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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

IMMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA.-~Thcy are
organizing colony in New York for the
purpose Of settling the middle of Virginia.
Two hundred families have engaged to join
it, and it is thought that another hundred
will be added to it. They have secured
twelve thousand acres of inc land at four dol
l"rs an acre.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29
april 22-tds

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" In pursuance of a decree of the circuit
court for Augusta county, rendered June 1lthr
1866, in the cause of Wenger's Executor vs..
Wenger and others, l shall proceed at my Office
in Staunton, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
MAY next, to settle the accounts of Jacob Hill
debrand, Jr, as Executor of Abraham Wenger,
deceased, and to ascertain whether said Executor
is entitled to exoneration to the extent claimed in
his Bill on account Of lost investments in Confed-
crate securities
JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
april At
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BRIGHT LIGHTs.-Thc Norfolk Journal
thus accounts for the Aurora Borcalis that
has recently been frightening the old women !:
at consisted of the brilliant and sublima.
ted thoughts Of the Do-nothing editors of
Virginia transferred to the skies"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

ST. LOUIS, April 2e.-Dr. Adelaide, a
German woman Of this city, has been APP
pointed examining physician to the Homeopa-
THO Mutual Insurance Co., Of New York
This it is said, is the first appointment of a
woman ever made to fill such position.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

r OOK HERE!
II Children Carriages, very cheap, at Hirsh
& Loeb's.
A fine assortment of Wall Paper and Window
Shades, ct Hirsh & Loebs
Our own Philadelphia Parasols and Sun-Um
brellas, cheap, at Hrsh & Loeb's.
Watches and Clocks, cheap, at Hirsh & Loeb's.
Hirsh 4 Loeb have the best assortment of Mus
ical Instruments and Strings in the city.
Hirsh & Loeb have the cheapest and best Hoop
Skirts and Philadelphia shoes.
Rich Jswelry and Silver Spoons, warranted, by
Hirsh & Loeb. april 1850 "
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The Petersburg Index makes up very
unfaverable record as to one g Rev. Charles
A. Raymond" said to be recently appointed
Collector of Revenue, first Virginia district,
Radical and Conservative papers say. many
Of the recent appointments are about the
worst that could possibly have been made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

GENERAL ROBERT H. LEE-The Balti-
more Sun of yesterday has the following
General Lee still remains in the city at
the residence of Samuel H. Tagart, ESQ.,,
and will probably continue his sojourn here
during the present week. The other mems
bers Of the Virginia Valley railroad deloga-
ton, of which General Lee was chairman,
have principally all returned to their homes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29
EDITORIAL Items.

A young lady in California broke her neck
while resisting the attempt Of a young man
to kiss hcr. * Exchange.
We have seen many outrageous munchau-
sens lately going the rounds of the press-but
this beats them all-NorfoM .Journal
There are many young ladies in these parts
who would break their necks to get kiss.
A new " club house" for women has
been opened in New York. It cost So, 900.
Sleeping apartments in the upper stories are
hired out.
- Trade is unusually dull in New York
for this season of the year. Southcrnors
rarely venture beyond Baltimore to make
their purchases.
- The South is to be over-run with Con-
gressional Committces during the summer
months. Their object we presume, is to in
vcstigate and see how reconstruction works.
Hope they'll have pleasant time,
The darkies are turning the tables on
the whites. A State officer of Louisiana was
ordered out of the negro gallery of place
ii amusement in New Orleans because he
was not dark enough to be called negro
- Our friend of the Old Commonwealth,
hits us (the city Of Staunton) side rap
After boasting of the number of people who
pass through IIarrisonburg, he calls Staunton
one horse town. Please remember the fable
of the frog and the OK.
= We are happy to announce the fact that
many sinners will be looking heaven ward
shortly. Astronomers announce that a very
large and brilliant comet will make its appear
ance in the heavens, in about month. Its
mission is probably to furnish the Mongrels
with gas, their stock being exhausted.
= We are burdened with taxes, trade and
commerce are Frustrated, the East, West and
South stand in antagonism; and yet we are to
be dragged into war by Jonathan; war
with England and Spain. We hope the
South will be allowed to look on, while the
bcligeran.s tear each other to pieces.
= Senator Sprague, is coming man. In
recent speech, in reply to Nye, Abbott and
Anthony, he said he expected to be ridiculed,
pronounced drunk and crazy, but there was
multitude behind him equally intoxicated and
equally crazy. He asked: {" Is there any
thing left in the Constitution of our fathers
that remains sacred against which you do
not yet dare to raise your parricidal hands %
- Scholars, artists, poets and men of learn
ing generally, are usually considered fit sub
jects for starvation. We are happy to an
nounce that good time is coming for them.
Judge Curtis, of the New York Marine Court,
in deciding a case in favor of chemist, who
asked the value of his labor, said: "Thc
time of starving professional men of learning
and talent has passed away, and it is the duty
Of courts and jurics to compensate iptellcctu-
al labor literally"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

WHITE MAJORITY IN TIE STATE-The
Norfolk Journal puts down tie white major
ity of Virginia at $4,000, that is, if all
will enrol themselves that can register. and,
if after doing SO, push to the polls. 1t says :
"Our fossil friends can't deny that they are
to be justly charged with preventing thous-
ands of people from enrolling themselves,
on account Of their lack Of action and luke
warmncss."
IF every white man who is entitled to a
vote would think of the shame and disgrace
he will entail upon his children by neglect
ing to bestir himself and bring up new re-
cruits to prevent the adoption of the Under
wood Constitution, we would be ab!e at least,
to SO modify that black scroll as to make it
bearable.
If the whites, with majority of So 900
will allow the negroes to tide over them, We
exclaim with the Journal, they deserve their
fate.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
~ The Creditors of James H. Kershner,
decd, are hereby notified, in pursuance of de-
crees of the Circuit Court for Augusta County, in
case of Eagle, vs.. Kershner and others, to report
their respective claims to me at my Office in
Staunton, or before THURSDAY, the 9th of
MAY next, at which time and place l shall pro-
coed to take the various accounts ordered in said
cause. JOS. A. WADDELL,
april At Commissioner, &c.
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immortality in High Places.

It is we'll that the people should OCCASION
sionally have an inkliny Of the moral as wen
as the political doings at tho capitol Of the
government. We mottutanccrs who breathe
the purest air of heaven, know but little of
the corrupt miasmeric current that pcrvades
the atmosphere Of -thronged cities breathes
freely, but killing as it sweeps along. The
New York Independent, Radical religious
journal, says, in relation to a communication
rent in for publication;
eff one-half of what the writer says of
members Of Congress and their relations with
some of the women Of the Departments is
true, Washington almost deserves the fate Of
Sodom and Gomorrah, and every virtuous
citizen of the United States has cause to
blush for his country"
True as gospel, if We are to believe what is
said pro and con by correspondents from the
capitol A letter writer from the Treasury
Department who signs herself Hannah Ty-
Ter, asserts that large number of the fifteen
hundred women now employed in the De-
partments at Washington, arc loose eharac-
ters and chcrc amts of members of Congress
and Government officials. She boldly saws
that ''the Government is bound to see to it
that virtuous women in its employ are not
insulted by having the paramours and mis-
tresses Of members of Congress forced into
their society" The exposures of this writer
have, of course, brought out rcjoinders.-
One remarks at is true, there arc some
smirks, some rebels and some objcctional
characters in the Departments but they are
very far from constituting majority"
Five years residence in Washington gave
us fair chance of learning something of
the morals of that city. The old adage of
"kissing goes by favor" is fully illustrated
from the highest official down to the hum
blcst messenger in the Government employ
Women are used for lobbying purposes ];
grave and white headed Senators fall easy
preys to the winning smiles Of beauty, and
advocate bills which, before they were entrap-
ped, they would have troWned down, Wives
and daughters do not scruple to throw out
their snares in order to obtain Office for a
husband Or father and even fathers do not
hesitate to sell their daughters for thousand
dollar clerkship.
Some of the Radical journals urge that
the exposure of these shameful doings can
not promote the public good, and therefore
the letters should be suppressed. The Bal
timore Gazette asks: as it to be under
stood that, by throwing the mantle of secrc-
cy over the misdoings in the Bureaus, the
public good will be promoted ? In what
manner can an honest exposure of an evil
condition of things in any Or all the Depart
mcnts be prejudicial to the public welfare ?
If immoral women are appointed to clerk
ships in the Treasury, what certainty is there
that they will not add to the vice Of immo-
rality tie crime of dishonesty"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ Persons having liens on the real estate of
Henry Ripetoe will report them to me at my Of
flee in Staunton, on or before Thursday, the 10Th
of April, at which time will proceed to execute
an order of the circuit court for Augusta county,
entered at the June term, 1859, in the cause of
Baylor and others, vs. Rippetoe and others.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Comr.
april At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

DON'T YOU WANT The Finest Assortment
- Of Wall Paper, Linen and Paper Window
Shades, Floor and Table Oil Cloth a fine lot of
Trunks and Valises, French Corsets, Hosiery and
Gloves Of all descriptions, and Looking Glasses,
can be had at
dec 10 HIRSH g. LOER,S
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LIVERY STABLE.
lJ SfaMnf0n. Va

The Proprietor takes this occasion to call the
attention of his friends and the public to his COM
plete outfit Of New Buggies, Hacks,
are not to be equalled by any Livery in the valley
a., lie can accommodate persons with Supe- "A
~ rior Riding and Driving Horses both gem JtSN
tie and fast Horses fed and boarded liberal terms
The famous Hostler, TOM BETHEL, is in gen.
eral charge of the stable. april 1859 ".
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Stanton Advertisements.
IMMENSE Stock of Clothing.
A SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
ROANE & abby.
NO15 NEW STREET


STAUNTON, VA.
We have just opened the largest assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHES, BOOTS, SHOES,
HATS and GENTS FURNISHING GOODS ever
offered in this market which we propose to sell at
Baltimore prices. Call and see our stock All
goods guaranteed as represented.
april 3t-Vin. copy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

THE Cheapest Hoop Skirts and
i Best Philadelphia Shoes, can be bought only
at our Store. Also the Patent Odessa Collapsng
Skirt can be found at
dec 10 HIRSH & LQEB'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

NJ OTICE.-The Co-partnership of Hilb s. Well
~ Ter was dissolved April ist, 1869, by
limitation, and both parties are hereby authoriz-
ed to sign the firm in liquidation only. The ac-
counts are ready, and all persons knowing them
selves indebted, are expected to settle the same
promptly. Our books must be closed.
HILB & WELLER.
april 2m
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TT p. CEASE.
Ill. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL S
COnfectiOner.
Main Street. Staunton

Ma1n Street, StauntOn, "a.
Keeps constantly on hand full assortment of
Candies, Cakes, Nuts, Fruit and Toys-in fact
everything to be found in first class Confectien-
cry. Particular attention paid to the orders of
Wedding Parties and Pic-Nics. april 1860 1y
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Everybody is amazed that pass

Everybody is amazed that pass
~ the Fancy Bazaar of Hirsh g. Loeb,
where there is on exhibition, and for sale, the
finest assortment of Toys, Doll babys 1.-THE pref
test you ever layed your eyes on), Toy Trunks,
Notions, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Gents furnishing
Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats Fancy Baskets and
Christmas Gifts of all Descriptions ever brought
to this market. Italian Musical Instruments, the
best Violin and Guitar Strings, Packet and Ia
BILE Cutlery and everything you mention in
our Line, from Cross-Eyed Spectacles to Cruch-
es for Lame Ducks can be found at our Bazaar
dec. III HIRSII T. LOEB.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

RYOTICE.-GOING AWAY! GOING AWAY.
~ John Degoumois announces to his
friends, that on the 25th day of MAY, he will
leave for the Rockbridge Alum Springs, for the
purpose of carrying on the jewelry business du-
ring the season.
All persons having Watches at his store, are
requested to come forward and get them
april % 4t*
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SPT.ENDIn HhRSE

n SPLENDID HORSE.
"a SHILOH is years old this spring and
is in fine health and condition, and can be found
at all times at the Virginia Hotel Stables, and
will stand at the reduced price of $25 the season.
SHILOH is of the purest English Blood, and said
to be, by the best of Judges the finest Horse in
the State. For particulars, see Hand Bills.
april 3m Nj. HARVEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

NEW DRUG FIRM.-Having bought back the
~ S. NJ. Woodward interest in my old es-
adjustment, hereafter the business will be con-
Quoted by EICHELBERGER & FULTZ As we
will always keep full assortment of PURE and
FRESH DRUGS, we will endeaver to give salts
faction to all. H. S, EICUELBERGER.
april 22-69 1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

DAINTS, OILS, &c.-Lewis' and other lead
l. paints (ground) in oil, linseed oil, warm
ish, &C., just received at
EICHELBERGER g. FULTZS
april 22-69 ly Drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

ADIES.-Expansion is our times, mad ten
- dency, spreading wide at every stride
like the broad advancing tide. Behold the tender
gender glide, with some of our nice Hoop Skirts.
We have all sizes and prices. Also the good Odes-
sa Collapsing Skirt, which has gained such wide
spread reputation, as it can be altered into any
shape instantly, is still to be found at
april 29-tf G. HIRSH & COS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

TOR THE LADIES.-Photograp AL
Is buns of every variety, Writing Desks,
Boxes, Ladies' Companions, Port Folios, Card
Cases, Morocco Bags and Porte Monnaies at
feb 25-tf HIRSH & LOEB'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

ROBERT W. BURKE, successor to the late
firm of Hope s Burke will continue the Liquor
Business in all its VARIOUS branches, at the old
stand, and hopes by strict attention to business to
merit continuance Of the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed upon the old concern.
april 22-69 I'm r. w. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

DISSOLUTION.-Th co-partnership of
~ Young Kinney, in the Drug Business,
has this day been dissolved by mutual consent
The books of the concern will be found with DR..
Young, to whom parties indebted will please make
prompt payment. w. B. YOUNG,
april 1850. CHARLES N. KINNEY.
The undersigned have this day entered into a
co-partnership under the style of Young S Reese,
for carrying general Drug Business at the
old stand of Young & Kinney.
DR.. Young will continue, as heretofore, to give
his undivided attention to the business and will
have the services of a competent assistant
W. B. YOUNG,
april $780, Bp. REESE.
The undersigned, in retiring from business,
takes great pleasure in recommending the new
concern of Young & Reese to the old patrons of
Young Kinney, and to the public, as in all re-
spects worthy of their utmost confidence.
april 22-69 If CHAS. N. KINNEY.
nR. B. P. REESE will devote his entire time
~ to his profession. Calls left at the store
or at his office, on the corner of Main and Water
streets, Immediately west of Lutheran Church,
will have prompt attention.
april 22-69 If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

W OUsE, SIGN, AND ORNAMENTAL
1 PAINTING.
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.
B@~ Particular attention paid to
Country work.
All Orders left at Dr. Eichelberger s Fultz's
Drug Store, will be promptly attended to.
april 22-69 If W. COOPE.
NyO MY FRIENDS.
L Having formed business arrangement
with S. H. HlLB, my friends will, in future, find
me at his Mammoth ''Dry GOODS House," corner
of Main and New Streets.
Thankful for past fayors, I extend cordial in
vitation to my friends and the public generally to
give ME a call before purchasing elsewhere
Very Respectfully,
JAMES W. NEWTON,
april IS St April LIST. 1869.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

hlSSOLUTION.-In consequence of the death
~ of R. J. Hope, the firm of Hope & Burke
was, on the 10th of April, dissolved. The ac-
counts of the late firm in my hands for settle
ment, and all persons indebted will call at once
as wish to settle up the affairs of the old con-
Germ as speedily as possible.
r. w. BURKE.
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XXFANTED!- AN experienced COOK. (Man
W. preferred.) Apply at
april * If THIS OFFICE,
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HNRESH FlSH.-C. E. Wood is receiving fresh
1, :, flsh every day. packed in ice. Give him a
CALL april If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

Inn TONS PURE GROUND WINDSOR
lUU PLASTER, Charlottesville Mills) for
sale by p. B. HQGE s. BRO.
april If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

SPR1Sa Goe sPS,xc coons,,
So beautiful, neat and chaste,
We are prepared for every taste;
Berages, Poplns, Silks that shine
Alpacas, Delaines and Lustres so fine
We are now opening as largea stock of beauti-
full Spring goods as were ever brought to this
market
Our Goods are universally attractive and were
purchased since the
GREAT DECLINE IN PRICES.
Call Mt tho
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

DOTASH AND PLASTER, a valuable ferti
4 lizer for Corn, Oats and Grass Every
farmer should try it. For sale by
P. B. HOGE BRO.
april If
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A NO; GUITAR for sale privately. For par.
~ ticulars enquire al
april 2z-1 THIS OFFICE.
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Granite Front
ISAAC WITT & BROTHER

Main Street, Staunton, Va.
We are offering inducements equal to any to be
found in this market
april 22-69 1y
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OFFER EXTRAORDINARY
~ Nearly Six Hundred Pages of the Choi-
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Tie Golden Tenn pter.


One had weala, another beauty;
Oh twas hard indeedto choose;
Either prize was worth the winning,
Each too greet by far to lose;
Que was itch, anG c ne Was handsome
Wealth was rglv, hearty poor;
Beaety maketh Wealth more wealthy,
Wealth increases Beauty's store.
'P6b the one, and wed the otberi"
Silence, tenrter get thegone;
What are both devoid of honor?
Worse then either, when alone.
Ccrs,l.nce is Dot br bed ~ riches,
Wealth IS not slave for crime;
Crime viii stain the sou. forever,
Conscience rack you in your prime
Limbs to labor, brain to guide them,
Health 10 keep them arm and strong
Ard !. lass, brimlul Of beauty,
Are fortune to the Young;
These are nine, and / shah leave them,
Cozened b. deceitiul gold
Get Tee gone, thou bold deeeiyer,
Tempt me when n getting old.
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The Number Seven.


This number is frequently used
in the Biblea On the 7th day
God ended his work, on the 7th
month Noah's ark touched the
ground, and in Z days dove was
sent out.
Abraham pleaded I times for
Sedan. Jacob served I years for
Rachel, mourned Z days for 10
seph, and was pursued a z days
Journey by Laban.
A plenty Of Z years, and a
famine z years were foretold in
Pharoah's dream, by z fat and z
lean beasts, and z ears of full and
Z ears of blasted corn.
On the 7th day ofthe 7th month
the children Of Isreal tasted 7
days and remained z days in
tents. sa $.
Every Z years the land rested |;
every 7th year all bondmen were
free, and the law was read to the
people.
In the destruction Of Jerico, Z
priests bore Z trumpets Z days ;
on the 9TH day they surrounded the
walls z times; and at the 9TH
roand the wall fell. G '
Solomon was Z years building
the temple, and feasted 7 days at
the dedication. nj
In the tabernacle, were, Z lamps,
and the golden candlestick had 7
branches. Namon washed { times
in the Jordan.
jobs friends sat with him
days and 7 nights, and offered Z
bullocks and rams in atonement.
Our Savior spoken times from
the cross On which he hung "a
hours, and after his resurrection
appeared Z times. 88t
In the Lords prayer are Z peti
tions containing Z times z words
In the Revelations we read of
churches, 7 candlesticks, 7 stars,
trumpets, 7 plaques, Z thunders,
vials, Z angels, and a 7 headed
monster.
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% John Kilgoar, of Cincinna-
ii, has purchased a five hundred
acre blue grass farm in in Scott
County, Ky, for sc 900.