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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

Cpring and Summer Goods.
- The undersigned would respectfully in.
form his friends and the public generally that he
has just received his Spring and Summer supply
of frst-class goods, consisting of general and
select variety.
Having purchased his goods at the very lowest
rates for cash. and having rents to pay, he feels
confident that he sell his goods at as moderate
prices, as any merchant in the State.
MY MOTTO is
"Quick Sales and Small Profits"
Terms Cash.
3. T. HARDWOOD,
may 18-tf Main street, atauptap, Va,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

Wine of Pepsin, highly esteemed in
w Dyspepsia and to promote digestion
Can be had at LINKS Drug store. aug 26-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

CTAUNTON CIGAR FACTORY,
ArmentrOut & Co.,
Corner Main and Augusta Sta.
STANTON, VA,
Manufacturers of the celebrated YARA OP-
ERA, and YARA BOUQUET CIGARS, and Deal
ers in all kinds of CHEWING and SMOKING
Tobaccos.
100, 900 Cigars on hand Of our own manu-
facture, at Wholesale and Retail.
Satisfaction guaranteed ~ epery respect.
ARMENTROUT s. co.
"a. ARMENTRoUT,(
9, e. HA1NEs. may 27-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

MoREIMpRovxMExrs.-O City is still i'm
proving, and if it "keeps on as it's began" Staun-
tom and Lyuchburg will be left so far behind, that
they won't catch up in the next century. Stir up
neighbors.-CA Chronicle
We are rejoiced to learn that Charlottesville is
going ahead. But, bless you, man-dont crow.
There are about ev ,nty-fve new houses now GO
ing up in Staunton. Carpenters, Masons, Plas-
terers, &C., are as busy as bee in tarbucket.-
When you next visit the "Queen of the Valley, -
you'll not recognize the old land marks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

DianO FOrtes Tuned.-Professor J. H..
i HEWITT offers his services to the public
as a Tuner and Repairer of Piano Fortes. Any
orders left at the Store Of Geo. W. Hewitt, New
street, staunton, will be promptly attended to.
july 22-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

r EFT EVERYBODY GO TO C. Z. WOODS,
IL where you can buy gosds cheap for cash.
Ny stock consists in part of the following ar
ticles Candies, Lemons, Oranges, Figs, Rails
ins and Nuts in fact everything kept in first
class Confectionery.
Also, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Pipes, Pencils,
Combs, Violin and Guitar Strings. Pocket Mem
oranda Books, Pocket Knives, Fishing Tackle,
Perfumery and Soaps of all favors, Sugar, COT
fee, Green and Black Teas, Cinnamon, Cloves,
Pepper, Allspice, Candles and one thousand 9TH
er articles not mentioned Call on him, doors
below John B. Soherer, New Street. Staunton.
Va. July 15-tf
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~ 3. HOGE BRO.
Successor to Hoge & Mason,)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
GROCERIES, PRODUCE AND FERTILIZERS

GROCERIES, PRODUCE AND FERTILIZERS.
Have in Store
$50 pairs Of Boots and Shoes; Wood and Willow
Ware, Large stock of Sugars Of all grades, Mo-
lasses Syrups of ever variety, China and Earth
enware, Blacking and Brushes, Bacon, Fish, Soap,
Matches, large lot of Liverpool Salt, $50 punches
of Cotton Yarn, Rice, Tea, &C., SC.
$4,000 Pounds of Wool wanted.
Highest Cash Price Paid for Country Pro
duce. june 3-tf
nissOlutiOn.-The Co-partnership of Fish
IL burn & Greiner, has by mutual consent
been dissolved. All persons indebted to the con-
Germ will please come forward and settle within
ten days or their accounts will be placed in the
hands of an officer for collection.
+. F FISHBURN,
July Is, 1869. E. G. NJ. GREINER.
L. F. FISHRURE will continue the Butchering
business at the same old place, and hopes by
ance of the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed
upon the old concern.
July 15-tf LIZ FIsHBURN
n iesOIutiOn.-The partnership heretofore
IL existing between Hughes Matheney is
this day dissolved, by mutual consent
Mr.. W. NJ. Matheny will continue the manufac-
ture of Boots and Shoes of all kinds, in the best
manner from the best materials.
Mr. Hughes will remain in the shop, which is a
sufficient guarantee that work leaving this shop
will be of first quality.
Mr. Matheny is authorized to collect all mon
eys due the old firm and will pay all claims against
it. July
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Mourning G00ds.-SILK Honani, Iron
Nl Berege, Grenadines, Bombazines, &c.
A. PIPER & SON.
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Dlack Alpaca=the best makes at reduced
ID prices. j. A. PIPER s. SON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09
rARMERS!!
~ TRY THE
Y ALTA VELA
PHOSPHA ATE.


1t contains sufficient
A NJ M o N / A .57
to give activity to the vegetation and larger per-
centage of
BONE PHOSPHATE OF LIME, .e
than any other fertilizer, together with Potash,
Soda, and other valuable ingredients making
COMPLETE MANURE.
It contains all the stimulating qualities of Pc
RUVIAN GUANO and permanently enrches the
soil. Price $50 per ton Of 10 bags. 200 lbs each.
delivered at any depot in New York city.
SEND FOR A PAMPHLET.
ALTA VELA GUANO Co..
aug PM 81 Broadway, N. Y.
For Sale by John B. Hoge. stsunton. Va.
FTNhe Central House,
Main Street, STANTON, Va.
The attention Of the public is invited to the
merits of this house, and the liberal terms ii
offers to the travelling public.
TERMS: Day Boardepa. $500 per month.
Lodging Boarders $1,000 per month.
Board per single day, $l,5O.
Board by the week, $500.
Single meal, SO cents.
Many thanks to my friends for the patronage
heretofore extended and hope still to merit theil
confidence and support in the future.
NAV 2O-tf J. F. MAUPIN.
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IMPORTANT to Dealers i'm and
i Consumers of QueensWare,

IMPORTANT to Dealers i'm and
i Consumers of QueensWare.
J. A. PIPER & SON are now receiving direc
from Staffordshire, England, the Largest Stocl
Of FINE STONE CHINA in Staunton, and are
Ironstone China Plate. SOC to soc per set.
&c Teas, SOC to 81. per set
Pitchers, Buffers, Dishes, Bakers, Covered
Dishes, Bowls, Tureens, Ewers, Basins,
&c., at Lowest Rates.
Also good assortment of C. C. Ware, Yellow
and Rockingham Ware and Glassware.
We have beautiful FRENCH CHINA Tea and
Toilet Sets, Motto Mugs and Coffees, Glass and
Parian Cologne Sets and Fancy Articles. Hav-
ing one Room devoted exclusively to Queensware,
and having by far the Largest and Best Stock OF
China, Glass, Queensware and .stoneware in
Staunton, we can make it to the interest of all
who buy Of us. may 20 If
4 FEW ITEMS OUT OF A THOUSAND
n FOUND AT CRAWFORD'S CORNER.
100 Bunches Cotton Yarn, at 1925.
1000 yards of good Calico at 10 cts, worth IA.
1000 y'ds A Bleached Cotton Is cts worth rs
600 yards Hemp Carpeting, 374 cts, worth IS.
Coats Cotton at 8 cts, or 8 for Is. 7 'f-V,
Green Daniels Cotton s cts, or per doz. SOC
Thompson's 200 yd at 5 cts, or per doz. Soc.
600 pair of Ladies Superior White Hose l5c.,
worth 80. &isi
400 pair of Ladies superior Kid Gloves. 90 ots..
worth $3.50 sr+g
100 doa Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs, at 10cts.,
worth 20. -
so Black Lace Shawls from to $500.
Sold strictly for cash, at
s may 2O-69 If s. H. HILB'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09
a UGUsTA COUNTY FAIR
"a for AR0

The Second Annual Fair of Augusta county,
will be held at the grounds near Stauaton, on the
18th, 18TH and l4rH Days of OCTOBER, 1869.
Extensive improvements have been made since
the last Fair to accommodate exhibitors and Wis
itors, aud competition in exhibition invited from
ALL directions and more especially from the ADJ
JOINING COUNTIES.
Addresses will be delivered by distinguished
gentlemen, and important topics will be discuss
ed. The books for entries will be open on the
23rd of September. The premium lists will soon
be ready. By order of the Board.
aug l2-tdf JED. HOTCHKIss, see.y.
"O THE AFFLICTED.
L Why will you suffer-with rheumatism,
neuralgia, diptheria, asthma. bronchitis, quincy,
sore throat, collie, cramp. tooth ache, palpitaton
of the heart and spinal affections, when the rem
edy is on hand. We have seen and published GER
ti6cates from the most highly respectable ladies
and gentlemen in this as well as other tatea.-
We tried DR.. Frenchs Anodyne Elixer and have
seen it tried and have heard numbers of people
speak of it as being the best family medicine of
the day-our word for it, if you will give it a
fair trial, in any of the diseases enumerated
above, you will never be without it again. DR..
French's Office is on New Street, above Hilb'
corner. Call and see him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

Gun Umbrellas and Parasola--a very fine
- stock. ]. A. PIPER & SON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

rints-5O00 yards-from 10 cents up.
J. A. PIPER & SON.
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DED and GREEN Ancliue or Fuchine for col
~ oring, at LINKS Drug and Prescription
'tere, aug 26=!t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

A mother Lot of California Vinegar
~ Bitters, just received by
July 22aa-!! T. H. LINK, Druggist,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

I IMITATION LINEN PAPER COLLARS for
i sale at Is cents box by
July 15-tf CE. WOOD.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

Dogs, GOOds-of every variety at
- - j. A. PIPER & SONS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

r awns and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES than
J. A. PIPER SON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

" anthine Rest0rattve-will prevent
a the Hair from falling out and will make
it glow. Sold by F. H. LINK, Druggist
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

UyOR SALE.-A second hand Nunns & Clarke
II Piano, in good condition. Apply to G.
". Hewitt, Piatare Franc store, New street.
aug l2-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

Magnolia Balm-for eradi-
IL eating Tan, Sunburn, Pimples, Frickles,
SC. For sale by F. H. LINK, Druggist.
aug 26-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09
THE BEST WHEAT FAN.

we call the special attention of every Farmer
that may be in want of o Wheat Fan to the
MORNING STAR FAN,
manufactured at Charlottesville. 1t is the best
| and most substantial Fan ever offered in this
market. Call and examine it at our store.
july 1T p B. HOGE s. BRO
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-YANTED.-A Partner with small cash
w capital In good paying manpfaoturr-
ing business in Stanton. Address j. B. staun.
ton Post-pfice Va. may 2O-tf
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A Fine assortment of Boots, Shoes and BRO
n gans, for sale hy =. u. MooD'
July 15-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

Dleached and Brown Cotton very
ID cheap, by JAS. A. PIPER 4 son.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

JIyOr Sale.-A Arst rate second hand TWO
Il HORSE WAGON, in good repair. Ap.
ply to Peck Il Cushing, staunten. OF Keller. Fall
& Co., Churchville. july 2e-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-09

TlOR RENT-The Store Room, formerly occu-
Il pied by Mr.. L. B. Waller, on New Street,
Immediately North of Virginia Hotel. For terms
apply to J.. B. WALLER.
may 20 stanton, va.
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nress Goods of every style and kind, can
II be found at
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-07-22

moving machiues, no one horse rakes,
no hay-caps, no machines for unloading
the hay, no labor saving machinery for
the farmer at all; but BY hard pcrsevcr-
ing work, Were all crops gathered.
Men could not be had today ''for love
or money :" to work as did the farmers.
or hay-makerH, a generation since.
Then there Were no ten hour laws. nor
any demand for still further reduction
of the hours of labor. but work. work
work was the lot of all. We can sec
TO-DAY what labor saving machinery has
already done, and is now doing to make
life more tolerable. and farming more
profitable and easier to accomplish
The strength and muscle of the careful.
~ trained horse now does the moving
and the same obedient animal does ths
raking. Man a. superior director
plays only subordinate part in mos
of the business of hay making to-day
But some may ask have all those inven
tions benefited the farmer and laborer
Surely this j. the case. The farmers O
TO-DAY arr in better circumstances thar
they were thirty years ago. They liv
in better houses and in better stvle ever
way. Their sons and daughters ar
better educated. and are Les, overworh
ed than they were then. Ii NAV not b
true that these labor-saving machine
have wrought out all these changes 70
the better. but they have been anon
the agents for good. and will vet do
still greater work
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Gen. Grants Administration. in favor
of the NVth Amendment, aud opposed
to all disfranchisernents or prescriptions
Of White or Black. By that sign he
conquered. And now he holds the
same ground, and has proclaimed him
self since election in favor of Universal
Education as well a. Universal Suffrage.
And the Conservative Journals united in
resenting all attempts of Nothern Dem
ocratic journals to represent the Walker
triumph a. Democratic victory.
Such are the circumstances under
which Gov. Walker presents himself at
Washington. He wants no offices for his
friends or his party. What he does ask
j. that the new Legislature Of Virginia
shall be subjected To no test-oaths that
have not been eNacted of the Legislatures
| of other reconstructed States, but that
| the members shall assemble. take the
oath to support the Federal Constitution
! organize. and ratify the XNih Amend
ment. and that the Members elect To
Congress shall thereupon be admitted
to seats and the restoration OF Virgins
| perfected
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Gov. Chamberlain's Acceptance

We published last week the corrc-
sponiencc between Hon. Lot VI. Nor
rill, the President OF the State Conven-
ton and Governor Chamberlain. with
out any comment. We have no doubt
but that the letter Of acceptance will
meet the hearty endorsement OF the Re-
pubicans of the state. II is happily
conceived letter. declaring without
reservation his endorsement Of the plat
form OF the party, not a. present on
dorscmcnt as dernogogue NIGH, do to
compass an election. but he afiirms that
the resolutions Of the Convention declare
a public policy identical with the line OF
hi life and labors
Who cannot unite with the Governor
IN the earnest faith, that the triumph OF
these liberal and vigorous principle.
will make our people prosperous aud
the state great.
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BucKsioRr, July 10Th.
BAg iIARBoR, July 10. -is5.
II. IL. "

BAR lIARBoR, July 10. 1859.
Mg. EDTIoR:-
Ia your issue of 18th of June. in reply
To the Machias Enioa, relative TO the
number Of buildings being erected al
Bar Harbor this season. Won call upon
some one at Bar Harbor, .'to give YOU
an exact account Of the new buildings
going up there, saying, at will save
u going down 10 see FOR ourselves.
Now, Mr.. Editor, ,re do not comply
with Your request To stop YOU from
coming To our place, Ia see for yourself,
for We should be glad to have YOU come
amongst Us often. and make note of such
Improvements as might fall under your
observation, whether in the place or in
the people. But we make this state
ment Of facts. partly in the spirit OF ac-
commodation, and partly to correct false
impressions given TO the public BY GER
tain imaginative writers, who. should
judge. possess the rare gin of counting
castles built in the air.
The facts are these: Since the first
day of las; October, eleren new houses
have been erected in this place-three
OF which are intended to accommodate
company two are summer resi-
dences belonging to parties in Mass,
and the remainder are private residences
belonging to citizens Of the place. To
be particular, one Of the above number
is store and dwelling under the same
roof. Another is house built up from
one to two stories. In addition, one
Billiard Saloon, which at present runs
two tables; and three or four small
stables have been erected, several of
which. however, are not vet finished.
There have, also, been improvements
made upon many buildings here, by
way OF additions, piazzas, chimneys,
paint, &c. One thing more I must not
Iorget to mention. A few days ago the
'ills were placed for a new school
louse in this district. Size 70 Y 10 and
posts IL feet. The District intends to
build good substantial house that will,
+ properly cared for, effectually keep
'ut MuRson's ''bats and owls /, for at
east forty years.
There are at present ten Houses in
his place fitted up to accommodate
more than last year.
,Ome dignity them with tho uana ~
Public Houses I" and "Hotels, but
onsider the whole, with perhaps one
xception, Boarding Houses and moth
y more. While these ten Houses will
ccommodate the most Of the '.compa-
+" visiting here this season, there are
'veral Cottage Houses" engaged 10
nall parties, and others still engaged !,
accommodate lodgers-those who Q
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NUMBER %.

ed his suspicious in regard to the fores-
ter Hill.
"You are mistaken, your honor"
Dornev replied; Erred Hill has moth
ing to do with i'll know him too
well!'
The Judge acquainted him with the
reasons which hsd aroused his suspic-
ions.
And still say, that man is limo
cent? returned the captain, though l
must confess appearances are against
him."
"But how win yoH prove his inno-
cenceg'
Dorney seemed to be greatly excited.
II can prove Won nothing" he said,
'.but ii is my firm conviction that you
wrong him have known him since
he came here first"
Il know him too" the Judge replied.
Struggling his shoulders. 81 know how
choieric and excitable he is, and where
. fierce temper and jealousy are con-
cerned, there is no saving what ma,
happen. If Hill is innocent, we can
easily ascertain that AT the trial.
Judge, ] am almost sure this suspl
cion does not originate in YOUR Owl
mind: it is somebody else's. Who tolt
YOU of the quarrel Hill had with Burn
on the night of the ball? know, too
that, and how it happened; am awar'
that Hill eourted Miss Fuller. and wa
Jealous Of Henry Burns bnt, in spite o
that, he has nothing to do with hi
death"
Il am not At liberty TO tell You iron
whom NV information comes; Their
was more than one witness present.
Dornev did not reply; he had enoug
to do to keep down his excitement.
To be Continued
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Penobscot Bay and River Railroad


copy W" "'""ihg account oi
meeting at Belfast last week 10 take in
"a consideration the project Of a railr,ad
sr,,n p,.,,a,,j :, pa,~ \, ,,
'i"'' ''' i"eteS-Ne i9e'
he meeting IN this city, on Wcdnc--
day, IN behalf 81 Penoh-coi Bay and
River Railroad was spirited. and quite
"A number "i th" substantial and bust.
nc-' men IRON the several towns on the
line. including Bangor, were pIr-.ni
On motion oi Hon. y. e.. ilichboru, DIR.
$50" ~ Was chosen .i'a!r-
,..rin,, remarks ~ ,'r,,y,,,.... =, ~,
| enterprise. The length OF ill.,. line n.
said. would be sbont "a miles. includ-
~, n uie instance rom "ih'erpon Y"
~ ~ ~, -, r. I''
ton 81 the citic- and town. ON tho line
hc stated, would. under the next State
"'u"'! ~, ~ ncaIi. cic'eh iniiii"h n"i-
II ~. ~, ,.l,s,,,.- -, .,,l'",,,,'.
I tent OF 10 per cent. ol their yaluatinn
They were entering upon the enterprise.
ne SAID, WIN most encouraging pros
~ -, = : a. -. I''','' ~ Naii','h'
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An Estrav.

Pos some days. or nights rather. the dwell
ins- Of -onie Of our citizens have been enter, d
by person. or By persons unknown. aud food
and ether articles Of nogrcai value taken. A.
many y half a dorm houses have been tered
% the attempt mssie 70 enter them during N,
past ten day. and no clue to the int, loper.
could b. got. until on Monday night sheriff
Squirting arrested poor demcntei half naked
pcrson who gtvcs his name a. Grains. and
who says he b~lonss in Richmond. New Brun.-
wick His pockets WEIR pi-ntifniiy supplied
with matches. and contained also !. fishing line
Tie does not give avery connected aarouut o,
himself, and he seems morc al object Of pit,
'hAa ioF punishment. II any person or cor.
poraf'on has missed such pitiabie sIpecim.r
y humanity, and desire to claim this Grahm..
or authorities win rriinqui-h all claims. glad
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NIAGARA FALLS No NoRE-PossIBLY
Fearful of the effort now being made 10
divert from their city portion Of the
grain trade of the West, the Chicagoans
are contemplating the construction of
an immense ship-canal. sixty feet deep
and about "a thousand wide. leading
from Lake Michigan. at or near Chica-
go. 10 some point ON the Mississippi riy-
er. The effect of this canal will be TO
turn the immense volume of water
which now flows from the lakes. through
the st. Lawrence river. into it, channel
and the Mississippi. The latter river
will then never be subject to low water,
and II Is said that the greatest ships can
sail from Chicago TO the Gulf in four
days, propelled by the extraordinarily
powerful tugboats which are to be used
by the owners of the canal. Ii this
scheme is carried out Git will cost about
eighty-four million dollars). il will have
some startling effects. Ii will kill the
Erie Canal and very much damage the
commerce of New York, and will make
Chicago the greatest commercial city on
the continent, although, perhaps, the
fact will startle nobody. But il will
greatly interfere with the pleasure Of
artists, tourists, and the lovers Of natu-
raj grandeur all over the world. for il
will reduce Niagara Falls to about one
tenth OF their present volume! Think
OF that lovers and newly married pairs
What, sentiment must be abandoned at
this memorable demand of trade and
commerce.