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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05
The Political Stains.


The following is an extract from private
letter, from the pen ofone of our gifted towns
men, to friend in the Great West. He
says:
The radicals in Congress have SO shaped
legislation as to destroy all hope Of an AMIGA
BILE adjustment of the vexed question Of re-
construction, and consequently everything is
in an unsettled condition. There is no capi-
tai in the South to invest in enterprises cal
cuiated to increase the prosperity and deve!-
ope the vast resources of the country, and
Northern capital is afraid to come here,-
in consequence, every material interest Ian
guishes, and the people are compelled t, plod
along the best way they can.
BY the simple sulct Of single man, (Gen.
Schoheld) the legislature Of our State has
been prevented from assembling, and of course
the best interests of the State must suffer
Instead Of the representatives of the people
occupying the legislative halls at Richmond,
legislating for the encouragement of immigra-
ton and the Development of our untold re-
sources, We have set of mongrels and politi.
cal quacks, working like beavers for the pro-
motion Of their own selfish ends and the adj
yancement Of party purposes. They have po-
ted themselves eight dollars day, and, YAM
pire like, are sucking the life-blood of the
State. Of course they have no idea Of ad-
journing as long as there remains dollar in
the treasury Not the first practical step has
as yet been taken towards the formation of a
constitution, and the radicals themselves are
becoming very FESTIVE at the impracticability
of this body. The fact is, the convention is
destitute Of brains. and without brains moth
ing good can be accomplished. There is some
thing radically wrong when slaves are sudden
y transformed from serfdom into legislators,
and from being the hewers Of wood and draw:
srs of water, into rulers and representatives Of
a free and enlightened people. Such state
Of affairs cannot last long. A change for the
better or worse must inevitably take place,
and that too before many more years are ad.
ded to the cycle Of time. Never before in
the worlds history has such mo1strocity
been perpetrated or attempted, and it cannot
succeed. The people will rise up in their
might and put down the party that now at
tempts to rule the country at the sacrifice of
its dearest interests, and when the stArm of
opposition is once fairly started, voc be unto
those who may attempt to oppose its onward
march. It will sweep the country from one
end to the other, and those who may have
been instrumental in raising the storm will be
hurled into oblivion
1t is to be hoped that returning sense Of
reason on the part Of the people Of the North,
will see the injustice and wrongs that have
been visited on the ten "unreconstructed"
States, and the danger they are in Of losing
their own liberties, if check is not speedily
put to the career Of these destroyers Of the
peoples liberty, and at once rally to our sup
port and encouragement
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CONFECTIONERY.
old Virginia Never Tires"
THE OLD CONFECTIONERY STILL IN TIE
FIELD!

mi s. CEASE is happy to inform his old friends
Iva. and customers and the public generally,
that he has recently re6tted and remodded his
store room, according to the most approved STYLE
HI has added to his already large stock Of
Toys, Fancy Articles, Candies, Cakes,
Dollbabies, Nick-nacks,
Grim cracks, &c.
At his store indulgent parents will find every
thing to please the eye, crafty the taste and
amnse the fancy of the little ones. Modest young
gentlemen, Of the counting fraternity, will find
that ne has laid in the finest stock of delicate
Favored ''eourting candy ever brought to this
market, and he warrants it to be sure specific
for embarrassing periods Of silence during their
visits to the fair ones.
In fact, old people, young people, handsome
young men, beautiful ladies, fond mothers, infat-
uated Fathers, loving Cousins and all sorts of
people have only to call at tie Old Confectionery
to crafty any and every fancy at the lowest rates
for cash.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed on
me in the past by generous public and soliciting
a continuance of the same can only promise to
spare no exertions or expense in catering to the
wants OF the people. NJ. S. CEASE,
Staunon, Va.
P. s. Wedding Parties furnished at the short
est notice and in the latest style.
nov 20-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05
What We saw in Washington.

The unsettled condition Uf things, National,
required us to spend day in Washington
city. We called on Andy johnson, but it
being "Cabinet day" We excused him from
seeing us, leaving word with a bob tailed boy
to that effect. We looked in upon our repre-
sentatires assembled Numbers of them
looked like they wanted to speak to us, and
one did. We accidentally sending him a
card. His name was Nye, from Nevada, we
think. He talked kindly of the Southern
people, said he would represent US, and,
though a Radical, do the fair thing. He
went back and made Radical speech OF the
vilest kind. 1t struck us our conversation
had little effect, SO We declined all invitations
to speak to any more. We looked on though,
and saw sold Thad," the Beast" Co!fax and
several others. We counted twenty four bail
heads in Congress-the balance were not
worth counting-all reminding us Of mar
row-minded, harsh featured old Yankee school
teacher who used to teach us when boy
Plymouth Rock" stuck out in every face, and
fellow near us rebelliously suggested "what
pity that d-n old May flower hadn't sunk
before she reached the rock" We rebuked
him and piously pointed to the Stars and
Stripes. There were lots Of darkies in the gale
ries,staying there to keep warm. Most of them
showed their good sense by going to sleep
It struck US, on the whole, that if the Con-
gress Of the U. S. was an intelligent body,
what lot Of fools the people of the U. S.
must be. Any common debating club in the
U. S. behaves and debates better.
To be serious we turn with pleasure to
the honorable, high toned people We met in
the private walks of life There we learned
several things. Andy johnson is waiting
for Congress to remodel the Supreme Court
before he acts-Congress will remove him
first The Radicals are bent on carrying out
their schemes and will do SO, regardless Of
consequences. The South will suffer, and
neF people should prepare Tor. the worst. We
must SO bear ourselves as to aid the great Con
sentative masses North in their stuggle with
the Tyranny which Expresses us and them
They will succeed, and all the hellish work o.
the fanatics ard fools now ruling the country
be ruled out. The day of our deliverance i:
near. We saw it in the action Of the people
North, we feel it in the air we breathe and
hear glad shouts Of a restored and harmoniou,
people-a mighty Nation once more pro
claiming: 'the Constitution, it must ane
shall be preserved" But in the meantim.
this Southern people will suffer more ans
more. We have not seen the worst and hac
as well look matters square in the face. TIL,
fanatics, fools and negroes have big holiday
now. Be quiet, 'every dog has his day."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

The Charleston .Nsus complains that where
as the tone of the convention of that State
has heretofore been comparatively conclia-
tory and moderate, hereafter the negroes are
likely to form compact, solid body of vo-
tiers in one direction" 1t adds: NEGRO
shrewdness is likely to triumph in the con-
yention, and the whirlwind set in motion by
the white leaders is fast progressing beyond
their control"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

THINK OF 1r.-Nine dollars a farm, from
the 1000 farms in Augusta county,
would pay The 5000 required by the pro-
posed subscription of 100000 to the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railroad The increase in the
price OF all farming produce, in supplying
hands working on the road, would enable every
farmer to pay the amount. It is a small mat
ter for big Augusta to hesitate about.
A FARMER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05
CoMMoDoRE vASprRpILr W1rupaAvs

COMMODORE VANDERBILT WITHDRAws
FROM THE SUPPORT OF GEN. GRANr.-The
New York correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Ledger writes, on the 3 )th ult., as follows:
There is quite stir in. political circles over
a letter which Commodore Vanderbilt has lust
addressed to Mr.. A. 7. Stewart, giving notice
that he (Vanderbilt) has Withdrawn from the
Cooper Institute movement which had for its
object the nomination of General Grant to
the Presidency. The reason assigned for this
unexpected detection is the course the Gene
raj saw 1T to adopt in regard to the reinstate-
ment OF Mr.. Stanton in the War Department..
The letter is very sharp, and there is loud
call tor Mr.. Stewart to make it public
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

YNO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber has ap-
i pointed Henderson NJ Bell ESQ.,, Of Staun-
ton, ya 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.
JOHN LEWIS PEYTON,
dec 25-1S6I. London.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

A WONDER ron THE WoRKsHor.-Evsry Me-
chanic should have ready at hand q box of Gro
cs's Celebrated Salre, as it is ready remedy for
accidents, such as Cuts, Bruises Confused Wounds,
Burns, Scalds Poisoned Skin, and Eruptions,
caused by operations in the factory, dye-house,
printing Office. Only rs cents q box.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

Advices from Mexico are to the effect that
ten thousand troops had been sent to Yucca
tan to check the rebellion there. A treaty of
alliance between Mexico and Chill, Bolivia
and Peru, had been nearly concluded. The
condition Of the republic is still very bad,
robbers swarming all along the public roads,
and, in some instances, defeating tie troops
sent against them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

Recent mail robberies frightened Clcve-
land man, who added to the address Of let.
ter: '.To dishonest P. o. Officials. For
Gods sake let this go through-there is no
money in it p
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

Ninety thousand special constablcs have
been sworn in already in England, as protec-
ton against the Fenians. Their captains
practice summoning them, to see how rapidly
they could rise in case Of an emergency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

ges we have confined the activity Of our most
powerful Vermifuges, SO nicely manipulated, ac-
cording to the latest improvements in Pharmacy,
as to render them very palatable remedy; at
the same time containing the properties of large
dose OF the old time vermifugss. They are.pure-
y vegetable, and perfectly harmless. Price %
cents For sale by Druggists and Ill prominent
Storekeepers.
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HQRRIRLEiil

r HAVE SUFFERED with CATARRH thirty
L years it has destroyed my voice and smell
ling-mpaired my sight and hearing. In six
weeks have been entirely cured. For humans
ties sake will send the recipe for the simple
remedy used postage free, to all afflicted Address
Key. !. !. MEAD, Drawer 176, Syracuse, N, Y.
dec ism
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VIRGINIA: AT rules held in the Clerk s
" Office Of the Gircuit Court unusta

VIRGINIA: AT rules held in the Clerk 8
Office Of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, the ard day Of February, 1868.
Jesse Davis, Plaintiff,
Against
Joseph F. Seig and Margaret Seig his wife, and
Franklin Conner and David W. Coiner, Executors
of Michael Coiner, deceased. and Samuel Paul.
Sheriff Of Augusta county, and as such Admins
traitor of Catherine Coiner, deceased, DEBTS.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to recover from Jo-
seph F. Seig, the sum of $ll06, 45, with interest
from April 3rd 1866, till paid, and to attach the
interest of Seig and wife in the estate Of Michael
Coiner deceased, and subject it to the payment Of
said debt
The Defendants Joseph +. seig and Margaret
seig his wife, not having entered their appear
ance, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that LEY are not residents Of this Common wealth
1t is ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice, and do
what is necessary to protect their interest.
A'copy-Teste,
nv 4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

The municipal elections in Wheeling, West
Virginia, resulted in favor Of the Democrats,
by an average majority Of 5oO-a gain over
}aet year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

EyECH IVHVlFys
LIZ The largest and finest assortment Of
JEWELRY IN. THE VALLEY
Also fine selection of Watches, Clocks, Spec
tacles, Silver and Plated Ware, and Fancy Arti-
ces.
1Gr Every article warranted as represented or
money refunded
Watches and Clocks repaired and warranted at
moderate charges B. MAYNE,
from 225 Regent street, London, now Nam street.
opposite G. Hirshes store, Staunton, Va.
nov 2O-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

The South Carolina Convention made a
big dab, the members voting themselves
eleven dollars day and 20 cents mileage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

R. L. CLEVELAND. r. D. SEARS.
CLEVELAND 8 SEARS,
~ Main Street,
Is doors East Of Augusta St.,l
STAUNTON, VA,
Dealers in Flour, Grain and Produce generally,
with good assortment Of Staple Groceries, al
ways on hand.
The Undersigned having this day formed Co
partnership under the name and style of CLEVE-
LAND 4 SEARS, for the purpose Of conducting
the Grocery and Produce Business at the old
stand, where they shall at all times be happy to
serve the public. Thankful for the generous pat
ronage extended to the late concern we hope to
make the new in every way worthy Of continu-
anee Of the same, r, L. CLEVELAND,
D. r. SEARS
feb 1-1s6S
feb 5-tf
M OTlCE.-The undersigned have this day pur.
In chased the interest Of n P. Catlett, in
the business conducted under the style Of
ssi TAYLOR CATLETT POWELL,
and will continue the business of general Ner-
chandizing at their old stand, where they will try
to keep well assorted stock to suit the needs Of
their friends
They respectfully urge their friends to settle
the bills now due Taylor & Catlett and Taylor
Catlett l. Powell-as the business must be closed
to this date.
They will expect their accounts to be settled
hereafter at 30 days. unless special agreement
is made to the contrary g8f &
S TAYLOR & POWELL.
Staunton, Va, Feb. LIST 1868.
fob 5-4t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
! VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SAIL

A VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE!
IN In obedience to decree of the Circuit
Court Of Augusta county, pronounced in the cause
OF Crickenbsrger's guardian against Crickenber-
gers heirs shall on Wednesday, the 4tA day of
March merit, the premises, sell at Public Auction,
free from the dover Of the widow and all ncum-
brance, Of Daniel Crickcnberger, decd, that val
liable tract Of land known - the OLD ADDISON
HYDE FARM, lying about half mile east of Mt.
Sydney, in said county, and containing 21O acres
and fraction
This farm is very desirable, IS we'll on account
Of the soil as the neghborhood; it lies beautiful
~ rolling, with Southern exposure; is well wa
tered with large orchard of select fruit, and in
all respects should receive the attention Of pur-
chasers. The title is perfect. Possession Of the
lands given on the day Of sale and Of the house in
TERMS:--So much Of the purchase money in
hand as will pay charges Of sales and costs of suit
and the balance in one, two, and three years.
bonds with good security, payable in legal tender
notes, or other lawful money Of the United States
DAVID FULTZ,
feb 6-tds Commissioner.
Virginia :-At rules held in the Clerks Office
Of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, the
3rd day Of February, 1868.
VIM. A. Abney and James A. Austin,
Against
James NJ Lewis, Lorenzo Shaw, Lorenzo S.
Brian, Josephine Brian and Matthew VIM. Brian.
On a Cross-Bill filed in case Of .sLewis VS.. Aus
tin. &e.'
The object of this cross-suit is to obtain from
the heirs of Matthew Brian, deceased, the title
to tract of 1913 Acres Of land, sold and conveyed
by Lorenzo Shaw, surviving partner of said
Shaw and Brian, to the Plaintiff, James A. Aus
lin.
The Defendant, Matthew VIM. Brian, not hav-
ing entered his appearance, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that he is not q resident of
this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that he do APP
pear here within one month after due publication
Of this notice, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect his interest. A copy-Teste.
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Niche & Niche D. a. feb saw
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

vTIkGINIA EXPRESS.
Office: American Hotel, Staunton
The VIRGINIA EXPRESS is now running dali
ly from
RICHMOND TO sTAuNToN;
and tri-weekly to all points between
STANTON AND CONVICTION,
also daily from
BALTIMORE TO RICHMOND;
and from
BALTIMORE TO STAUNTON:
further. daily to all intermediate points between
Staunton, Harrisonburg and Mt. Jackson,
Staunton, Lexington and Natural Bridge.
and tri-weeky from
Staunton to Bath Alum, Warm Hot and Heal
ing Springs; White Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg
and Charleston, Kanawha county.
G1r Goods called for and delivered at ell
points in the town.
Office No. 80, South Eutaw Street, Baltimore,
and III, 9Th Street, Richmond. For further in
formation apply to W. H. WATTS, Agent,
Jan S-3m Staunton. Va.
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VIRGINIA :-At rules held in the Clerks
Office OF the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, the 3rd day of February 1863
William Il. Wilson, Plaintiff,
Against
William NJ. Poole, F. H. Link and Mrs. Ann
Berkeley, Defendants,
tn cHANCERY.
Ths object Of this suit is to enforce the vend-
or lien on house and lot in Staunton, and to
attach any estate due the absent Defendant, in
the State Of Virginia
The Defendant William NJ. Poole, not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by sat
isfaetory evidence that he is not resident Of this
Commonwealth: tits ordered that hesdo appear
here within one month after due publication of
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
his interest. A copy-Teste,
Trout, p. q. J. N. RYAN, Clerk
feb 5-4w M
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MISCELLANEOUS.
W +. SNAPP. Practical Distiler
w and Manufacturer of Liquors,

STANTON. VA.
The erectlonof new Distilleries, Superintendent
old Dstileries repaired and fitted up and Distille-
ries run upon reasonable terms.
Any information in regard to his profession i'm
parted to those who wish to acquire full and
correct knowledge of the business. His great
experience enables him to ensure larger yield
and finer liquors, than be obtained by the gen
eral way of Distillation.
REFERENCES,
H. !: Richards & Co., Staunton, Va,
Col Nj. G. Hartman, :. =
B. F. Points, Esq, /"
Captain c. R. Mason,
Captain W. A. Abney, Augusta, Co..
Edward Mckinney, Caroline, Co.,
Sam'l Goldman, ESQ.,, !"
Grey Boulware, +"
T.W. & G. +. Little. Scottsville, Va
Address
W. FssNArP, staunton, Va.
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I improved instrument for survey

/ improved instrument for SURVEY.
ing. Gc.-Patented by J. NJ Lilley,
Staunton Va, and highly Recommended by the
Professors of the United States Military Acade-
my. West Point, University of Va, Washington
College and many of the first institutions of learn
ing andby quite number of the best Engineers
and Surveyors. Address, R. D. LILLEY,
Staunton, Va, or Al Fulton St., New York city,
care Of Stackpole & Brother aug 21-24t
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Niche & Niche, p. q. feb 90

VirgiRia:- at rules held in the Clerks Office
Of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, the
3rd day Of February, 1868.
J. Marshall McCue on behalf of himself and
such other Stockholders or creditors of the Ma
tisnal Express and transportation Company az
may hereafter be admitted. Plaintiffs,
Against
w. W. Glenn, The National Express and Trans
portation Company and 3. F. Eickin.
The object of this suit is to lnjoin and restrain
the Defendant, W. w. Glenn, his agents and all
others concerned from all further proceedings on
judgment obtained in the name of the "First
National Bank of Staunton" (for the benefit ct
W. W. Glenn) against J. NJ. McCue and Michael
G. Harman-which judgment was obtained on tho
law side of the Circuit Court of Augusta-at the
June term 1867, and is for the sum of $773,25,
with interest and costs, in the Bill mentioned,
until the further order of the Court concerning
the same.
The Defendant, B. F. Ficklin, not having en-
tered his appearance, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that he is not resident of this
Commonwealth It is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due publication Of
this notice, and do what is necessary to protest
his interest. A copy-Teste,
JOHN PARIS, D. C.
Imboden Trout, p. a. feb5-4w
VIRGINIA: -At q special term of the
Y Circuit Court continued and held for Au-
gusta county, January 31st 1858.
Richard Summerson, Plaintiff,
Against
G. w. Nicholson A. W. Harman,, M. G.. Har-
man, Hugh W. SheHey, John A. Hartman, and
Geo. Baylor, Administrator Of George K. Snapr,
deceased, Defendants,
and
The Same, Plaintiff.
Against
The Same, Defendant.
s'These cases having common object in view,
are hereby ordered to be consolidated continued
and heard one cause"
It is further ordered, that the Defendant, Geo.
W. Nicholson, who is nonresident Of the Com
monwealth of Virginia, do appear here ON the
first day of the June Term, 1868, of this Court,
to shew cause, if any he can, why the prayer of
the Plaintiffs Bills, and the provisions Of the de-
crees rendered, as also of any other DEGREES the
Court may render, which have for their object the
enforcement of the vendors lien on House and
Lot in Staunton, shall not be granted and that
this order be published for four successive weeks
in the GAZETTE of this Court, and that copy
thereof be posted at the front door of the Court
House of this County. A copy-Teste,
Trout, p. q. J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
feb 5-4w
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nICXENS' WORKS,
~ Each Volume Complete.
WAVERLEY NQVELS-Each Volume complete,
at IS and IS cents each. For sale by
HUNTER & NOWLIN,
jan S-tf Staunton, Va.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

In order to close up the business of the late
arm of CARRIER & CROMWELL, all persons in
debted to them for Subscription and Job work are
requested TO come forward and settle. Those
having claims will please present same.
J. II. CROCKWEIL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-02-05

Ii RICHMOND, Va.
w The Nyyinia Nursery and Vine Company
offers for Spring Planting an unusually fine as
sortment Of TREES, Apple and Peach, Dwarf, and
Standard Pear, Plum Cherry, Apricot, &c.
ALSO, GRAPE VINES,
Strawberry. Raspberry, Blackberry, &C., Plants,
Usage Orange for Hedges, Asparagus Roots, and
, large stock of t
Ornamental Trees and Shrubbery, =,
Encourage Home Institutions" Corrcspon-
dence invited. Catalogues furnished on applica-
ton. Address, ALLEN & JOHNSON,
General Agents,
feb Set Box 4SS, Richmond, Va.
The following is list Of unavailable letters re-
naming in the Staunton Post-ofics up to this
date s@
Miss E, C. Nottingham, Nashville, Tenn, no
stamp.
E. NJ. Spilman, Warrcnton, Va, no stamp.
Jas. W. Crawford, Washington, Rappahannock
county, Va. Revenue stamp
Frank I. Ware, Staunton, Va, no stamp.
Geo. H Robinson, Alexandria, Va, no stamp.
DR.. +. D. Dellinger, Middle River, Vs. no
stamp.
~. +. Stork Cas- county, Va, NO stamp.
XIV. DucAanap, Mt. Alto, Va, Revenue sssmr.