel In reducing First sergeant Hore to tina
ranks. sergeant Hore complains that he was reg
duced for writing letter to Colonel Carr asking FOB
his warrant as noncommissioned officer, which conr
tanned some uncalled-lor reflections on certall3
officers in the examining board, although he SUBJ
mitted II to his captain aud 1rst lieutenant who ape
proved OF It and consented to Its transmittal a
Colonel Bassermans regiment of Connecticut min
tia are In camp at New Haven. The military exercises
thus far have been very interesting and VIII no
doubt prove OF great value to the regiment. FRIDAY
will be the great day, aud II the weatners line thou,
sands OF people VIII be present to witness the mans
Guvres. - !.
Companies and D, Eighth regiment N. q. s. N
T., were drilled last night at their armory over
Centre Market. The former company was inStructA
ed In squad drill aud the latter IN the manual "
arms. Both companies require careful training. =,
The State militia of New Hampshire were brigaded
and put into camp at Concord on the Sth inst Tho
brigade consists OF the First regiment, Colonel Wms
II. Maxwell, with light battery attached; the
second regiment, colonel q. w. Rollins, and the
Second light battery commanded by Captain II. n
Davis. The brigade furnishes its own rations, a
grand review took place Wednesday at which
the Governor OF New Hampshire and the AdjutanS
General Oh tne State Were present. The encampment
Is commanded by Brgadler General ]. N. PaIiarson.
Of Concord.
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hands Of many Of the men. and Q frightful scene
or violence ana bloodshed was inaugurated. Fathers
Hart near whose residence the worst Of the attack
was made, appeared promptly on the spot and used
his influence and authority to quiet the confusion
and calm the angry mob. He was partially success.
full and about dity OF the Boys In Blue managed to
get out Of the melee and reach Fair Haven. We are
unable to state the entire casualties, but 80 far a.
We have learned they are these:-
William Bradbury, Jr., of ASP State street. was hit
by stone and his head was cut open, making an
ugly wound.
George Gray son Of William Gray No. 10 Ghbert
street. received compound fracture OF the skull
from brickbat, and was IL Is feared fatally injured
He was taken home insenslDle.
An elderly man, name not aScerta1ned, was strucB
by missile, or weapon OF some Kind and received
q severe cut on the head.
J. Peck young man, was also struck and hie
hand split open.
youth, name unknown at present writing, waS
struck on the left jaw, which was badly broken.
Many Others received less serious injuries :
Tnat the attack entirely unproVokeh IA, We
believe undeniabe; that 1t was premedtated APP
pears TO be proven rom the TACT that man. OF the
missiles were thrown as we are credibly informed,
from the windows OF houses along the line OF march
and especially at the scene OF the hercest attack.
The portion Of the company that reached FaiH
Haven pluckiy returned by che same route at eleven
O'Clock last evening and were not molested. Halt
In in front Of this otce they gave us three cheers
which courtesy we proudly acknowledge.
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THE CAMPAIGN IN OHIO.
speech of Judge Allen q. Thurman.

SpeeCu Oh JuO8C Alien Inurmans
Judge Thurman delivered speech at q democratic
meeting In sandusky on the 18th inst, in which he
made the following reference to the
NATIONAL BANKS.
But or all the contrvances to give one section OF
the country an advantage over the other the national
bank system Is the most cunningly devised ana
the most effective. You know that this system was
created by act OF Congress, and 10 make way for 1t
Congress taxed the state banks out Of existence.
Under the state bank system each state regulated
for Itself the amount OF bank notes It's banks should
ISSUE regulating the amount OF the wants OF It's own
people. But under this national bank system the
federal government furnishes the notes to the banks
organized under IT, giving to each bank 500 In notes
for every 500 In government bonds IL deposits with
the Treasurer OF the United states The consequence
IL that the section OF the country that holds the most
the most money. =
But, as have SHOWN you, the Eastern states hold
by far the greatest number OF the bonds and what is
the CONSEQUENCE will state II from this official re-
port OF the Comptroller OF the Currency which hold
in my hand, transmitted by the secretary of the
Treasury to Congress at the opening OF Its session
last winter. In this report IL table with this cap
tion:-"rhe following table viii exhibit the number
OF banks with the amount Of capital and circulation
W each Htste AND Terntory.D Prom this table u az