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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
Nna Hundred Acres

in the case Of s:Erskines ext and ais. u.s. Gay
and ais. the undersigned, as commissioner, offers
for sale about
0ne Hundred Acres
of valuable land reaching to within ONE-HALF
MILE Of the town of Stanton, on the east side Of
the Staunton and Lexington road.
The said land has been divided off into eighteen
conveniently located lots, easy of access and most
desirable as building or pasture lots. Amap Of
said lots may be seen nj the Law Office Of Echols,
Boil & Catlett
Propositions for the purchase of said land, as a
whole or in lots, will be received by the undersg-
ned privately. until the
1ST DAY OF aug U,ST NEXT,
at which time il not sold privately before they
will be sold in front of theGourt ouse of Augusta
county, at public auction, .othe highest bidder.
There will not soon again be 50 good an oppor-
unity for persons desiring to build or to own out
lots, to suit themselves
On this land is good quarry for burning lime,
and excellent clay for making bricks-aH conye-
nent 10 water. ss !
TERMs-Cash in hand sufficient to pay theexpen
ses OF sale, and the balance credit cf6 II, 10,
"a, and SO months. the purchasers executing nego-
liable notee, well endorsed, for the deferred pay
ments, the same bearing interest FROM The day OF
SALE possession ofproperty to be given the con-
frmation Of sale by the Court.
The commissioner reserves the privilege cfselling
sail properly at said public SALE as whole or in
lots according to the plan of subdivision, % may
seem to him most advantageous to the, parties in
tersssed il the proceeds Of sale.
JOHN ECHoLS, Co,n'r, Sc.
PBcK & CUSHING, Auctioneers.
] iaiv S-t0a s4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

KTOTECE.-Ths is to inform the public,
~ that am selling in the counties of At,-
gusta and Reckbridge, Gaylord's new map Of tAe
United States, with the population of every coun-
~, length of every River; every Railroad, and
proposed route; with every new State and Ter
ritory belonging to the American Republic. This
is an entirely new map Of 1868, and contains also
the map Of the World and twelve cities of the U.
county, to be the best and cheapest map, ever Of
Fcred for sale in this country, PRICE $3.50
am also selling charts of Cen r. E. LEE, the
Fallen Generals of the South, and others.
WILLIAM T. MARLBOROUGH,
june 24-H New Hope, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

u AND SALE.-.Undor decree Of the circuit
10 court Of Augusta county, rendered In
cause Of Eliotts heirs u.s. Eiliotts infants will,
Commissioner proceed on the premises about
miles from Buffalo Gap, on Monday, the goth
day of July next to sell at public sale to the gh-
est bidder, parcel Of land in Augusta county.
on Buffalo Branch, containing about
A ACRES, .s
adjoining Hoover, Cook MeClung and 9th rs I.
has on it weather. board log dwelling, good barn
and out-houses is well watered, &ct.
TERMS.-In equal insalments at six, twelve,
eighteen and twenty-four months. bearing inter-
est sfrom day of sale, purchaser to give bonda
with sufficient personal security, end title to be
retained as ultimate security.
NICHOLAS K. TROUT,
june 244t Commissioner
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The people of Halifax county have subscrib-
ed $500, 0o0 to the Norfolk and Great W estern
Railroad Company, whose object il is to run
a railroad from Norfolk on through Mecklen
burg, Patrick, Henry, Carroll and other coun-
ties to the Tennessee line at Bristol. This
looks like the good people of old Halifax are
in earnest upon the subject Every county
from Bristolt to Norfolk except Pittsylvania and
Washington, have made liberal subscription
to the same enterprise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

Gen Governor Huppy Harry Wells
General without battle and Governor with
out a vote)-says "John Browns soul is
marching on thereby intending to convey
the impression that it was III him and amareh-
ing 1t is an insult to that brave old thief
to say that his discmbodiod spirit has enter
ed the body of a scarpct- baggeE!' John
Brown carried a ''pike" when be invaded
Virginia, and was bold and out-spoken He
held no 'bag" in his hands to Gil with
"spoils robbed from disarmed people He
asked no Office and died game" Ard this
Wells has the impudence to ask Virginians
to confirm his usurpation of the Gubernatori-
al Chair Out upon such crash We had
rather vote for old John Brown, whose soul
is marching CD !"
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40 I,ARk RexNY
ililu I-tf
yssIag> sslsa atsaaa Sagpeaaesa Again.

gHSgae Old Btssaa Opened Again
q PHILIP HOSsELLE, for eight years
Butcher for 1t. Thos. L. Hartman, and Vim. Ayres,
has re-opened the 'soid stalh' Augusta street,
2 doors above Valley Virginian Office, facing En-
CINE House, whore he is prepared to furnish fam
lilies with the best Of Meats, at LOWER RATES
than heretofore. ,a
MARKET Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
mornings, If desired meats will be delyod upon
contract.
Though colored man, he hopes and believes
that his little enterprise viii be encouraged by
sll classes in this city Of Staunton. l honestly
tried to do my duty as slave and refer to my
former masters for the truth of. Whist l say. |
have no feelings against our people and only ask
Of them support. Z. ROSSELLE.
;,,lv II
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rUBBAHsD r.EGH1' MOWER.

- This favorito machine is again before
the public, much improved since last Summer
For its merits we refer those wishing to buy now
crs to the following gonilcrnen-a few among the
many who are now using them: SO,
]. s. P. Todd Mt. Scion,
James ?. Byers Parnassus, 5s'sf'
VIM. B. Cochran, Churchyllc,
james W. Crawford, Staunton,
W. j. D Boil,
David S. Bell, Fishersyille,
Luke Woodward, Craigsvil!e,
So, J. W. McCutchen,
Andrew Cameron, Lexington, #5
4. j. Glendy, Bath county,
J. C. Lewis,
VIM W. Montgomery, Doer6eld.
PARKINS, NELSON s, Co, Agents. -.
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"A GENTS WANTED FOR rue Life Of

"a GENTS WANTED FOR TUE Life Of
"a Jefferson Davis, by FRANK H.
ALFRIEND, of Richmond. This is the only full,
authentic and OFFICIAL history of the Life and
Public service Of the great Southern leader. Mr..
Alfriend has had the cooperation and assistance
Of the leading Confederate officials in the prep
aration Of this work, as will be apparent to ell
on examination. Send for specimen pages and
circulars, with terms. Address, NATIONAL
PUBLISHING CO, PHILADELPHIA Pa July 2-lm
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I TIE FREEDMAN WAIL.-"Bah, bah,
black sheep have you any wool yes, little
master, forty bags full One for my master,
one for my mistress, none for myself, and
thirty eight for the gentleman that lives on
the hill" Black folks, vote-if you are fools.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

General Candy has removed the Governors
aud Lieutenant Governors Of North and South
Corolina, and appointed the newly elected Of
icers III their stead. This will take effect on
the meeting Of the State Legislature.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

FKvsae jackson River Hotel is now
l. open for the accommodation Of BOARD
EiiS. Persons in quest Of nice SUMNER RE
SORT will find this place admirably suited to
their wants. There are good Alum Sulphur, and
Chaly5ca'e Springs in short distance of the Ho-
tel ri =
Tho table will be supplied with I'LL the Dslica-
cies Of the season.
Board by the month, $685. children under 10
years Of age and servants, $l7,50. e
J. A. COGB1LL, IL
Jackson River Depot Allegheny county, Va.
iuly 1-tf B.Y.sF 81.
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As the police service of Paris costs sixteen
millions Of francs a year. witty writer says
that the balance wilsoo be in favor of be-
ing robbed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

GRANT.-1he general opinion Of General
Grant is expressed in few words He has
blundered into position by the main strength
Of awkwardness. In the language of the
poet-''Fools step in where angels fear to
tread :" He has violated every pledge made
at Appomattox, and he will be beaten SO
badly that his own friends viii not know
him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

The proposed taxation in the Old Dominion,
under radical rule, is 1905, SOL, not includ-
ing the United States tax nor any county tax
except for schools.
White men Of Virginia think Of this and
VOTE DOWN THE CONSTITUTION.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
~ TAUNTON BREWERY.

Sd FOR SALE OR RENT
This well known establishment, consisting of
Malt House, Cellar, aud all the requisites for the
business, with comfortable dwelling, &c, will be
sold on accommodating terms rented to respon-
sible parties, the proprietor desiring to change
his business.
This is fine chance for parties with small
capital to GO into a safe business.
Possession given at once by applying to
PAUL RICHTER,
july LIT Staunton Brewery
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

HNonlnl issioncr's Notice.
~ In obedience 10 an order from the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, entered Nov,
IL 1867, in the cause of Towherman SC VS.. Ky
ger and others, shall proceed at my Office in
Stanton, on
THURSDAY, the 9Th of AUGUST
next, to settle the accounts of John Towbsrman,
administrator of Barbara Kyger, deceased. and
the creditors of the said Barbara Kyger are here
by notified to present and prove their claims be-
fore me, on or before fine day last mentioned, or
they will be excluded from all participation in
the distribution CT the estate.
JOS. A. WADDELL
july s-4t Com'r in Chancery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

"CHIcKEss" STILL COME HOME TO
Roesr. Chief Detective Baker, one of the
murderers of Mrs. susratt, Is dead He did
not carry his millions Of stolen money to
He'll with him. King, Lane, and Baker hays
gone-wio comes next
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

Six Southern States have been admitted
by Congress. The farce of reconstruction
still drags its slow length along, but the end
is not yet
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

The finest crops Of oats made for years can
now besesn in this section. The harvest viii
be here in a couple Of weeks, and our farmers
are congratulating themselves on the anticpa-
ted large yield.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
Weak and wounded, sick and sore z

John G. Breckenridge has arrived al Toron.
to, Canada, from France. He will remain
there for some time. Jefferson Davis, late
President Of the Southern Coniederacy, had
a fall at Montreasswhile defending the steps
Of his hotel. and was good deal injured, q
few days since.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

The Cincinnati Commercial (moderate
Grant Republican states that in Indiana they
have way to stop a donkey's brayipg which
consists in tying heavy stone to the animals
tail. He can't bray, they say, unless he can
bring his tail to a horizontal position. and
this being impracticable when the weight is
attached, the "barbaric yawp" is suppressed
The patent comes from China. and its efficacy
is now being tried in this city.
+ Has Grant a s'brick tied to his tail % s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

TEyD BRIDGE EUELDEEgs.- THE
Il undersigned appointed Committee By the
County Court, rshe purpose Of letting to con-
tract and experimenting the construction Of a
bridge across Middle River, at or near Deling-
er's farm, are ready to receive proposals for
building the bridge. and will LET the contracts on
the site on Wednesday. the 18th OF July.
The building of this bridge will require hun
dred or more perch Of stone work.
A specified plan Of the same eau be seea at Mr..
Dellingers house
Alex. ANDERSON,
GGo 5. DUNLAP, Committee
F. D. DElLIsGkR.
ialy SGT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

Andy johnson is like the poor cat in the
adage-he has let II dare not ,sait upon 7
scoula," until he is powerless for any good
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

n VNv-sH NM NS.SHO-SE 10 . NVE NVL.
~ In obedience to decree of the Circnit
Court for Augusta county, on the 10th of june,
Brooks, Administrators Of james NJ. Brooks, de-
ceased, VS.. B. A. Brooks, Lorenzo Shaw, Sc, I
shall proceed at my Office in Staunton, WE'D
NEsDAY. the 9th Of AUGUST next, to take,
state, and settle the accounts of James NJ
Bro oks, deceased, as Executor Of the estate of
William Brooks, deceased.
Jos A. WADDELL,
July 1t Comr III Chancery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
GnAND EXCURSION ON July 21st.-A

GRAND EXCURSION ON july 2Ist.-A
grafd excursion to the famous battle-fe of
Manassas, to last two days, leaves Washing
ton and Baltimore on July 2Ist. Our Stone
wall Band should let nothing interfere with
their being present. 1t will be reunion Of
hearts Of hands" over Che bravest aud proud
est memories Of the past, and the music Of
the old Stonewall should not be wanting to
add to the enjoyment Of the eccasien.
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july ST
gxoMMIssIoSEgs, SALE OF VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE IN CONVICTION, VA.
In pursuance of deerea Of the circuit court
of Allegheny county, rendered at it's May term
1868, in a case therein of Caaghan, &c, VS. Cal
laghan sc. The undersigned, . Commissioner
therein, appointed for that purpose, will proceed
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder on
The 3lst day of January, 1859, commencing at II
O'Clock a. NJ, the premises as herein stated,
the Real Estate situated il and adjoining the
town Of Coyington, belonging to the heirs of O.
Callaghan, decd, consisting of one quarter acre
lot in Covington, upon which is good two story
brick dwelling containing rooms, brick kiteh-
en- and q stable, also one quarter acre lot in the
town, containing on it a brick store house, also
10 acres Of land Immediately east of and aajoin-
ing the present corporate limits and en- the line
of the Coyington and Chic Railroad, which latter
will be sold in lots suit purchasers, also acres
roods and u poles adjoining the 8 acres, which
latter is heavily ti1nbered. A more accurate de-
scription is not deemed necessary.
TER4NS.-An amount in cash sufficient to de-
fray expenses Of sale, for the balance credit
will be given Of six, twelve aud eighteen months
purchasers giving bond with good personal SEGA
rity and lien retained upon the property as ad-
ditional security. A. B. CHANDLER,
July S-Sm-oenn Commissioner
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General Sherman has adopted the son Of
the late Kit Karson, and will provide for his
education at Notre Dame University, in Ind-
ana.
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Il ADIEs.-Expansion is our ti.nes, mad ten
.zAazA dcney, spreading wide at every stride
ike the broad advancing tide Behold the tender
gender glide, with some Of our nice Hoop Skarts
We have all sizes and prices. Also the coed odes-
sa Colapsing Skirt, which has gained such wide
spread reputation Ms it can be altered into any
shape instantly, is still te be found at
april 29-tf G. HIKSH B. cos. -
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offer for sale privately, the tracts of laad be-
tween the Hot and Warm Springs belonging 10
Mrs Il. T. stroher and l. Z: Daingerisld. The
first containing 3i5, acres and the other about
900 acros The houses and out houses are large
AID eonlnodous. Persons desiroas 10 pursAsss
are invited to examine. w. SKEEN,
march rs # Ceyington, W.
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gMy0 LANDSCAPE GARDENERS,
q. ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, Sc.

U W A7lA1' Dh501.l y 20 NI4Ish,,
sA, ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SC.
Plans Specifications and Estimates ere invited
for the Improvement of the Augusta Fair Grounds
ct staunton, Va, until July lst The grounds
embrace some 20 acres on which half mile race
course is to be made, the various buildings neces
sa-y for permanent Fair Grounds to be located.
Sc, and the whole planted and improved. One
Hundred Dollars in money and a Life Member
ship as Corporator, worth $1oo), will be given
to he successful competitor for his plans For
further particulars address
JED. HOTCHKISS, Secretary
june l0-4t Staunten, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

MORE FRAUDs.-Gigsntic frauds have been
discovered in the War and Treasury Depart
ments, and Committees have been appointed
to investigate the matter As Radioalisln dies
its corruptions and infamies are brought to the
light It goes down reluctantly, but down it
must go--the fat Of the people has gone forth.
"Adoo'' We sinners ~
,,1F a, l.l,ra .r,,,n5 "a IL .,S oo.a y,
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~ UR14IC SALE.

UzsaiG SALE.
III By virtue Of DEGREES entered at the No
vember term, 1867, and at the June term, 1868,
by the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the
case of Hardy and Baylor VS.. Daniels and others,
shall, as Commissioner of said Court, proceed
TO sell on the premises, at public auction, to the
highest bider, on SATURDAY, the 1st day of
AUGUST, 1868,
A HOUSE AND LOT,
situate in the town of West View, in the county
Of Augusta, formerly owned aad occupied by Mi
chael Daniels.
Immediate possession given.
TERMs:-As much cash in hand as will pay the
costs Of suit and sale-the balance on q credit of
six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months
the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained as ultimate security,
MARSHALL HANGER n
july SIT Commissioner.
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r AND AT CONaMKssIQNEls.s

Ia SALE-under a decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta County, rendered in the cause
of Prices guardian against Prices infants, viii
offer at public sals to the highest bidder, on the
premises, on Saturday, the sth day of August
= on the dividing ridge and head W aters Of Mid
die river end Walkers creek, adjoining RunElee,
Wright, and others, about miles from Middle
brook.
It has on it a tolerablc dwelling house, some
out houses, and with fixing up and proper cult
walton might be made comfortable little home
TSEMs.-0n a credit Of one, two and three
years, in equal instruments, 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 secutiiy.
II. ]. WILLIAMS,
july sat Commissioner
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

BOUND TO D1E.-The Radical party has
the "black vomit" very bad
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REPRESENTATIONS Would you, ask the
Radicals, rather remain under military gov
eminent than have officers Of your own ? Ask
Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, and the other
reconstructed States. They have been brought
into the Union, and yet they have exactly the
same sort of Freedmen's Bureau officials and
the same kind Of military rule that we have,
superadded to whole catalogue Of scalawag
and carpet bag officers Oh, the farce!
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Samuel Goodies address.

This able address will be found on our
first page, as promised last week. 1t is wor
thy Of the occasion and the man. It defends
the course of the Southern people, and is one
Of those rare productions which expresses the
truth in a nutshell, without destroying its
beauty. A mere reference to its position in
oar paper is sufficient compliment to its merit.
New York has received nearly 100000
gfants in the past six months
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Gxaae of Valuable Land and
LOTS NEAR ST4LrNTON.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta county, pronounced at the June term last,
in the case Of sErskine's ex'rs and ais, as. Gay
and ais f" The undersigned, as commissioner, offers
for sale about e4a
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"A N OPENING FOR BUSINESS

4 IN srAUNToN.
The oldest established BAR ROOM in Staunton
since the war, is for rent License paid to May
LIT, 1869 Address Box IT, Staunton. Receipts
last year over $4,000 Possession given at once
Other business engagements is the only reason
Tor renting With a small capital any gentleman
is insured for life" july s-tf
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Dublic Sake. --Undsr 20. decree Of the
Circuit Court made ON the 9th day OF
January, 1868 in the case Of Haggerman i Levi
VS., William f. Snapp and others, will offer on
the fourth Monday in July next. in front of the
Court House Of the county, to the highest bidder
at public auction, the interest of said Snapp in
the real and personal property conveyed by him
in the deed Of trust executed by him to Addison
Il. Pierce, on the 22d day Of August, 1855, such
interest being the right to said property after the
death OF said William f. Snapp as aseertaned by
and IN said decree-said land containing one hun
dred and eight acres more or less, and i'll
possession Of said Snapp and family.
TERMS: Cash in hand to pay costs Of sale
and suit, and the balance in six, twelve and eigh
teen months in equal installments, with interest
from day OF sale, The purchaser giving bond with
good personal security and title to be retained
til purchase money is fully paid.
SAMUEL PAUL. Sheriff
juno 17-tds of Augusta county
NI Y. Faralcw.
IEA. formerly Of Partlow, Hill & Ca, Al
exandtia. GROCER, PRODUCE &
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
STANTON, Va
viii at all times pay cash for Flour, Wheat,
Corn, Rye, Oats and all kinds Of country Produce.
oct 3Q-1y
VYYater Cpolers for sale by
wv MIRRlKEN i WALLER
NAV 2T-tf
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To Subscribers to the Bridge:
The undersigned
Committee, in obedience to order Of tho County
Court, hereby notify subscribers to the bridge
that they are required TO pay as folowB on We'd
nesday, July 10TH sums Of $io and under, full
amount; sums Of $50 and under half the amount;
Sums Of more than $50, ono-third Of the amount
On the 18th of October. The remainder Of the
sums subscribed are required to be paid in full.
Besides the Committee, payment Of subscrip-
tion may be made to the following persons: n.
K. Trout, Staunton, - Hamriek, Parnassus,
Maj AIcCue, Nit. Scion, Cheney Kinney, Apgns-
to Springs.
ALEX. ANDERSON,
Csc. b. DUNLAP, }Committee.