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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
A LADY In Distress.

About o'clock Tuesday morning very
handsomely dressed female made her appear
anoe at the private Office of the Chief Of Po-
lice and solicited an interview, Her features
for the nonce were shrouded by dense green
veil; but hat and white feather sat jaupti-
ly on golden curls, and the figure was tall
and sylph-like. An odor of costly essences
was dispensed from her robe and heart-
shaped cluster sparkled on her left hand
The lady was politely shown seat, and the
chief, as is usual with him in the presence
of beautiful ladies, bowed low and begged
she would advise him in what he GOULD ohlige
her.
II am lady, sir, in Distress"
"Madame, I am profoundly grieved to hear
it p and the Chiefs utlerance disclosed in
an eminent degree the sympathetic nature of
his feelings. ia sia
Yes, sir Tn very young, stranger in
the city, deserted and broken-hearted p and
a bright tear falling from underneath the
veil and glittertng on the costly robe, evinc=
ed the anguish Of the lady. The stout heart
of the police magpate was evidently touched.
He walked up and down the apartment sev-
eral times, pulled out his handkerchief, PUT
it to his eyes, and then solicited anew the
lady's confidence. at @
aWill you help me, sir :"
"Madame, myself and my force are at
your command" 5- G
sThanks, sir; such generous assistance
quite overwhelms me-" d a.f
T beg you will not expresses it. Only let
me know the circumstances of your distress!"
s:The person who has SO greatly injured
me, sir, is the barber Of the Dcxter,"
"What p ti 'ss 1t
eyes, sir, the barber"
What Pa nigger?" g
"a colored gentleman, sir" @
sand who the devil are YOU"
81 came down here to teach school, sir I"
swell, madam, my education is already
completed, and | think you'd better go,'
and the discomftted Official made a sudden
exit from the Spontaneously. O. Picayune:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
NeWspaper Law.


Postmasters are required to give advice by
letter when subscriber does not take his pa
per from the Office ; and give the reason for
It not being taken. Neglecting to dose, makes
the Postmaster responsible to the publisher
for payment. a's..
"Any person who takes the paper regularly
from the Post-ofice, whether he mas subscrib-
ed or not, is responsible for the payment Of
the subscription.
''Any one ordering his paper discontinued
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continas to send it until payment is made,
aud collect the whole amount, whether it is
taken from the Office or not.
"The Courts have decided that refusing to
take newspaper OF periodical from The Post
office, or removing and leaving them uncalled
for, is primo .facis evidence Of iutentioual
fraud" r5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
[For the Valley Virginian,l

I Mr.. Editor In my peregrinations have
rarely fallen upon country more beautiful
or desirable than that portion of the Valley,
contained in the lower edge of Augusta and
the upper portion of Rockingham counties,
Va. For picturesque scenery, fertility and
healthfullncss, it is hardly equaled by any
portion Of the great Valley.
The South fork of the Shenandoah River,
the most beautiful of all its tributaries, dash
es foaming along through it, to mix its clear,
pure waters, with its more turbid sisters,
Middle and North Rivers, at Port Republic
This stream is finely suited for the establish
ment Of machinery, ON account of the falls
and constant supply of water.
Just on its banks, in the extreme lower end
Of Augusta county, is the celebrated "Cave
Hill" On the river side it rises abruptly,
with steep, craggy sides, and aspires to be
almost mountain. From the top of this
hill, the scenery is grand and imposing. The
river winding along through rich and level
valley, dotted here and there with handsome
dwellings, and sundry other objects of inter
est, make view exceedingly pleasing to the
eye. But within its bowels are located the
far. famed Weir's Gave, and the not so well
known, but not less interesting Cave of the
Fountains, or as it is more commonly called
!" Fountain Cave" This was discovered many
years after Weir's-which deservedly has 50
much reputation, but for variety, aad that
wild, picturesque, enchanting scenery-blend-
ing grandeur, sublimity and beauty I imag-
inc Fountain Cave cannot be beaten the world
over.
This cave is now in the hands of DIR. L. B,
Spencer, formerly of Charlotte, Va. He has
an efficient guide and is prepared to accom-.
modate yisitnrs with comfortable lodgings.
I know of no place more desirable for a
home than this neighborhood. 1t is certainly
as healthy as any place; Churches convenient,
the Society as good as any part of the Valley,
and the prospect for Railroad is good The
lands are fertile, and may be brought to as
high pitch of production as anywhere in
the world ~ Il sr 80 e'.sa.
Several farms could he bought in the neigh-
borhood-one of hundred and sixty acres,
with a handsome house and all necessary out
houses, garden, orchard, &C., all in excellent
repair. II. ~ VICTOR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
CORY o'LANUS, EPISTLE.

On the Clerical Enodus- the Church.
es. Operate Choirs- How they do the 4Nu
sic-Sunday Schools and Sunday School
Literature.
What's the matter with the ministers p
Why are they all running away
Bartlett, Hoffman, Thrall and one or two
smaller guns, have accepted calls to other
fields, and are leaving us in theological dark
ness.
This ,hegira seems to have set in since you
commenced publishing your pulpit sketches
and biographies Of the Brooklyn clergy.
The coincidence is striking -
i This leads mo to suggest that after you
have usedup the clergy, you might, with ad
vantage to the community, do the leading
politicians on both sides.
The coincidence is striking.
Try it.
Your observations, and Bishop Littlejohn's
on the necessity for free churches, came home
to my experience.
We want cheaper religion.
It is getting to be too much Of luxury
altogether.
Mrs O'Lanus must 90 to church, and 81
must the children. ~
They go to a fashionable church, because
it is in our neighborhood.
| We live in vicinity Of very fashionable
neighborhood.
Also, because it IS fashionable church.
Being fashionable the pews are very ex
persive. 80 '''
The expenses Of the establishment art
heavy-the appointments being all first class
There is talented minister.
A big organ.
The minister is good, the organ immense
1t cost two thousand dollars for repairs the
other day-and the choir is absolutely stun
ming.
IF Maretzek ever went to our church b.
would have that choir at any expense.
/ don't know the name Of the prima don
ma, but she is Parepa, Kellogg and La Grange
| rolled into one.
She can carry her voice away to the to]
of the spire, and balance on the upper not
like Bonfanti on one toe on a poise, for eve
SO long, the organ, and the rest Of the choir
waiting till she comes down again.
The tenor and oontralto are good, but tn
basso he is superb.
His voice goes down into his boots. an,
when he drops down to B fiat in the sub-cel
lar, it is awfully grand, like trombone Will
bad cold.
The contrast of the voices is what strike
you, and the way they handle the Psalms.
If you had become familiar with the tunes
by hearing them sung in the old -fashione,
manner, you would not know them again.
You have heard yiolinist play "Yanke
Doodle" with variations, but the variations 0
/ an operate choir cant be conceived by
mere fiddler
In starting a hymn, for instance, the OF
ganist leads off with a gymnastio flourish
then the sopoano opens the ball.
She catches up the word glory. and 20
never heard q word put. through such
course of musical sprouts.
Glo-o-o-o-ory orye-e-e-e till abe gets up I
the extra super6ne 9 sharp, and then let
herself down gracefully with nightingal
trill. ,s.sses
! Then the basso takes hold of glory an
puts it through descending scale in whic
the o7oo-o-e's predominant, and the e-e.e-
get lost in a sort Of melodious fog. a.
| Then the tenor and .contralto go at glory
stretch it and roll it from one end Of Il
scale to the other.
Then all four of them attack glory
once-fnish it, and 60 at the next word.
4 | like it very much, it is the next be
/, thing to Italian opera;
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

PUBLIC SERvANrs.-In an admonition ad-
dressed BY the Emperor Of China, to the
officers OF his doysrnmapt, is this .remarka-
BILE passage ;.'He who sincerely serves his
country, leaves the fragrance Of good name
to hundred ages but, he who does not, leaves
a name that stinks far tens af thousands Of
years" Long live Farina, Of Cologne, fol
we shall need hogsheads of that water, al
the close Of Grants administration: States
! MIN
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

A NEW FENCE.-The attention of the farmers
N of this county is requested to new style
Of Board Fence, specimen Of which is to be
seen in the Court House yard, Staunton.
1t is erected without posts, costs less to prepare
than the ordinary board fence, can be put up and
rable, can be prepared during the winter and pre-
sents many 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 eff pAylp BgCHEK'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
"YLER & CURD,
MARKET-HOUSE,

MARKET-HOUSE,
~ STANTON, VA.
We are now prepared to contract for all kinds
Of work in onr line, and solicit share Of public
patronage 4a.a .sg9s
N. B. Work undertaken III any part of the
country.
REFERENCES Smith s Elder, staunton,
w. J. s. g. Gibson, Builders, Richmond, Va.
y. 3. Spence & Son, Richmond, Va. Tyler Son,
Richmond, Va. W. D. & Mayo Cabell, Esas.,
Norwood, Va. W. 4. s A, H. Turner, Towards,
vile, va april u SH
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

A BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT Dr.. Chal-
mers beautifully Says "The little that |
have seen in the world and known OF the his
tory of mankind teaches me to look upon their
errors in sorrow, not in anger. When take
the history of qpe poor heart thai has sinned
and suffered, and represent to myself the
struggles and temptations it passed through.
the brief pulsations Of Joy; the tears Of
regret; the feebleaess Of purpose; the scorq
of the world that has little charity; the des-
olation Of the souls sanctuary, and threaten.
ing VOICES within; health gone; happiness
gone-=I would fain leave the er4ipg so4l of
my fellow-man With Him from whose hands
it GANG"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

MRS E. A. BARKMAN,
lM Fashionable Dress-NIaker,
Cup Stairs, one door North of Roane & Alby's J
NEW STREET., STAUNToN, VA.
Would announce to her friends and the public
generally, that she is now prepared to do all
work in her line with neatness and dispatch.
paF Orders from the Country promptly attend
ed to. Every variety of Stitching done, and sat
isfaction guaranteed. april 22-69 tx
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

WIN. WAKEHAN, JR., ~
w FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
(Sign of the Flag, west of the creek,)
MAIN STREET. STANTON, VA.
Having located in Staunten, for the purpose Of
carrying on the Tailoring and Cutting business,
l would most respectfully ask q share Of the pub
lie patronage.
Fits guaranteed.i in all cases. Particular atten-
ton paid to repairing.
april 22-6a ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

"OUSE, SIGN, AND ORNAMENTAL
n aastgE PAINTINGS,
would most respectfully announce to the cit
liens of Staunton and vicinity that am now pre-
pared to do ALL KINDS OF PAINTING on the
most REASONABLE TERMS and at the shortest notice.
Z 19 Particular attention paid to
Country work.
All Orders left at Dr. Eichelberger & Fultz's
Drug Store, will be promptly attended to.
april 22-69 If W. COOPE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

DANGEROUS PLEAsuREs.--I have sat upon
the sea shore and waited for its gradual 'ap:-
proachcs, and have seen its dancing waves and nd
white surf, and admired that He who meas
ured it with his hand had given it such life
and motiap; and I have fingered until tha
gentle waters grew into mighty pillows, and
| had we'll nigh swept me from my tirinest foot:
ing. So haye seen the needless youth gaz-
ing with curious spirit upon the sweet mo-
tons and gentle approaches Of inviting pleas.
ure, till it has detained his eye and inprison-
ed his feet, and swclled, upon his soul, aEe
swept him to q swift alccrrtt!raetIoH
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
- F. JOHNSON, +

LIE RECONSTRUCTED.
Newtown, where he is better prepared to do all
kinds Of work in his line Of business than ever.
All the branches Of Cabinet aking and Under
taking attended to promptly and on the mpst req
sonable terms. 1sel trEE sf5
. The patronage Of the public is respectfully So
lioited. r&-S5 Ass lAs& A@s
N. B. I have new e horse) Hearse just fin
ished. m s 54 fuSf Ell.
feb IS If 4 .os 1e
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
DURKE'S LIVERY STABLE.
ID Ef 56& SfamnfOn Va

~ Htt1uMGOMs y az
The Proprietor takes this occasion to call the
attention of his friends and the public to his COM
plete outfit of New Buggies, Hacks,
&C., which in neatness and ease Of running,
are not to be equalled by any Livery in the valley.
~, He accommodate persons with supe- a.,
19T rior Riding and Driving Horses, both gem It4T
tie and fast Horses fed and boarded liberal terms.
The famous Hostler, TOM BETHEL, is in gen.
eral charge Of the stable. april $3.50 1y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
Encourage Home Industry !!

JAMES #. WATERS, &EA
!ygu is CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER,
(Hardy's Old Stand,) Staunton, Va,
will warrant all new work and will furnish it as
cheap as any shop in the country; will also pay
special attention to REPAIRING, and hopes, by
strict attention to business and fair dealing, to
merit the patronage of the public. ssSs
april 22-69 If JAMES H. WATERS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
PAPER-HANGING.

TYPHOLSTERING, PAPER-HANGING.
II CARVING AND GLIDING.
Old furniture recovered and vanished, and
made as good as new. Old frames regilted, or
stained limitation of Rosewood, Walnut, Oak,
&c., Laying Carpets, and OIL Cloth, Hanging Cur
tains, Cornices, Pictures &C., done with neatness
and dispatch, at HEWITT'S Variety Work Shop,
New Street, Staunton, Va. 4.s
april en-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
y St0ss7et07e Cards.

~ E. WOOD has the best assortment Of Con-
O.haA dictionaries at the lowest prices in town,
also all grades of Chewing and Smoking Tobacco,
Cigars, Fancy Articles, &C. He calls special at
tention to fine lot Of green Apples just received
from the North. @ april 8 8m.F
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13
STONEBURNER & CO., Proprietors. :
VOL. ".
Professional Cards.

TYR. J. III. FULTZ
. In Has removed his Office to the room for
merly occupied as the Valley Virginian Office,
where he can be found at all hours except when
professionally engaged elsewhere. .
B6s-. All calls promptly answered, both in town
and country. april Is If
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FIRsE.CLAss BOARD ONLY $3.50 PR. DAY.

:
Having purchased the POWHATAN HOTEL
Property, $50 long and favorably known to the
travelling public) and having THOROUGHLY Re
pA1nrp and Re- FURNISHED it with New FuRNI-
gunE BEppEsG, &C., offer to my old patrons and
the public generally, the comforts Of Home:
wants, and with my long experience in the Buisi-
ness think can safely guarantee satisfaction to
my guests gae location Of my aouseLbeing sit.
surrounded by fashionable residences, and within
q few moments walk of our most prominent bust
ness thoroughfare makes itconvenient for persons
visiting the city on business, and attractive for
those who come for pleasure. My rooms are large
and comfortable, and my tables will compare IA
yorably With that Of any Hotel in the State. With
the improvements have made, conducive to the
health and comfort Of my visitors and intending
to devote my entire attention to them, feel as
gHred that the House will be sustained upon its
own merits. confidently appeal to the public
for q generous patronage.
A. J. FORD, Proprietor.
Late Exchange agd AMERICAN Hotel, Richmond,
ya, NAV la-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-05-13

On the Clerical Enodus- About the Church.
es operate Choirs-H Hon. they do the 1Nu
sic-Sunday Schools and Sunday School
Literature.
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ts BALLARD HOTEL,
RICHMOND Va, March Is. !
HTlHIS ELEGANT ESTABLISHMENT is open
i to the accommodation Of the public. The
building is one of the LII iesr fIa 1885
FINEST IN THE CITY. ~
and for STYLE, CONVENIENCE and BEAUTY of AR
,aANGEMENT, is acknowledged to be superior.
ITS FURNITURE
is new and complete and for cleanliness it is pro-
verbal Yf5s
The subscriber, after more than twenty years
experience in the business, thinks he risks moth
ing in saying that this Hotel shall, in every re-
.spect, be ~ sa1 is ~
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE SOUTH,
and asks the patronage of his friends and the
public generally. eta JOHN P. BALLARD,
march 18tf :sssi Proprietor.
FORD'S HOTEL,
il lF0hNIERLY PAWHATAN.)
Corner Broad, Eleventh and Capitol Streets,
RICHMOND, Va.
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4 NEW FENCE.-rhe attention of the farme

sag The patronage of the public is respectful,
solicited.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-05-20
ore. Luke Benton had fought his

more. Luke Benton had fought his
last duel-had gone to his final
account with his heart bullet cleft.
Whiteman, too, was dangerously
wounded. With his breath bub-
bling forth through blood, he called
the Ranger to him and asked him
for the miniature. 1t was given
him-the fair face of young man.
He covered it with bloody fingers
whispered, "Bury it with me-" and
he, too, had ceased to live.
With tearfnl eyes that form was
prepared for the grave, the Ranger
insisting that his promise to the
dead should be- fulfilled to the let
ter. But all saw sufficient to satisfy
them that he who called himself
Whiteman was a young woman.
And years later, they found a clue
to the mystery. 1t was wife, who
had then revengea the murder OF
her usband--murdered for saving
her from dishonor! From a bloody
grave in the chapparel. she had
gone to join him she had loved so
well in the land that lies beyond the
dark river t: -s -
Was her last act one Of sin ? II
is not for us to judge of such 6
thing. We know nothing Of the
maddened heart and insane brain
know nothing of the long days and
longer nights of suffefing-nothins
of how we would act under suci
circumstances. Better leave judg
ment to Him who can read botf
the mind and the heart, and whos'
will directed the avenging bullet
None other is without sin, and wht
| will daro to cast ha fret Stnna2
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-05-20
(Original.)
MEMORIES.
BY CHAs. MCLEAN McTLvAIN.

The day has closed The sun has set
In cloudess splendor. and very fair comes
The evening hours The bright bloom of wales,
And hills and forests, clothed in mellow light,
With their wealth ofever- changing hues,
Repose in nal beauty, as they seem ..-4
To sink to rest, or drink the fragrant dew
That falls from the skies. like holy incense
From the unseen realm of perpetual day,
Upon their quiet and gentle bosoms.
I..deed methinks, that brighter evening
OF springs golden prime we have not seen
For many year. thousand gloi les seem
Gathering round, as we sit by thy grave.
Lula in the old church yard, while the stiffness
OF the twilight hours lends sad enchantment
To the quiet place Ofdreamless slumher,
And hold sweet communion with thee,
Though thou art sleeping the long last sleep
Beneath the clods in unbroken repose.
Dear Lula, friend of other years, dreary day
Anon have clouded the way of ftful life,
With changing scenes far too lark to note,
Since you were laid in the silent grave
To molder into dust. But your memory
Has not gr WI old or faded from the heart
That oyed you well. We have planted flowers
OF the brightest hues again upon your grave;
And hope that the farest clouds of summer
Will drop rain gently on the opening buds
That they may live through the feyerish days,
Gather frag ance from the soft evening wind.
Radiant bloom ON the bright beams OF morn.
And deep lustre from each holy suns ct:
But oft we miss you--miss you when sadness
Like a gloomy cloud hangs over the heart
When pleasure, clad in elysnm dreams,
Swells the soul with eXulting ecstacy,-
When we meet in the social circle
Of the loved ones dear or when We mingle
With the giddy throng, or hear music peal
Upon the perfum'd air, and see Ii ght forms
Glide round in the dance, hail brighteyes
Look love divine, while beauty flashes
Through luxurant curiS Of glossy splendor
Clustered about necks Of peariy whiteness,
Like golden vines around spotless column.
Even then the memories of the past
Come gliding back through the lapse of years
And voice whispers in the lone chambers
Of the heart, in tones of mingled mirth
And sadness: 'A]asI she is not here-not here :
The dearly loved and early lost. But listen
Beyond the pale moon now shedding its light
Ger hill and plain and the dim stars OF eve
That glitter in the dome of ethereal blue,
Like beacon lights family seen far out at sea.
There echoes pleasing voice in accents soft,
Sweeter by far than when tie moraing stars
Sang tngether-"She is here-She is here"
Amid h ,sly light and endless love and truth,
| Clad in the glo. les of the spirit Land,
| An a: gel of Gels stial purity,
While we bow at memory's hallowed shrine,
And offer up the tribute of a tear.