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

Call and examine for yourselves.
MASONIC There is but one opinion expressed
by oil who were present on Thursday last, at the
Masonic celebration. as to the merits OF the ad-
dress delivered by Past Master ]. Randolph Fin
lev, of Winchester, and that opinion is highly
flattering to the orator. We were not present,
but what everybody says must be true.
MELANCHOLY DEArH.-Wm. D. Trout. formerly
of this place, but late deputy clerk Of tina Coun-
ty Court Of Rockingham, met with sudden death
on Friday night last. It seems that Mr. Trout
was called out Of bed at about 10 o'clock, and.
missing his foothod, fell from the top to the bot
tom, breaking his neck in the fall. He was in
the AZ year of his age.
Observation-Disclosures OF OrrIcBRs.-Ata reg
nlar meeting Of the members Of staunton Council
No. At, the following gentlemen were elected OIL
GERS for the ensuing six months:
II. II. Peck, President; P. N. Powell, Associate;
JAS w. Baldwin, Chaplain; W. H. Herr, Secreta-
nv; Richard D. Ryan, Financial Secretary; John
A. Noon. Treasurer; James B. Pemberton, Con-
ductor: Robt K Rice, Assistant Conductor; VIM.
r. Pondexter, Inside Sentinel; VIM. B. Barkman,
Outside Sentinel; ]. W. Newton, Ex. President.
LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LErrERs.-The following
is the list of unavailable letters remaining in
staunton Postoice up to date, for want of stamps,
address and proper directions, sc.
II. NJ. Holland, NJ. F. Sherr, ]. F. Cook, George
Brown, 8. NJ Maupin, Mary Curry, Mollie Mir
ret, 1t. Town, Miss Hensobring, Miss Matte Sta
pies, Noses Brock, Sally Woode, Chas. Bates,
H.. To,~ M Esrnk
kOaser.'
Persons calling for letters advertised in the
above list will please state that they were adver-
tised in the YTyanian, otherwise they may not get
them. A. I. MAupIN, r. III.
REGISTRATION IN AuausrA CouNry.-The re-
turns of the late new registration show very
favorable gain in the white vote throughout this
county. 1871 new names were entered on the
lists of which 1867 were whites and s04 colored
of these 800 Of the whites and "a of the colored
had been previously registered, making the addi-
ton Of new names 1887, Of which 967 are whites
and 22O colored-leaving white gain Of 747.-
There is strong presumption that Augusta Co.
vill roll up Walker majority of near 5000.
An ENTHUSIASTIC Observation-Disclosures and let
ter writer's get all the cream of good thing in
this region, before we have time to prepare our
notes Cor the press-an4, presto! away the details
flash all over the country. Had it not been for
our industrious friends Smith and Gilman, we
might have furnished our readers with fresh ac-
count of the glorious Walker meeting at the Court
House on Monday last. The building was so
densely crowded that we could scarcely get our
nose in--thermometer close up to 100, and no
steam valve. A. H. H. Stuart, Esq, introduced
Col. G. C. Walker who addressed the crowd elo-
auently and At some considerable length. There
was much enthusiasm displayed-the cheers were
hearty and the people seemed very good humored,
considering the sweating. Nsj. J. D. Dorman
also spoke, followed by Thomas J. Niche, Col. J.
II. Skinner, Col Bolivar Christian, Major H. NJ.
Bell, Major Thos. C. Elder, Col George Baylor,
VIM. s. Gilman, of the Richmond Press, and Col.
John B. Baldwin. It is long SINCE the old Court
house rang with such eloquence.
DRAM.Tlc.-It is rarely that the denizens of
our quiet mountain city " are CALLED upon to
witness dramatic entertainments; but on Monday
small company Of performers came among Us,
and opened at Town Hall with :. Fauchan and
other entertainments. They lsbeTea gRdsr many
disadvantages, such as giant Of stage room, rick
city scenery and appointments. &c. However,
they gave us quite treat, and were heartily ap-
piauded Miss Alice vane is really good actress,
falling very little. if any, short Of Maggie Mitch
ell, in her rendition of the merry and warm
hearted 1anchon. She was well sustained by Mr..
Templeton and others. On Tuesday night, Ca
MILE was played, rejecting much credit upon
the actors and giving entire satisfaction to large
and attentive audience. Last night the Stranger
was played and won the applause Of all present,
To-day, by regspeai, the Hail will be open at II
o'clock for " Matinee" which will be for the
accommodation of the ladies and ahildren-ad
mission, only IS cents. Tonight, % Pocahontas"
will be rendered, with all its thrilling and attrac-
tive features. Don't fail to see It.
BALTIMORE, Mn, May 9th, 1863.
Dear Sir Though bitterly opposed to ',Pat-
ent" or preparatory Medicines" yet shall be
doing great injustice to withhold from you the
beneficial results have obtained from the use of
the compound you style "Morning Star Bitters"
Having for several years been stationed on cir
Southern Coast | have had good opportunity to