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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

VIRGINIA GRAIN.-Nearly twenty eight thou
sand bushels of grain were received in Alexan-
dria, Virgiaia, last week ever the Orange Alex
andria and Manassas and Alexandria, Leudon
and Hampshire railroads Besides the grain
brought by rail there were large receipts by the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

We beg leave to call especial attention to the
card of Mr.. r. II. Graham, Carriage Maker,
Washington, D. c., and will say to our friends
that he is in every way worthy of their patron
age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

dr. Madison Dixon was badly injured by fall
6g from joist of the first floor of the Episcopal
church in Harrisonburg.s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The Old Commonwealth at Harrisonburg, has
commenced its fourth volume and under the mos
pleasant auspices. Friend Cushen has our bes
wishes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The post Office at Woodstock is now money
order office
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

OLD BAcHELoRs.-All the elder members OF
the fraternity are looking out for wives so said
a lady in our hearing the other evening, and we
believe it istrue. 1t is never too late to repent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The attention of merchants is called to the ad
vertisement of George W. Harrison & Co., Alex
andria, Va. We advise you to communicate with
them at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

HAPPY EvESr.-Last Thursday evening Trinity
Church, Episcopal, of our town, was the scene of
a happy gathering of friends to witness the mar
riage of DR.. 7. E. Brown, of Abingdon, Va, to
Miss Cornelia Peyton, one of the most beautiful
and accomplished Of Stauntons daughters. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. Latin,
Pastor, and many and hearty were the congratu-
lations of the friends of the happy couple
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

j. F. Ellis, BOG Penn Avenue, Washington, D.
c., advertise to-day. His Music Depot is a man
moth establishment, and he is one of the most &C.
commodating gentlemen to be found in that city.
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MANTUAMAKING.-Mrs. N. O. Rourke

MANTUAMAKING.- Mrs N o. Rourke,
1yl having just returned from New York with
complete and select assortment of Fall Styles,
intends establishing a regular barnch of 'Madame
Demorcst's Emporium of Fashion in this city.
Immediately opposite the Baptist Church, She
respectfully invites the Ladies to call anu see for
themselves. This is no humbug, but regular
branch Of the we'll known firm of Demorests.
Every variety of Ladies and Children's Dresses
and rappings, made to order handsome assort-
ment of best French Corsets, kept constantly on
hand.
sept 3O-1Y
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TO FARMERS AND PLANTERS.

TlHE LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
y the Oldest and largest concern of the
kind in the United States, possessing extraordi-
nary facilities for the manufacture of Fertilizers
controlling erclusrey the night soil, offal, bones
and dead animals of New York, Brooklyn and
Jersey cities, as also the great Communipaw alb
batotrs, offer for sale in lots to suit customers,
5000 TONS
DOUBLE REFINED POUDRETTE.
Made from night-so blood, bones and offal,
ground to powder.
Its effects have been most astonishing. doubling
the crops and maturing them ten days or two
weeks earlier. Equal to the best brands of Su-
perphosphate for Present Crop, although sold only
for
Thirty Dollars per ton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

John Roche, one of the most popular business
men of Winchester, has sold out his establish
ment and gone to larger city. What will our
friend Beall do for his rations of d. G. S?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Never attempt to do anything that is not right.
Just as sure youdo, you will get into trouble.
If you even suspect that anything is wrong, do it
not until you are sure your suspicious are ground
less. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

N. H. Hotchkiss, Travelling Agent for the c. &
Ohio Railroad, and Richmond and York River
Railroad, authorizes us to say to those who ship
goods over the Richmond and York River Rail
road, that if any delay, breakage damage or loss
should occur, that he will give it his personal at
tention and guarantee that it shall be properly
attended to, if letters informing Of the fact be
addressed to him at No 142, Light St., Baltimore.
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ADVERTISEMENT
The Valley Virginian
JOB PRINTING HOUSE
STAVNTON. w.

SIA UNlON, ~.
We desire to call the attention of merchants
mechanics and business generally. to our
extensive facilities for the prompt, speedy and
curate execution Of
FIRST CLASS JOB PRINTING!
We keep on hand, for printing purposes, an as
sortment of the best Paper, Cards, &C., together
with the best qualities of Black and Colored Inks
We have also complete stock of new
PLAIN AND FANCY TYPE, BORDERS, &C.
of the latest styles, for all the different kinds o
Job Work, and can now fill all orders for
Show Cards.
Business Cards,
Circulars,
Letter-H Heads,
Bill Heads,
Checks and Notes,
Legal Blanks,
Certificates
Posters,
Handbills,
Programmes,
Books,
Pamphlets,
Catalogues,
Magazines,
Newspapers:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

LAND SALE.-As per advertisement, Thomas J.
Niche, Trustee sold on the 9th inst. the farm Of
Isaac Baker, containing 81 acres, for S., l42-a
good sale.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

In CoNrEMpLAr1oN.-An new Brick Pavement,
from Frederick street to the Catholic Church
The completion of this work is looked forward tc
with much interest. So is the Pacific Railroad
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The Synod of the Presbyterian Church meets
in Iarrisonburg on the 21st inst, and the Reg
lister says the citizens are making great prepara-
lions to receive their friends
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

DR.. VIM. N. Anderson, aged 62 years, died in
Buchanan, Botctourt county, Va, on the Sd inst.
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Wednesday :: October IA, 1868

sa- NOTICE.-Ws go to Press Tues
day erening. Advertisements must be brought
TO tie Office Monday morning to ensure In
ssrttoa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Money and time have both their value. He
who makes bad use of the one will never make
&gd5d use of the other.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERs.-The following
is the list of unavailable letters remaining in
Staunton Post Office up to date for want of stamps,
old stamps, Sc:
Philip Lambert, Harrisonburg; NJ, G. Hartman,
Stanton; Mrs Rose Conway, Alexandria; Miss
Florence Dinkle, Stribling Spring Miss Mary
Humphries, Greenville; Miss Matte Wilton,
Halcomb Rock; J. J. Jones, Ellitsville; Berry
Pamill, Keezeltown L. J. Bossieux, Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

HsH Orders receive immediate attention.
sept left
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF SMALL FARM
~ ON SOUTH RIVER-In pursuance of a
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta, rendered
at the June Term 1868, in Chancery suit pend
ing in said Court in the name of Hugh g. McCaus-
land, VS. John NJ. Hanger. will, as commissioner
under said decree. offer for SALE at public auction
on Saturday, the 3lst day of October, 1868, on
the premises two small tracts or parsels of land,
situated on South River adjoining the lands of
Jacob Grove, Jacob Shanen ST., and others and
containing Oh acres, the land is of good quality
and has it comfortable dwelling and all ne
cessary out-buildings.
TERMS OF SALE.-Costs of suit and sale in
hand and the residence on credit Of six, fifteen
and twenty four months, with interest from the
day of sale, to be secured by bonds with good per-
sonal secuity and title retained as ultimate secur
ity.
ALEX II. II. STUART.
sept 5O-4t Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14
GRACE's CELEBRATED SALVE
cures in very short time

Cats, Burns, scalds Wounds, Bruises, Sprains,
Erysipelas. Salt Rheum, Ringworm, Chap
ped Hands, Boils, Frozen Limbs, Felons,
Chilblains, &c.
1t is prompt in action, removes pain ut once,
and reduces the most angry swellings and infama-
tions: as if by magic affording relief and
q complete cure.
SETH FOWLE s SON, Boston, Proprietors.
Sold by all Druggists, Grocers, and at all coun-
try stores. oct 1T
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

offer for sale privately, the tracts of land l,e-
tween the Hot and Warm Springs, belonging 10
Mrs +. T. Strothcr and L. P. Daingorfeld Tse
first containing 315 acres and the other aysA1&
600 acres The houses and out houses arc large
and eommodious. Persons DESTROYS TO purchase
are invited to examine. W. SkEEN.
march aa-H Caymstca, w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14
CLAY & JOHNSON,

saltwater Steam Saw Mill,
CLIFTON FORGE,
Virginia Central r. R,
Manufacturers of and Dealers in
WHITE PINE, WHITE OAK. YELLOW PINE
AND POPLAR LUMBER.
BUILDING LUMBER OF ALL KINDS
SdaCcd TO Order. and DcZive3.cI
AT ANY POINT ON T,C.RR.
sept 2-tt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The sunset clouds are the visible song of the
day that is dead.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

To the ladies of Staunton and vicinity, we
would respectfully call their attention to the adj
yertisement of Mrs. Scherer and Miss Bicklc,
Milliners, which appears in today's issue. To
all those wishing to purchase d" nice duck of a
bonnet, latest style-and in fact those thing
that "adorn woman and make her beautiful in
deed, can have their most ardent desires satiated
and their every wish gratifed, by stepping in and
purchasing one Of their dccctable charmers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

In Woodstock, on the 5th inst, Ella Rush, in
FAINT daughter of S. D. and Maggie J. Myers,
aged one month and one day.
Scarcely had this sweet flower budded into OK
istence ere it was transplanted to Paradise where
it will bloom forever in perennial sweetness in
that garden where flowers never fade. Then, let
us not repine, for it is well with the child Now
it is free from all pain, and has escaped all the
trials and Affections of this life and is resting in
the bosom of Him who said: ''Suffer little chill
drcn to come unto me"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14
N7he Virginia Nursery and
a Wine Company.
HERMITAGE NURSERIES,,

RICHMOND, VA.
Offer their usual large and well selected stock
of Apple, PEACH Pear, Plum, Cherry, Apricot
and. other Fruit trees, embracing all the leading
varieties, also a very large assortment of Grape
Vines, including the heaviest stock of Norton,
Concord, Ives and Delaware, ever offered in the
State
full supply Of Strawberries, Raspherries,
Gooseberries, Currants and other small fruits,
constantly on hand, with fine selection of Ey-
ergreen and Deciluous Ornamental Trees, Shrubs,
&c.
Catalogues furnished ond correspondence invi-
ted Address, ALLAN & JOHNSON,
T. .. Box 438 General Agents.
sept Off
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L o c A L.

A band of gypsies arrived in Winchester last
week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

WRITING DESKS, -.
PORTFOLIOS.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
LADY'S COMPANIONS.
POCKET BOOKS,
PERFUMERlES
SOAPS, COMBS, &c.
Slatcs Pens, Holders, Pencils Painting and
Drawing Materials, Erasers, Inki-in fine a
COMPLETE ASSORTMENT g
OF
School Supplies.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Those of our readers who are addicted to the
filthy and disgusting habit of using tobacco, in
any, or all of its FORMS will, no doubt, be pleased
to learn, that sure and infalib,e remedy is now
offered them in the shape of s'Burtons Tobacco
Antidote," which, from the numerous testimoni-
ais which we HAYS read in its favor have no hes
itancy in recommending it a sovereign balm
to all those who are afflicted with this detestable
habit. Try box. Price so cents. For sale by
Samuel ]. Smith, P. O. Box s, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

~oMMIssIoNERR's NOTICE!
~ have appointed Thursday, the 22nd day
of October 1868. for the purpose o. then settlcng
at my Office in Staunton, the accounts of ohm Tow
herman, as admir-, of George Spots, decd. All
persons ntrusted therein, will therefore take
notice to attend THEN and there and look to their
interest especially let those claiming to be oredi
tors of said Spots estate. produce then and there
their clans together with the proofs thereof.
By order Of the Cirout Court of Augusta County.
JOHN N. HEADREN,
sept 3O-4t Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Mright SCHOOL, night School is now
IN open at St. Francis Hall, Catholic School
House,) for adults and minors, who are unable to
attend the day school.
HOURS OF TUITION.-From until o clock.
four nights in the week. Terms three dollars per
month, payable in advance
NICHOLAS CLEART.
Teacher,
sept Soft st. Francis Hall School
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TOslcrS;
Handbills,

PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING!
We have in our establishment
II NEW POWER PRESS,
of the best make, which runs at almost lightning
speed, ensuring all orders in the shortest possible
Determined not to be behind the times, we will
do good work at as low rates as any establishment
in the Valley of Virginia, and our advances on
Baltimore prices, will not more than cover cost
of transportation. march 1S-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

A FAMILY EEMEDY.-No family should be with
out some eficacious remedy for the cure of affec-
lions, so universally prevalent, coughs, colds,
sore throat, whooping cough, and Group some
remedy, too, which can be relied upon safe,
sure and certain. DR.. Wistars Balsam of Wild
Cherry combines this desideratum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

It is necessary to look forward as we'll as back
ward, as some think it is always necessary to
regulate their conduct by things that have been
done Of old times; but that past which is SO pre-
sumptuously brought forward precedent for
the present, was itself founded on an alteration
of some past that went before it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14
DEATHS.

In Middlebrook, very suddenly, on the 24tl
ult, Philip Keesy, formerly of Staunton, agee
go vearS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

n ADIES.-Expansion is our times, mad ten
- dency, spreading wide at every stride
like the broad advancing tide. Behold the tender
gender glide, with some of our nice Hoop SKIRTS.
We have all sizes and prices. Also thegood Odes-
sa Collapsing Skirt, which has gained such wide
spread reputation, as it can be altered into any
shape instantly, is still to be found at
april 29-tf G. HIRSH 4 COS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

VI unter Il NOWlin,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS,
next door to the Post Office,
STANTON, VA.
BOOKS.
Can supply all TEXTBOOKS used in the
different SCHOOLS OF AUGUSTA and CoUN.
TIES WEST.
Teachers allowed regular discount.
THE STANDARD POETS, NOVELS &
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
ALWAYS IN STORE.
ANY BOOK, wherever Published, will be
furnished on short notice.
STATIONERY,
A good and select assortment of
FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
PAPER g. ENVELOPES,
EVERY STYLE AND PRICE,
including
LACE INITIAL PAPER
AND ENVELOPES,
INITIALS IN OLD ENGLISH
GERMAN TEXT, &c,
on hand at all times,
Also variety of
Blank and Memorandum Books,
Drawing. Exercise and Copy Books.
MUSIC,
SHEET MUSIC, INSTRUCTION BOOKS
PIANO, GUITAR, MELODEON, VIOL32l
&c. &c. &c.
NIISCELLANIES
WRITING DESKS, a,ssSs
PORTFOLIOS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Address, w. P UHLINGER,
Columbia Works, Columbia Avenue below Second
Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
aug .2-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The Marinsburg New Era says that the farm
ers are now actively at work seeding. Some Of
them are through, and in many places in the
county the grain is already up and looking fine
iy. The season has been quite favorable, and the
i breadth CT wheat rye and barley sown will be
larger than in any former year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Roanoke College, says the Times, is meeting
the expectation of its friends in its prosperity.
There are already nearly two hundred students
in attendance, and others have informed the Fac
ulty of their intention to be present during the
session. At no time in the previous history OF
the College has it been in a more prosperous con-
dition. We are glad to hear this, as DR.. Bittle,
the worthy President of the Institution, is not
only one of the most accomplished Christian gen
tlemen, but one Of the most industrious and con
scentious instructors of youth in all the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

The Louisville Journal says the news from
Pennsy lvania continues most cheering The
Philadelphia Age declares the Democracy thor
oughly aroused, and predicts that if the energy
now displayed is kept up until the election there
will be majority of twenty thousand for De-
mocracy and the Constitution Many persons in
all sections of the State who have heretofore
been members of the Republican party are now
with us heart and soul. Verify the signs Of the
times indicate that the days Of Radicalsm arc
well nigh numbered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

A A. HUTCHINSON,
N. No 1903, Main Street Richmond. Va.
GROCER s. COMMISSION MERCHANT.
sells all kinds of Country Produce and Merehnn-
die generally, and keeps always on hand choien.
assortment Of Groceries, Teas, Wines and Liquors.
feb. 26-9m -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

~ Bells HORSE AND CATTLE PowDEHs are an in
A3allible remedy for those diseases of the Horse,
and other animals, which arise from improper
secretions of the Liver and Kidneys, disordered
Stomach, and imperfect action of the Lungs
when the blood is insufficient in quantity. Price
25 cents pack, or packs for ST.. For sale by
Druggists and all prominent Storekeepers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

Potter Independence Kurtz, the walkst, de- clar cs
the ladies' of Winchester are in possession of such
bewitching beauty, as to cause to spring up in
his manly breast ardent desire to obtain one
of them as his spouse. He is of the opinion that
he will experience no difficulty in wedding the
object of his affection, as she thinks him the very
impersonation of manly excellence and grace. 1t
is his intention to place his neyerrejected heart
at her shrine and implore her to accept it. No
doubt she will and Winchester will have vau-
able addition to her populations,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-14

b6- Liberal Discount to Ministers.
nY~ Orders receive immediate attention.
sept left
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1868-12-19

nlanY women and children were
at stake
Three minutes after 3e overt
the inundated Portion was out of
sight. From the 1noutaIn on which
We sought refuge we could hear
the crashing and falling 81 tie
houses and flt1litl1res Within them.
Nothing was saved.
0f the other towns ia this ais
trict We only know of aYaoa
which was also oYeri1Wed bY the
river Mayo, the people 81 that
unfortunate city only saving tllenl
selves By olinglng to trees and
perebing upon them The very
latest news from the place of The
catastrophe Is, that forty dead
bodies have been picked np and
we're being buried, and that further
search Is being made Tor more
victims.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1868-12-19
aing ents.
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#9aH
We capF as follows from the
Monterey srloe3jca5 Gf3ola5o N oYs
21st
Letters reeelFea yesterday Qlia95
tha news OF a h0TrlE9le catasIfO fOphe'
which occurred in The beautiful
city of Alamos. With sorrow do
we see every mail bringing some.
additional sac news 0I gIIsissFSaIl3
and III would appear that the very
elements were consFliglng agallist
poor hulnanlt
The following are the letters
referred toll
We have had a fearial time of il
here. After u Tremendous shower
of forty EIGHT hours duration, the
entire city was inundated, the
shower continuing for tWenty-four
hours more after the occurrence.
THE houses which were not car
rie6 o6 bY thB Water from the
rayines, were thrown down by the
force and quantity of the rain. A
gentleman guaged the quantity of
Tain which covered the ground
EEe found tilat f0r5Y lllc1es 1aIl 1n
seventy two hours. Alamos is no
more, aud III there benot discovered
some rich vein ia hen mines she
Will never rebuilt agaln.
Another letter says IA horrible
catastrophe keeps US II consterna-
tion and alarm and u large portion
of onr population has TO sllief
tlreadfullY
n tha 15tb d rain began Nj
ali which lasted sayenty-tWo
bours About l0 O'Clock i'll the
bt torrents of water felg 0pon.
iouatain which oyerlooks dis
ity erea
aale, filling tha raginas at Gao zoos
0f the nountain AND oTeriloWing
the city
When apprised ot CHE da1l8a
3he Wster had already undermined
sna flled some al tIe houses ta
the hsiqht of thirty-threa inches
eef t haafn
nhis ool stance mode us alA
attend o the most npoItant
point bna she safety ot qar lives,
pseia lF nee the existence "a 50