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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24
CHALIENGE.!, ... l.
~ To all Piano Manufact urers in
the 7Tuitad Cto+ao


WHEREAS, my object in exhibiting the Patent
Arion Piano at the late Fair Of the American In
stitute. being more to have it fully tested by
thorough impartial trial. than to obtain Premi-
ums, and having refused the Medals and Premi-
ums awarded 10 the Patent Arion, because no
proper examination trial of competing Pianos
could be had. And
WHEREAS, some so-called) best makers refuss
to compete, for the same reasons, and as l be-
Heve l am now manufacturing the best Grand and
Square Piano-Fortes in the country, without any
exception, and as earnestly desire to prove tho
correctness of my opinion, while assisting do
serving charitable institution; I therefore this
day, and for thirty days, Challenge all manufac-
turers of the Grand and Square Pianos to pull
lie, professional and mechanical trial against the
Patent Arion Pianos, upon the following terms
viz Trial to take place in the city of New York.
The manufacturer of the best Grand Piano to be-
come the owner of all Grand Pianos. entered in
competition. The manufacturer of the best
Square Piano to become the owner of all Square
Pianos entered in competition. One professional
and one mechanical judge to be selected by each
competitor. Judges to be sworn to decide upon
the merits Of the instruments. When the trial Of
tone and touch takes place, every Piano to be
covered so as to render recognition impossible
When the trial of construction and workman ship
takes place, each competitor to have one repre-
sentation, or be present himself, to explain to
the judges the merits of his Pianos and the faults
in any other. Expenses of trial to be borne
equally by each competitor. Hall for trial to DO
selected by the judges date of trial to be named
by the judges. The owner or owners of the Pr
amos declared tobe the best, to give all the Pianos
to the Mayor of the city of New York, to be sold
as he may direct. and the proceeds to be appro-
priated to the Department of New York Public
Charities G.. C. MANNER,
Inventor and Manufacturer of the Patent Aries
Piano Forte. New York, Nov. 1869.
The Arion Pamphlet, giving full description,
ETC., of the Pianos, mailed free, by addressing
COVELL CO..
No. 554 Broadway, New York city.
nov 1S-ff
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AgricuzjasraI Implements.
THE WATT Pillow.
4 UPWARDS OLE TEN THOUSAND

Il VI w AhDS VI IFN IHOUSAND
NOW IN USE
This pillow has acquired reputation unprece-
dented in the history of inventions. AS a FAIL
Low, SUB-SoIL and CULTIvATING PLow, it has no
rival, being adapted to every variety of SOIL and
to foul and clean lands, acithout choking. For
blowing and wedding corn, tobacco, cotton and
vegetables, without the hoe nothing can compare
with it. 1t does the hoe and pillow work at one
operation
[From G. W. Purcell, Esq, Alton Park, near
Greenwood Depot, 1867
Messrs. WaN s Knight: The bearer, David
Grantland, colorcd, visits your city, and is per-
fecly a0edded to your Plow. mo. O. P.,) which he
has had in constant use since you sent it to me.
He will tell you all about it, and his opinion is
entitled to much confidence and weight ,4a
G. W. PURCELL.
David Grantland reported that Mr. Purcell had
been using the Livingston and Dixie Plows, 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 PLOW. which vas all
he wanted. We reisr to G. W. Purcell, himself
CALDWELL, TEXAS, 1859
Msssrs. Watt j. Knight-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 500 each for them. have challenged each
and every one in the State to produce Pillow to
beat yours, as believe it the best in the whole
country. Very respectfully, J. 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, tour 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-
zation of the soil, steady level running, strength
and durability and adaptability to every kind of
soil, and cultivation of crops of every sort, are
it's leading features. WATT & KNIGHT,
aug 26-ly 1852 Franklin street.
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IRIS.IN,
Formula of
DR., JOHN WILKINS,
DC BALTIMORE, Md.
Morning Star Bitters.

This is no novel in the market, having been be-
fore the public for the last FIVE years and has
everywhere stood the test Of the searching scru-
tiny. q y ~ 70 a
This medicine is actually compounded from
the purest ingredients, by an experienced and
careful chemist; neither is it claimed that the
ingredients were hitherto unknown to the med
ical profession. On the contrary the various
component parts have for long time (some CT
them for centuries,) been used by the most sci
entific and experienced physicians as specifics in
cases Of Dyspepsia, Poverty of the blood, Ner-
vous and Bilious Headaches, and many diseases
arising from arrangements of the Digestive ap-
paratus. 1t is rot claimed for this article that
it VIII cure all diseases but in Bilious Fever and
Chills and fever, its value not only as relief,
but, as an actual cure has been fully proved.
1t is especially recommended in all diseases
resulting from an impure state Of the Liver
Such as Hepatic Congestion, hillary obstructions
excess of Bile, sc.
It is recommended by prominent medical men,
who, though opposed i'll principle toall "Patent
or Proprietary medicines " have been forced by
the result of their experience with the MORNING
STAR BiTTERs to recommend its use to their Pa
tients and the general public. We append 8 few
certificates: 10
& BALTIMORE, MD, May 9th, 1869.
Dear Su:-Though bitterly opposed to pat
ent'' or preparatory Medicines yet shall be
doing great injustice to withhold from you the
beneficial results have obtained from the use of
the compound you style ''Morning Star Bitters.'
Having for several years been stationed on our
Southern Coast, l have had good opportunity to
prove its worth, not only remedy in malari-
Gus diseases, but as a preventive, and can
eheerfully assert that have never used q more
prompt and pleasant medicines a tenis it is
certainly most excellent
Respectfully, &s.,
a GEO. B. TODD, NJ. D.
P. s.-We can give hundreds Of certificates of
the same Kind Please send for circular at the
CoMpANY's OFFICE, No. 10 Camden and 100 and
1902 S. Charles street, Baltimore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

We contend, (regardless of material usedl, Of
ter many years practical experience and close
observation, that a collar CUT RIGHT, carefully
stuffed, and fitted to the horses neck wW not gall
We therefore warrant our collars faced with
leather, ticking or any other material, not to gall;
and respectfully call your attention to the follow
ing certificate, one of the many in our posses
SION:
MEssns F. G. MAXWELL & Co.,
Dear Sirs Your Collars were RECOMMENDED
to me by men of long practical experience in Adj
ans Express stables. put them on horses with
CALLED necks. In less than three weeks their
neoks were completely cured, and this has been
the result in all cases where have used your
Collars. My horses never passed through sum
ner ac5thout gazztd shoulders, until last summer
attribute to your excellent collars. | have re-
commended them to others with like results, and
now willingly assert my conviction after many
years. experience. Your collars are the most safe
and DURABLE Collaes haze ever used.
Gratefully yours, &C.,
RICHARD s. CUTTINGS.
Baltimore, Oct. IA, 1868.
> We are enabled from personal observation and
experience to endorse the above statement Of Mr..
Cuttings, knowing it to be literally true in many
cases. . ss~- JAMES McUAhIf
sent 2-6m JOHN WHEALEY.
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Richmond advertisements.

nea. THE DOLLAR KID GLOVES which we
are now selling give general satisfaction to the
80. and So also, the celebrated JUGLA KID
GLOVES. for which we are the 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,
stvle or color. LEVY BROTHERS.,
1918 and 1915 Main street, Richmond, Va.
Our IRISH LINEN at 60c. per yard is one of
the best bargains yet offered. mar o-f
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TOhn 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, SC.
SPEcIAL1TY.-Best Tobacco, 25e plug; 8 CT
CARS for Toe; Writing Paper Toe per quirc: En-
velopes, Toe per package. 90. 2i-tf
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NHE BEST WHEAT FAN.

We call the special attention of every Farmer
that may be in want of Wheat Fan to the
MORNING STAR FAN,
manufactured at Charlottesville. 1t is the best
and most substantial Fan ever offered in this
market. Call and examine it at our store
july 1-tf P. B. HOGE s. BRO.
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Insurance

HoW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
LII 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,
STANTON, VA,
Offers every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy condition.
Life Insurance. Only
ITS CHARTER is PERPETUAL.
Its Cash Capital, $I25,OOO.
1t is organized on the basis of etold Mutual
Life of New York. and its successful experience.
The Premiums are paid in cash.
Its Dividends are paid in cash.
Its Policies are paid in cash. without deductions.
There are no premium notes, and hence its as
sets are all cash, which presents the only solid,
substantial basis of business for individuals or
corporations.
IT INSURES
ON ALL PROPER, SAFE TABLES.
III PUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL. u.
II. INSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE LIVES.
The company is combination of the proprie-
| tory and mutual systems, securing the advanta-
ges Of both.
= Its Policies nom forfeitable aftertwo years
and incontestable after five years for all mis-
statements and errors in application except as to
the age of the applicant
THIS is A SUBSTANTIAL HOME COMPANY.
| The Assets will be invested in Virginia. and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia. II
commends itself for its safety, management and
organization, to every Firginian and other South.
erners in search of safe
! HOME LIFE INSURANCE INSTITUTION.
Live Agents wanted in every precinct of every
county in the State. Send for circulars.
! II Address, - 5..-
PHILLIPS s. MAYO.
| Lock Box ZIG, Staunton, Va,
| General Agents for Virginia and West Virgin
10. NJ. jan 27-tf
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We are born for higher destiny than
that on earth, there is relm where the stars
will be spread out before us like islands that
slumber on the ocean, where the beautiful
which begins here and passes before us like
shadows, will stay in our presence forever.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

Bsr BROCHE SHAWLS.-Elegant Broche
shawls worth from $15 $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 hirt-Bosoms. 5ss mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

usa- GOODS FOR G.-Bombazine,
Biaritz, Poplins Empress Cloth. Corded Reps,
GA Tamise, French Merino, Alpaca, De LANES,
English and Italian Grapes, Grape Cellars, and
Grape Sets, at LEVY BROTHERS..
Buy piece of our real GEORGIA NANKEEN
at S., rs, ten yards in piece. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24
Fifteenth Amendment Carol.


As sung by Judge Winan's constituents o
Xenia. on receipt eff the news of the Fifteenth
amendment by the Ohio Legislature:
(A1R, s'snoo Fly" 81
Come all you happy darkies,
Dinah, Fomp and Crow,
De 'mendment passed de Later,
~ Now we hab a-blow;
~ Pempy wild de banjo,
Caesar wild de bones,
Gumbo wild de tamboreen,
Scrusheatin' tones.
Bring forth the little Xcnians,
Ned and Gizzardfoot-
Ebry one q ticket, 20
Ebry one avote; IA
Ebry one subbren, -s
Ekil fore de law
Ching airing, a-ching-a ring,
Ching airing chaw.
~ Oh, Caesar 'Gustus,
How you gwine to votet
Ebry ting is lubly,
How de darkies float
i vote for Frederic Douglass
w TO be de President;
s Winans' for de 'sistant-
Aow's you gwine to VENT
lis a wise chile
So As cher did arose,
80 Ebry deblish vote gifts
spendurates for cloze;
81 BUY marriage Ii cense,
IL Den compootorate
-y One of Winans' white gals, u
s Sot for darby bait. .Eg
= Ho, Ginger Sampson, -
5 What you gwine to buy
4umpin' berry lubly,
p Knows it by yer eye.
a. Oar is Linkum Shinbones,
He's cussed fool,
Spenduratin' loyal votes
yss Forsto buy amule.2 .& g..
49,. Pompey on the. jury, :.
.r Winans on the bench,
,.=-- sGumbo in the Senate
.-g- Singinatin' French;
T f.6 Douglass in de White House,
Dis chile for Mr.. Dent
Possom fat and coon greasel
49,. Won't de nation wentS
". Go away, white man,
Don't come anigh,
s.l Gizzard foot and Shinbones
Chalk in de eye. 5.z.
.. We are now all votists,
Ekil fore de law
Ching airing airing ching,
Ching airing chaw
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

nsaz LACEs AND EMBROIDERIEs.- "A large
variety of Laees. Lace and Muslin Collars, En-
brodered Edgings and Insirtings, Infants Frock
Waists and Robes.
Also, q large assortment of Nainsook, Check,
and Striped Cambria, Jackonet, Corded, and
Tarletan Muslin, at LEVY BROTHERS..
The GEORGIA NANKEEN at 81 rs for piece
of ten yards is going fast. No more can be had
at the same price when this is disposed of. So
don't lose the opportunity. mar 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

nea- BLACK SILKS "A large assortment Of
Black Silks at very law prices. Also, Colored
Silks and Satins at reduced prices, at
tsls,- LEVY BROTHERS..
Look at our Soc. Linen, worth 75c. per yard.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

! OVER ALL.
The First Strictly Impartial Trial ever had.
| BLIND FOLD TRIALS AGAINST
Steinway's, Chickering'S, and other
| AHF5 Pianos. .,s I4
| WE, the undersigned make Oath that at the time
of the last Fair of the american Institute held in
New York, Immediately following the French Es~
position in Paris. tao Pianos, made by Steinaray 4
| Sons, one Patent Arion Piano, made by G. C.. Nan
neT, and several other makers instruments were
tried ainst each other, by order and under con-
| troll of the Officers of the Institute to decide
which Piano on exhibition in competition should
receive the First Premium "as The best SQUARE Pr
ano kno,rn - To obtain impartial trial t,rics
all of said Pianos arere covered ra papers, SO thas
one Piano could not be distinguished from another.
llaring the absence of the Judges and fcice did
they select one of said Pianos as the 6sst which,
upon uncovering both times proved to be said
Patent ARION Piano. awarding it The First
Premium ouer I'LL Others for being the best Souar.
Piano kno,cn to Them ,lH
This trial scas after Chekering i Sons Piano haa
received the Legion Of Honor and Aeda and Stei,s-
,cay 4 Sons the Medal from Napoleon !; and the
Judges of said trial were
EDWARD AOLENHAUER, Prof of Music, Mus.
ical Director and Originator of the New
York and Brooklyn Conservatives of Music
CHARLES FRADEL, the eminent and favorits
80 composer ana Planlst TO his Royal Hlghness
the Due Gustave of Sax Weimar, Eisenach
FREDERICK R. BRANDIES, Professor of Nus
ic; Teacher, of the higher school of music,
&C., SC.
A. D. BEsEMANN, Organist at Cathedral, Jsr-.
sey City; Pianist, &c,
julius Neuhardt, Robert Rieger,
Henry Miller, i fc Charles Soldwedsl,
August Grueneburg, Robert Moenneg.
G. C. MANNER, (Inrentor and Patentee of Ms
Arion Piano Forte.)
Swora to before me this 22d day of July 1859,
n @. G.. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Decide.
The ARIoN Piano is the CHEAPEST, MOST puRA-
BILE, LEAST COMPLICATED, requires less TUNING
and DOES NOT get out of order, it is
The Standard Piano.
Write for affidavits, Pamphlet and Circular.
gs~ AGENTS WANTED &usa
in every City and Town where we have not al
ready appointed them.
COyELL & CO.,
| Warerooms and Office, No. 554 Broadway,
Manufactory, 1877 & 189 BowerJ, New York
nov lily
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<pt I'm 10 nuE Vt

TNHE WOODEN WELL PUMP, all admit, is the
Il best. This is simple, durable, and cheap;
easily rectifed, adapted to any depth, and will
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 IL Main street; Steam Pump
Factory, south side Basin. Send for Circulars.
aug 26-6m J. 3. WATKINS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

1fsg- BALMORAE, KNIT, s. HOOP SKIRTS
Misses Balmoral Skirts at 60c. worth 81; La
dies Balmoral Skirts at 81, 25 worth 1876; Knit
Wool Skirts at So worth 81 piece; Hoop Skirts
from 35c to s$3, at LEVY BROTHERS.
Buy piece of genuine Georgia Nankeen; ten
yards in piece; price, 81 ,25 mar S-tf
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Washington Cards.
Established in 1852.
The reat Piano and. Music House

OF w ASHlNGION ClT4.
j o III N #. r. T. T. is,
BOG Pennsylvania Avenue, near cor. of 10th ST.
~ Extensive assortment of new and second hand
Ia Pianos, Parlor Organs, Melodeons.
Prices of new ones, $3.50 and upwards.
Prices of second hand ones, $50 and upwards.
Sole agent for seven of the best makers of Pr
amos, also Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Accordeons,
and every article in the music business. Music,
music books, strings and small articles can be
sent by mail. JOHN F. ELLIS,
SOC Penn. Ave, Washington, D. c..
june 500 ly
Carriages, Carriages.-Always on hand
" of my own make large assortment Of
first class Carriages which will be sold at reason
able rates. All work sold warranted. Always
on hand second hand Buggies, Rockaways, 60,
SC. Repairing promptly attended to-
ROBT. H. GRAHAM,
Repository cor. 9th and D Streets
Shop AT, 9Th ST., near D., Washington, D. c.
june 1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

Charms strike the sight, but merit wins
[:. soul
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sorted stock of Flannels in this city. Take
look at the excellent White Flannel at Is 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
Use. White, Grey, Red, and Blue Twilled Elan
nels, all colors; and Embroidered Flannel at
LEVY BROTHERS..
Real Georgia Nankeen, 10 yards in piece, for
81 rs; the price was never lower.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-03-24

As sung by Judge Winan's constituents OF
Xenia, on receipt eff the news OF the Fifteenth
amendment by the Ohio Legislature:
The New York herald., 1870-01-15
Our Special EufOpeaH Correspondence.

The correspondence by mail from Europe
which we publish to-day embraces letters
from our special writer's in Paris, London,
Letterkenny QrelanD and Constantinople. 1t
comes in varied and lucid detail of the narra-
tive Of events transpiring in the Old World to
the 3Oth of December, illustrating the many
causes which impelled to the consequences
which were already patent, as well as towards
the results which were expected in the train of
logical inference. The exhibit as whole
speaks of crime in its most revolving form, of
religious fervor in the shape of an excited and
binding intolerance, of social disorganization
flowing from long continued class oppression,
and Of dynastic intrigue and political complica-
tioDs tending towards general diplomatic
imbroglio, likely to eventuate in another
eastern question" diffculty-it may be war
in the East.
Traupmann, the murderer of the Kinck
family, was on trial in Paris. It was made
celebrated occasion, and the chief actor in
the scene found that he was already cele-
brated. Twenty thousand persons made appl-
cation for seats in the court-a room in which
there is accommodation for two hundred. The
murderer, who is only twenty years old, and
violent ambitious and sombre in character,
The New York herald., 1870-01-15
Tho Candy Question.

Our suggestion last week, that commission
be appointed to test the quality Of confectionery
retailed in the city, meets the appreciation Of
candy firms, not only on Broadway but on
Wooster street. These practical experts also
offer additional suggestions which the commits
sion would find Of value. A simple mode Of
Discovering tA9sys who habitually adulterate
candy Is made known, Il seems tae marble
slabs on which the ingredients for candles 6fd
mixed have holes eaten into them BY the
poisonous adulterations, and manufacturer
suggests that an inquiry at the marble estab-
ishments will give clue as to what candy
establishments have their slabs replaned the
oftenest, the inference being, Of course, that
such most frequently make use of adultera-
tions. The suggestion is one that may be of
service to the commission, and the. fact that
we ought to have commission Of the sort is
without denial. We have Board Of Health
established to guard the city against con-
tagion coming from without OF generated
within the corporation limits. We have
recently had the questions Of adulterations in
liquor and food and fluid oils inquired into by
our sanitary boards, and the investigation
of the swill milk abuses is still going on. The
evil Of adulterated liquor, food or milk for
grown people is really no more crying an evil
than the adulteration Of candy for children.
s'The child is father to the man." and, there
fore, requires our first care. If children are
well taken care of as children they will be
able to take care Of themselves when grown.
Let rs legislate then, for the little ones.
Pure candy, it seems, can be made cheap.
A part of the adulteration lies in the fancy
coloring that is often given it to attract the
childs eye. In some cases the adulterations
consist Of the aayoring, strengthening aRd
The New York herald., 1870-01-15

with an insatiate craving for money" felt, az
viii be seen, that he Is q ''man Of mark" but
in his system of demoralized physiology he
does not seem to care whether II is the mark OF
public attention or that of the guillotine.
England maintains her war with Rome.
London special newspaper man revving dead
cardinal as If to spiritualize the combat. The
description which is given Of the management
of the extensive estates of a noble earl in the
north of Ireland will tend to remove any sur
prise which may have been hitherto felt at the
extent of the Gladstone and Bright plans Of
land tenure reform for the island.
Our advices from Constantinople will COM
mand particular attention per Sc, as they show
forth the points of the different combinations
which are tending to complicate the interests OF
the great Powers in the East, as well as the
influence which the Suez Canal project exer-
cises over the diplomacy and its bearings.