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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21
Tnat Trial-The Jefferson Prisoners.

The Jefferson (Texas) Times is filed
with the details of the evidence intro
duced before the military commission on
the first, second and third days of the
trial. The Jefferson Aduocate of later
date, 4th inst, says the military trial now
going on at that place has been more
like farce that succeeds tragedy on
the stage than anything it has ever seen
or read of. 1t continues:
The ignorance, stupidity and reckless
ness of the colored witnesses seem to be
placed under requisition for the amuse-.
ment of the court and spectators, and
even the careworn prisoners are kept in
a perpetual state of merriment. -Four
freedmen have been examined. 1t would
he tedious and burdensome TO give their
testimony in detail. SO far as it pertains
10 the same facts it is totally contradic-
tory and directly opposed to the testi-
mony of Major Curtis and Lieut.. Dubois
in the most essential points. Some OF
them recognized nearly all of the prls'
oners-none were disguised except one
or two. One saw no disguise at all, ex-
cept Dick Figures had on his wife g
nightcsp. Another saw handkerchief
under Col. Crump's chin and tied back OF
his neck.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21
Killed by Lightning.

The New Iberia Journal, of June IL,
says:
Thursday of last week the lightning
caused considerable damage in that part
of the parish of Vermilion known by the
name of Prairie Greg-rain, thunder
and lightning following one another with
frightful rapidity. Crops suffered some
what; but the ssddest thing was the .ac.
cident which happened at the house of
Mr.. Achille Hebert His house was
struck by the lightning, and Mr.. Hebsrt
and his tive children we're thrown down
By the shock. As soon as he recovered
from the conclusion, Mr.. Aohille ran to
his store house, where be knew he would
find his wife; but what was his pain and
surprise 10 see the unfortunate woman
stretched out lifeless and still holding 10
her arms the corn she had come TO get.
A doctor was called, but all medical aid
was useless, and he had but to verify that
the asphyxy must have been instanta-
neous. Mrs. Hebert leaves two children
of tender age, and she carries with her
the regrets of ell her acquaintances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21
The Late George .. Yerger, Father Of
II. M. Yerger.
From the New Orleans Picayune,1


NEW ORLEANS. June IA. 1859.
As friend of the late Geo. s. Yerger,
the father of Colonel E. M. Yerger,
now on trial for the crime OF murder, l
'cannot suffer the comments ofyesterday s
Republican to pass unnoticed. Had the
writer of the article been an acquaintance
of the deceased, his hand would never
have penned such libel upon the dead.
he was truly man Of peace and of
thorough religious training. A strict
Episcopalian, his thoughts were largely
absorbed in promoting its interests and
in advancing the cause of that Savior
whose mission was one Of peace. Prior
to the war his sons were men of promise
aud members of the Episcopal church.
That one of them should have forgotten
the pious instruction of an aged father, is
no new thing in human experience. Such
facts are not foreign to Northern lsti-
tudes, although the article referred to
would indicate that murders occur only
in the South, and are the result of ins.ruc-
tions of Southern parents to their sons.
Shame should mantle with its blush the
face of the man who could pen such an
article against Southern fathers and
mothers. / have several cases in my
minds eye at this moment where there
have been assassinations upon Northern
soil, not committed in the heat of pas
sion, but in the calm, quiet hours of the
night, and for gain; but / have not the
moral hardihood TO lay the blame upon
fathers teachings or an innocent COM
munity. The relatives Of Colonel Yerger
suffer deeply enough without having the
memory of their beloved father resur-
rected by. strange hands from the grave
and made the subject of newspaper at
tack. A Friend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21

Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day OF June, A. D. 1869.
AxDREw AUFR, Notary Public.
We learn that the battle money has not
yet been given up to McCoole, and
moreover, that the holder Of il says be
has no intention OF so doing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21
The Canaan ChiId.Murder-Jesep
Rrown Sent 60 Jail.

The career of Josephine Brown, OF
Canaan child-murder notoriety, since she
was discharged from the jail in this city,
has been far from vindicating her inno-
cence, or consolng to the jury that ac-
Quilted her. On last Thursday she was
arrested. tried and convicted of wsnton
and disorderly conduct in Pitts6eld,
Massachusetts,, and yesterday was SEN
fenced to six months at hard labor to
Lenox Jail. At Stockbrijge, where she
had previously tarried, we are told that
her presence became SO obnoxious to
the moral sense of the community that
they we're inceused to perpetrate great
moral outrage by treating her to coat
Of tar and feathers and free ride out Of
town-and preparations for this event
had been perfected. But she spared
them the trouble by quietly removing to
PittsGeld-the sequel of which we have
already told.-HudsOn IN. ~ Register
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21

armed, equipped and provisioned. They
are confident of ultimately securing their
independence, and are jubilant over their
recognition by Peru. They say that il
the United States would only follow suit,
they would not need to discharge another
musket.
Santa Anna is living in a small cottage
in Porte Plate, and is enjoying good
health. He says that ne lost the half OF
his fortune in Cuba and Mexico. Strange
to say, the veteran agitator has run away
from Cuba to avoid taking part in the
revolution there on either side. He is
constantly occupied in writing the history
of his life, never stirring out on the
streets. He is not unwilling to receive
visitors, however, and signifies his in,
tention of returning to Staten Island
next July.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21
PUBLIC LEDGER.

The PUBLIC LEDeER is published every AZ
ternoon Except Sunday by E. WHITMORE
and J. j. DUBOSE. under the firm name OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21

The correspondent Of the Philsdelphis
Inquirer, on Saturday, announced that
Secretary Boutwelrs orders prohibiting
smoking, drinking and lending money"
are 10 be made general in all the Execu-
tive departmental The last prohibition,
against lending money, does seen to us
to be suPerfuous /, is not "giving :"
but taking" that is the vice Of this ad-
ministration. Ii should denounce "snok-
ing. drinking and accepting pre.ea.. if
Il really purposes amendments,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21

Miss Bateman appeared at the Hay
market, London, 10 new piece oy Iom
Taylor, on Monday last She will leave
England for this country on the lst OIL
September next, commencing her en-
gagement at Booths TheAter on the 10th
Of September.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21

To the General Public :

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lnsa our present stock holds out our desire beng to turn over u G's @
- a. of +ho .ao Par in mind that if Won need A
BILL OF GOODS SAVE
a'. WELLS & COLL, 267 Main Street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21

A heavy robbery occurred ct Pasca.
goula, Alabama. recently-six hundred
and sixty-six pounds Of lead. and a guam
tity Of iron castings we're stolen and
taken TO Mobile,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-21

General BAnkhead Magruder lectured
in Louisville, on Wednesday night, on
the subject OF Maximilian and Carlot'a'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
SDeciOL Notices.
HOW HOsTETTERs BITTERS CURE DYs
PEPSIA

THE WHOLE STORY IN NUTSHELL.
The office of the stomach is to convert the food
into cream-lke semi fluid, called CHYME. This
is effected partly by the action Of solvent, called
the gastric Juice, which exudes from the coating
of the stomach, and partly by mechanical move
ment of that organ, which churns, as it were, the
dissolying aliment. The CHYME passes from the
stomach into the duodenum, or entrance to the
bowels. where it is Injected TO the action Of the
bile. and the nutritious portion of it converted
into fluid called Chyle, which eventually becomes
blood.
Now, it is evident that if the great solvent, the
gastric juice, is not produced in sufficient quaint
ty. or if the mechanical action of the stomach is
not sufficiently brisk, the first process Of dagesom
will be but impersectly performed 1t is also clear
that if the liver, which plays such an important
part in changing the hourishing portion OF the
cbvme into the material of the BLOOD is congested,
or in any unnatural condition, the second process
will not be thoroughly accomplished The result
of the taoo futures is dyspepsia complicated with
biliousness.
The mode in which 11OsTETTER's B1TTERS
operate in such cases is this: they invigorate the
| cellular membrane Of the stomach, which envolves
the gastric juice, thereby nsuring an ample sutfi-
cheney of the fluid. to completely dissolve the food
| They also act upon the nerves OF the stomach,
causing an acceleration of the mechanical move
ment necessary to reduce the food to homoge-
neous mass They also act specifically upon the
liver strengthening it, and so enabling it to pro-
duce an ample and regular supply of bile, for the
purpose of converting the nutritious particles OF
the Chyme into Chyle, and promote the passage
| through the bowels of the useless debris.
| In this way, Hostetter's Bitters cure dyspepsia
and liver complaint The explanation is plain,
simple philosophical, and true.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
Marriages.

At Mr. Thos. Shumates near Fishersvile, on
the 10th inst, by Rev. C. S. NJ See, Mr.. Henry
P. Shower to Miss Stacy A. Schwartz-all of this
county.
On Oct 9Th, at the residence of the brides
mother, by the Rev, Mr.. Christopher R.
Wallace oil Bath county, to Miss Maggie E. Hull
Of Highland county.
On the 3rd inst, at the residence of the brides
father near Port Republic, by Rev. Nj. Halves,
Mr.. J. W. 7. Hawpe of Greenviile, Augusta, to
Miss Amanda Boone-daughter of Dan'l Boone OF
Rockingham county.
On the End inst, at the resi- dence of Col. W..
Anderson, Fort Valley, Georgia, by Rev. Mr.. Rus
sell, Mr.. E. NJ Brown formerly of Staunton, tc
Miss Matte Barry of Georgia.
In Chattooga county, Georgia, on the 26th uIt.,
by Rev L. G. Reynolds, Z. H. Stevens, formerly
of Iarrisonburg, Va, and Miss Lucie Linton,
daughter of DR.. John Pettus.
On Tuesday, the 18th inst, at this residence Of
VIM L. Herr, by the Rev. j. b. Morgan, D.. D..
Rev. e. P. Phelps, Of this place to Mrs Jane Car.
ringlon of Texas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
Beat Estate Age7,cies..

JOHN ECHOLs, IL. N. BRILL, R. H. CATLKTTs
sf-.v i JED HOTCHKISS. '!A' f}f-s-- =
FCHoIs, BELL, CATLETT s. CO., sHfi2
Ia REAE. ESTATE AGENTS, s
SOUTHEAST Corner of Courthouse Square,
sTAUNwON, VIRGINIA. ''r
We are now selling, and have a constant de-
mand for Fayw.iing, Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &c., and we in
vite parties having such property for sale, espec-
ally in tbs 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.
We make no charge for advertising or showing,
rroperty, but when we find purchaser for it we.
charge a commission of five per cent, to be paid
out Of the first payment made by the purchaser.
nov 2O-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
The Sphere Of Woman.

"Born to dignity retreat,
Unknown to flourish, and unseen be great,
To give domestic life its sweetest charm,
With softness polish and with virtue warm.
Fearful of fame, unwilling to be known,
Should seek but heavens applause and her own"
The poet has in these few lines beautifully ex-
pressed our ideas Of the true sphere of woman. To
give to domestic life its sweetest charms the pres
ence Of woman, in all her soft persuasions and
tender graces, is absolutely necessary. In fact,
there is no such place on earth as lovely and at
tractive home, without the presence Of woman
What more sweet, more cheering, more full of
hope and comfort, to the weary and toilworn hus-
band as he lifts the latch of his little cottage home,
than the thought that lovely smile and cheer
full word, will greet him there. Away, then, with
the idea Of plucking this lovely flower from its
parent stem, and placing it among the thorns and
thistles, where it would soon be robbed of its
beauty and fragrance. Applaud us, ladies'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
TacksOn.s Catarrh Snuff
J and TrOcIle Powder,

ADELlGHIFUL AND PLEASANI hEMEDl
in Catarrh Headache Bad Breath, Hoarseness. Asth-
ma Bronchitis, Coughs, Deafness, &C.,
And all Disorders resulting from COLDS in
HEAD, THROAT ANDyoCAL ORGANS.
This Remedy does not ssdryup' q Gatarrh but
Loosens it.; frees the head of all offensive matter,
quickly removing Bad Breath and Headache; al
lays and soothes the burning heat in Catarrh it so
mild and agreeable in its effects that it positively
CURES WITHOUT SNEEZING :!
AS Troche Powder, is pleasant to the taste, and
never nauseates; when swallowed, instantly gives
to the Throat and Vocal Organs
Delicious Sensation OF Goodness and Comfort.
.Isthe best Voice Tonic in the world!
Try it! Safe. Reliable. and only IS Gents.
THREE BOXES ONE DOLLAR.
Sold by Druggists, or mailed free, address
COOPER, WILSON s. CO., Prop'rs. Phila.,
Wholesale Agents Demas, Barnes & Co., New
York. Johnston, Holloway s. Cowden, Philadel-
phia. Thomson, s Black Baltimore. Sold by
II. Link, Staunton, Va. sept2-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

LIVER COMPLAINT is disease much ia! ked about,
and but little understood. Properly speaking.
every arrangement of the liver or bilious system,
is a liver complaint. 1t is generally preceded or
attended by costiyeness, or alternately, costive-
ness or diarrhea prevails. The coarse particles
of bile become more OF less mixed with the blood,
and obstruct the pores ofthe skin and small blood
vessels giving rise to various diseases of the skin,
such as erysipelas, itching, blotches, pimpes,
boils sore eyes, and sores and ulcers of various
kinds Dr. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar Bitters
can be safely recommended as safe and certain
cure, as well preventive, for this class of ills.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

xHE PLACE TO BUY BARGAINS. ;,
C Hirsh Il Loeb's Fancy Eazaars rs well
s mn with Pocket and Table Cutlery Trunks
Wa,Iaes Table and Floor Oil-clotb, Soaps, PERU
merry Pistols of all makes, and ammunition Tor me
same. Stationery. Looking glasses. Gents fufh
shing Goods, Hats, and in fact m you can
call for.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

W1xTER.-The chilling breath of early winter
once more sweeps over the hills leaving he fresh
garniture of nature naked and desola-e. The fra
grant flowers and green leaves of early autumn
have been swept away by the first blast of the
storm king, and have gone to the protecting bo-
som of old mother EARTH there to remain until
the genial warmth of spring shall wake them to
life ags Tin, once more to heautify and adorn the
the earth. Thus fadethe leaf, the flower, the
man. We all fade, for we are all mortal Shall
not autumn and winter remind us of this great
truth?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

BALLou's MONTHLY MAeAzINE.-We are in re-
c.ipt of this maryelously cheap and handsome
Magazine for December. Its table of contents is
varied and charming, embracing the usual fine
variety of serials, sketches, stories, poems and
attractive engravings The publishers announce
in the prospectus for the coming year, a serial
story for adults, by the popular Magazine writer,
James Franklin Fits, and juvenile serial by the
young peoples favorite, Horaio Alger, Jr. The
price of this periodical is marvel TO everybody
"a hundred page first class illustrated Magazine
for fifteen cents, or 150 per year.. indeed won
derfully cheap. Elliott Themes s Talbot, Publish
ers. Boston, Mass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
Staa.aaton Advertisenae,ats.
HrNnRY. I. L. HENpRY. JAS. PAGAN
NEW BOOT&sHOEiF FACTORY
Hendry Brothers & Pagan,

NEW BOOT&sHOEs FACTORY.
Hendry Brothers & Pagan,
Have lust opened in their new and comodlous
store room on Augusta street, opposNe oouf'-
house, Staunton, Va.
Mems Coarse Boots and Shoes of all KINDS;
Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and
Caters; large stock of Child
rens, Misses, and Ladies' Shoes
of the Latest Styles!
ANYTHING in our line furnished at the shortest
notice.
Work Fl tted to order by Mr.. James Pagan.
JUST RECEIVED-A large supply OF Mems
and Bows Hats, from coarse article TO the Ia
test and most elegant style.
ON HAND.-A good assortment OF Leather
and Shoe Findings, which we offer to consumers
at low prices.
shoemakers will find it to their advantage to
examine our stock
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern
prices. and we think we can furnish goods at as
low figures as they can be bought in the cities.
We will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants-any size desired will be furnished.
We specially invite the public to call and see
our goods whether wishing to purchase or not
WANTED Good Leather-for which we will
exchange goods or pay fair price in cash.
WANTED-Good hands to work in the Facto-
ry. None others need apply.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
DRY GOODS,

FANCY DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, NO
TIONS, &C., &c,
of the very latest French, English and American
styles.
Ladies' Hats from 75c to So, or trimmed in ev-
cry style to order.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Notions, embracing,
in part the following:
Hoop Skirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Collars and Cuffs,
,~.,sets. Combs, Toilet Soaps Jet Necklaces, Per-
fumery, Gents Ties. Merino Vests, Merin0 Shirts
Ladies Bows, japanese S Switches, &C.. :,
trimmings Velvets, Black, o.,ored and p1s:'d
Gimps, Fringes, SWANS Down, etc.
SHAWLS from ST ,25 to $40, Of various styles,
including the celebrated .sARABH'
X HOODS-all shades, sizes and styles-and 9TH
er articles too pretty to mention.
s COME AND SEE THEM
Bsp liberal Discount on all sales to Crippled
Confederate Soldiers who are in needy circum-
stances. Egss Goods warranted as represent cd
or money refunded Bss~ REMEMBER, L sell
cheap for Cash, or trade Goods for Produce at
cash prices CALL EARLY AND OFTEN
oct 2l-3n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

BELLS PERUVIAN TONGA certain remedy for
all Diseases of the Digestive Organs, as Dyspep-
sia Flatuence, Liver Complaint, Nervous Debili-
ity, Acidity of the Stomach, heartburn, Jaundice,
SC. 1t is entirely vegetable. A wine gassful ia
ken three times day will impart tone and cheer
funess to the whole system. Price 81 per bottle.
For sale by druggists and all prominent Store
keepers. e. ISL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

In this place. on the 18th inst, of consumption,
Andrew J. Southards, in the 33d year of his age.
At Fort Lewis, near Staunton, November 9Th,
Anna Owens, daughter of D. c. and Sue NJ. Nc
Guffin, aged two years, ten months and fifteen
days.
At NIilboro, Oct 25th in the Both year of her
age, Mrs. Julia E. Wise, daughter Of Chas. Cal
aghan, Esq, and consort of Mr.. David Wise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

DEMoRET S YOUNG AMER1cA.-This sprightly jul
venilei constantly improving s new and most
interesting feature consists of beautiful chrome
series of Audubons American birds; each separate
picture of which is fit to frame, and together would
form charming set for a child's room.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

"That medicine which goes slowly and without
irritation along the intestinal canal, permitting
the nutriment TO be taken up by the absorbents,
and gently stimulating the peristaltic motion Of
the large intestines, is the to which we should
have resource in all bilious disorders" This is
the operation Of DR.. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar
Bitters, which is designed as permanent, sub
stantial and standard medicine for removing OBJ
structions from the liver and bowels purifying
the blood and imparting tone and yigor to the
system.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

DIT. J. j. LAWKENCE:
Der SRI take pleasure in recommending
your Rosadalis as very powerful alternative.
/ have seen it used in two cases with happy re-
sults-one case of secondary syphilis in which
the patient pronounced himself cured after hay
ing taken five bottles Of your medicine. The 9th
er case of scrofula, Of long standing which is
rapidly improving under its use, and the indica-
tions are that the patient will soon recover
have carefully examined the formula by which
your Rosadalis is made, and find it an exeellen:
compound of Alternative ingredients.
Yours truly, 3. W. CARR, Nj. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

DR.. MuNsEY.-Many of our citizens will tie glad
to learn that this distinguished divine is adding
fresh laurels to his crown, already SO brilliant,
by the unprecedented crowds that flock to hear
him during his attendance on the Methodist Con-
ference now being held in Richmond, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
CtauntOn Nurseries,
y SrAuNToN, Augusta County, va
TANNEHI1L s. WIFE At, rroprieters.

We have now growing in our Nurseries
5oo 600 Fruit Trees Of varieties that have
been tested as suited 10 our soil and climate. we
have Apple Peach, Pear, Cherry; Apricot Ounce
Jc, Grape Vaass, smad Fruits, &C.. ~
and we hope 10 be able to fill satisfactorily al
orders that may be sent to US !,
Our apple are two or three years olo from 1h e
graft and our peach one year OLD from the Oao
each $50. 90 per 100.
n B~send in your orders,at once Send foH
descriptive Catalogue, contaiping account OF va
u u;as;as "a nriees june 17-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

Our thanks are due, and are hereby rendered
the individual who, on Tuesday last laid feloni
GUS hands on worthless pointer puppy, belong
ing 10 us, which we had been unsuccessfully try
ing to dispose Of ever since he came into our pos
session. 49,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18
YNHE BEST WHEAT FAN.

We call the special attention OF every Farmer
that may be in want OF wheat ran 10 me
MORNING STAR FAN,
at Charlottesville. 1t is the best
and most substantial Fan ever offered IN thls
market. Call and examine 1t at our store,
July 1-tf L. b. HUE " DIV