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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-07-07
FREEDOM OLE OPINION.

From our earliest recollection it has been
Tie glory and boast Of our American institu-
ions that they admitted Of no restraint upon
the opinions, religious or political, of its citi-
zcns. The human mind, under the protect,
ing care of our constitution aud laws, is lett
free to rove over the boundless field of specu-
lation and indulge in rich profusion its cxu-
berant fancies. Every political creed, every
system of faith and every vagary of romance,
in obedience to the various whims that gov
ern our moral nature, may be maintained
with perfect impunity. These are some of the
grand characteristics that distinguish us from
every other civilized power, and as long as
our personal liberty endures, the utmost of
our abilities will be excrted to maintain the
principle upon which they are based
Whilst the sanctuary of the conscience
and the right Of private judgment cannot be
invaded, yet there are certain limits to their
exercise which every one ought scrupulously
to observe. In casting the minds eye for a
moment over the condition of society in this
country at the present time, it will readily be
observed that large portion of our people
are perfectly at sea as to what they shall OF
shall not believe in regard to the many new
creeds and systems which, like mushrooms
are springing up all around them, and each o.
which has its adherents and devoted advo
Gates The existence of an admitted righ
does not always justify its unlimited exercise
and hence to all rejecting minds, in this en-
lightened age, the liccntious indulgence o
this boosted liberty is becoming truly appall
ing. We have no objection to the advocate
of monarchy, agrarianism, socialism, or ne
groism propagating their pernicious and mis-
chievous principles and dogmas, but at thu
same time we do earnestly and PERSISTENT,
object to the devotees of these dangerou
isms basking in the sunshine of popula
favor.
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DEATH IN RA1LRoAp CARA young

DEATH IN A RAILROAD CARA young
man named Robert McCurdy died on the
north bound train on the Delaware railroad
on Thursday. He was formerly resident
of Dover, but has for the past two years liv,
ed in Norfolk, Va. In the latter place he
contracted consumption, and as it became
evident that the disease would prove fatal,
his mother went to Norfolk to bring him
home to die. The journey and intense heat
were too much for his exhausted frame, how
ever, and at Harrington, Delaware, he was
seized with a violent spell Of coughing, which
ended with his death The scene was one of
intense sadness, and much sympathy was felt
for the sriet-strickon mother. The deceased
was about twenty three years of age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-07-07

REORGANIZATION FOR THE FALL CAM
pA1eN-W Washington, June 29-It is very
we'll understood in Republican circles, as
we'll as in the better informed Radical quar-
tiers of the Administration. that the Prcsi-
dent, early in suly, will put progressive
step forward for the party in the way Of re-
organization for the fall campaign. Minister
Motley is to be recalled from England, and
Mr. Bancroft will probably be supplanted at
Berlin. Their successors are to be taken from
the more active and prominent men in the
Republican party. The changes in the Cab
met cannot of course be so easily predicted,
but that some will be made which will intro
duce new material, not of the Akerman stripe,
can be hardly doubted. These changes, it
may be confidently stated, will not include
Secretary Fish unless he retires of his own
volition. 1t must not be taken for granted,
however, that he has decided to remain but
by far the most important step in this new
programme, which leading Republicans are
urging the President almost daily to take, is
the proposed change in the Federal Offices in
New York. An important movement has
been going on for some time, as is we'll known
to get Collector Grinnci out of Office; and
the New York Radical delegation 10 the
House, who have endorsed ex Congressman
- Robertson, Of the Westehester district for
that position, feel confident of his appoint
meut Secretary Boutwell, is in favor, it is
said, of making an immediate change in the
custom-h house. If Judge Robertson is ap-
pointed it is declared that the friends of Sec
rotary Fenton and Morgan will harmonic,
and that Mr.. Feptou will agree that Governor
Morgan shall be nominated as Minister to
England Correspondence Of the .New York
World,
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Lewis Kennedy, who outraged and murder.
ed Mrs Stewart, in New Kent county, and
killed John Baker, her farm manager, was
executed yesterday, at New Kent Court
House. When the drop fell the moose gave
way, and Kennedy fell to the ground, his
neck being badly injured He walked upon
the platform the second time, when the drop
fell, and after prolonged struggle he died
He made confession that he had committed
the two murders, but had only attempted to
outrage Mrs. Stewart. After the murder
Kennedy fred the house and burned the BODY
of Mrs. Stewart In it,
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KILLED BY L1GHTNINa.-A remarkable
and fatal stroke of lightning occurred at
GAINESVILLE day before yesterday. A colored
man named John Robinson. while harvesting
that evening in field belonging to Mr.. B. l.
Gallagher, more than hundred yards dis
tant from any tree, was struck by lightning
and instantly killed. The only mark upon
his person was spot of singed hair on the
top of his head, though the soles of his
boots were torn of.-Aker: Gazette.
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A STRANGE TRAGEDY.-Mrs. Mary Stoke

A STRANGE TRAGEDY.-Mrs. Mary Stokes
widow, residing on Dry Creek, Rocking
ham, was committed to Jail at Harrisonburg
the other day by two justices, the evidence
in her case showing that she has either been
guilty of murder or is a lunatic. Within the
space of about one year the husband and
father has been buried, the barn on his little
place has been burned, and two of his orphan
children have been drowned-one aged three
years old, some nine or ten months ago, and
the last ieress aged five years, fortnight or so
since. The peculiar circumstances connect
ed With the drowning Of the last child, it
seems, originated the suspicion and impression
lat Mrs Stokes had made way with both
children, and had burned the barn. Hence
her arrest and examination as stated above.
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A GIRL THIRTEEN YEARS OF AGE Ours
AN INFANTS 1'HRoAT.-Reading Pa, June
21.-An atrocious infant murder took place
yesterday afternoon near Boycrtown in this
county. A little child Of William Ludy,
about one year old, had its throat cut from
ear to ear with a butchers knife by girl
named Catharine Hummel, aged about t,hir
teen, who was employed iu Ludy's family as
nurse The deed was done while the fami
ly were at work in hay field. The girl al
first charged the crime on Waterman on
the railroad, but the circumstances pointed
almost conclusively to her guilt, which, it is
said, she afterwards admitted No motive is
known, unless she killed the child because it
was troublesome After the murder she fled
to the woods, and was not apprchended till
this morning, when the driver of the Boyer
town stage picked her up near Stonersville
and brought her to this city, where she was
committed.
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A QUAcK Door9R RUNS AWAY WITH

A QUAcK DoorSR RUNS AWAY WITH
SIX WOMEN AT A TINE DIR. Young, th.,
quack canccf docter, who swindled Me,.ssrs
James md Jones Of something near 81 900.
en1. who has been living below Bloutyille'
shipped his wife to North Caroline, from
which State he halls, sw;:.,dled a dozen or
two of gentlemen, and ian away on Saturday
morning with sS Joung women from the
nelghborhood of the junction of the Holston
rivers; lie took the western train at Union
with 1o"r ST the demsels, and was joined at
Jonestoro' by the other two. He checked
pis oaggagefo Louisville, and is supposed to
nave gone to Utah with his "happy family"
Bristol NeWs
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A SALUTARY VERD1cT.-Julus T. Hart
well, financial king pin of Boston, mar
ket manipulation whose operations have been
on colossal scale, including Wall and State
streets in their ramifcations. was sentenced
by Boston Judge to pay 100000 fine and
remain five years in the Lenox JAIL Neither
wealth, nor family, nor social position, nor
financial prestige, mitigated the sentence -
Eminent counsel pleaded in vain that he had
previously borne a good character. Judge
Lowell was infexible, and brought the full
force Of the law to bear upon the author of
the State street Irregularities We hail this
verdict as an suspicious omen. It means
that Boston, at least, is determined to regard
and punish crime as such, that reckless fnan-
cicrs and smugglers cannot carry on their
high handed operations under the very sha-
dow of her courts and snap their fingers at
the authorities. 1t means that one Judge at
least is determined to call things by their
right names, and not to regard downright
rascality as shrewdness and sharp practice
merely. This severe punishment will unques-
tionably have salutary effect in our Wall
street circles, where men have almost come
to laugh at the idea of any criminal punish
ment being administered for financial irregu-
larities-N Y Com.
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and after the LIST day of Ju-

NOTICE.-On and after the LIST day of Ju-
~ ly, with view to change in my bust
ness, will commence closing out my entire stock
Of goods at cost for cash.
I have some very desirable dress goods in my
stock, which will sell at such reduced prices as
to make it to the interest of all who wish such
goods to buy of me-
will also commence at the same time to settle
up all my accounts Iwish to pay my debts and
in order to do so must insist on all indebted to
me either by note or open account to come for
ward and settle, and if they cannot pay, put
their Indebtedness in such shape as that | can
use it in payment of my debts.
1t will be to the interest of all concerned to at
tend to this notice. A. H. TAYLOR.
june 30-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-07-07

During the past Six Years its worth has
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Simpliied and Adapted to Popular as we'll
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A very beautiful and ornamental Instru,
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An Unseen Kingdom is opened to the eye by
this Instrument. No lover of the beautiful should
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Every instrument is put up in q neat box, with
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the cover. Thousands have been sent by mail.
and the proprietor guarantees safe transit 10
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Price by mail, postage prepaid, $2,7o, or with
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Address.
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313 Locust Street,
St. Louis, Mo
serd for large four page Illustrated circular
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TIE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN.
SURANCE COMPANY,

RICHMOND, VA.
Authorized Capital $250,000,00.
Accommodations over $175, 000,O 90.
This Company issues Participating Policies on
Town and City property, by which the insured
becomes a member Of the Company, sharing In
its profits. A simi-annual dividend of per
cent. payable to the Mutual Policy holders of
this Company, declared July lst, 1869, also per
cent january LIST, 1870. Insure in this South
ern Company. its investments arc made for the
benefit Of Southern advancements. 1t brings
money to our people. Keeps money with our
people. Then why should they continue to i'm
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can as easly-as safely-as probably be kept at
home All who wish Life or Fir insurance will
find it to the cir interest to call me.
H. H. PECK, Agent.
OFFICE with Drs. Hanger Lultz, doors
North of Spectator Office, Staunton, Va
may 12-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-07-07
0tATARRH, HEADACHE AND WEAK EYES
~ POSITIVELY Cured by

NATARRH, HEADACHE AND WEAK EYES,
" Positively Cured by
SASSAFRAS AND WITCH HAZEL.
A package will be sent by mail postpaid on
receipt of Twenty five cents.
My Catarrh was Immediately relieved by your
Sassafras and Witch Hazel Rev. ASA BROWN.
can read without wearing spectacles and the
weakness is entirely gone since using using your
Sassafras and Witch Hazel. NORMAN BARNS.
Your Sassafras and Witch Hazel has never
failed to relieve my headache within five minutes.
Mrs SARAH JONES.
Circulars sent free and liberal indueement is
offered to Agents everywhere. Address
Rev. MARTIN BUTTON, H.
feb Bible House Station, New York
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THE ROCK BATHS!
Nine miles from Goshen Depot-
Chesapeake s. o. Es. re.
Eleven miles FROM Lexington va
june 3O-6nl


This favorite summer resort for
INVALIDS OR PLEASURE SEEKERS
is now open, and offers improved accommodations
to the public
The Buildings have been newly painted and
otherwise improved, and it is the determination
OF the Proprietor to make his guests comfortable.
eeTEIE BATHS77
are accessible by double daily line of Stages
through the grand and picturesque scenery of
GOSHEN PASS.77
The water bestows its benefits wonderfully rap.
Id on the human system, aroneSes the blood,
strengthens, invigorates, and stimulates the or
ganization, physical and mental.
TERMS So 90 per day; $4,000 per week !;
$40 90 per month.
PHIL. F. BROWN,
Late Prop'r Iarratts Hotel
June 23-4w Petersburg. Va.
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.NeW Advertisements.
,,,sa .na Sign Painting.

House and Sign Painting.
Ill The undersigned prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and on accommodating
terms Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to. JOHN W. CLINE,
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-07-07
ID ELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.

DELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
In BRANDE'S TUSSILAGO
The wonderful Granules for Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, Sore Throat Bronchitis, Wheeling,
Irritation of the Uvua and Tonsils and Incpi-
ent Consumption. One Box Cures. Price 25cts.
Sent by mail receipt of money. There is
nothing equal to Brande's Tussilago, for Coughs.
Agents wanted everywhere, liberal induce
ments offered. Send for TRIAL BOX. Ad-
dress. ]. F. St. CLAIR. & Co.,
26 Third Avenue, New York.
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r owe and MatrirnOny,

IL How to marry, who to marry, and when
to marry. The affections may be gained by fol-
lowing simple rules, and all may marry happily
without regard to wealth. age, beauty. Send
stamp and address
Madam LUCILLE DEMARRE,
Station D. New York.
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ITO LADIES' circular sent FREE on sub
i jects of great interest to Married Ladies,
containing particulars of several very valuable
articles highly approved by the Medical Faculty
and the hundreds who use them. Every lady
should have copy in case of need Send stamp
and address. Mad. MARY MOORE,
1877 Broadway, New York.
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-Neev Yo1z; Advertisements.

.Nayals0OeE.-Sent free in sealed envelope
lYH my valuable lecture on the ERRORS OF
YougH designed as warning and caution to
young men, with rules and prescriptions for the
cure Of weakness and lost manhood, by who
has been permanently cured. Send stamp and
address EDGAR TREMAlNE,
Broadway, opposite Astor Place, New York.
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NEW LIVERY STABLE! a As a, E.
NAS&
THORNBURG & CO.,
AT THE
OLD NATIONAL HOTEL STABLE GROUNDS
Corner of Frederick and Market sts-,
STAUITON, VA

Corner of Frederick and Market Sts.
STAUITON, Va
| l aving recently erected commodious stables
II rpon these grounds, we are gratifed to-
amp ouce to the public generally, and friends,
tna. we have stocked them with every adjunct to
u complete Livery. Our horses areyoungs fresh-
fast, and we'll broken; our Buggies, Carriages,
&c. new and of the latest style, asd our drivers
selected with special reference to- she comfort and
safety Of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single er double uuggies. riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, carriages, spring wagons.
&c. Parties wishing to visit W eyers Gave would
do we'll to give us call +t'-ts
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
Hoping by strict attention to bus->
ness, to merit continuance of the favor shown
us in other Places we respectfully solicit share.
Of the public patronage april 2o-tf
ID ESUMED.-Th undersigned, having
IL been forced 'sagainst their will.' by,
Uncle Sams representatives, to close their ex-.
tensive Tobacco establishment on Augusta street,,
south of the old Valley Hotel, because they did
not obey Revenue Law they did not know ex--i
listed, have turned what seemed : to be a.
disadvantage to good account, by improving the
opportunity to increase their facilities for man.
ufacturing those fine grades of Tobacco which
have been so generally used throughout the
country with entire satisfaction. Their Gre
construction, is now complete, and though the
process not exactly all they would wish it,
yet it Was good. But, they are not so well pleas
ed with it to sigh for it sgain, and will prom
Use the Internal Revenue Lawmakers, to con-
form to their laws in future if they.will accom-
modate them to their understanding.
Respectfully,
LARA 4 TINIBERLAKE.
P. S.-Tobacco of our manufacture, all grades,
is sold at the most reasonable prices, and re-
spectfully solicit a continuation of the liberal
patronage with which the public have kindly IA
vored us heretofore. L & T.
may loft T
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HIRTS MADE TO ODEsEas.

w. M FLA w KINS.
STAUNTON, VA,
Agent for Hutchinson & Thomas,
S HIRT NJ AN U F FAC RES
221 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore.
Measures taken and shirts made to order
Perfection of fir and superiority of goods and en-
tire satisfaction in every particular guaranteed.
Those who have difficulty in obtaining good
fitting shirt should have their measures taken and
leave their orders with
W. N. HAWKINS,
Wheeler Wilson Sewing Machine Office.
Staunton, Va,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-07-07
The Great Fire at Pittsburg.

BY the Pittsburg papers of Wednesday we
have full particulars of the terrible fire caus-
ed by lightning stroke, which occurred in
that city on Tuesday afternoon The Chron-
Gle says that since the 10th of April, 1S45,
The suddenness of the calamity its appall-
ing swittness, the strange manner of its ORR
gin, and the terrible magnitude Of its results,
render this fire almost without a parallel in
the experience Of Pittsburg. The loss OF
human life marked the event, and the des-
truction Of property was tremendous, yet
fearful as was the occurrence, it seems a mi
racle that it was not more fearful, SO narrow
were the many escapes, and so impetuous the
flames.
THE STORM.
Shortly after two o'clock in the afternoon
the sky became overcast with dense clouds,
and there were evidences of an approaching
heavy storm. A few minutes before three,
persons who were in the more elevated por
tions, of the city saw the storm raging in
that direction, saw the vivid dartings of chain
lightning, saw even some of the effects of the
wind storm, and realized that a great
disaster was impending. Gone gentleman
went upon the Mechanic street bridge
the better to see and enjoy the grand sight
the storm presented. While he looked up
the river he saw magnificent bolt of light
ming leap from the sky and descend straight
to the earth in the vicinity of Sharpsburg
bridge. As it reared the earth it 'forked,' %
and second afterwards great columns Of
fame shot up into the air to height, it seem
ed to him of hundred feet Then immense
masses of black smoke rose straight to The
sky, and as they seemed to touch the rain
Clouds spread out into white vapor, as il
heated to white heat. All the statements
agree that the lightnisg simultaneously struck
two tanks of oil, but the majority Of the wit
nesscs aver that four tanks, belonging re-
spcctively to the Citizens, the Eclipse. For
sythe Bro, and the National refneries, were
struck By the same divided bolt. Be this as
it may, these tanks were in flames almost. il
not quite, at the same instant. Each explo
ded, and the oil, in sheets and torrents o.
fame. ran out over the earth in all directions
There was only one thing for human beings
to do then, and that was to escape from the
swift pursuit of death as best they might. -
It would have been as wise to attempt to stof
food of lava as Chat flaming oil.
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- 9 9
r IMPORTANT TO EVERY
i LOVER OF NATURE

THE CELEBRATED PATENT CRAIG MICRO
SCOPE.
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