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

County FA1x.-It is whispered around that the
tournament which is to take place at the next Au-
gusta Fair, is to be an extra splendid display Of
ladies and knights in costume, some of the latter
armed eap-a-pee. The coronation will be conduc-
ted in due form, according to the customs Of the
age of chivalry-and the entire affair will wind
up with grand fancy ball.
RA1N.-The thirsty earth has drunk freely Of
refreshing showers within the last few days, and
the farmer is again wearing cheerful SMILE No
good can be done the corn, but the grass has al
ready begun to sprout up anew, and we may look
for fall in the price of butter, which has been
up as high as so cents pound. Along the VAL
ley the grasshoppers have done all the damage
they eould-but the day Of their triumph is past
and they are now giving their last kick.
MoRE1IMpRovkMENrs.-O City is still i'm
proving, and if it skeeps on as it's began Staun-
ton and Lyuchburg will be left so far behind, that
they wont catch up in the next century. Stir up
neighbors.- Charlottesville Chronicle.
We are rejoiced to learn that Charlottesville is
going ahead. But, bless you, man-don't crow.
There are about sev ,nty-hve new houses now 60
ing up in Staunton. Carpenters, Masons, Plas-
terers, &C., are as busy as a bee in tarbucket.-
When you next visit the "Queen of the Valley"
you'll not recognize the old land marks.
Our ScHooLs.-The several institutions of learn
ing in Stsunton will shortly open for new ses-
sion, and we are informed, with excellent pros
poets. There are three first class schools for
1cl. ~ ,s,,:o T., Ill
Rev. r. Phillips President-the Augusta Female
Seminary, Miss Mary Baldwin, Principal, and the
Wesleyan Female Institute Rev. W. A. Harris,
President. All these schools have strong corps
of instructors and enjoy much popularity with
the public. They hold out many inducements to
parents and guardians, not only for the intellec
tual Improvement of the pupils but their health
and moral wel-heing. Staunton possesses attrac-
tions of ITSELF it is beautifully situated,
tic scenery, pure air and refined society There
are churches of almost every denomination-all
of them well attended. Our distant readers will
do well to consider sll these advantages.
GEN. ]. B. MAaRUDER's LEcTuRE.-We had the
pleasure, night before last ofstening to the admir-
able lecture of Gen. Magruder on Mexico, Maxi
milan and Carlotta-and we regret that in con-
sequence of the shortness of the notice SO few of
our fellow-citizens had the opportunity Of enjoy
ing it. There was, however, o select and appre-
ciative audience, consisting of number of our
most intelligent ladies and gentlemen present,
and we are sure that we give expression to the
general sentiment when we say it was high in
tellectual treat.
We will not attempt IN outline Of the lecture,
because we could not do justice to it, and more
over it would not be fair to the distinguished lee
turer to forestall him in the presentation of his
subject to other audiences.
We will say however, that it was replete with in
structions matters with which the public are not
very well acquainted, and deeply interesting
throughout. Gen. Magruders style is polished
and elegant, and his manners all that could be
wished or expected in gallant soldier and &C.
compiished gentleman.
To our countrymen in other parts of the State,
who may have an opportunity of hearing the Gen.
we say with confidence, go and listen to his lee
ture and we will guarantee that you will he pleas
ed.
Our ADvERTIsEMExTs.-We call the attention
of our merchants aSd others to our advertising
columns-Those of Richmond, Baltimore, &c.,
will be found in their appropriate places, and we
recommend them TO tie dealers of Augusta Coun-
ty. 81.
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
Valley R. R. Company will take place on the 18th
of October. At -
See notice Of J. H. Waters.
L. B. Waller and R. NJ. Ayers have dissolved
partnership. ''-
Powell & Blackley advertise super-phosphate
of lime.
.Ruthrauff, Alger s. Co., Baltimore, advertise
boots and shoes at wholesale.
+. Conrad Zeul, Baltimore, -truaks, valises, &C.
John J. Chancellor, Baltimore, attends to con-
signments, of cattle.
G. H. Reese & Brothers, tea dealers and gro
GERS, POI and 209 Pratt Street, Baltimore.
AIiller's Safe and Iron Works, Baltimore.
John E.. A. Cunningham, Baltimore, advertises
the monumental cook stove.
See advertisement of the National Life Insur-
ance Company, R. T. Phillips and James Ker,
agents for Augusta county.
VIM. Hall Crew, Richmond, advertises varieties
of COAL
Putney Wells, Richmond, have choice as
sortment of boots and shoes.
P. H. Trout & Co. announce the celebrated
Fleming Worm CoHfections.
Alton johnson, Virginia Nursery and Wine
Company.
]. B. Watkins, Richmond, advertises the Wood
en- Well Pump.
Rose s. Day, Richmond, tin plate and sheet
iron workers.
slinos s. Hartman, Commission Merchants
Richmond.
W. E. Granger, Richmond, furnishes fish, oys-
tiers, game, SC.