The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

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STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, January %, 1869.
10 CAL.
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, falls this
year on the 10th of February.
SHERlFFs.-Capt. Glaize. sheriff Of Frederick
county, has been removed; so has Capt. Paul,
sheriff of this county
The Methodist of Winchester contemplate es-
tabishing Seminary for the education of young
ladies, at that place.
STEERING The seal ,wags of this section have
been quite active of late, and from appearances
are brewing some mischief, of what kind we are
unable to say. Look ont.
CHEEK as. BRAss.-We have heard of men hav-
ing brass enough in their faces to make kettle,
but we know who has cheek enough to fill
tallow chambers vat.
MusIc.-We like some music in subdued form,
that is at distance, and the further off the bet
ter. e., a crying baby in the wee hours Of the
night.
RAILROAD SUBsGRIPTI0N.-The vote on the
County Subscription to the Valley Road has been
postponed by order of the Court to Thursday,
May p, 1869
TnEsp1ANs-We had hoped for series of these
popular entertainments ere this, and we know of
good many others, like ourselves, have been dis
appointed.
WuEAT.-All of our Valley exchanges speak in
glowing terms of the growing crops, and the
farmers talk with feel good at the mere men
ton of wheat.
AUGUSTA AHElD.-Tne on y pure whisky found
by the Worlds reporter during his raid among
the New York dealers was Bumgardner Whisky,
made in this county-a high compliment.
MASQUERADE pARTIEs.-Last winter mask and
fancy parties were all the rage We have not
heard of a single one this season. What has be-
come Of all the gallant, good and true? .-
Information is desired at Mobile, Ala, of W.
J. Phillips who in 1868 was Confederate soldier
stationed at Fort Morgan. Address Mobile Reg
lister Office.
CuLB1AISs, OR Frosted FEET-3clls White
Oil relieves the intolerable itching, and If used
in time prevents the Chilblains breaking out.
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prominent Storekecpers.
CLARK CoURIER.--This is the name of new
paper to be started in Berryville soon, by Capt.
Nelson. lie has heavy guns all around him, but
trust will succeed in establishing first class
paper.
The News says scalawag lawyer of Winches-
ter applied to by culled brother from dis
lance, to be received in his Office a law student,
but would not receive him. We think that hard
case, indeed.
Law Flnst.-Maj. Ycllott & W. W. Scott. Esq,
both well known practitioners at the Lexington
bar, have formed co-partnership. We com
mend them to those having business in that quar-
ter that needs prompt attention.
IN LvcK.-A private soldier Of the o. S. army,
named Francis Gassou at present stationed t
Mrion, Va, has lately fallen heir to SIS, 900 in
gold.
srEEL.-It is said that Mr. Bessemer derives
annual income of s., 1000. 900 from his British
steel patents What may slbert expect from his
Invention, which is said to be far superior to the
Bessener process in more than oae respect?
Hen. Charles j. Faulkner has been appointed
by the Governor of West Virginia. in lieu of
Hon. Reyerdy johnson, counsel for W lest Virginia
10 attend to tae Berkeley and Jefferson case in
the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Decision REyoKED. The Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue has revoked his decision, pub
lshed q few weeks since, that all building asso
ciations are liable to pay special and income tax
as bankers.
Is IT RIGHT For few imported, wo uld be
christians, to GUST one Of the largest congrega-
tions and take possession Of the largest church
in town on party grounds? That is the question
in a mt shell.
GaATIFYING.-Th Rev. Cornelius Tyree ha
been preaching to full and interesting congrega-
tons at the Baptist Church in this place. and We
trust with happy results The meetings will con-
tinue during the week
PosTt FFiCE AFFAIRs.-4At New Market, Va.
j. ". Burke is designated mail messenger; SER
vice twelve times week, or as often as necessa
ry. Route 4 ,G31, Culpepper Courthouse to Front
Royal, contractor is allowed additional cost fol-
increased distance.
Tue VALLEY VlRGIN1AN.--Rhe prospectus of
this excellent and ably edited weekly. published!
ut Stanton, Va, will be found in another col
umn. as an advertising medium the 'sVirginian'
is unsurpassed by any paper in the Valley, and
as such commend it to the favor of mer-
chants,-Lyachbury Neecs. rT5s .ir
ADvIcE.--Youmg ladies, don't marrya man, nc
matter how much you love him. who is not fully
capable Of taking of children, from the
youngest to The oldest. If they have any regard
for your future welfare they will not ask you tc