The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-08-19

ry OF the Old Dominion-but they represented the
hard listed fighters of the good old State. The
elbow of Nimble Joe, as if worked on by current
of galvanism began to move rapidly over the
pnssy's entrals, and, as if by magic, rhythmat-
ic and corresponding action was given to the
neither limbs Of the vast assemblage, and the dance
commenced. 1t was an oll-fashioned break down
and caused the steam to rush through the roof
openings with the sound of steam whistle. The
dance was enjoyed by every body, and the rags
sreamed out like the pennons of Poverty Among
the characters sustained we have only time and
space to name the following
can Irish washwoman," Miss Patsy Screggns,
Of Skunk's Hollow-dress, tattered turksht ur-
ban, sprinkled with rusty spangles; white tarle-
tan trimmed with roses, white top boots and brass
spurs. Hair a la chvoux de fries Complexion
forid.
" Little Barefoot Miss Sallie Muggins, of
Scrabbletown. The tin helmet of Jean Are;
dress of pink satin with maroon underskirt-
red sllppers--stockings rattle -snake-pumpkin
chignon and boxing gloves. Character we'll sus-
tanned.
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Mills. Blonde. rather inclining to en- bon point
Dress, an Indian skull leap, turkey -buzzard feath
ers-rusty breast-plate ermine profuse-tatter-
ed carrot-colored underskirts and piebald stock
ings.
Lady Macbeth'-Miss Polly Shocks, of Sandy
Bottom. This young lady, six feet in her stock
ings, was the wonder and admiration of a host of
obi b,s,,
style of the Elizabethian era, as near heaven as
possible. Tarletan skirt colore de rose; buffalo
skin body, trimmed with cabbage leaves and coun
terfeit shinplasters Helmet shield and breast
plate of Helen of Troy and cavalry boots
Bohemian Gipsy"-Miss Casandra Popkins,
ofPopkinsville. Seal-skin skirt, tr-colored body
sleeves covered with playing cards; pink slip
pers; hair in three plaits-sword and spear.
'Queen ofNight"-Mrs. Mollie Snobs, Of Snake
hole. This charming widow, though ssfat and for
ty," was. to all appearance the youngest and fair
est in the assemblage. She has fine farm we'll
stocked, and is good haul for any adyenturer.
Her dress was white muslin-trimmed with to-
bacco leaves, mushrooms and snake grass A bla-
zing sun ornamented her saffron coored locks,
anu sAe Carried tHe HFSC ripe roasting ear OF the
season under her arm. Long may she wave |
We have to apologize to the many sweet girls
and stately matrons who we are compelled to pass |
over for want of space-not inclination. Many
of our readers object to reading accounts Of such
affairs. We will end with notice of some Of the
sterner sex.
''Carpet Bagger'-by Mr.. Barney Blubber.-
The character was well sustained-tall white hat
with thick fur-legs two long for the trowsers-
seven league boots-empty carpet bag begone
face, with label on his back calls Well that ends
Wells"
''Spoon Butler"-Mr. Peter Dribble, of Rocky
Ford. To the life. Blink eyed, long fingered
m-nosed-pot- bellied-self- conceited-- tricky
indicative and deyilish Dribble was the cham II
pion Butler.
There were many other characters represented
IS we'll as the cosumer's wardrobe would allow
hem to be; and there were more entirely with
out character, but we have no time to make note
IF them. The dance continued until the small
hours of the morning, and there were but two {
pitched battles, both of which resulted in nobody
,eing hurt. IL