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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-09-29
DEAD, FARMERS READ!
n MARTINsnuRC VA Ian II 1870

Mr.. DETR1cK-Dear Sir The following are
some of the names of parties who have used
Bradley's Super Phosphate, viz: Benjamin Blu
sey, of Berkeley county, has used it for the last
two ars, and says it's second to no other Phos-
phate and recommends it to all farmers for wheat,
corn and sill farm products.
Jonathan Thatchertof Berkely county planted
some corn with it in 1861 and in the Fall sowed
the same with wheat, and last year he could
plainly see where every hill of corn was. for the
wheat stood several inches higher, and the heads
were much larger.
Adam Small has been using it the last three
years, and says it is the best wheat producer out
VIM. McGary has used it to great advantage
and says it will pay for itself twice.
James Vanmetre has used it extensively, and
says every farmer should buy it particularly if
he has poor land.
Levi Tabler, George Small, John Linton, Geo.
Hill have all tried it on corn, wheat, &c., and
can testify to its many virtues.
We are yours, respectfully,
JACOB WIsNER & Sons.
nag We have the above FERTILIZER for sale
and can produce many other testm onials in its
avor. Try it your wheat crop and be con-
WINGED of its excellent qualities.
HENDRYs & LUsHBAUGHs,
july 21-tf Staunton, Va.
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NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. Gilbert S. Miner, lawyer of Alexan-
dra died suddenly Friday evening.
Bronze statuary in Paris has been melted
to supply the besieged with cannon
The Legislature of Virginia will re-assem-
BILE in Richmond on Saturday, the LIST of Oc-
tober.
The labor Reform party have nominated a
candidate for Congsess in the First Missouri
District.
Captain r II. Campbell, Quartermaster
and Treasurer of the Military Institute, died
in Lexington recently.
A woman has carried off the $500 prize
offered for the best managed farm in Oxford
shire, England.
It is stated that A. T. Stewart, of New
York, has contributed twenty thousand francs
for the benefit of wounded French soldiers
Captain R. Fl. Campbell, Quartermaster
and Treasurer Of the Virginia Military Insti-
tute, died on the 9th instant. in Lexington.
It is reported that the theatre in Strasburg
was fired by a Prussian shell, and two hun
shelter there, were burned to death.
The Raleigh en- CO. Standard, edited by
John w. Holden, son of Gov Holden, has
been suspended for the present, because Of
Cuisines complications
President Grant denies the statements of
Fisk about furnishing him and his friends
free tickets on his steamboat lines. and paving
part Of Gen Grants subscription to chart
ty, &c,
There is microscope in New York which
magnlfes one thousand millions Of times. 1t
was first used in fruitless attempt to discov-
er the virtue Of the present Administration.
The Lynchburg Agricultural and Mechan-
ical Fair has been postponed to the fourth
Tuesday of October This will be the week
preceding the Richmond Fair.
Hon. John L. Dawson. formerly promi-
nent Democratic member of Congress from
nsylvania, died in Fayette county, ia that
State, last Sunday.
It is expected that five hundred Cinnamon
will be at work in few days grading the
Midland Railroad between Pompton and
Newton, N. j.
An attempt is being made in Tennessee to
start an independent candidate in opposition
to J. G. Brown, the regular Democratic nom
inee for Governor.
The number of voters registered yesterday
in Baltimore was 1912, of whom 500 were
white and 1913 colcred. The total number
of colored men registered SO far is 6,336.
Tuesday evening a large building in the
course of erection in Glasgow Scotland, fell
with great crash. Eleven workmen were
buried in the ruins, five Of whom were killed.
A dispatch from Tours states that gener-
Il revolt of the Arabs has occurred in AL
,eria, and the Chasseurs dc Antique conse-
luenly have been sent back from Marseil-
es
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NeaU Advertisements.
Tive Dollar First Premium
Il Improved Family
SEWING MACHINE.

$3.50 clear profit per day. $500 per week.
$500 per month made easy by any Lady or Cen
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Uses all kinds Of silk or thread direct from the
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densed, without their complication or fault
Samples of sewing sent free receipt OF stamp.
For certificates, Sc, see descriptive Pamphlets
mailed free. borough practical sewing ma
chiue fer family -'.Tribune.' A very strong
and reliable machine, at a low price ..Stand
ard. This beautiful sewing machine is one Of
the most ingenious pieces of mechanism ever in
vented.-'Democrat, Ga. Worth many times
its cost to any tamily-.sN. Y Weekly Ii is
quite new machine with its many late improve
ments, and sews with astonishing ease rapidly
and neatness.-s' Republican" N. Y. Single ma
chimes, as samples selected with care. for family
use, with everything complete, sent to any part
of the country per express, packed in a strong
wooden box, free, receipt Of price, $780,
Safe delivery of goods guaranteed. Forward
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extra liberal inducements sent free.
Address Family Sewing Machine Co. Office SO
Nassau street, New York. sept 29-ly
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AN INcIDENr-Quit an interesting in
cident recently occurred in connection with
the proposed scheme to raise a monument to
the dead Of the Fifteenth Mississippi regi-
mcnt Two negroes, Elisha and Sim, for
merly slaves of Capt. J. A. Binford, ST., of
Duck Hill, Miss, who had followed their
young masters through all the varying for
tunes that befel the glorious old Fifteenth
regiment, until the close of the war brought
them freedom, hearing recently that the pro-
ject of erecting this monument was on foot
came to their former masters and insisted on
being allowed the privilege of giving some
thing in aid of the undertaking, and wanted
to subscribe $50 each, but they were told $40
was more than they ought to give, when they
gave IS each, and requested to be called or
if there were any funds lacking.
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Leaaz Notices.
k7IRGINIA:

Y At Rules held in the Clerks office of the
circuit court for Augusta county, September 5th,
1870
James NJ Dunlap John N Dunlap, Margaret
A. Dunlap, Mary E. Dunlap, Robert F. Dennis
and Martha Jane his wife, James e. Caldwell
and Isabella A. his wife, VIM. A. Grills. and
John Grills, Plaintiffs,
Against
Alexander Gardner in his own right, and as
Admin TRAITOR of NJ. B. Kinney. deceased, John
Toberman, security, and Elizabeth McCue, Adj
ministratrix of Thomas W. McCue, who was Sc
curity in the official Bond of said Alexander
Gardner. Administrator John TowherLian, and
L. a. his wife, William A. Abney, Nancy Abney,
John F. Abney, Shelton S. Aoney. Joel Carson,
and L. S. Carson his wife, c. L. Swinl. Je Fer
son b. Kinsoving and Mary Jane his wife, Pc
ter Hogg and Patsy his wife, Robert McClana-
han and Salie his wife, the unknown heirs of
Betsy Grlls, deceased John Fackler, Elizabeth
Dunlap, Philip North Dunlap, George Dunlap,
Anna Lynn Dunlap, Dolly Dunlap and John Dun
lap, widow and infant heirs Of John Dunlap, de-
ceased, and John Abney, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to obtain settlement
of the estate of Nj. B. Kinney, deceased, and q
distribution of the funds in the hands of the Ad-
ministrator among the heirs of said Kinney.
The defendants, John F. Abney, Shelton s..
Abney, Jefferson D. Kinsolving and Mary Jane
his wife Peter Hogg and Patsy his wife, Robert
Mechanism and Salle his wife. the unknown
heirs of Betsy Grills John Fackler, Elizabeth
Dunlap. Philip North Dunlap. George Dunlap,
Anna Lynn Dunlap and John Abney, not having
entered their appearance, and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that thy non-residcnts
of this State, it is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication of
this notice and do what is necessary to protect
their interest. A copy-Teste,
j. ~ RYAN Clerk
Niche s. Niche. p. q. sept SIT
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KTlKGlNlA:
" At Rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Highland county, on Mon
day, the 9Th day of September, 1870.
Samuel B. Campbell, Plaintiff:
Against
Robert C. Pullin, Executor of Henry Pullin,
deceased, Nancy Pullin, Polly Pullin, Jane Pull
lin, John N. Eagle, Jane Ann Eagle, Martha Ea-
gle, John E. C. Pullin, James H. A. Pullin, Mel
vile N. Pullin, John W. Jones and Celeste his
wife, Joseph M. Jones and Aretta his wife, and
the children of - Lindsey and Patsy his
wife, who are unknown, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is 10 compel a settle
ment of the Executorial account of Robert G..
Pullin, Exec'r, of Henry Pullin, decd, to ascer-
tain what personal assets, if any, are in the
hands of said Executor. liable to the payment of
the plaintiffs judgment against him for $5l7 80
with interest from the End day Of May, 1854, till
paid, and 81 Is COSTS, subject TO credit of $780,
90, paid the 5th day of December 1854, and if
there should be no such assets an .nsuf6ciency
thereof to pay said judgment, to enfo. ce the pay
ment of the same, or part thereof, as the case
may be, out of the real estate of said dece-
dent, and it appearing from satisfactory evidence
that John N, Jane Ann, and Martha Eagle anG
Melville N. Pullin, Joseph NJ Jones and Aretta
his wife, and the children of - Lindsey and
Patsy his wife who are unknown, are not
residents of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered
that they do appear here within one month after
of this order and do what is neces
sary to protect their interest.
copy-Teste,
C. MATTHEW,
sep8-4t Clerk
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EUROPEAN AFFA1Rs-The report of the
capitulation of Toul, on Friday evening, after
long and desperate resistance, is confirmed
This stronghold is about twelve miles west of
Nancy, on the main line Of railroad from
Strasburg to Paris. By the capitulation there
fell into the hands of the Prussians 2,240
men, 1877 guns, 4S riaed cannon, and the gar
rison supplies of other arms, etc. 1t is re-
ported that Bazaine has offered to surrender
Metz on condition that he be allowed to leave
with his arms and baggage. He further en-
cages not to take up arms for three months.
A dispatch from Beauvais, by way of Tours,
announces that battle ragged all day Friday
between Port Disc and Isle Adam, few miles
north of Paris, but no particulars are given
The reports that civil war is raging in Paris
arc denied, Gambrctta. who still remains at
the Capital, denying that any fighting has
taken place, and other reports from French
sources asserting that the Red Republicans
and the chiefs of the Provisional Government
are now united for the common defense
Strasburg still holds out.-.4lerandria Ga
zette.
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OlOthing! ClOthing!!
" AT
j, A. ARMENTROUT
NEW CLOTHING HOUSE.

No. 1913 Augusta Street.
take this opportunity of informing my friends
and the public generally that have just opened
a large stock of superior READY-MADE CLIO
THING which has been selected with great care
from the best manufactures of New York and
Baltimore. Also good stock of city made boots
and shoes, a large stock Of cheap heavy boots
and brogans for winter; splendid stock of hats
stock Of cravats, ties, bows, &C., and complete
line of Gents Furnishing Goods trunks, vail
ses, umbrellas, etc. Do not fail to look in at my
establishment before making your purchases.
Goods and prices will certainly suit you. New
goods received every few days. Goods delivered
to any part Of the city free. sept 292t
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d emOyAl.
II GUY & DRAKE have removed to the
&c Brandeburg Corner" opposite the Virginia
Hotel, and having handsomely fitted up that
store-room they are prepared with new stock of
FALL GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES
and WOODEN WARE to offer great bargains to
all who may favor them with a call. The atten-
ton of the ladies is specially invited to their as
sortment of Dress Goods and Trimmings, con-
sisting in part Of the following: Empress Cloths,
various colors. Alpacas, black and oolored. De-
laines Poplins &C.. &c, also, Bleached Cottons,
Sattinetts, and Wooden goods, for men and boys.
In the room adjoining they have opened full
line of Groceries They solicit all kinds of pro-
duce at market prices in exchange for goods.
sept 22-4t
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AT Rules held in the Clerks
Y Office Of the circuit court of Augusta
county Sentemhar 9Th. 1870

u n
Y Office Of the circuit court of Augusta
county, September 5th, 1870.
Edward Huff Plaintiff,
Against
George W. McCutchen, Sheriff of Augusta
county, and as SUCH Administrator of Francis A.
Huff. deceased. and his widow,
Ambrose Coffman and Martha his wife; Ellen A.
Huff, Virginia r. Huff, Florence Huff, Frank
Huff, Sylvester Huff, and VIM. Robert Huff, the
last six named being infants under the age of Il
years. and Geo. M. Cochran, jr.. Trustee for the
benefit of James W. Crawford, under deed of
trust made to George NJ. Cochran Jr., by Fran
els A. Huff, and Jas. " Crawford, Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree
for the sale cr partition cf the real estate OF
Francis A. Huff, deceased, among the heirs and
for he settlement of the estate.
The Defendant, Ambrose Cotman, not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by sat
isfactory evidence that he is not resident of
this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that he do ap-
pear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this notice, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest.
A Copy-Teste,
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Geo. M. Harrison o. q. sept Sat
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MEANNEss.-"The glory of the triumph"
is tod in the following paragraph which we
find in one of our exchanges:
Suit for Damoges.-Rev. W. H. Milburn,
the blind orator, has been sued in New York
for $500 damages on account of his failure to
lecture according to an engagement with the
Young Mems Christian Association of Low
ELL Mass.
A Christian Association sueing blind
preacher for $4,000
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Geo. M. Harrison, p. q.
VIRGINIA:

VIRGINIA:
Y At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, September 5tn
1870.
George Wagner and Elizabeth his wife, George
Huffman and Mary Ann his wife, Sarah Ann
Clarke, John H. NJ Shelley. Martha E. Shelley,
Mary S. Shelley. Jacob B. Gale, and Margaret F.
his wife Ann E. Shelley, John W. Whitesell and
Sarah F. his wife. Plaintiffs,
Against
Daniel Shelley Jacob Lowman, and Frances his
wife, and Gideon r. Smith, and Simon Shelley,
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to make distribution
of the estate of Christian Shelley, deceased,
among those entitled thereto.
The Defendants, Daniel Shelley, Jacob Low
man, and Frances his wife, and Simon Shelley.
not having entered their appearance, and it
appearing by satisfactory evidence that they are
not residents of this Commonwealth: 1t is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect their interest.
A copy-Teste,
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Niche g. Niche, p. q. sept SIT
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FRENCH AND PgUssIAN ARMIES.

The population of France in 1869 was 49,
900 900. Its standing army, excluding the
qendarmcrie and troops acting in similar po-
lice capacities, was 100000 men. The total
expenditures of the war department were
$4,000 900 On the other hand. in 1869
the North German Confederation, which in-
cludes Prussia, Saxony, and number OF
small States, had population of 81 600, 900;
its standing army Numbered 100000 men !;
while the cost of the military department OF
the Government was so 900, 900. Itaprears
thus that, with smaller population, Prussia
has maintained, in time Of peace, quite as
MANY soldiers as France, at two thirds the
expense that she keeps those soldiers only
three years, instead of lifetime, from produc-
tive industry; and that she turns out every
wear 100 900 veterans to be added to her le-
serve. instead of merely re-enlisting the same
men over and OYER France had, therefore,
when war was declared, but 5000 men
ready, with 5000 serving in Algiers and in
the gendarn,erie, and a nominal reserve OF
100000, besides a Gunrdes Mobile, or raw
unframed militia, of $50 900, making nom
inal total of 1 $50, 600 men, of whom not one
half could be Immediately made use of. Prus
STA had 800 900 men in arms, ard Land
,vehr, or force of trained soldiers, who are
drilled for few weeks every year, of 60O,-
900 men besides, making total OF nearly
100000 Then there was the Landsturna,
composed of the whole male population be-
tween 80 and 60 years of age, all of whom
had served their time in the army and the
Landwehr. In addition to this, there were
the troops of Bavaria, Wurtcnberg, and Bad
en-, SO that France found herself outnumber-
ed three to one.
1t is apparent from these figures that Prus
STA has always had standing army nearly
equal to that of France, and in addition to
that army a whole nation Of disciplined men
ready to fill up the ranks at moments no.
ticc. It is this which has enabled Prussia to
precipitate such an overwhelming force upon
France, and which will, unless the other ma
tions of Europe hasten to initiate her exam
pie, make her the dictator Of that continent
-LyncA6ug News.
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NJ W GOOds.-The subscriber is now re-
/ ceynr at the old stand Of n; ooh, 4

New GOOds.-The subscriber is now re-
~ ceiving at the old stand of Mosby &
Taylcr his supply of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS, comprising general assortment of sta
Pile and fancy dry goods, Shoes Groceries, SC.
Amongst his stock will be found lot of very
cheap and desirable dress goods.
Berages and Grenadines, at from 10 to 25c :
Japanese Cloths. at from 20 to 4Oc; Calicoes
from to 1899; Plaid Cottons and Osnaburgs in
every variety, from l29 to 25c; Tweeds and Cas-
simeres for men and boys. lal ge lot Of Cotton
and Linen goods for men and boys, at from 20 to
5Oc Give him call and examine his stock be-
fore purchasing A. H. TAYLOR.
Main street, Staunton, Va.
s. H. Taylor and VIM. F Summerson, are with
him and will be glad to serve their friends.
may 5-tf IL
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DINE WHISKEY.
~ REAGAN,S RIJEV,C AND OTuER

7. p Reagan has enlarged his business by ia
king out retail license, begs leave to inform the
public that he keeps constantly ON hand the finest
brands of Whiskeys, Brandies, Wines, &c.,
which he will sell at retail at the lowest possible
prices. tsusf.3 5-s-
His BAR, as heretofore, will be furnished with
superior liquors and served in the best style.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
during the past four years, he respectfully solic-
its the continuance of the same, and extends
cordial invitation to the public to give him call,
at his old stand, opposisite the Virginia Hotel.
Staunton, Va. iune eff
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RAILWAY CONSOLIDATION RINGs.-As
one of the injurious effects of railway consol-
idations, removing wholesale competition, we
notice the report of a huge "ring" of rail-
road spectators out in Minnesota. which has
for its object the control of the wheat crop
of the State. through their control of the
railroads and elevators, Such abuses, if al
lowed to exist, would ultimately prove fatal to
the commercial, agricultural and industrial
prosperity of any community Lymch6urg
.Ners.
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A UCTION SALE
~ OF VALUABLE
VALLEY IA RM
NEAR WAYNESBORO', AT
Walnut Grove.
Formerly owned by Archibald Stuart, Esq.

TVI" tIIy VWHeU ny 1aTCHIUaIU Esq.
I shall sell, on The premises, on TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 18th, at IL o'clock, or, on the first fine
day thereafter, this tract of 200 Acres.
If the whole is not sold, then, said Tract will
be divided into two of about 100 Acres each
The South Tract having the Barn, and a young
Orchard of choice Fruit; and the North the
Mill Seat, fine Orchard, all the Buildings neces-
sary for large family, and bed of Tufa, IS
per cent pure lime. Each having about IA acres
of Woodland.
TERMS-One-third cash, balance in 1, 2 and
years, interest added. After the land, the
Personal Property, consisting of Horses, Cows,
Sheep, and the usual Farm Implements, will be
offered on liberal terms, to be made known on
day of sale. Further information may be OBJ
tanned of Mr.. VIM Chapman, at Waynesboro',
or of VIM. A. PRATT,
sept 29-1t Staunton, Va.
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n aving recently erected commodious stables
Ill upon these grounds we are gratifed to
announce to the public generally, and our friends,
that we have stocked them with every adjunct to
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 hours
with single or double buggies riding horses, for
sc. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave would
do well to give us call
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock
Hoping, by strict attention to own BUSH
ness, to merit continuance of the favor shown
us in other places, respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. april 28-tf
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D EMOVED.-Th undersigned has re-
LII moved to the store room formerly oecu-
pied by Henry Bare. He has large and varied
assortment of DRY AND MILLINERY GOODS.
at the lowest Gosh prices and respectfully invites
call. His Millinery cannot be surpassed for du.
rability, beauty and cheapness.
c. A. HELLER.
may left
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Testimonial From the Mayors Wife.

STAUNToN, Va, Sept. g. 1870.
Some five years ago. on the recommendation Of
the Rev. Armstrong, | obtained Florence Seaoing
Machine, and have it now in use. 1t performs its
work to my satisfaction, sewing rapidly a neat
and substantial lock-stitch have in the mean
time, used and observed the working and work
of other machines, and do not hesitate to certify.
that the Florence is fully equal, if not superior,
to any machine of the kind in my knowledge
and cheerfully recommend it to those in search
of good machine.
M. K. TROUT.