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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-12-01

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LII upon these grounds. we gratifed t.
announce 10 the public generally, and our friends,
that we have stocked them with every adjunct 10.
a complete Livery. Our horses are young. fresh.
fast, and well broken; our Buggies, Carriages,
&C.. new and of the latest style and our drivers
selected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all houra
with single or double buggies. riding horses, for.
| ladies and gentlemen, carriages spring wagons,
SC. Parties wishing to visit Weyers Cave would
do well to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention 81 ven to the sale Of stock.
Hoping, by strict attention to own bust
ness to merit continuance of the favor shown
us in other places, we respectfully solicit share
| of the public patronage april 28-n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-12-01

The value of good county roads, kept
in a condition fit for travel at all season Of the
year, is scarcely to be estimated We con-
tend that, proportionatcly to their cost, they
enhance the value Of real estate as much or
more than railroads or canals and that the
neglect to keep them in proper condition re-
suits in an actual loss to the general commu-
nifty, IN each and every year that they are
suffered to remain unrepaired. A stranger
coming into particular neighborhood or Sec
ton of a county, with view to purchase a
farm. for instance, is first impressed with the
fact of the good or bad condition, as the case
may be, of the public road by which he is
taken to view the particular property, and
that condition influences him, most frequent
ly to great extent, in his ultimate decision
in regard to purchase. We venture the as
sertion that the experience Of every land
agent in the State will bear us out in citing
such an example. And it is, of course, evil
dent to the most casual observation that every
land owner in the State is loser, every year,
if he has not a highway open at all seasons,
by which his produce can be readily and cas-
lily placed in a market, at such times when
the best prices are to be obtained One of
the chief advantages we expect to see realized
from the construction Of railroad through
the central portion of our county, will be the
improved condition of the highways conduct
ing thereto, from every neighborhood, as the
necessity of convenient access to it will most
certainly compel this improvement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-12-01
CHERRY PICTORIAL TRoCHEs

CHERRY PICTORIAL TROCHES
Are superior to all others tor Coughs, Colds,
Asthma. Bronchial and Lung difficulties, are ex-
ceedingly palatable, have none of that nausenting
horrible Cubeb taste are very soothing and act
like charm; Ministers, Singers, and Public
Speakers will find they especially adapted to
the voice. Sold by Druggists Also
RUSHTON'S IF. W COD LIVER OIL,
for Consumption and Scrofula; no other.
HPHAN's DEPILATORY POWDER.-R
~ moves superfuous hair in 1fue minutes. with
out injury to the skin. Sent by mail for Sl,25.
UPHAN'S ASTHMA CURE
Relieves most violent paroxysms in .fve minutes
and effects speedy cure. Price s. by mail
THE JAPANESE HAIR STAIN
Colors the whskers and hair beautiful Black
or Brown. It consists of only one preparatipn-
Is cents by mail. Address S. C. UPHAM. No.
72l Jayne Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Circulars
sent free. Sold by all Druggists.
ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY.
Prizes cashed and information furnished by GEO.
UPHAM, Providence r. |.
OK DOLLARS A WEEK SALARY Young
~ men wanted as local and travelling sales
men. Address with stamp R. H. WALKER, "a
Park Row, N. Y.
$50 A DAY. ss.re. LATTA s CO., Pitts
burgb. Pa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-12-01

DGarders Wanted.-Four boarders can
ID find excellent accommodations in a gen
teel private family in the qentr> part of the CITY.
ApQay ~ w. vdiasEn puye.M
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-12-01

Toxin A. Noon, New Post Office, Staunton,
- Va, dealer in Books, Stationery, News
papers, Periodicals. Inks. Pens. Pencils Pen
Holders. Writing Paper, Envelopes. &C., &c.
Tobacco, Cigars and Pipes, Fancy Articles,
Perfumery, &c.
SPEcl ,LITY.-Best Tobacco, 25c plug; Ci-
gars for 10c; Writing Paper 1oc per quire En-
velopes, lOc per package. oct 2l-tf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
IRRITABLE INyALIDs.

Indigestion not only effects the physical health but
the dispositions and tempcrs Of IL victims The dys-
pspte becomes, too, In a detnorared by his
snerns. lie subject 70 fits Of irntatsn suilennoss,
despair, the may be- preternatursl sensi-
nvsncs which he cannot control leads him TO niscon-
struet the words and act Of those around him, and
his intercourse with sesrust and dearest 10
him Is not uaffequsutly marked by exhibitions Of tcst
forsigs TO his real These the mental
phsnsmsna Of the disease for which the invalid cannot
be Justly held responsible but they occasion much house.
hold discomfort It 70 the interest Of the home circle,
IL 10 essential 70 family harmony we'll as 70 the
Of ns principal sufferer ffom state not far removed
from insIpient insanity, that these symptoms Of
mental disturbance bs promptly removed. This can
only Ds done By removing thsir physical cause, de-
Angenen, Of the functions Of the stomach and IL allied
risosrS ths liver and the bowels Upon these three m-
portnt organs Hostettor stomach Btters act lmulia
neously, prod.sing thorough and sauary change In
their eosdition. The vegetable iagrsdionN Of which
the preparation u composed ofa rsnovatng regulat
ing and sisrsiHs ohArAstsr and the stimulant which
lends activity their remedial virtues the pures and
bes, that be extracted fros the most wholesome Of
all cereals. sound rye. No dyspepte tAks this
genial restorative for aRgle week without sxpsrisno.
lng notable improvement, 10 his genial health. Not
only viii his bodily sunernss snate from day 10 day,
but mind will recover rapidly fr.m ~ restlessness
and irriiA5ility and this happy shaugs will manifest
itslf Ia bis derneaBor 10 all around him. O3D5
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
Vol. 65.-33O5. No. IL.

sands and laid himself down, casting a look
toward me, My curiosity and interest were
aroused, and followed. At FIRST could see
nothing bot presently, from under the paw
Of the animal which was placed protectingly
upon il, drew out little glove-only Ii.
Tie wcll.woru child's glove--whcre life seemed
still lingering, so completely had d retained
the form Of the fingers which had once worn
il. ] cast my eyes over the vide waters, but
no sign Of life or death was there; only the
mute token in my hand spoke Of both. Long
| searched up and down the shore, but In
vain. The poor little body must have been
carried out to sea, and was never found, ss
Ear as know. An! little one" sighed,
have the greedy waves, then, required such
Q holocaust as thou, young innocent, and for
lorn and is there no mourner for thee save
this faithful dog, and no monument save this
little glove At least,n | continued, rs l
folded it carefully into my portfolio, {" ii shall
live in my memory, and thou, poor creature.
in my affections" | stopped, as spoke, 10
caress the still PROSTATE animal and 80 great
had been the absorption Of my feelings that
had not marked the incoming tide; but now
wave rushed swiftly up, and though | was
still beyond its reach, it wrapped its coronal
Of foam round the weak and wasted form Of
the faithful dog, and carried it helplessly back
into the ocean. One short, sharp bark, one
feeble struggle, and the brave heart sank TO
rise no more. 1t is long since this happened,
hut the glove stillies in my pocket-book, and
tear lies in my heart whenever I recall its
guardians fate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
Striking Illustration.

Rev. 4. p. Thwing recently delivered an
eloquent temperance address in Quincy, Mass,
in the course of which he used the following
illustration
+" 1t is sometimes said, Rum never hurts
those who let it alone Go stand tonight
beneath this waning moon, on the southwest
erly slopes ofMount Auburn, and you will see
little new-made grave Over it bend the
branches Of a walnut-tree, through which the
struggling moonbeams reveal the resting-pace
of our latest born and earliest taken. 1t is
sweet with flowers and tears, and consecrated
BY prayer and psalm. Autumn showers have
stepped the sod, yet by the cutting Of the
spade the stranger sees it is the grave Of
child. When | 90 TO the little grave, | can
not help feeling new conservation u this
noble reform. Do you ask whyf Startle
not when | speak out OF my heart Rum
helped TO dig my boys grave indirectly,
perhaps, but really. Yes, intoxicating drink
stole away the senses Of one who was in charge
Of these two little brothers while their parents
were absent at the death-bcd of mother
DESERVING her charge, she wandered about, in
coherently talking Of unfulilled duties, and
left them without food or care. Half.starved
aud chilled, the little convalescent soon re-
lasped, and passed away, ere long, to the
safer custody Of Christ above. have no
curses to pour on any human being, however
deeply he may have sinned; but on the traffic
which can not only stultify man, but besot wo-
man-which puts property at peril, and renders
life insecure--upon that | heap my hottest
hate BY all the love | bore TO that child,
by all bore to others just as precious, by all
that is high and holy, vow against this trade
eternal war"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
MY STREET CLASS.

was on my way from my Sunday s,hool
class of bright, happy little ones, yesterday,
thinking of their future, and wondering what
had done, by Divine help, to shape it for
heaven, when, looking up to the broad step Of
closed house, saw four little girls
More children How they throng our
path How they invite US to effort to bene-
6t and bless them.
These were children not as daintiy clad,
not as comfortable, not as bright looking as
mine. 1t was little class, not at all like the
one | had left, and without teacher. Why
should not take it?
stopped. Their eyes frightened. To
my question, Had they been to Sunday
school 2" one said,-
Z" Not to-day we 20 sometimes, maam."
"Csn you tell me something that you learn
there ?"
40, yes we know the commandments,
some of em, and somesof 'em are 10 long we
can't remember EN-"
"Do you learn about Jesus 2"
"Never heard of Him." said the tall girl"
in cold, wiry voice.
"Shc don't go to Sunday school she
works replied one of the smaller ones.
Would you not like To know something
Of Him - And beginning, | went through
with the little history.
" It's pretty, isn't it 7" and the stolid look
softened; there was ray Of intelligence in
the face.
." You say you work, and never go to Sun
day school ?" | continued. When you
work, you sometimes think how much you
would like to 90 out into the pure, free air ;
how happy the people look in the streets ?''
Yes, indeed ma'am :" and the face began
to look beautiful.
"Don't you work great deal easier when
you are trying to do your best, so as to go
out2"
I" 1t isn't much gets chance only Sum
days If could, I'd like it,"
"Then you can work and think of some
thing ese?"
" Yas, ma'am."
"To think of Jesus makes the work easier.
Jesus loves you, and all the more, perhaps,
because you work, aud have so little time TO
learn of Him. Won't it be pleasant to think
Of Hun as your fricud--as some one to love
you, care for you, and protect you from dau-
ger and from hariu?"
"Will He do this2 Will He care for
me2"
"He will love you, and He will care for
you, if you will but love Him."
q | can love Him. | used to love mother,
and -
This child that had thought so stoid was
actual " crying The tears were running over
my own face. had said enough for one les.
son, perhaps, and with an ejaculatory prayer
| turned away, to be haunted by.a face dull,
stolid and meaningless, face that frightened
10 listening to the story Of the Gross, face
that would grow to be beautiful under the
teachings of His loye.-S. S. Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16

can recall neither the day nor the hour,
but the incident | am about to relate is as
fresh in my mind as if il had happened yes
terday. was lingering at a small watering.
place, situated on the rocky shores Of the east
coast Of Scotland. The ordinary visitors had
already fed, dreading the high winds aud
terrific storms which were of frequent occur
renee at that time OF year, aud il was only
few hardy ones like myself who still found
pleasure in facing the raging elements OF wind
and water combined.
1t had been more than usually stormy
night, and many an anxious heart had
watched through its yigils for it seemed as II
some terrible disaster must be heralded by
the booming sound Of the waves and the
screeching Of the wind when it found opposi.
tion to It's course in the shut doors and win
dows Of the little hamlet But morning
broke at last, and brought few wintry
CLEANS of sunlight to brighten the agitated
atmosphere, though the waves still could not
forget their angry roaring, and dashed against
the rccks as though bent on their destruction.
| wandered along the low line of saud
which, broken as it is into many small bays,
runs under the high beetling cliffs of the
shore, and reached one of tho most retired Of
these spots, Here sat down on aat rock
which guarded the entrance of the bay, to
enjoy the beauty and majesty Of the scene.
had not long sat thus when was disturbed
from my meditatons by low, whining sound,
and, looking down, saw dog standing before
me. Its coat was dripping with water, one
of the fore-fcet covered with blood, and the
sad, wistial look in its eyes weat to my heart.
gently patted It's head, and taking piece
of bread from my pocket, ofI,re it some but
the animal scarcely even glanced at it, and
only continued to look at rue with that sad,
searching gaze, as ii asking assistance. After
a while he turned little way back on the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16

The whole number of Congregational
churches 10 the United States is now 3043,
the number of ministers 1926, and the total
of churches Of this order in North America
1859, and of ministers 240S. This is an in.
crease over last year, in the United States of
churches 92, and of ministers 90. The total
of Congregational church members in the
United States is 300,362, of whom 9s,1o5
are males aud l00,Sb5 females. The whole
number in North America ia l00,043 males
and l99,995 females, making grand total Of
3O6,2O9 Congregational church members in
North America.
The Nelc COveaam tells of an Illinois
church where three young women, while the
Society is concluding what to do in securing
a successor to the late pastor, have resolved
to conduct meetings themselves, in response
to request of the congregation, and have AL
ready commenced their work. A sermon is
read and the proper devotional exercises are
conducted by them.
Some curious wit has discovered these
little habits Of the different nationalities OF
bishops at the ecumencal The English are
always taking out something to eat the
American bishops are retiring to smoke the
French bishops are passing out and talking ;
the Spanish bishops are in little groups
talking their own politics; the German are
silent and doing nothing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
IL AM w EARY."

"All these things are against me ;" said
the patriarch Of old and these words, borne
on the restless tide Of intervening years, echo
and re-echo through the hearts Of earth's
weary pilgrims.
g" am weary" o, how many sad, desc
late spirits echo back the sad refrain. Per.
haps even now you are sinking beneath the
burden Of life, ready to cry out, "All these
things are against me-"
What is it7 Has death laid his withering
touch upon your idol, and crushed the bright
flowers Of living hope7 All, if the handful
Of dust were all Of thy priceless treasure
then indeed mightest thou desparingly weep
but listen " IL is solon in corruption, IL as
raised in interruption; it is sown in dis
honor, il is raised in glory"
Hast thou lived to sec the ashes of the
Dead Sea shore the moudering beneath the
whited sepulchre the faseness Of what seem.
ed so fair " the broken ties aud scathing
wounds of treacherous friendship One
greater than thou, even thy Maker and Re.
deemer, has quaffcd the same bitter waters.
Leave thy broken idols. Twine thine aching
heart lovingly around thy God, whose love,
sympathy and interest are " the same yester-
day, to-day and forever"
Has disease laid its heavy hand upon you,
robbed the cheek Of its bloom, the feet OF
their strength, the hand of its power, and
shut up all the avenues of earthly pleasure
and usefulness ? Lean thy weary head upon
tue bosom Of thy Saviour. He feels all thy
griels, aud counts and treasures up thy
tears Soon He will in great mercy end
life's 6tful fever, and give you calm and
peaceful home, where pain is never felt, aud
d" the weary are at rest"
Are you mourning over sin, the GOODNESS,
the sel6shness and impurity of your best en-
deavors in the Christian life Cast thy bur-
den upon the Lord He who hath promised,
-" As thy day SO shall thy strength be- will
uphold thee by His mighty arm, give thee
strength for every Bitter conflict, and finally
give thee crown that fadeth not away"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16

ANEoDorE OF Hon. RICHARD FLETcHER.-
Judge Pingry tells another aneodote of the
late Richari Fletcher:
Soon after his settlement at Salisbury, n.
d., as a lawyer, he was called to 90 TO the
neighboring town of Boscawen, to defend a
suit brought by Ezekiel Webster, then in the
full tide of successful practice. 1t was ius-
tice SUIT, aud 1t was intimated that Webster
had, what is sometimes called apocket ius-
tlce,' before whom he tried his doubtful
cases--or III other words the justice Of the
peace who had signed the writ in the case
against Fletcher's client was very easily con.
ylneed by Websters eoquence aud his wit
nesses, and almost uniformly decided in his
favor.
Arrived at the place set for trial an hour
before the time, Fletcher purchased a auire
or two OF blank writs and quietly proceeded
to the house Of the magistrate introduced
himself, and without saying word about the
case TO be tried that day, after some casual
conversation, Mr.. Fletcher informed the jus-
tlce, that in his location at salisbury he found
IT apparent that his increasing legal practice
would soon extend into the neighborhood Of Bos-
cawen, so that he needed some magistrate in
that town, and very politely asked him to sign
all these writs in blank-presenting them.
The justice fixed his autograph to each, and
after spending some time in an interesting
colloquy with the judicial dignitary, left him.
10 due time all parties appeared at Web
ster's othce, and to the surprise Of everybody
Mr.. Fletcher did not call jury, but sub
United his defeuse to the determination of
Webster's court AT the conclusion of the
hearing, to the astonishment of all present
Except perhaps the shrewd Attorney the
justice decided promptly in favor of the de-
lendant. Whereupon Fletcher's client, not
knowing the mornings interview, exclaimed
A righteous judgment, most noble justice.
You have given me more than asked"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
ChristadOro', ErcelsiOr Hair Dye,
ALLCooK's POROUS PLAsTHRs.

ssp BY step this commodity has sttanei s unpreoe-
ssstst came. phsy universally approved. phsy
sspport, stsssrsies sst aid ths growth Of muscles
rhey appear b Aa'ss peculiar eject upon the nerves.
Allayins irriiAeihty. vhls supplying warmth. They
to socsmulas electricity, and aid the erca ston
Of As blood through the par, where applied By which
bsslsAy Astoks are Induced.
Even is paralysis. where trtiesaton ssspended,
The Of the Poross Pas,o to the spine restored ths
articulation sad materially reduced ,hs paralysis 10
1et, the pasisn, eosld help himself While bsfor, the
Porous Plaster vas sppllsd she helpless baby
We refer 70 Mn. sally Elliot, springfield, Mas Ssld by
all DrsgsisR. Agenoy, Brandre,h House. n Y Goo
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
wnAr EyERY noRsEMAN wANrs.

good, cheap, and reliable Linimen,. Such arti-
ole IL Dr. Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment. Pint Bot
ues at One Dollar. Por Lameness Cuts Calls, Collie,
spfalns, &e, warranted better than any other II i
used BY all the great horsemen Long Island
II will net cure Rag Bone SPAWN, there 1.
Linlment in existence that will What it is stated to
cure II positively viii
Fs Of Hosses Uin b. oIhsHf afsr trying bot
as Ons dose rsvive- and oen the life Of
heated driven horse Bor Cole and Bellyache II has
JAILED. Just the rises Just Is
th valuable Linnsnt 10 bs the HORSE Rmbrocauon Of
the day.
Use IL and all sold by the Druggists and Store
keepsrs throughout the United States. Depo, 10 Park
FlAce, New Yerk. 09gs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
ALMOST OVER.

n Is almost over nowt
My lile-work is nearly dona.
A few moro stitches yet trowi
Long II seems since begun
And The thread Of many years
Has been sometimes soilod by tears,
knotted, too, by cares and tears
o, II is not that shlrk
Toiling on from day 10 day
have learned 10 take the work
As n comfort on NY way.
Yet ! rest II on iny knee
Just a little while 10 see
Evening creep on lovingly.
silence and n purple sky
OveI-arohing vale and hill,
And silver stars that seem to lie
in the gpld-air, mute and still;
Wh.lo the rich and radiant West
A. Coz festival Is drest--
Amber studa upon her breast.
Now mist most softly red,
Putting out the purple liaht,
TIMING all my twirling thread,
trgtpeth up Into the night.
! can no longer work, you see,
With the beam thus sent 10 me,
Efe the dark tall heavily.
Look, my children everywhere
u'er my work and heart is spread
Tla bright gle9ming from the air,
B.ottus out my trembling dread.
Fiom the light such Joy take
rhnf ye must not murinur make,
ID thus sitting, HES thread break.
Only put my chair aside,
And IN gnntlest accents say,
Mother wurkod hero till she died,
With Gods loye-light on her way"
Hy thi. token, deara, know
OF the hoaven-light In q flow
II "a almost over now
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16

In the Treatment Of Diseases incident TO Females bA,
placed DR. DOW At the head Of all physicians making
such practice speciality, and enables him guarAnt,
psedy and permanent in the worst csses Of Sup
~s's,On and all other hsastsa Dsrsngsent from raai
All letters for advios contain o. Once
10. HSDIcorr srsnsr, BosroS.
E.BBoArd furnished 70 those desiring to remain IN.
der treatment.
Bosson. July, lees 1924
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-02-16
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

Thf splendid Hair Dye the best 10 the world Harm
le~, reliable nsantAneous does not contain lead nor
any sae poison to produce paralysis death Aviod
the vsusted and dslusvs preparations boassng virtues
they de- not posses. Tho genuine W. A. BA,chslor's
HAIR Dye has had thirty uBtarnshed reputation
70 uphold ia integrity the only perfect Hair Dye
Black or Brown. sold BY all Druggists. Applied stls
Benz st., New York SITS