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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27
DEAD. FARMERS READ! ~
In MAKTINspURG, Va Jan. IL. 1870

MIR. DETRIcK-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 itfor 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. aH'rP
Jonathan Thatcher of Berkely county planted
some with it in 1868, 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, apd says it is the best wheat producer out
Vim. McGary has used it to great advantage
and says it will pay tor itself twice.
James Vanme,re has used it extensively, and
says every farmer should buy it particularly if,
he has poor land .....s -, 49,. -. g..
Levi Tabler George Small, John Linton. Geo.
Hill have all Tried it on corn, wheat, &c., and
can testify 10 its many virtues
We are yours, respectfully,
JACOB WIsNER & Sons.
H6r We have the above EERTlLlZER for sale
and can produce many other testimonials in its
avor. Try it on your wheat crop and be con.
WINGED Of its excellent qualities. i,.. a.
HENDRYs s. LUSHBAUGHs.
july Cliff Staunton, Va.
AZ eW GOOds.-The subscriber is now;1e-
~ crlvlng at the old stand of. Moshy &
Taylor his supply of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS. comprising general assortment of sta
Pile and fancy dry goods. Shoes GROCERIES, &c. y
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 doc; Calcoea
from 8 to l23c: Plaid Cottons and OsnaburgsS in
every variety, from l29 TO csc; Tweeds and Cas-
simeres for men and boys. Ian &c lot Of Cotton
and Linen goods for men and boys. at from 20 to
| SOC. Give him ~ call and examine his stock be-
fore Purchasing, A. T. TAYLOR.
| Main street. Stapnton. Va.
! 8. H. Taylor and VIM. Spmmsrsop, are with
hin, ind will be glad to serys shsir frisnds,
may E-H
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-NeaC 440Ucrtise3ne3 ,fs.

A CHANGE. Il will hereafter be found diago-
IA nally across Court Lane from the Court
buildings, (Staunion) in the second story, the
entrance to which is at the east end of the build
ing, ascending flight Of steps.
j Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, with equal gratitude,
ask its continuance
The bankrupt act having been modified as TO
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will. along with
other business give special attention to this. +
have all he blanks prescribed by the Judge
Of the Supreme Court Of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
l will, too. give special attention TO the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonable commission.
J. b. WATTS.
oct 27-tf Attorney at Law.
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THE NOMINEE FOR CoNGRE ss.-There is
no Disgusting tho fact that large number of
the Conservative voters of Augusta are op-
posed to the election of Judge j. T. Harris.
This county was almost unanimously in IA
vor of that purest Of men and ablest Of
statesmen, who would dignity and adorn the
highest Office within the gift of the people
the Hon A. H. Fl. Stuart But unfortu.
nately, fate was against us, and We have moth
ing now to do, but gracefully submit to the
decision of the Convention, accept and hearth
ly support its nominee. If we fail to do
this, we will not only increase the probabili-
ties of the election Of an avowed Radical
lose, it may be, the valuable services Of the
Conservative standard bearer, bat We will
engender bitterness against us, in the hearts
Of the lower county men, whe have shown
such decided preference for Judge Harris,
which will be hard to overcome in future
elections when .aagusta's choice is in the
field. We must take care not to ''bite off
our nose to spite our own face" What is
sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander,'
and if We 60 against their choice they will as
surely oppose ours. No, let it not be said,
that Augusta was the first to SOW discord in
the ranks Of the Conservative party, but let
us, with hearty good will, make an united
and determined effort for Harris. He has
given us every pledge that could be asked for
ore 1pected, and we will venture the assertion
that, if elected, he will with unswervering f.
deity redeem them.
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oct 27-tf
TN AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT,
SEPTEMBER 29th 1870.


Wriis OF election are hereby ordered to fill
the following named vacancies In Township Of
hces created by Inc failure OF IN" persons elected
to said offices on the Goth day OF May last, to
qualify within the time prescribed by law, TO
wit:
First, in Beverly Manor Iownship list, the Of
fee Of justice of the Peace for the unexpred
term ending on the LIST day of July 1872, made
vacant by the failure OF Asher W. Harman to-
qualify in pursuance Of his election. End, the
Office Of Constable for the nnexpired term, end
ing on the Isl da, OF July 1871 made vacant by
The failure OF J. 7. Little to quality in pursuance
OF his election Bird the Office Of Constable for
the unexpred term ending on the LIST day of Ju-
ly 1872, made vacant by the failure OF William
s. Young to qualify in pursuance of his cleo
ton.
Second in Pastures Township.-1st, the office
of Constable for the unexpired term ending on
the LIST day Of July 1871, made vacant by tn
failure Of George W. Lackey TO qualify, in pure
suance of his election End, the office of Com
missioner of Roads for the unexpired term end
inp ON the LIST day or July 1871. made vacant bv
the failure of Baxter Crawford to qualify in pur-
snanc;, os his election 3rd, the office Of Over
seer of the Poor for the unexpred term ending
on the Isl day OF July 1871, made vacant by the
failure of James NJ LickIiter to qualify in pur-
suapce Of his elecuon
Third in Riu rheads Tocnship.-lst, the office
LIST day of July 1871, made vacant by the failure
of d. A. OFT to qualify In pursuance of his cleo
ton.
Fourth, in South Rsuer 1ownshap.-lst, the Of
fee Of Constable for the unexplred term ending
on the LIST day of July 1871, MADE vacant by the
failure OF Il. M. Xix to qualify in pursuance OF
his election End the Office OF Constable for the
unexpired term ending on the LIST day of July
1872, made vacant by the failure OF CHARLES r.
Haines to qualify in pursuance of his election
3rd, the office Of Constable for the nneApired
term ending on the LIST day of July 1873, made
vacant BY the failure OF VIM. II. Grooms to quail
lily in pursuance OF his election 4th, the office
of Collector. Tor the unexpired term ending on
the LIST day Of July 1871, made vacant by the
failure of Charles r. Haine to qualif in pursu-
ance of his election. 5th, the etfice of Clerk for
the unexpired term ending on the LIST day of Jul
y 1871, made vacant by the faiur- of Hugh w.
Fry to qualify in pursuance Of his election. 9th,
the Office of Commissioner Of Roads for the I'M
expired term ending ON the ST day of July 1877,
made vacant b, the failure of Elijah Batenlan to
qualify in pursuance of his election.
: Fifth in Middle River IoWnyhip. list the Of
flee of Supervisor for The nnexpil ed term ending
on the LIST day of July 1871, made vacant b, tine
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

Mr. Reynolds Was in the IIarrisonburg
Convention experimenting and pressing his
claims. He appealed to Col. A. W. Hartman
and others to put him in nomination. Thus
recognizing the validity of the Convention.
How can he oppose its nominee! He should
do as Col. Moore of Clarke, and others, re-
fuse to run and give the nominee a cordial
support.
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YIN EMILE OF FASHION.

have returned and am now opening one
of the largest and best stocks of Millinery
and Fancy Goods I have ever brought to this
market, consisting Of all the latest French
and German novelties Orders from the
country promptly attended to.
Mrs. K NJ. NELLY.
n .B-Winter opening Thursday, Octo-
Der 9th, 1870. oct 27-tf
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Dispatches from London and New York
bring the shocking intelligence of the total
wreck of the steamship Cambria, Of the Anch-
or Line. of New York, off the coast of Ire
lard. on Wednesday last As tar as known
but one person Of the 127 on board h S been
saved Five boats, containing passengers
of which but one has been heard Of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

A new form of envelope has recently be-
come quite popular in Germany, and possess
es the convenience of enabling one to open a
letter when completely sealed up, without the
ordinary difficulty Of finding an entrance.
The arrangement consists in Introducing a
thread which projects from one of the corn
ers, by pulling which the lower edge Of the
envelope is out through without injury"to the
enclosure, the address or the stamp.
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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, L obtained a Florence Seseinn
Machine, and have it now in use. 1t performs its'
work to my satisfaction, sewing rapidly a asst
and substantial lock-stch. i 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. traeU
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

Did any one ever suppose that men would
be prosecuted under our republican institu-
tions for holding an office to which the peo-
pie had elected them That thing is going
on now in Louisville, based on the Fourteenth
Amendment
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

In view of the fact that a war is now rag
ing in Arizona between the Apache Indians
and u S. troops and that, in consequence,
no supplies will be distributed among them
Commissioner Parker thinks that country will
be the scene of the most desperate struggle
ever known there this winter,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

The Philadelphia Post (RadicaD says: g
" The loss Of five Republican Representatives
in the next Congress from Pennsylvania, and
others from Ohio and Indiana indicate that
parties are in a transient state"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

A letter from Chief Justice Chase states
that his disease has assumed an improved
phase, and that he hopes to be in Washington
again in the exercise of his official duties by
he lst 0. Deeember.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

George Wilkes. Radical, has been nominal
ted in New York city, by Republican con
vention. as candidate for Congress in oppo-
sition to James Brooks the present incum
bent. This has produced flare up in the
Radical ranks. and the New York SIN says,
has dssipated the last hope of Radical rep
resentative from New York city
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KERR's CREEK, Sept. %, 1870. .

KERR's CREEK, Sept. %, 1870.
Mr.. C. E. WooD, 4= E..o-tT
Dear Sir Il have had the Florence Sewinr~
Machine for over two years-it has Eeen in al
most constant use and has never been out of re-
pair. think it superior to any have ever seen.
hardly see how anything could be more COM
plete or give better satisfaction. -
Yours, &c.
oct 13-tf sf j. IT, LAIRD.
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Thursday the U. S flag having been raised
on the Georgia State Agricultural Society's
flag staff without authority. was ordered down
by President Yancey. but was ordered by
him to be replaced No political Significance
attaches to the act. The President acted
without the sanction of the society Or the cit
liens of Atlanta
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

The census shows that Iowa has 900 900
of dogs. As to how many 80 on two legs, the
returns, singularly enough, are silent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

II 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. '.'.'f ''"p i
Pleasure parties accommodated at all houra.
with single or double buggies. riding horses, for
Ladies' and gentlemen, carriages, spring wagons.
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave would
do well to give US call -s
Horses fed by the day. month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
Hoping by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit a continuance of the favor shown
us in other places we respectfully solicit;a share
of the public patronage april 28-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

Mr. HAIRS on the l1th ballot, having re-
celVcd me majority Of the whole Conserva-
I've vote of the district, the chair announced
him as the candidate of the conservative par
ty to represent the 9th Congressional district
OF Virginia in the Congress of the United
States.
Mr. Meade of Frederick, said he had
steadily voted against Judge Harris, but as
he vas fairly the nominee of the party, he
moved
Tat.at John T. Harris be declared the unan
imous nominee of the Convention. which mo-
ton was seconded by Mr.. John N Opie and
". A Burke, of Augusta, and adopted by
the Convention
Loud and repeated calls were made for Mr.
Harris. whcreupon he advanced to the stand
aud was introduced to the convention by the
President as the next Congressman from this
district. Judge Harris addressed the Con-
vcntion. briefly, and his remarks were greeted
with loud applause Alter Judge Harris had
concluded, the President, Major Hunter.
came forward and said he had served will
Judge Harris in the Virginia Legislatu e
during the war and that while he had not
voted for lin in the Convention, he would
cheerfully support him aud that his county
would do the same
On motion it was resolved that the thanks
of this Convention be returned to the Catho
lie Congregation for the use Of their church
On motion the Convention adjourned.
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In compliance with the above and foregoing
order, notice is hereby given that Polls will be
opened on Tuesday The 9th day Of November 1870
at sbe several voting districts Tor places of vo-
ins wi hin the County of Augusta. for the cleo
ion of i. County Treasurer, Clerk Of the Count
Court, Clerk OF the Circuit Court, Common
wealths Attorney. County Suryeyor Sheriff,
Superintendent of the Poor and tor the several
Township officers named in said order, and Ct
member of Congress from this Congressional
District. The same Judges Of Election hereto
fore appointed by the Court are required 10 act
GEORGE W. McCUTCuEN.
Sheriff of Augusta CoArtJ.
October tn 1870
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oct 2O-am
commissioners. Notice,

4 1nfsS1OHCT = NVtfTVf
" All creditors of the estate Of John Stee.
pie. deceased are hereby notified that the UNDER
signed will on the 9Th day # November next at
his office in Slauno on proceed TO execute an Or
der Of the County COURT of Augusta, entered ex
pare. at the May Term last. recommitting TO
him for settlement the accounts Of John Is Nc
Cutehen. Administrator of said decedent by
which time the creditors aforesaid are hereby re-
quired TO appear before the undersigned. with
proper proof of their claims
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery of said Court this 4th day Of October,
1870. - THOMAS u. hANooN.
oct CIT
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A Correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
from this place says the Conscrvat,rn MAORI
ty in this district is, 20 CIV ~ The truth II.
"a'ker po''"~ 1890 votes, while Wells
noh
" ). ned largely c;or 5000. OF those voting
for Walker was Lewis and majority Of the
white Republicans Lewis has gone back :
and so have his followers. Say of that class
there were 400 who voted the Walker tick
et-take them FROM his vote, it leaves but
IS. 800 Conservative votes ard swells the
radical vote to over 1000. So it will be seen
we cannot risk two or three candidates.
Therefore stick to the nominee.
How THEY MADE IT-The Ohio States
man sys John Sherman Abandoned his pro-
fession and went to Congress some Years ago
worth, say, about five thousand dollars. His
wealth in Indiana and railroad lands, Nation
al bank stock, Washington street railroads
etc. is now set down at between seven hun
dred thousand and million dollars Bing
ham is in the same lucky boat He was one
of the original incorporates of the Union Pa
cifc Railroad, which got 35, 000, 900 acres o.
the public lands besides twenty millions O.
cash subsidies There is no calculating hi.
wealth Thrifty people these Congressman
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+ $. Gillian, < Co.. next door below s ",
~. the Post office keep constantly on hand
large stock of choice Groceries also Salt and
Plaster and 600 gallons of prime Stonewaie. all
of which We will ssp very cheap pVterss
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-27

The following card shows the game Of the
Radicals. They want division in the Con-
sentative party and hope thus to slip in
Let every Conservative do his duty and vote
tire regular ticket Let none stay at home
bat come like true men and defeat the radi-
calls, by voting for Judge Harris, the nomi.
nee of the party Douglas Gray. Esq, is
the regular candidate of the radicals and
every vote withheld from Harris, is vote
for Gray:
TO THE VOTERS OF TIFF 9Th CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.
am a candidate to represent you in the
next Congress of the United States.
L am. a Republican,, and If elected will act
with the, administration party in Congress-
| am for universal suffrage and universal
amnesty, we have the one, will, if cleo ed,
do my best to obtain the other
am for the honest payment of the Ma
tional debt, and against reputation in all its
forms.
am for equal civil and political rights,
for all men, and for carrying out the new
State Constitution in its letter and spirit, in
Guiding the free school system, and the
homestead.
Fellow-ctizens, if have not always been
in accord with you in political sentiment, it
has been an honest difference of opinion. |
have never eudeavorcd TO deceive you and
you have always known where to ind me.
If elected will try to serve you with hon
csty and fidelity.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY.
The NEW JURY LAW-The following are
the principal notifications of the old jury
law, effected by the bill upon this subject
which was passed by the General Assembly
on the 10Th instant, and now awaits the sig
nature of the Governor to become a law:
!. No jury is to be enpanelled to try auy
civil cause or misdeMeanor, unless one Of the
parties shall demand "a jury but he court
proceeds to hear and determine the case. Tn
der the old law jurles weelre clnpannelIed in all
eases, unless waived expressly BY all the par
ties to the sac
z. TIE jurors under the new law are to le-
cet5fc no compensation for their services I'm
der the old law they receive "a per diem Of
one dollar.
3. The list from which the juries are to be
drawn is to be selected 10y d board consistin:,
OF the judge ofthe county court aud IT, clerk
of said court and the attorney fs1 the Com
monwealth of each county Under the old
law this list was assfaplied by justices of the
county conlt.
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! ..
~ Rich. Rare and Beautiful.
Gene and See Them

We respectfully invite the attention of the La
dies of Staunton and vicinity to the fact that we
Lave just received a select and elegant supply of
MILLINERY, FANCY ARTICLES and NOTIONS
all Of which are of the latest Styles and most APP
proved patterns All work done in he best style
of the Millinery art apd satisfaction guaranteed,
Orders from the country promptly filed
Mrs P. SCHERER,
pct 27-tf Miss A. E. BICKLE
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DICHARDSON & WHEAT. ~
IN Wholesale and Retail - ~.
GROCERS
~ ait
AND ..-
PRODUCE DEALERS

Corner of Main and Augusta Sts.>
Staunton, Virginia. ,s..=.
large and well selected stock of Family =
GROCERIES.
SUGARS, rlst 4.i. -.
COFFEEs,
SYRUPS. 49,
SPICES,
MOLASSES,
RICE, .ls
CHEESE.
BUTTER,
COTTON YARNS.
TOBACCO,
FLOUR.
CRACKERS, ekN =
BACON,
BROoMS,-
VINEGAR, 8 --e.f a. II ~ ~
SALT, ~ > .
BUCKETS,
% &C., &C.
We are Offering onr goods at the Lowest CASH
PRICES, and we are determined to give satisfac-
ton to all who may need any hing in our line Of
business.
We have moved into the new building recently
erected on the corner of Main and Augusta Sts,
and request The farmers and citizens generally,
who have not tried us. to do SO.
Remember the place for CHEAP GROCERIES.
R6S" Be sure to call on
RICHARDSON & WHEAT.
oil :
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LADIES' AND CENTS
FURNISHING GOODS!
STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS,

and in fact, everything kept in frstelas Dry
Goods House.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage here
tofore extended to thu M, they ask continuance
of the same pledging themselves to sell good
goods as low as any house in the Valley.
No trouble to show gools, and everything
guaran eed as represented. oct 6-ts
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Dublic Free SchOOls.-ALL CHILDREN
i between the ages of five and twenty one
years in the city. who desire 10 avail themselves
of the benefit of the Free Schoals, are notified to
report their names, as soon as possible, to me at
the store Of P. B. Hoge Bro.
p b. HOGE,
6erk of Board of School Trustees
Get COLIN Of city Of Stapnton.
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49,. CONSERVATIVE. TICKET.

Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, y
CONGRESSMAN,
JUDGE JOHN T. HARRIS.
TREASURER,
CHARLES T. COCHRAN.
COUNTY CLERK,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
CIRCUIT CLERK,
... JOSEPH N. RYAN.
coMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.
SUPERINTENDENT. OF THE POOR,
GEORGE w. FAUBER.
SHERIFF,
!. - WILLIAM L. MOWRY.
SURVEYOR,
Col. JOHN D. L[LLEY.
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Congressional Convention.

The chair announced the FIRST ballot as fol-
lows: Whole vote OF the District, 16, 096;
necessary to Il choice 449