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New line to Duf,o thor h he OIL Re:.;ions.
JUNE ., lS1U
COtG SOUTH.
OH Civ Frarl'lin. psiker's. ar. Pts'g
Mah. O. .Oam 9,55 n III 12.30pm f.oDpm
Day EXP, 2,D pm ?.3?pm 4J5pm S3pm
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GOING NOIrR.
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way rS'r9,p IN 425r m 63opm 70tpm
Nigh EX,900 pm $50 M 5,50am Eslam
SILVER FALACE SLEEPING CAPS on sight
Express ra.s bo'h ways between it,bul:l sad
Cory.
j. ]. LAWRENCE Gen Supt.
Tnos NJ. King, Asst Surt. -
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SUMNER TINE TABLE.

On md af rr Mopday, May aOh 1870, the t-,i,,
on tue 'hiladclphia " Eric Rai,ioal will NM ss
Follows: ""' i1h ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03
Curious Facts In Natural History.

The rattle snake iuds superior foe in the
deer and black SNAKE Whenever buck dis
covers rattle snake in situation which in.
vites attack, he loses no time in preparing for
battle. He makes up to within ten or twelve
feet of the soake---then leaps forward, and
aims to sever the body of the snake with his
sharp, bifurcated hoofs. The FIRST onset fs
most commonly successfully but if otherwise,
the buck repeats the trial until he cuts the
snake in twain. The rapidity and fatality efthe
skillful vancouver leave but slight chance
for its victim either to escape or to eject its
poison into his more alert antagonist.
The black snake is also more than an equal
competitor against the rattle snake Such is
its celebrity of motion, not only in running,
but in entwiDning itself, round its victim,
that the rattle, snake has no way of escaping
from its fatal embrace. When the black and
rattle snake are abont to meet for battle, the
former darts forward at the height of his
speed, and strikes at the neck Of the latter
with unerring certainty, leaving a foot or two
Of the upper part of his own body at liberty
In an instant he encircles him with Eve or
six folds; he then stops and looks the stran-
ged and gasping foe in the face, to ascertain
the effect produced upon his corseted body
If he shows any signs of life, the cords are
multiplied and the screws tightened-the OPP.
orator all the while narrowly watching the
countenancc of the helpless victim. Thus
the two remain thirty or forty minutesz-the
executioner then slackens one coil. noticing
at the same time whether any signs Of, life
appear; if SO, the coil is resumed, and retain,
ed until the incarcerated wretch is completely
dead. The moceasin snake is destroyed in
the same way a-nai1a .f5 "a iiff cd
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Highland Mary.

One Of the most beautiful songs in any
language, says the Lexington, Kentucky,
Statesman, is Burns "H,ghand Mary" 1t
was inspired by the great Scotch Poets love
for Mary Campbell, a Highland lassee, whose
beauty Of form was only equalled by the
sweetness Of her nature and the purity OF
her heart. Burns said of her that she was
s.fair and affectionate, and as guileless as she
was beautiful" The first time he saw her
was during one of his musing walks in the
woods of the castle of Montgomery" Of
which he wrote:
sGrecn be your woods, and fair your flowers,
Your waters never drumlie
There simmer first unfaulds her robes,
And there the Largest tarry;
For there took my last farewell
O. my sweet Highland Mary"
Mary Campbell, SO pretty, SO pure, so gen
tie, and so intelligent a lassee, could not but
have many admirers among the gay ladies
of the uplands of Scotland, aud Burns found
that he had rivals in abundance for her love.
But the superior address Of the Ayrshire
poet was successful, and Mary Campbell
gave him her whole heart She knew Of
Burns Irregularities of life, that he had stu
ned grievously against her ewn sex, but she
knew in her own heart that her love for him
was as pure as that which the holy angels
feel, and she was equally confident that she
had inspired in his heart an affection that
was superior to any selfish or sensual passion.
Believing this she plighted her faith to him,
determined to wed and lead him in the path
of virtue as we'll as animate him with an am
bition to do great things worthy OF his gent
us, which she was undoubtedly capable OF
approaching. Burns remained long enough
in the Highlands to consummate his engage
ment with the dear creature. He left her,
expecting in few short months to return aud
claim her as his bride. OF the hours he
spent with her he sung:
| stThe golden hours, on angel wings,
Flew DER me and my dearie:
| For dear to me as light and life
Was my sweet Highland Mary"
Before parting they exchanged VOWS Of
eternal devotion Of the most tender kind
They stood with running stream between
them, and holding in their hands the Bibles
which they had exchanged, they lifted up wa
fer in their hands and vowed to remain faith
full and true to each other as long as woods
grew and waters ran. They parted, how, Il
told in the following words OF this sweet, sac
song:
..Wr monte o vow, and locked embrace,
Our parting was. flu tender;
! And pledging aft to meet again,
We tore ourselves asunder.
But meet again they did not. She wen
her way to Caval to make preparations to
her wedding. and was soon seized with burr
inc fever which fastened her to an earl
grave.
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Lines on the Death of Geo. D. Prcntic


BY ALICE MCCLURE GRIFFIN.
watched by his bed through thelast dreary night,
When his glorious spirit from earth took it's flight,
With his cold hand in mine, while deaths chilly
dew ,
Froze the rose of his life in his heart, where it
grew.
saw the damp mist DER his brow calmly roll,
And swept from his brain his thoughts like q
scroll, ISL 7e
But knew by the sweet, placid smile on his face
That he welcomed his fate with true Christian
grace. A
AS gazed on his form, cold in death, then felt
A soft spirit-kiss on my brew sweetly melt,
When my heart said his spirit was pure as dove.
Aud could soar where it pleased on its bright
wings of love;
And soon to the throne it would wing its proud
fight,
Like storm bird its pinions would cleave the
dark night;
That God would proclaim him the laureate Of
heaven,
And the stars and the rainbow would to him be
given.
For KNEW that his heart was pure as dream
And his thoughts were as guileless as aowret or
stream; ar
That the ceidsworldihadg slandered and crushed
with its breath
His innocent heart, now reposing in death.
Oh! then how prayed that my own death might
Half as peaceful and calm, half as pure, half as
free,
And longed for the hour when my spirit shall fly
! Til, ough the blue depths of heaven to meet him
on high.
| For know he'll be there on that beautiful shore
With his sweet smile to greet me, when life.
| dream is Ger;
Fer he said he would wait on my coming, ani
bear
On his white wings my spirit from earth and i'll
Till then, fare thee well, my fond poet-friend;
It was meet that thy spirit was first to ascend,
For thy going will tighten my course through tn
| wave,
And destroy all the terror of death and the grave
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DEMOVAL.

REMoyAL.;. e., - ,, =. :, :. ;.
his lot opposite Mr.. Hartman Lushbaugh's shop,
where he will continue the carpenter business in
all its branches. All work done promptly and in
the best workman-like manner. All orders left
with Messrs. Woods & Gilkeson will be promptly
attended to.
N. B.-Will undertake work in any part Of the
country.
REFERENCES: Smith & Elder, Staunton
Va. J. s. G. Gibson, Builders, Richmond, Va
E. B. Spence s Son, Richmond, Va. Tyler s. Son
Richmond. Va. dec 2-tf
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LORDS HOTEL.

LORDS HOTEL.
n RICHMOND, IA.
Situated in the Heart of the City, command
ing the finest views, and adjoining
the Capitol Square and
Governors Mansion.
This Splendid Nep Hote1-the only one situs-
ted in the fashionable portion of the city, and
adjoining the beautiful Capitol Park, with its
statuary, Monuments, Fountains, and Flower
,,eds-is newly and elegantly furnished through
,ut, and its Bill of Fare is not exceled in quality
md variety by any house in the State.
Special Suits of Rooms always ready for Wed
ling and large Travelling Parties. The arrange
nents are first-class in every respect The price
If Board has been fxed-owing to the great
sareity of money-at the reasonable sum of
$3.50 PER DAY.
The patronage of my friends aud the public
generally is respectfully solicited
A. j. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one of the Proprietors of the Exchange
otel, Richmond, Va. may 1859 II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

Cost OF LoAFERTsM.-Does the young
man who persists iii being a loafer ever reflect
how much less it would cost to be decent
respectable man? Does he imagine that
loaterism is moro economical than gentility !?
Anybody can be gentleman, if he chooses
to be. without much cost. but it is mighty e1-
pensive being loafer. 1t costs time in the
first place-daes. weeks, months ofit-in fact
about all the time he has, for no man can be
first class loafer without devoting
nearly his entire time to it. The occupation
we'll followed, hardly affords time for eating
sleeping. drive had almost, said drinking.
but on reflection, we will except that. The
loafer finds time to drink, whenever invited.
1t costs friends. Once fully embarked on
the sea of loaferdom. and you bid farewell to
every friendly sail that floats nuder an honest
aud legitimate flag. Your consorts will be
the buccaneers of society. 1t costs mone- /;
for though the loafer may not earn cent, or
have one for months the time lost might have
produced much money if devoted in industry
instead Of sloth. 1t costs health vigor, COM
fort-al the true pleasure of living, honor,
dignity self respcct,sand the respect of the
world when living. and finally, all regret or
consideration when dead. Be gentleman,
then, it is far cheaper.
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CttasIntOm Nurseries.
- STAuNroN, Augusta County, Va.
TANNEHI.L s WHEAT. Proprietors.

We have now growing in our Nurseries
100000 Fruit Trees of varieties that have
been tested as suited to our soil and climate. We
have Apple, Peach, Pear, Cherry, apricot Ounce,
Sc., Grape Vines, Small Fruits, &C..
and we hope to be able to fill satisfactorily all
orders that may be sent to us.
Our apple are two or three years old from the
graft. and our peach one year old from the bud
each $4,000 per 100.
N. B.-Send in your orders at once. Send fol
descriptive Catalogue, containing account Of ya
raaetass and prices June 17-13
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. F. JOHNSON.

~ F. JOHNSON,
"a. Reconstructed.
Shop on Madison street, near Baptist Church,
Newtown where he is better prepared to do all
kinds of work in his line of business than ever
All the branches of Cabinet Making and Under
taking attended to promptly and on the most rea-
sonable terms.
The patronage of the public is respectfully So
licited.
NIB. have new e hsrse) Hearse just fin
ished. +. +. J.
NAV 2Otf
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WIN. NAKEHAN, Jn.,
w FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
(Under the Valley Virginian office.)
NEW STREET. STAUNTON, VA.
Having located in Staunton for the purpose Of
carrying on the Tailoring and Cutting business,
would rnost respectfully ask q share Of the pub
lie patronage.
Fits guaranteed in all cases. Particular atten-
ton paid to repairing.
april $3.50 1y
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Spo's"ooa Hotel RICHMOND VA.


This FIRST CLASS, POPULAR and FASH
IONABLE HOTEL, the only one located on the
Main street of the city, has been leased by the
undersigned and will be furnished and put IN
complete order right away.
ITS LOCATION.
House, Post-ofiee, Theatre, Sc, &C., and within
two SQUARES of the Richmond and Fredericksburg
Railroad Depot and the great Southern routes
via. Petersburg and Danville. The travelling
public are cordially invited to
Make Their HOME at the sPOTswOOD.
and the proprietors pledge themselves to make it
for the future what it has been for the past five
years.
The LEADING Hotel of Richmond.
h@r Telegraph Office in vestibule. Office Of
The Southern and Adams Express Companies in
the building. JAMES NJ. SUBLETT,
of the Oh Columbian,
C. B. LUCK,
of the same Hotel, and
VIM. B. BISHOP.
may 2o-6otf late of the E1chane.
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GTAUNTON CIGAE FACTORY.

GTAUNTON CIGAR FACTOR x.
-
ArmentrOut s. Co.,
Corner Main and Augusta Sts.,
STANTON, VA,
Manufacturers Of the celebrated YARA OP-
ERA, and YARA BOUQUET CIGARS, and Deal
ers in all kinds Of CHEWING and SMOKING
Tobaccos .
ZOO. 900 Cigars on hand of our own manu-
facture, at Wholesale and Retail.
Satisfaction guaranteed IN every respect.
ARMENTRoUT & co.
c. E. nA1srs. may 27-tf
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LIVERY STABLE,
II StaUntOfi. va

The Proprietor takes this occasion to call the
attention of bis friends and the public, to his com
plete outfit of New ESuggics. Hacks,
Sc. which in neatness and ease of running,
are not to be equaled by any Livery in the valley
He can accommodate persons with supe- EN-n
l9E rior Riding and Driving Horses, both gem ~
lie and fast Horses fed and boarded on liberal terms
The famous Hostler, TOM BETHEL, is in gen
eral charge of the stable. april Z9-b9 ~.
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G,ssrriages and IsUggies.
VI l Wish TO inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE sHOP to my new build
ing near the Virginia Hotcl where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
By close attention to business and fair dealing,
expect to give entire satisfaction I will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give me n call
before purchasing J. H. WATERS.
ian 9-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

A TRAGEDY IN CHURcH--A YOU'VE Man
SHOT BYA You've WoMAN.-A dispatch
from Piqua, Ohio, dated the thirteeath says:
While the congregation at St, Mary's
Catholic church in this city wese, engaged in
worship this morning, a soung woman named
Miss Mary Maher entered the church and
took seat In few moments thereafter she
deliberately took from her pocket pistol and
shot young man named Thoa, Wise, who oc-
cupied seat almost immediately in font Of,
her Wise, after being shot, arose and started
towards the entry. The woman pursued him,
endeavoring to shoot him second time, but
was prevented by policeman, who arrested
her. The cause Of the affair is not fully known,
but it appears flom various reports IN ercu-
lation that Wise had promised TO marry her F..
and had since engaged himself to another.
| which engagement was announced in church
this morning. Wise'a condition isra,leg crit.
| ZEAL
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Hvtets.
gsAE.TEsY HOUSE,

Va ~ x : - BAITIMoRE, MD.
C. r. HOGAN. .......................PR oPRIEToE'
REDUCTION OF FARE.
In consideration of the general decline IN cost
of all necessares appertaining to Hotel Keeping,
the price Of Board will be Reduced on and after
January LIST, 1870. to s.
$3.50 Per DAY.
And being determined that nothing will be left
undone in the future to make the "MALTBY- y
what it has been in the past-sccond to none in
Inc city. Jan -oiy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

RYOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNAMENTAL
JILL PAINTING.
would most respectfully announce to the cit
liens of Staunton and vicinity that am now pre-
nared to do ALL KINDS OF PAINTING the
most REASONABLE TERMS and at the shortest notice.
% Particular attention paid to
Country work.
All Orders left at DR.. Eichelberger s. Fultz s
Drug Store, will be promptly attended to.
april $3.50 If W~COOPE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

Let me kiss you for your mother
For your sister-cousin---aunt--
Or for somebody or other
Whom long to kiss, but cant
could wish my love beside me.
As I've you beside me nows
But the pleasure 10 deniei w.
81 III kb. yo~ n, a.ft,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

A cannon has been cast in Russia which
throws ball weighing 1000 Tbs. Think OF
that lump hitting man on the ear.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

II is only those who have done nothing
who fancy they can do everything
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Ihoice Liquors.
U RoBERr ". BURKE Successor to Hope
Burke) will continue the Liquor Business in all It's
various branches, at the old stand. Masonic
HALL. His assortment is acknowledged to be
the best in this part of the State.
Brandies, Vines, Gins Rams, Whistles and Bit
ters of various kinds and qualities. +
He solieits a-eeatiauance- of the ]ibapal,patron-
age heretofore extended to him.
iuIy Sly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

THE MIND is THE MAN-The mind ia
the man. The body is the instrument through
which the mind manifests itself while on
earth The mind is manifested through
forty or more organs Each is primary and
independent in its function, doing its own
work and not doing the work of any other.
Each of these powers is manifested by OF
through particular organ or portion Of the
brain. The power of each organ, all other
things being equal, is in exact proportion to
the size and quality of the, brain through
which it is manifested. The mental powers
are possessed originally in different degrees
by different individuals, and also by the same
individual. One possesses ten talents, another
one. Each mental power grows stronger
and becomes more skillful by proper exer-
else. Our accountability is just in proporr
ton as we make good or bad use Of these
talents. Each mental power was created for
the purpose of doing good, and was intend
ed to be properly used. .se
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-03

SHORT Cur TO MISERY Begin by fancy
ing that no one cares for you, that you are Of
no use to anybody sort Of nonenity in the
household, where your place would not be
missed but easily supplied. Ponder on your
want of beauty, and lead yourself to believe
that no one can love plain face or think you
agreeable because others are more charming.
Fancy that every one who locks upon you
makes mental comparison which initiate
against you in favor of some one else. I'm
agine that every word said in jest is only
meant to cover deeper and more painful ore
shat every article Of wearing apparel you don
is criticised snl ridiculed. Do all this, and
your tendency to morbidity Of feeling will so
| increase that in short time you will become
one Of the most miserable of human beings.
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How TO BREAK OFF BAD HAH1rs.-J

How TO BREAK OFF RAp HARzs.--Un-
derstanding clearly the reasons, and all the
reasons, why the habit is injurious. Study
the subject till there is no lingering doubt in
your mind. Avoid the places, and the thoughts
that lead to temptation. Keep busy idleness
is the strength Of bad habits. Do not give u p
the struggle when you have broken your res
olution once, twice, ten times, thousand
times That only showsh how much need there
is for you to strive. When you have broken
your resolution, just think the matter over,
and endeavor to understand why it was you
failed, so that you may be on your. guard
against a recurrence Of the same circumstan-
ccs. Do not think it a little or an easy thing
that you have undertaken. It is folly to ex-
pect to break off habit in a day which may
have been gathering strength in YOU for years
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ghe UI)alley Vitgiaiau.
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, March 8, 1870.

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Home.
Sd Charles EzofGls
Cor. OF Main and 10Th Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.

Price So Per. Day.
This well-known Hotel is opened and is IN
thorough repair. We promise first-class accom-
modation to all who may favor US with call.
CHAS. P. BIGGER,
NAV 6-69 If Proprietor.
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HON lanes ROSS sNowDEN,

~ VI
prothono,ary of the Supreme Court Of Pennsyl-
vania writes:
PHlLADELPHIA. September IA, 1867.
uHooA ands German Bitters - is very useful
article ss a tonic and as appetizer. 1t is not
an intoxicating drink, and may be used beneficial
" b. persons o. all ages. Respectfully yours,
= - JAMES Ross SNowDEN.
CAUTIoN-Hocfapd German Remedies are n,
caunterieited: See that the signature OF ". M
All po others s. are ar council felt Principal Of
foe and Mandatory at the German Medicine
Store, No. 63l Arch street, Philadelphia, ia. ~
CHAS NJ. EVANS, Proprietor,
Formerly C. NJ. JACKSON Co.
PRICES.
Heoaand's German Bitters, per bottle, 81 90
Do do do 3-dozen. 90
Hoofand's German Tonic, put up in
quart bottles, Noo
per bottle, or = half dozen for 81 so.
ESay- Do not forget to examine we'll the article
yot buy. in order to get the genuine.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers IN Medl-
cine svsrywiisr5. July Sem