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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-07
Newspaper directory.

G. P. Rowell & Co., the New York adver
Using Agents, are about issuing complete
American Newspaper Directory. 1t is com
pilation much needed, since nothing Of the
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Messrs. Rowell & Co., have spared no pains
or expense to make the forthcoming work
complete. We understand the book will be
handsome octave volume of about 300
pages, bound in dark cloth, aud sold for Five
Dollars per copy.
AS the publishers are Advertising Agents,
their issuing a work containing so much H.
formation, usually jealousy guarded by those
in that business, shows that they are confident
of their ability to be of service to advertis.
ers, Or they would not SO readily place in
their hands the means Of enabling every one
to communicate direct with publishers if
they SO desire
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The Valley Railroad.

The following letter is from General R. T.
Lee, to COL NJ G. Hartman, President of the
Valley Railroad:
LEXINGTON, Va, Dec. IS, 1868.
Dear Cozoucz:
am glad to learn from your letter Of the
10th, that the prospects for the early
construction Of the railroad from Harrison
burg to Salem, are SO favorable. It is work
of great Importance to the fertile region
through which it will pass. Besides enabling
pie crops with greater ease and profit, it will
render valuable many products of the farm,
orchard, and garden, which now, for want of
proper facilities, cannot reach Market and
in addition will greatly enhance the value Of
the farm itself 1t will also open the rich
mining interests of the upper part Of the
Valley, and will afford an avenue by which
capital and labor may be introduced for the
development of manufactures. The almost
unanimous vote of Rockbridge county, to
subscribe four hundred thousand dollars to
the road, proves its Importance in the eyes Of
its citizeus. If the rich county of Augusta
WI give an equal sum, ana the counties OF
Roanoke and Botetourt each half that amount,
it ought to inspire the early construction Of
the road. Railroads have become essential to
the growth and prosperity ola country. Any
section beyond their reach and influence is
looked upon as cut off from the rest of the
community. They are as necessary now as
common roads were generation ago.
l believe that the advantages which will
flow from this railroad, when completed, will
more than compensate our people for all the
money they may spend in its construction,
and will justify its energetic prosecution in
the face of all difficulties by which we are
surrounded The greater our difficulties, the
greater the necessity for continued effort to
overcome them. They are not instrumental
BILE, and will surely yield before prudence
and energy.
With my earnest wishes for the speedy
completion Of the road, am very respectful
ly, and truly yours, r. Il. LEE.
Col. NJ. G. HARNAN, President Valley Rail
road.
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A Righteous Verdict.

In the case of Daniel Dechert, editor Of the
Hagcrstown Mail, against the corporate au-
thorities Of Hagerstown, Md, for the des-
tructon ofhis printing office, material, account
books, &c, the jury, last week, awarded the
plaintiff ST 500 damages. 1t appeared from
the testimony that Mr.. Dechert had applied
to the Mayor TO protect his Office against the
mob, before it had attained such proportions
as to make it impossible 81 and that the Mayor,
being loyal Radical, refused to exert his au-
'hority, because Of Dechsrts alleged disloyal
procliyitics.-
We cordially congratulate our friend Dec
hcrt upon this verdict lie is entitled to the
thanks of the newspaper fraternity, and the
community generally, for persisting IN his ef-
forts to viudicate the Independence Of the
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The Recent Conference.

The Dispatch says Of the Conference -
We publish to day the resolution adopted
by the recent conference Of prominent gen.
tlemen of the State held at the Exchange IIo-
tel in Richmnod. The gentlemen composing
this conference the most Of whose names are
appended to the paper they adopted, were pri-
vately requested to meet here to consider the
subject of the manner Of the readmissien of
Virginia into the Union. Agreeing as to the
object desired to be effected by the distinguish
ed gentleman who set the movement on foot,
(Mr. STUART of Augusta, they readily COM
piled with his invitation. They came to cen
fer; and while speaking more especially for
themselves, they lid not hesitate to state their
own impressions as to the opinions of their
fellow-citizens. The representations of these
gentlemen are altogether reliabie-whie their
proceedings we're entirely frank: unsel6sh, ana
patriotic.
The committee appointed by the conference
is good one. 1t certainly should not pro-
vokea feeling of suspicion Or unkindness from
the dominant party. They are all frank and
practical and patriotic gentlcmen-as much
devoted to the restoration of national concord
and prosperity as any man who lives north Of
Mason and Dixon's line.
The paper prepared BY these gentlemen is
unobjcctionable in its main particulars to all
persons who properly view the exigeuey in
which we are placed. Negro suffrage is plain
ly inevitable, and longer opposition would be
vain. While admitting this fact, the paper
declares a truth in asserting that the people
of Virginia do not think the negro yet pre-
pared for the exercise of the franchise, and
that it should not have been conferred on him
until he had had opportunities and time to
fit himself for this responsible relation to the
Government This frank statement should
entitle those who make it to the general res
pect Of the party in power. That party must
know that the people Of Virginia entertain
this opinion, and must place much more trust
in their professions when they boldly ayow it
than if they hypocritically espousod the OPP
posite opinion.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
n1o fhe Creidfors off IoI,n Kunb

HVO the CrelOfOrs OF j DIN AunklC,
dec'd.-In pursuance of decree of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, rendered June
7th, 1867 in the cause Of Jacob SceTa fer &C,
David Kunkle, Administrator of John E. Kunkle,
decd, and Others, shall proceed at my Office in
staunton, Tuesday, 9th of February ne1t, to take
an account of the transactions of the defendant
David Kunkle as administrator of John L. Kun
kle, decd, and also an account of the debts and
liabilities Of the estate of said John L. Kunkle,
decd. The creditors of John L. Kunkle, decd,
are hereby notified that unless they present and
have their respective claims before on be-
fore the day last mentioned, they will be excluded
from participation in the assets of the estate.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
Jan AT Commissioner.
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q HERIFFS SALE.-By virtue of an order Of
y sale which issued from the circuit court OF
Augusta county, at its November term. 1868, in
the matter of Baylor & Hanger and Bolivar Chris
tan, Plaintiffs, against George Kelsey Boag, John
Gilliard Boag and Vim. N. Clarke, Defendants,
will offer at public sale, on MONDAY, the 18th
day of JANUARY, 1869, at the residence of said
VIM. N. Clarke, Formerly the property of Lemuel
Weller, dec'd.,) on Middle River, near Samuel
sCline's Mill, the following property, viz: los
bushels of corn, 40 bushels of wheat, Is bushels
of oats, and about tona of hay, levied on as the
property of said Boags. Terms cash.
VIM. L. MOWRY,
deputy for Samuel Paul, Sheriff &C.
inn 1t
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Tie Year 1869.

This is the first week of the New Year,
and it is nothing more than right that we
should quietly look into the events of the
past year, that We may derive knowledge from
cur experience aud as a guide during the fu-
ture AS that able journal the Baltimore
SIN remarks, there arc few men to whom
the retrospect Of a year can afford unvarying
satisfaction Either calamitics which were
unavoidable, vacant places around the hearth,
Or misfortuuos resulting from their own errors
OF judgement and wrong principles of action,
checker the view which they take Of the
past. There has been no path entirely free
from nettles of some kind, yet they may be
converted into wholesome medicine if those
who suffer from them will learn hereafter to
avoid the causes Of such Of them as might
have been averted by proper circumspection,
and to submit with fortitude aod resignation
to those which were inevitable. Even where
survey OF the past year discloses an almost
broken career Of prosperity, yet, as we pass
this important point Of time, we are remind
cd to temper our exultation by the reflection
that all here is transient; that there are a
thousand contingencies in human life which
admonish the most successful to moderation,
and that all, the fortunate and TIE miserable,
are alike being borne onward to the common
poverty of the grave.
In regard to matters Of material concern
five have not cause for congratulation in the
restoration of union and harmony among the
States there is not at least an absolute de-
privation of all hope for the future in the pc
litical events Of last year. The gradual wide
ming of the terms of amnesty, in successive
ploclamations from the President, until Al
last it has been made universal, indicates
subsistence in the food of sectional passions
opened by the late war, which We trust MAJ
be permanent. The motto Of the incoming
President is Let us have peace )" and if hi
administration is in accordance with tina
sentiment, the year upon which we have en-
tered may advance the nation far on it's wa
to its former prosperity. The opening yea
p presents good opportunity for this countr,
to start anew in career of economy. cuttin.
down extravagant expenditures; and avoidin!
the source of them by discarding that pole,
Of sectional hate and persecution which en-
genders state Of things which is supposed
to render necessary expensive military cstab
ments and appliances, as we'll as to foste
corruption and fraud. In addition to this
uor eyes should be kept steadily fixed upol
a return in all branches Ct practical life tt
the old standards of business, and VIC SHOULD
adapt ourselves to getting back to the forme
basis of such transactions, and the resumption
of specie payments If our legislators re
turn to the capital animated by the sentiment
which the Christmas holidays are so we'll fiji
ted to inspire, and with the desire Of improve
ment and progress which is suggested to a
by the recurrence of the day. we shall hay
reason to wish to the country, as we do to al
our readers and friends, a happy new year.
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1t is said, in Washington, that Congress
will not allow any other constitution to be
presented to the people of Virginia to be vo-
ted on, than the one framed by the Under
wood convention-and that our people will
first have to adopt Or reject that-and that
simply. This is what (says the Alexandria
Gazette the Radical politicians from Vir-
glnia, who have been and are in communica
ton with the Radicals in Congress, now say.
1t is not for US to know whether this is cor
rect or not
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VIRGINIA :-At rules held in the Clerk
" Office of the Circuit Court Cor August

VIRGINIA Sat rules held in the Clerks
" Office of the Circuit Court Cor Augusta
county, the 4th day of January, 1869.
R. Summerson, Plaintiff,
against
George Nicholson, Trustee, &C., A. W. Hartman,
Hugh W. Shelley, John A. Hartman, Geo. Bay
lor, Admir- of George X. Snapp, decd, Betsy Stat
ford, Richard Moon, Charles W. Stafford, James
Rippetoe and Ella his wife, Snyder and Lucy
his wife. Sally Stafford, Broode Stafford, Clar
ence Stafford and Antoinette Stafford, Deff'ts.
ON AMENDED BILL IN CHANcERY.
The object of amended Bill is to sell house and
lot in Staunton for vendors lien.
The Defendant George Nicholson, Trustee, &C.,
not having entered his appearance, and it appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that he is not resi-
dent of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that he
do appear here within one month after due publ
cation of this notice and do what is necessary te
protect his Interest.
A copy-Teste,
Trout, p. q. j. N RYAN, elk.
jan At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-07

GRANITE I'VE have received from our old
friend John Ashby Of Virginia, now of Port
Gibson, I4a.,a sample of this new growth,
WHICH is destined to take the place in great
measure of King Cotton. 1t is in textur as
fine as silk, grows high and thriycs well with
little cultivation, 1t would DO we'll for our
Virginia planters to look into the merits Of
the "Ramie,"
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POISONING BY MUSHROOMS is said that
large doses of alcohol form the best antiaote to
the poison by mushroom of certain species, and
possibly of all the kinds. Boiling in vinegar or
salt does not neutralize such poison, as has been
frequently supposed
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II Augusta County Court, I

4 December 18th, 1865
In view of the fact that the vote taken upon the
question of subscription by the county of Angus
ta for stock in the Valley Railroad Company, on
the 9TH day of December, (present monthly, was
under very Instantaneous circumstances in con-
sequence of the extreme inclemency of the wealth
err when said vote was taken, and that there was
not fair expression of the wishes of the people
the subject, and the further fact of their being
informality in not swearing the Commissioners at
some Of the precincts. and returning the Poll
Books to the proper Office within the time pre-
scribed by law
II is ordered that the Sheriff of this county and
the Commissioners of Election. at the several
Election precincts, on SATURDAY.
The 9th Day of F,EBRUARY,
1869, open polls at said precincts, and take the
sense of the voters of said county upon the ques-
ton whether the county court of Augusta county
shall subscribe Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
(300,00O) to the stock of the Valley Railroad
Company, to be paid in the bonds of said county
at any time within twenty (2o) years. the interest
thereon to be paid semi annually, said Polls to be
taken in conformity with the provisions of the
military commandant Of this District and subject
to his approval.
Copy-Teste
jan 7-tde W. A. BURNETT, Clerk.
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AMNEsTv.-President johnson is gratifed
at the manner his amnesty proclamation has
been received and it is said, will soon ex-
tend the measure to others less prominent,
especially those at tie Tortugas Islands
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4 Change of Business.

"a Having purchased from George G..
Grouse his entire stock of goods on hand includ-
ing show cases, jars, fixtures, &C., together with
some articles of personal property. The business
hereafter will be conducted on our account and
under supervision and control, and we hereby
notify the public that we have authorized and en-
powered said George c. Grouse to act as our
agent in carrying said business, in accordance
with the thirteenth section of the 145th chapter
of code. J. E. GROUSE,
SUE GROUSE.
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" At Rules held in the clerks office Of the
circuit court for Augusta county. the 4lh day of
January, 1869
William Snapp, Hugh L. Reagan and VIM.
j. Shumate Appellants,
Against
Joseph Picoli, Appellee.
On Supersedeas to a judgment of the county
court Of Augusta.
The object of this suit is to supersede judg-
ment of the county court of Augusta, rendered
on the S0th day of October, in the year 1868, in
an action of defendant wherein the said Joseph
Picoli was plaintiff, and the said William F.
Snapp, Hugh L. Reagan and William j. Shumate
were defendants, by which judgment the plain
tiff, Picoi recovered against the defendants
Snapp, Reagan and Shumate. the sum of $283 ,33.
with interest from August 18th, 1868, till paid,
and ST. &c. costs of suit.
The defendant Joseph Picoli not having entered
his appearance, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that he is not resident of this Com
monwealth 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of This no.
tice and do what is necessary to protect his in
terest. A copy-Teste,
Smith & Elder, p. q. j.. RYAN, elk.
VIRGINIA: -At a circuit court co ntinued
and held for Augusta county, the 25tl,
day of November 1868.
Joseph Nenger, Plaintiff,
Against
Isaac KILLER, Abraham KILLER and another, De-
PENDANTS
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to attach and subject
to sale real estate in and near Spring Hill, Au-
gusta county, belonging 10 the said defendants
or some of them, to pay the amount of plaintiff s
claim.
The Defendants, Isaac Kibler and Abraham
KILLER not having appeared and answered or
plead in this cause, and it appearing by satisfac-
tory evidence that they not residents of this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that they do ap-
pear here within one month after due publication
of this notice, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interest.
copy-Teste,
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Trout pa Jan At
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WELL srArEp.-The Petersburg hder
says
THE sensible men of Virginia have ceased
to bother themselves about negro suffrage, and
theY now address themselves to the only pract-
icai questions before them, and that is to oh
tanning the release Of white men from disquall-
ieation and disfranchisemeut."
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with the New American Cyclopedia) are now
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close of the year 1867 1t will be sold in separ-
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as for the New American Cyclop@dia.
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The Alexandria Gazette entered on the
first of January upon its SEVENTEEN year. May
it live a thousand
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By the President
F. W. SEWARD, Acting Sec'y of State

In accordance with the spirit Of the fore
going proclamation, it is said that Senator
Ferry Of Connecticut, will introduce bill
removing all civil disabilities from those en-
gsged in the civil war This measure would
strike at the very root Of the crying evil Of
the day
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people Ct Virginia, by primary meetings
to appoint delegates to popular conven.
ton to be held in Richmond, on Wednes
day, the 10Th day of February, 1869, to
receive the report of the committee APP.
pointed by the foregoing resolution, ano
to adopt such other measures as may be
deemed most expeeient to promote the OBJ
iects herein indicated.
ALEXANDER II. H. STUART, Augusta
THOMAS BRANCH, Richmond
D. G. JARNETTE, Caroline;
THOMAS S. FLoURoY, Halifax;
WYNDHAM ROBERTSON, Washington co.
WILLIAM D. QuEsENBERRy, Caroline
B. II. MAGRUDER, Aibemarle;
GEORGE W. Boiling, Petersburg;
| ASA D. Dickinson, Prince Edward;
JOHN j. MARYE, JR., Fredericksburg
W. G. KNIGHT, Richmond
| ROBERT WHITEHEAD, Nelson;
J. F. SLAUGHTER, Lynchburg;
A. G. PENDLEToN, Giles;
JAMES D. JOHNSTON, Giles;
| N. K. TRoUT, Staunton;
III. M. BELL, Staunton
JOHN EcHoLs, Staunton
MATHEW HARRISON, Loudoun;
FRANK G. RurF1Ns { hester6eld'
G. G. McRAE, Chesterfield;
w. 7. SurHERL1E, Danyille;
J. /. CARRIN6kas, Richmond;
WILLIAM ErUAafF Petersburg'
JAMEsF. JoHNsoN, Lloerty;
THoM S j. M1cu4E, stanton;
JAMES NELSON, Richmond,