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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

1872 Main Street.
have in store and for sale the following desirable
goods:
1876 sacks of Rio and Laguayra Coffee,
5 hogsheads Porto Rico Sugar,
IS barrels of Brown Sugar,
100 boxes of Green and Black Teas,
200 boxes Soaps and Candles,
so boxes Cheese, prime cutting;
so tubs Lard,
so barrels Nos and Mackerel,
100 barrels Clipped and Gross Herrings,
500 sacks Liverpool Salt,
hogsheads Sides and Shoulder Bacon,
25 barrels Merchants Syrup,
Is barrels Golden Syrup,
25 cases Swift & Courtney's Matches,
50 doz. Brooms, ditto Buckets, so nests Tubs,
500 reams Wrapping Paper,
so dozen assorted Demijohns Spices, Fancy
Soaps, Backing, Brushes, Cordage, Rice,
Mustard, Essence of Coffee, Bluing, Starch
Twines, Bi Carb. and Sal Sodas, SC.
Also, 200 barrels Rye Whiskeys, including
Moore's, Hangers, Overholt's 5, Robinson's, Mont
gomery's, Byrne's, and other celebrated brands ;
Is barrels Bourbon whiskey 25 barrels Rectihed
whiskey, 25 barrels New England Rum, 25 bar
rels Domestic Gin and Brandy, pipes Pure Hol-
land Gin, Blackberry, Cherry, Ginger, Apple and
Peach Brandies; Port, Sherry, Madeira, Claret,
and Champagne Wines; to which we invite the
attention of the city and country trade.
Our supply of LIQUORS is complete, and can
not be surpassed by any house in the State
Give us call. L. HAkFE1 q w.
august 26-6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

pgg% BROCHE SHAWLS.-Elegant Broche
shawls worth from SIS to $15O-prices reduced
Also, Plaid and Striped Shawls and Arabs at re-
duced prices at LEVY BROTHERS..
Irish Linen at Coo. worth 75c. Bargains in
Linen Shirt Bosoms. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

David Grantland reported that Mr.. Purcell had
been using the Livingston and Dixie Flows, but
found the Dixie would not do the work as he
wanted it done, and that three or four had bro
ken, one after the other and had abandoned it,
and now had the WATT Pillow. which was all
he wanted. We refer to G. W. Purcell, himself.
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A R o n
Grade Mark Copyrighted
p / A N O S
MANNERS FOUR SIMPLIFY.
ING PATENTS,

Patent reversed wooden Agraffe Bridge
throughout, RETAINS the sweetness of the old
WOOD Bridge, and OBTAINS the solidty of the
METAL Agrafe, without its OBJECTIONS.
Patent Compound Wrest Plank
which holds the Tuning Pins. Is six layers of Ma.
pie, GRAIN running differcntly,-TuIs PLANK NEv-
Err SPLITS.
Patent Full Iron Frame
concentrates IN FRONT of the Tuning Pins, that
heretofore DAMAGING Iron (Which in other Pianos
hurtfully SURROUNDS the TUNING PINs,) and
&C butts into the front edge of the Plank and
EFFECTUALLY resists the TWENTY TONS strain.
Patent Diagonal Sustaining Bar
part of the Iron Frame, next to and parallel with
the steel strings UNDER THE OVERSTRUNG
BASS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

No. BLACK SILKS! "A large assortment of
Black Silks at very law prices. Also, Colored
Silks and Satins at reduced prices, at
LEVY BROTHERS.
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Richmond Advertisements.
Gmith's Improved
- Patent Well Fixture.
RETAIL PRICE TWENTY DOLLARS.

RETAIL PRICE TWENTY DOLLARS.
A new, simple and effective device for raising
water from wells. Cheaper and more durable
than pump safer and better than the old-fash-
ed windlass or sweep. GO None mention it but to
praise it.
Having during the present year made impor-
tant improvements in the manufacture of three
valuable fixtures we are prepared to recommend
them 20 the public with perfect confidence and to
fill orders from housekeepers, farmers and deal
ers with more than usual promptness.
The valuable points of this invention are Sc
cured by letters patent, issued IN 1889 and 1866.
More than seven thousand of these are now in
use in the Southern States, and the demand IS
still increasing. Where wells are depended on
for water, the Patent Well Fixture is indispensa-
BILE.
The bucket is lowered into the well instantly
by raising brake lever, at the same time its
speed can be checked or stopped by the upward
pressure on the brake handle. AS soon as the
bucket strikes the water it fills, having valve
in the bottom. In raising the water, should the
crank accidentally slip from the hand, the buck
ct cannot run down, paul attached to the brake
lever holding it firmly, thus preventing the pos
sibility of accident to children careless SER
wants. The rapidly extending sale Of This pop
ular Well Fixture makes it very valuable add
ton to the stock of Agricultural Implement Deal
ers throughout the South. We make a liberal
discount to the Trade. We append two certif-
Gates, as samples of thousands we have received /:
Messrs. il. NJ. SMITH s. Co.: :,
X / have one of your Well
Fixtures, which bought in 49, have used it in
we'll one hundred feet deep every day for near
ly ten years, and it is now as good as ever.
Very truly, your friend, &C.,
JAMES H. BUFoRD.
Buford's Bedford county, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

a@ BALMoRAE, KNIT, s. HOOP SKIRTS
Misses Balmoral Skirts at 6Oc worth ST.; La
dies Balmoral Skirts at 81 rs worth 1875; Knit
Wool Skirts at So worth 81 piece; Hoop Skirts
from 35c to 3$3, at LEVY BROTHERS..
Buy piece of genuine Georgia Nankeen; ten
yards in piece; price, ,25. mar s-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

nsaz BLANKETS Take look at our Blank
cts The prices have been marked down. Now
is the time to purchase BED, CRIB, or CRADLE
Blankets, at LEVY BROTHERS.
Our pure Irish Linen at 60c. per yard is a de-
cided bargain. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

asa. FLANNELS THE largest and best as
sorted stock of Flannels in this city. Take a
look at the excellent White Flannel at % cents
worth SOC. White Flannel all pure wool, at SOC
per yard worth 40c. White Flannel, full yard
wide and fine, at so cents worth 75c. Shaker
Flannel, very heavy, full yard wide, at SOC worth
75s. White, Grey, Red, and Blue Twilled Elan
nels, all colors; and Embroidered Flannel, at
LEVY BROTHERS..
Real Georgia Nankeen, 10 yards in piece, for
$1,25; the price was never lower.
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90 muzsut71n||

FISHE WOODEN WELL PUMP, all admit, is the
Il best. This is simple, durable, and cheap;
not freeze. Is made of iron and hard wood,
chemically seasoned, freeing it from taste, worms
and cracking. Capacity, Is to Is gallons per
minute. The Superintendent Of the Richmond
Water Works, and the City Engineer, approve it,
as may be seen upon application. Each one
warranted. Office l IL Main street; Steam Pump
Factory, south side Basin. Send for Circulars.
aug 26-6m j. B. WATKINS.
NV G. Ferguson IL Co..
w. Importers and Wholesale
Dealers in
DRY GOODS and NOTIONS,
r.ETs 1913 Main Street,
RICHMOND VA.
aug.26-6m
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Washington Cards.
Established i'm 1852.
The reat Piano and Music House
OF WASHINGTON CITY.

U III N r. II ~ j. >,
BOG Pennsylvania Avenue, near cor. of 10th St.,
rxtensive assortment Of new and second hand
- Pianos, Parlor Organs, Melodeoas
Prices of new ones, $3.50 and upwards.
Prices of second hand ones, $50 and upwards.
Sole agent for seven of tae best makers of Pr
AMOS also Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Accordeens,
and every article in the music business. Music,
music books, strings and small articles can be
sent by mail. JOHN F. ELLIS,
3O6 Penn. Ave, Washington, D. G.
june 500 1y
4 Marriages, Carriages.-Alwayso on hand
~ of my own make a large assortment Of
irst-class Carriages which will be sold at reason
able rates. All work sold warranted. Always
on hand secondhand Buggies, Roskaways, &c.,
SC. Repairing promptly attended to.
RODT. H. GRAHAM,
Repository cor. 9th and D Streets.
Shop Az, sth ST., near p, Washington, D. G,
June $50 1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

CALDWELL, TEXAS, 1853.
Messrs. Watt Knght-The Flows sent me have
been received and have heard from all who bought
them, and they all say they are the best Flows
they have ever used. Some say they would not
take $40 each for them. I have challenged each
and every one in the State to produce a. Plow to
beat yours, as l believe it the best in the whole
country. Very respectfully, Nv. SALE.
We have all sizes Of the Watt Plow, from one
to horses, right and left hand, with recent val
liable improvements, and guarantee in every fair
trial results equal and superior to all Of the above
Exemption from choking in foul lands, (our Geo.
Watt is the father of this principle in the Plow,)
thorough covering up of all vegetation, ease Of
draft no labor to the plowman, thorough pulver-
izaton of the soil, steady level running strength
and durability and adaptability to every kind of
soil, and cultivation of crops of every sort, are
its leading features WATT & KNIGHT,
aug 26-1y 1852 Franklin street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

nea. FURS NO better time to purchase than
the present We are making great sacrifices
rather than carry them over the season. Also,
great bargains in CLOAKS and SIIAWLS, at
LEVY BROTHERS.,
1918 and 1915 Main street.
Our Coo Linen is going fast. Supply your
selves now. mafch o-u
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Richmond 4dve3'tise7ne asts.
sea THE DOLLAR KID GLOVES which we

nea THE DOLLAR KID GLOVES which we
are now selling give general satisfaction to the
wearer We also have Kid Gloves at 81 20, ST.
SO, and So; also, the celebrated JUGLA KID
GLOVES, for which we are tine sole agents for
this city. In these Gloves, we have all the de-
sirable shades Being provided with sample
card we can order for customers any desired size,
style, color. LEVY BROTHERS,
1918 and 1915 Main street, Richmond, Va.
Our IRISH LINEN at Coo. per yard is one of
the best bargains yet offered. mar 3-tf
nea. GOODS FOR MOURNING. -Bombazine,
Biaritz, Poplins, Empress Cloth. Corded Reps,
Ga Tamise, French Merino, Alpaca, De LANES,
English and Italian Grapes, Grape Collars, and
Grape Sets, at LEVY BROTHERS,.
Buy piece of our real GEORGIA NANKEEN
at 81, 25, ten yards in piece. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

SAFE AND IRON WORKS,
SALERooM, 265 Baltimorest.,
FACTORY Square bounded by Henrietta,
Claret, Fremont and Warner streets.
Every variety of the Best Fire and Burglar
Proof Safes, Bankers hestssImproved Key and
Combination Locks, Bank Vaults and Doors.
Warranted the best safes for the least money.
Send for Circular and price list.
sept 2-6m 1. H. MILLER.
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Insurance

HOW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
Ii buried with the household dead, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vided for, left destitute by the want Of proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
The Virginia Insurance Company,
STAUMTON, VA,
Offers every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy condition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-10

An old gentleman of eighty four, having
taken to the altar damsel of about sixteen.
the clergyman said to him, ''The font is at
the other erd of the church," "What do |
want with the font ?" said the old gentleman.
"Oh! beg your pardon" said the clerical
wit, | thought you had brought this child
here to be christened"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06
ARMY SUPPLIES.

OFFICE ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER, J
United States Army.
Fort Sill. Indian Territory, April Is, 1870
CEALED PROPOSALS IN TRIPLICATE)
SATURDAY, May Is. 1870, for the delivery Of the
following named supplies at Fort Sill. Indian Terri
tory
2655 Cords of WOOD.
1852 Tons of HAY.
The wood to be good. merchantable. hard wood
to be full four feet long split to convenient size.
aud tree from small limbs or brush: cord TO be
ls cubic inches.
The hay be,good m CHI ant able prairie hay to be
well and securely stacked in such to be
pervious TO heavy rains SHOWS clause will be in.
which may result to the hay from i'm perfect STACK
ing. must be made good to the government by the
contractor. the hay must be cut by or before Au.
gust 81, ls70; a ton to be two thou -and pounds
The delivery OF the wood to commence on or be-
fore July Is 1870 and to be continued at the rate of
at least sixth OF the quantity contracted for
month. Payment for ons-teRth OF the wood deiiv-
cred VIII be withheld until the contract is satlsacto.
ry led
The delivery of the hay to commence on or before
July Is. 1876 and TO be completed before Octo-
withheld until the CONTRACT ID satIsfacr orly flied.
Proposals Will be received tor any portion OF the
hay or wood.
Bids must be made separately for each article.
BIDS from persons who have hitherto failed to
carry out contracts with the government, to
enter into contracts which have been awarded to
them, will not be considered; and bid will be
tertained unless the party making the is pre-
sent at he opening OF the bids represented By
agent or attorney.
rhe usual conditions which can be sscertained at
this office, will be imposed upon bidders and con-
tractors and blank forms Of proposals will be fur
nlshed upon application.
BY order OF brevet Major General L. c Eastern,
Chief Qaartermaster, Department of the Missouri.
F. ROCKWELL,
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel and Assistant Quarter.
termaster, United States Army. ape 81
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ARREST IN SHREvEpoRT.-The Shreveport
Southwestern has a characteristic editorial
assailing Deputy United States Marshal
Harking, who arrested Thomas H. Believe,
in Shreveport, charged with counterfeiting
internal revenue tobacco stamps. Believe
is Virginian who has been engaged in the
business of disposing of illicit tobacco
stamps, and. it is stated, went to Shreveport
in the prosecution of that business. The
arrest was properly made, and the prisoner
is now in the Parish Prison, where he will
remain until arraigued for examination
before United States Commissioner Urban.
after which he will, if the facts are proven,
enjoy life in the Penitentiary. The charac
Ter of Captain Harking needs no vindica-
ton from the assault of the Southeastern,
for he is well known here as an honest man
and faithful officer. He has done his duty in
this instance fully.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06

WASHES New FURNISHING GooDs.-The
amount of taste displayed by Mr.. 3. I.
Walshe, No. ITO Canal street, in the selec-
ton of his spring stock this season, has been
matter of considerable comment among
the habitues of Canal street during the past
week. Such beautiful cravats and ties,
splendid undergarments, gloves, handker-
chiefs, etc., rarely has been seen on this
side of the Atlantic, while his prices are SO
reasonable that those splendid goods are
placed within the reach of every one. Be-
sides the above named goods, Mr.. Walshe
has also general assortment of seasonable
goods fer children, which parents would DO
we'll to go and inspect. Mr.. Walshe pc
lieves in quick sales and small profits. HIS
goods are always as stylish as any 10 De
found IN the country, and having oeen
manufactured expressly for his sales, are re-
liable il every respect. Go and look at
them.
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whereby they each possess privilege to post

whereby they each possess privilege to post
bills on certain specified places on boards.
Occasionally one of the tribe will trespass
on the others precinct, and then arises
trouble, as they watch the fences with
jealous eyes, so that if bill covers another
bu. trifie, it is accepted as banter for
arrest and prosecution.
A few nights ago the war broke out
afresh. after long lull, when Jacob Stohl
was charged by A. Nebin with tresspassing.
Jacob was incarcerated, but as he has some
fast solid friends, was quickly released on
bond. Two hours afterwards, in the night,
his prosecutor was caught following him
closely in dark street, when he called two
patrolmen and caused Nebin's arrest, but as
the charge was informal and bottomless,
accused was released. Recorder Houghton
will look into the case on the seventh.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06
THE SAN ANTONIO AND MEXICAN
GULF RAILROAD rOK SALE AT
PUBLIC AUCTION.

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT.
State OF Texas, |
Chief Quartermasters Office,
Austin, Teas, April II, 1870.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDER OF THE
Secretary of War, dated March %. 1870 there will
be sold at public auction At Indianoa. Texas. be-
tween tns hours OF twelve M. ana three hl.' on
ALI ThE RIGHT GaE p TILE AND INTEREST
a GULF
from Lavaca to Victoria Texas.
and siaings buildings, water stations turntables,
etc the road mat erias. an supplies pertaining
to the road. together with the rolling stock. cars.
% Miles OF Track more or less
l Passenger Car.
! luggage Car.
Platform Cars
] Engine and lender.
Engine House. at Lavaca.
l Depot Building, at Victoria
Depot Building, at Lavaca.
l Machine shop, at Vic oria-
20 Pairs Trucks, Loose, at Depot in Victoria.
Pairs Trucks. under TWO platform cars
/ Miscellaneous lot of Railroad Material, Boxing,
Worthless lot of Blacksmith Tools.
Mixed lot OF Machinery, being odd pieces ETC., in
Fairs Trucks, lying loose along the road between
Lavaca and Victoria.
2 Pairs Driving Wheels, at Victoria.
Cistern
Iron Safe.
stoves.
2 Pairs Scales.
Hand Trucks.
/ Cross-cut Saw.
The property may be inspected application to
the agent OF the road and any informant desired
may be obtained from the Cniet Quartermsster
Fifth Military District, at Austin. Texas.
Full particulars given day of sale.
Terms of Payment-Cash in United Statest d nds.
By order OF Brevet Major General j. j. Key.
nolos.
GEORGE ALDEN,
Brevet Major and Assistant Quartermaster, United
States Army, in charge OF Office Chief Quarter
master. apl9 got
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06

A SUICIDE.-The denizens of the building
at the corner of Seventh and Constance
streets, were yesterday morning Mortified on
discovering one of the inmates, Babara
Robertson, ffty-six years old, native of
Germany, hanging by her neck over a rear
gallery. She had deliberately planned to
commit suicide by tying one end of a clothes
line to the railing. and the other end around
her neck, which done, she must have
launched herself into eternity. The only
cause assigned was mental alteration. Coro-
ner Roche held an inquest, and the jury re-
turned verdict that death had been caused
by suicide.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06

LOulsiaus state Bank. Office No. 81
Camp street. New Orleans, May 4 ls70.-The Board
of Directors of the Louisiana State Bank having
been authorized. by majority IN amount of the
Stockholders under the provisions of section two
of act No. 65, of the Legislature Of the State ap-
proved March l6, 1870. amending and continuing in
force the charter of the pank) have Apr and
declared the actual cash value of present capital
stock of the bank to be seventeen dollars per share
Under the provisions of said act the present capita
stock will be consolidated into shares of the par
value of one hundred dollars. and the Stockholders
hereby called upon to return to the bank the
certificates of stock new held by them order that
certificates of hundred dollars may be
issued and no transfers will be made hereafter ex.
cept in the certificates of the stock.
Whenever the amount of old stock held by any
Stakeholder does not amount amount to the even
sum OF one hun red dollars, any multiple thereof,
1t will be at the option of said Stakeholder either
receive from the bank the price OF tie stock held
excess OF one hundred dollars, any multiple there
Of at the appraised cash value. 20 pay the differ
ence and receive one share of full paid stock.
By order of the Board
my6 I'm OSCAR BERCIER, Cashier,
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BUSINESS CHANGES,

NOTlCE-THE UNDERSIGNED INFORMS
~ his customers and the public. that he has sold
bis confectionery establishment to j. VILLAR-
RUBlA 90. Grateful for the patronage bestowed
upon him by his friends. he now requests the latter
to extend it to his successors, who will exert them
selves with a view of preserving the reputation of
tie establishment as frst.ciass confectionery
ERNEST TURPIN.
m III e q n ID e * G. f ID, HAVING
i bought the confectionery establishment of Mr..
ERNEST TUkPIN, No. 80 Old Levee, between
Cont and ST. Louis solicit the patronage Of their
friends and the public. They will endeavor to
maintain the high reputation given to the establish
to their customers the very best articles in their
line. land at prices challenging competition. The
business will he conducted at No. SO Old Levee
street, under the firm name of j. VILLARRUBIA
4 90.
j. VILLARRUBIA,
j. A. D'HEMECOURT.
spl2 I'm BERNARD TURPIN. in commendam.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06

THE CRIMINAL CoURT.-The condition of
things in this tribunal has reached poin:
which becomes very interesting. As the
law at present exists, all persons serving
ont punishment for crimes committed
prior to April, 1870, are in position which
is rather pleasant to them, but rough on a
peaceful community. For the time being
proceedings are at q standstill in the
Criminal Court, and several prisoners have
obtained releases. However, it may turn
ont that remedy will be discovered.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06

CHILD DROWNED IN THE MELPoMENE
CANAL.-Quite number of children daily
gather small bits of wood found floating in
this canal, near the draining machine, and
it is wonderful that accidents do not occur
oftaner than they do. Deputy Coroner
Long yesterday held an inquest on Philip
<Sherwin, eight years old, who had accident
~ fallen into the filthy water and was
drowned. He had been gathering wood in
order to please his parents, who are poor
people living in that neighborhood.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-06

Ladies. make your husbands smoke two
cigars less per diem for three months, and
give you the money. With it you can buy
first class Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine.
from Mr.. N. s. Hedrick, at Nos. 81, and 1ls
Canal street. He sells them on credit. You
will have ample time to pay.