The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-20

STREET GAs-LiGHTs.-Every person is compell-
ed to be home at 10 o'clock of dark night or
tumble into one of the numerous pit falls that are
the peculiar characteristics Of Staunton. Can't
the authorities let the light shine until IL O'Clock
barDr. A. NJ. Fauntleroy delivered an elo-
quent anniversary lecture before the Augusta
Academy of Medicine, on Friday night last in the
lecture room of the Baptist Church. The audi
was not large, as it was generally believed
that the affair was exclusively professional
THE Town .CLocK.-This useful machine is
in good running order, having been fully
cleaned and regulated by Capt. John Smith,
munity. The time is now so regular, that even
old SoS will not rise or set without he goes by the
clock,
peA. The question of &C Have diseases changed
their type?" was debated before the ssAugusta
Academy of Medicine" on Friday night last DR..
A. NJ Fauntleroy, opened, in the negative and
was followed by DR.. G. R. Harris in the .afirma-
tive, DR.. V. 7. Churchman, giving his experience
in favor of the affirmative The discussion was
animated, butthe question was not decided.
AS the 9th of June comes on Sunday, the An
nual Celebration of the Ladies' Memorial Asso-
citation, will take place on SATURDAY, the 9Th Of
June. The County Committees are requested to
prepare flowers and bring them in on Saturday
morning. Let the tribute to the memory Of our
lamented heroes be one that will do honor to Au-
gusta and justice to the soldiers who sacrificed
their lives in defence Of your homes and affairs.
Harper's Weekly for May %, has come in COM
pany with the "Bazar - for Goth. Both journals
maintain their reputation.
s'The Hearth and Home ''is always a welcome
dish to our literary repast. The number before
us is unusually rich Judging from an article
headed g The Journey North,'' from the pen of
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, we are led to be-
ieye that that lady has left her home in Florida.
FIREMAN's PARADE.-On Thursday night last
the Augusta Fire Company with the Fire Company
Of the D. D. & B. Institution made brilliant dem
onstration in the form of torch-ight procession.
They were accompanied by the Brass Band of the
D. D. Il B. Institution in wagon, who dscours-
ed most eloquent music. Most of the boys COM
posing this band are new beginners and, under
the tuition of Prof. Turner have reached a degree
of perfection truly surprising. The parade was
handsomely carried out and created quite fut-
ter. -..-+
AN AFFAIR AT FAIR.-In the midst of the fes-
tivities of Fair given by the ladies oh de colored
population attached to the Methodist Church
" African, of this town, on Monday night, color
ed gentleman took it into his head to astonish
He jumped upon the table, which ssgroaned with
costly piles of food and commenced iourishing
a knife with most dramatic effect. The company
were astounded-the male operatives were terror
stricken and the tragic hero snorted if he smelt
blood. The women alone stood their ground, and
in short time the colored Spartacus was secured
and taken to Harlans hotel, when he cooled off
before the morning dawned. He was held to BAIL
The SPoTsw0OD Observation-Disclosures
magnificent hotel is now in the hands of three
gentlemen who ''know how to keep hotel''
They are, Nessrs. Sublett, Luck and Bishop
Mr.. Sublett was formerly the successful propri-
!. etor of the Columbian hotel, of Richm ond and
was followed by Mr.. Luck who sustained its
reputation, and Mr.. W. B. Bishop brings to the
aid of the concern large experience, he having
been, for some years, connected with the Exchange
Hotel. We had the pleasure, few days since,
of stopping at the Spotswood, and found the
rooms airy and comfortable, the walters atten-
tive, the tables richly and beautifully supplied
with every luxury. The hosts were amiable and
wide awake to the comforts of their customers
nothing was wanting that could make US perfect
ly contentcd- everything went like clock work
and, in fact, we didn't at all desire to leave SO
delight full an abode. The prices Of the Spots
wood have been reduced to suit the times, and
our friends will do well to leave their carpet
bags with the clerk when they visit Richmond
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SKETCH OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE Town or STANTON, MAY ID, 1869.-Pres-
ent, W. NJ Allen, A. T. Maupia, g. Ii. Sears, S.
j. Davis, W. L. Herr.
The Water Committee presented Reports from
the Superintendent of Water works, showing
amount of work of individuals to be, for the month
of-MaTch. $45,l2, and for the month of April,
$loI.60
cundry accounts were allowed and ordered to
be paid. o
A report was presented from the Commission
ers of streets. recommending the repairing of the
side walks-New street, between Beverly and New
G. H. streets-for said repairs, the sum of $780,
20 was appropriated.
The Com pensioners of streets returned an ae-
count in the name of the Central Bank, which had
been referred to them with report declining to
recommend its payment, which was laid on the
table - - q
The Commissioners of streets presented report
in relation to the extension of Lewis street to the
Middlebrook road which was laid on the table
Messrs. R. D. Sears, VIM. Herr and James F.
Patterson were appointed Committee to draft
and report an Ordinance, tax bill for the cur
rent year.
Robert Cowan and Nicholas K. Trout were ap-
pointed delegates to represent this town in the
Commercial Convention, to be held at the city of
Memphis, Tenn, on the 18th inst.
The Commissioners of streets were directed to
procure four suitable lamps for lighting the streets
with Goa! oil where new posts have been lately
placed, until the Gas Company is prepared to fur
nish gas.
An Ordinance, prohibiting the obstruction of
the side walks, streets and alleys, by sales, and
by the cengregating of persons thereon, was pass
ed, and ordered to be published in hand bill form,
and posted throughout the town.
An appropriation of 5000 was made for the sup
port of the Poor of the Town.
A petition was presented from H. O. Cease ask
ing pc Emission to use the water from the town