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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-21

DAlNTS for FARMERS and others,-The
e Grafton Mineral Paint Co. are now
manufacturing the Best, Cheapest and most Dura-
BILE Paint in use; two coats we'll put on, mixed with
pure Linseed Oil, will last 10 Is years it is of
a light brown or beautiful chocolate color ard can
be changed to green. lead, stone, drab, olive or
cream, to suit the taste ofhe consumer. 1t is yalu-
able for Houses, Barns, Fences, Carriage and Car
makers, Pals and Wooden-ware, Agricultural I'M
plcmcnts, Canal Boats Vessels and Ships Bottoms
Canvas, Metal and Single Roofs, Gt being Fire
and Water proof Floor Oil Cloths, Zone manufact-
urer having used 5000 bb.s. the past year, and
as paint for any purpose sunsurpassyd for body,
durability, elasticity and adhesiveness. Price S.
per Dbl. of 800 lbs, whi.h viii supply a farmer
for years to come. Warranted in all cases as
above. Send for Il circular which gives full par
ticulars. None genuine unless branded in trade
mark, Grafton Mineral Paint. Persons can order
the Paint and remit TIE money on receipt of the
goods. Address
DANIEL BIDWELL, 245 Pearl Street,
sept 2-6m New York.
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The undersigned requests all persons indebted
to John Lewis Peyton to come forward and settle
at lie is authorized to offer the most liberal
terms for prompt payment, and mus. use the pro-
cess of the Law against such as fail to pay up.
He is also authorized to sell Mr.. Peyton's farm
on Jackson's River, in Allegheny county, contain
ing $500 acres. This is very valuable land, and
he viii sell it as whole or in parcels to suit The
purchasers upon the most favorable terms for
cash or short payments
He will be Oh the farm on the End of January,
1868, when if the farm is not sold, he will rent it
for the current year. II. NJ. BELL. Sta'lnton, Va
dec 25-tf Attogney-in- fact for J. L. peyhcA
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Going to Sleep.

UUlh5 w ISANCNs
Come lilher, my baby, my darling,
My lily, my wonderful rose
The white bosomed flowers in the garden
Begin their soft petals to close;
The bees have gone home from the clover,
The swallows are under he caves,
And down in the orchard the robin
Broods over her nest in the leaves
Come baby, my beauty, my darling.
Your eyes are heavy with sleep;
Your little red mouth has grown silent,
And scarcely its laughter can keep;
Lay off the white robe from your shoulders,
Unclasp the small shoes from your feet
Oh. dainticst bosom Of Eden,
kiss you, my lily, my sweet
Do you feel the cool wind coming softly,
And see the young moon in the sky?
The clouds sailing over the sunset
The bats fitting silently by
Do you hear how the cattle are lowing
Along the green lane by the hill?
And the brook running over the pebbles,
With music that never is still
Now hush while sing to you, baby,
A song of the angels above,
That come on invisible pInions,
To watch DER the children they love.
So all through your beautiful dreaming,
The voice of your mother shall creep,
Lest, hearing the harpinga celestial,
Your soul should hy homeward in sleep!
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y IMPORTANT NOTICE.

IMPORTANT KOTICE.-As we in
e tend to make change in business in a
short time, wenow offer, without any reservation,
entire stock Of DRY GOODS s. NOTIONS. all
seasonable, from the highest price Silks down to
roll of Tape or paper Of Needles,
AT ACTUAL COST FOR CASH ONLY.
When we charge any article ON account we will
do 1t at our regular price, but if said bills be paid
within days, Is per cent will be taken off; if
within 10 days, 10 per cent; if within Is days,
per cent; if within 80 days, 3per cent. After
80 days we will expect. in ALL CASES, prompt pay
ment to be made.
1t is rare thing for such an offer to be made
but to reduce our stock to as low figure rs pos
sible, before next spring, we make the offer, in
tending not % vary from it in the least.
Persons knowing themselves indebted to us will
please do us the favor to come forward and MAKE
PAYMENT. PIPER, DRAKE & co.
nov 23-3m
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NEW YORK CARDS.
" ercIlants' Protective Unien
lXa Mercantile Reference Reg

NM erchants' Protective Union
N Mercantile Reference Iseg-
lister.
The Merchants Protective Union. organized to
promote and protect trade, by enabling its sub
scribers to attain facility and safety in the grant
ing of credits, and the recovery of claims at all
points, have to announce that they will, ON or
about September lst 1868, publish in one large
quarto volume:
The Merchants Protective Union Mercantile Refer
ence Register, containing, among oher things, the
Names Natute of Business, Amount of Capital FL
nancal Standing, and Rating as to Credit, of over
400, 600 of the principal merchants, traders, bunk
cas-, manufacturers, and public companies, in more
than 10000 of the cities, towns, villages and set
Elements, throughout the United States their ter
rtories, and the British Provinces of North Amer-
CO and embracing the most important informa-
ton attainable and necessary to enable the mer-
chant to ascertain 1t glance the Capital Charac-
ter, and Degree Of Credit of such of his customers
as are deemed worthy of any graduation of credit
The reports and information to be given in the
Register will be confined to those deemed worthy
of some line Of credit; and as the same will be
based, so far as practicable, upon the written
statements of the parties themselves, revised and
corrected by well-known and reliable legal CORE
spondents, whose character will prove a guarantee
of the correctness of the information furnished by
them, it is believed that the reports will prove
more truthful and complete, and, therefore supe-
rior to, and Of much greater value, than any pre-
viously issued.
By aid Of the Merchants Protective Union Mer-
camille Reference Register business men will be
enabled to ascertain, at glance, the capital and
gradation of credit, as compared witg financial
WORTH of nearly every merchant, manufacturer,
trader, and banker, within the above named terri
torial limits.
On or about the first of each month, subscribers
will also receive the Monthly Chronicle, containing
among other things record of such important
changes in the name and condition of firms
throughout the country, may subsequent
to the publication of each half yearly volume of
the Mercantile Reference Register:
Price of The Merchants Union Mercantile Ref
erence Register, fifty dollars, $3.50; J for which it
will be forwarded to any address in the United
States transportation paid
Holders of five $40 shares of the Capital Stock,
in addition to participating in the profits, will re-
ceive one copy Of the Mercantile Reference Reg
lister free of charges holders of ten shares will be
entitled to copies and more than ten shares
of Capital Stock will be allotted to any one APP
plicant.
All remittances, orders, or communications rel
alive to the book, should be addressed TO the Mer-
chants Protective Union, in the American Ex-
change Bank Building, No. 1913 Broadway. BOX
1861 New York. aug 2G-tf
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AGENCIES, &C.

We are now selling, and have q constant de-
mand for Farming, Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &C., and we in
vito parties having such property for sale, especi
ally in the county of Augusta, and the Valley of
Virginia, to put the same in our hands, believing
that we possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
property, but when we find a purchaser for it we
charge commission Of five per cent, to be paid
out Of the first payment made by the purchaser.
nov 2O-tf f
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RAILROAD, &C.

!! . = 81 g q S;5l
1869. IAO for the West. 1869.
NREAT NATIONAL DOUBLE TRACK
VI ROUTE FOR
St. Louis, Mo-, Cleveland, Ohio
Memphis, Tenn, St. Paul, Minnesota,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, ILL.,,
Louisville, KY, Kansas City, Mo,
Pittsburg, Pa, Carlo, Illinois,
and all principal Cities West and South west, via
the BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. arrangements hare been made,
by which passengers going West purchase
through tickets (of the Virginia CENTRALLY for all
Points at the ticket offices at Staunton or Waynes-
boro; by so doing they will save from SIS to $40,
on each Il Trough ticket, besides avoiding all trou-
BILE and expens of checking Baggage and Omni-
bus transfers. 1sg@ as there is only one change Of
cars between Baltimore and Cincinnati or Indian
apolas, and but t,co to St. Louis, Chicago Terra
Haute, &c., besides ELEGANT PALACE SLEEP
ING CARS on all night trains this route is there
fore the most desirable, especially for Families
and Ladies travelling alone.
Passengers with Western through tickets pur-
chased at the above named offices have the privi
lege of visiting Baltimore without entra Expense.
and then resuming their journey West.
This is the only Route, which can check Baggage
from Washington city to all Western cities.
Three Daily Fast Express Trans from Washing
on and Baltimore to all points West leaving
Washington city as follows Mail Line, 7,45, u,
M Fast Line, 4,30, p. N. Express Line, 8,45;.
p. m.
The above trains making close connections as
Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersburg, with ALI
Western Railroads, for all points,
Passengers leaving on Saturdays will gothrough
by this route, without laying over on Sundays,
thus arriving at destination in advance of any
other route.
For tickets and fun Their information apply to-
W. J. Hunter, Ag't, Va, Central Railroad, Staun-
ton, and to VIM. Wallace Agent, Va, Central
Railroad at Waynesboro, to
LOUIS ZIMMER
Gen'l Southern Agent, B. & 0. R. R.,
Greensboro n G..
L. NJ COLE, General Ticket Agent, B. g. O. +.
R. Baltimore, Md
j.: WILSON, Master Transportation, 3. & 0
R. r. Baltimore Md.
august Ally
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RICHMOND CARDS.
~ UN POWDER.
ORANGE RIFLE AND SPORTING.


THE PRIZE POWDER OF THE WORLD!
The attention ofsportsmen and dealers is called
to the following facts:
Atle trial of arms before the Examining Board,
IN Washington, IN August, 1866, cartridges made
from this powder gave far greater penetration,
range and cleanliness, and in competition with the
principal American powders proved, in every
respect, superior to all others.
AT THE WIMBLEDON RIFLE MEETING, IN ENG
LAND July, 1866, competing with the best of for
elgn Powders, the same result was obtained, with
the FIRST PRIZE
The Board convened by order ofthe commander
ln-chicf of the State of New York for the examina-
ton OF small arms, whose sessions were attended
by officers specially detached by the Russian,
Prussian and Danish Governments, say, in their
printed report of the numerous guns on trial, that
after one hundred rounds all but one became SO
foul as not to admit the cartridge. This led to a
test ofthe powder and they deem the subject of
so much Importance that they say in their report.
1.-The Powder used in these cartridges deserves
special mention as heing very superior 1T is
THE ORANGE RIFLE POWDER
Another meeting of the Board, called by Special
Order No l26, OF the Adjutant-G enera under
date of May IS, 1867, is subject, among other con-
dltlons, to the following in article 3ld:
sin order to conform to the United States stand
ard charge as now adopted, the charge will be
seventy grains The Powder to be the Orange
Rifle Powder, manufactured by Smith and e and
Powder Company
One Of the best sportsmen in the State writes ::
.With the Orange Powder made the largest
score ever made''
VIM. Taylor, Esq, the celebrated pigeon shoot
en- says: sit is the best powder have ever used -
The Blasting and lining Ponder manufactured
by this company, is guaranteed stronger than any
i'll use, after repeated tests in heauthracite mines
ofPennsylvania, i'll competition with other brands,
it was proved superior to all others, and is now
in general use in these mines, and where heavy
work is to be done requiring powder Of unusual
strength and ftr1ty, it is highly recommended. The
attention of railroad contractors is specially call
ed to the superior quality of this Powder.
SMITH & RAND POWDER CO.,
New York.
RICHMOND, VA.
August 31st, 1868.
We have been appointed agents for the sale in
this State, of the above celebrated, and now favor
lite, brand Of Powder. We take pleasure in say
ing that wherever have sold it during the last
two years. it has given the most uniucrsaI salts
faction. Having at great expense just construct
ed the largest Magazine in the State, secure and
complete in all its appointments, are in the
We keep constantly hand every variety of
Powder manufactured by this company.
Ecery package of this Poeaey sold by us will be
guaranteed as represented.
sept 23-'m S. c. TARDY, & co.
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WIN. MILLER & co, Sc South Eutaw ST.,
w Camden Station WHOLESALE GRO
GEES and General Commission Merchants The
style the cid firm Of VIM. Miller 50 S. Gay street,
has has been changed to WM. MILLER & CO.,
and we have removed to rpresent locality, where
we have splendid Warehouse, convenient and
commodious with railroad track in front. Our
facilities are al that could be desired, and, poss-
essing we do, thorough knowledge Of the Balti-
more Produce md Grocery Markets., we fatter our
selves that can give satisfaction % any one who
will give trial.
Grain Bags furnished and liberal advances made
consignments.
References given in any section Of the South
Orders for goods, bags, market reports, descrip-
tive circulars, any information may be address
ed either to the House in Baltimore, or to the
undersigned at Stanton,
sept 2-tf HENRY EDISON, JR.
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YuSEae Virginia Nursery and
ID. Wine Company,
RICHMOND VA

Offer their usual large and we'll selected stock
of Apple Peach Pear Plum, Cherry, Apricot
and other Fruit trees, embracing all the leading
varieties, also very large assortment of Grape
Vines, including the heaviest stock of Norton,
Concord, Ives and Delaware, ever offered in the
State
A full supply of Strawberries, Raspherres,
Gooseberries. Currants and other small fruits,
constantly on hand, with fine selection of Ev-
ergreen and Deciluous Ornamental Trees, Shrubs,
&C.
Catalogues furnished ond correspondence invi-
ted. Address, ALLAN s. JOHNSON,
T. o. Box 43S. General Agents.
sept 9-tf
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A NEW FENCE.-Tlle attention of the farmers
~ of this county is requested to a new style
Of Board Fence, a specimen of which is to be
seen i'll the Courthouse yard, Staunton.
1t is erected without posts, costs less to prepare
than the ordinary board fence, can be put up and
taken down with great rapidity, is firm and dug
rable can be prepared during the winter and pre-
.sentsm points of advantage for the considera-
ton of the farmer Farm rights will be disposed
of upon reasonable TERMS either by George E.
Price or the undersigned.
april 22-tf DAVID BIGHER
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"NObOdy EIurt.3

Some years ago $50 the story goes), a far
mer living not thousand miles from New
York, gave one of his sons some money, and
told him to go out West and remain two
years; at the cad Of which time, it he would
return to specified place, one Of his broth
ers would meet him. The young man went
and returned and met his brother according
to appointment, although DO communication
had taken place between them during the
time. While going homcward together, the
wandercr, after relating some Of his advcn-
lures, inquired whether anything had hap
pened since he left homo
"No, not single thing" said the other,
"cyerything is just the same as when you left,
except that the old crow died"
Indeed y said the wanderer, "and is the
old crow dead What killed him 2"
"Why, he ate too much meat when the
matched horses died.
Good gracious are the matched horses
dead What killed them?"
swell, you see, when the house and barn
burned, they ovetdid themselves in hauling
water"
Good gracious. are the house and barn
burned down How did it happen 2"
"Well you see, when daddy died, they
were carrying lights about, and were care
less
Good gracious and is daddy dead p
What Was the matter with him z"
"Well you gee, when Sal ran away and
got married against daddys wishes, he just
pinned away aud died.
Good gracious! SO nothing has happened
since I've been away! y
No, everything is just the same"
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PIEDMONT LAND AGENCY !
DAVID d. M. DIGGS.

Office, Stanar7scihe, Greene County, "a,
OFFERS for sale great many desirable farms,
" many highly improved, on Conway, South
Swift Run and Rapid Ann rivers, being prinei-
pally in the. counties Of Greene, Albemarle,
Orange, Louisa, Madison and Culpeper, Merchant,
Grst and Saw Mills, three Doc ors' stands, good
will and practice; Tanneries, Mineral Ores !;
large interest in Raleigh Springs, &c., sc.
june 3-tf D. D. NJ. DIGGS.
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WASHINGTON CARDS.
sM w. GALT, & BROTHER,

R4W w. GALE, s& BROTHER,
AxA q DEALERS IN
DIAMONDS, FINE WATCHES, RICH
JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLA-
TED WARE, FANCY
GOODS, &C., &C.,
Hsy@Have removed to their
NEW STORE,
2SO."...... PENNSTLVANIA AV........2SO
Between It'll and 18th SITS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
AG@Agents for the AMERICAN WATCH CO.,
Waltham, Mass.
Bea-A Also, for PATEK, PHILIPPI & CO., Geneva.
And for the sale of the Gorham Manf'g Cos.
UNRIVALLED ELECTRO
PLATED WARE
oct 28-6m
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ITO THE pUBLIC.-The subscriber has APP
l. pointed Henderson N. Bell, Esq.,, OF Staun-
ton, Va, his General Agent and Attorney intact
for the settlement Of all business matters in which
he is party, and requests all whom it may con-
Germ to communicate with him.
JOHN LEWIS PEYTON,
dec 25-l8G7. London.
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- ~ ~

Hslmbolls new landiu is called the most
elegant establishment in New York. 1t is a
four in hand team, with light leather, gold
mounted harness, manned b? two black coach
men, over six feet tall, with huge boards and
brown cloth suits
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FARMERS
.E TRY THE
ALTA VELA
PHabSP JPN a I1E.

IT contains SuHlclent
A M M 9 n I A
to give activity tothe vegetation and larger per-
centage of
BONE PHOSPHATE OF LINE,
than any other fertilizer, together with Potash,
Soda, and other valuable ingredients making q
COMPLETE MANURE.
1t contains all the stimulating qualities of Pc
RUVIAN GUANO and permanently enriches the
soil. Price $50 per ton Of 10 bags, 200 lbs each
delivered at any depot in New York city.
SEND FOR A PAMPHLET
Address
ALTA VELA GUANO Co,
july lily 81 Broadway, N. Y.
For Sale by NJ Y. Partow, staunton, Va.
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d IL. a, p. A. SslHssatf,
A -. GO NEEs ssFON MERCHANTS.

-hICHlHUND, ' 4. -
nly~ Refer to General Echols and Major J.
Marshall McCue, Augusta. Hon. A. D. Dickinson,
Prince Edward and Mckinney & Dupuy. Rich
mond, Va. Staunton Office opposite lst National
Bank Richmond Office, corner of Va, Cary
Street jan8-1y*
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Established i'm 1852.

Established i'm 1852.
The Great Piano and Music House
OF WASHINGTON CITY.
j O III ~ p. e. rs,
306 Pennsylvania Avenue, near cor of 10th St..
n Extensive assortment of new and second hand
- Pianos, Parlor Organs, Melodeons
Prices of new ones, $3.50 and upwards
Prices Of second hand ones, $50 and upwards.
Sole agent for seven of the best makers of Pr
amos, also Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Accordeons,
and every article in the music business Music,
music books, strings and small articles can be
sent by mail. JOHN F. ELLIS,
306 Penn. Ave, Washington, D. G.
oct 14-3m
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ALIEN. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO sMITH
r. D. L!LLEY, THOS. c. ELDER.
STUART. LEI4IEY Il CO.,
- Real Estate Agents,
7t.- o.5 sTAUNTON, VA,
Offers their services for the sale of Real Es-
tate Of every description, in all parts of Virgin
ia, especially in the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
IA We wish only the control of such lands
as owners are really desirous of selling at fair
prices.
EGy@ We make no charge for advertising or shou
ing lands ualess sale is Effected. aug l9-tf
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TYTgENCEI CHINA. xSc.-We have just
,s received the largest and protest assort-
1nent of French China Tea Sets. and
TOILET SETS in Staunton, and the CHEAPEST
lot of the BEST WHITE GRANITE WARE.
Call and see for yourselves at Whites corner,
Main street. PlPEK, pkAhE Y w.,
may2G-tf
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LYNCHBURG CARDS.

20 ARK MILLS. BARK MILLS!
I'D We are prepared to furnish BARK
MILLS of the most approved pattern, at short no
tce. Also one L. Horse Power Portable Engine,
of our own build, and one second hand 25 Horse
Power Stationery Engine, Cylinder Boiler, in
thorough repair.
Betting of all kinds. Send for price list.
A. G. DABNEY & SON,
Phoenix Foundry.
sept CTS Lynchburg, Va
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LAY. j. Il. JOINsO Il
gE4AX Is J JOHNSON,

u CLAY. j. Il. JOHNSON
CHA y Is JOHNSON.
1t Hwater Steam Saw REiiIs
CLIFTON FORGE
Virginia Central R. r,
Manufacturers Of and Dealers in
WHITE PINE, WHITE OAK. YELLOW PINE
AND POPLAR LUMBER
BUILDING LUMBER OF ALL KINDS
SOareG to Order Oaetg -DeJiUe2se0
AT ANY POINT ON v. &. &c. u.
sept2-tf
W light SCHOOL, night School is now.
~ open at st. Francis Hail. Catholic Schook
House, for adults and minors, who are unable to
attend the day school.
HOURS OF TUITION.-Fr until | 0 O. clock,
four nights in the week. Terms three dollars pen
month, payable in advance
NICHOLAS CLEARY,
Teacher,
sept Soft St. Francis Hall School.
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STAUNTON CARDS.

Durke'S Iron Works,
, sTAUNTON, VA.
VIM. y. BURKE, Proprietor,
NOTICE-Persons having Threshing Machines,
Reapers, Mowers, Drills, Sc, needing repairs,
can have them done in the very best style and
workmanship, at Burke's Iron Works at short no
tice. keep constantly on hand repairs for all
the leading machines in the country at manufac-
turer s prices have supply of sections for the
following machines:
Buckeye Reaper and Mower,
Mccormick &C &c g
Wood GO " G.
Union &c &C GO
Also all the repairs for
Pitts and Sweepstakes Threshing Machines,
and -s.r -5-.,-
Bickford and IIufman's Grain and Guano Drill.
Terms CASH Ia. BURKE.
nea-I ain still putting up the best LIVINGSTON
PLOWS made i'll the State. sBa.
June lift WM. A. BURKE.
JAMES H. WATERS, 1
y CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER,
(IIardy's Old Stand.) Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it as
cheap any shop in the country; will also pa,
special attention to repairing, and hopes, BY
strict attention to business and fair dealing, to
merit the patronage of the public.
feb42-tf JAMES H. WATERS.