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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-09-08
DOBERT WOOD & co.
LIZ PHILADELPHIA
'oRN AMENTAL
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GARDEN AND CEMETERY ADORNMENTS,
Cast, Wrought Iron and Wire Ratings, Foun-
tains, Vases, Verandas. Settees Arbors,
Chairs Summer Houses,
IRON STAIRS,
Spiral and straight, in every variety of pattern.
New and improved styles of Hay Racks, Man
gers, Stable Fixtures, Stall Divisions, &c.
PATENT WIRE WORK.
Ratings, Store Fronts, Door and Window
Guards, Farm Fencing, SC.
BRONZE WORK.
Having fitted up our Foundry with special ref
erence to the above class of work, now
prepared to fill with promptness all orders for
Bronze Castings of Ssatuary, colossal, heroic and
life size.
ORNAMENTAL IRON GOODS.
The largest assortment to be found in the Uni
ted States, all Of which are executed with the ex-
press view of pleasing the taste, which they COM
bine all the requisites of beauty and substantial
construction.
Purchases may rely on having all articles care
fully boxed and shipped to the place of destina-
ton.
Designs will be sent to those who wish to make
a selection. april 7-6m
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FIRST PRE- MIUMS IN 1860.
AWARDED THE OLD DOMINION WINE AND
CIDER MILL
NNHE WATT PLOW.
UPWARDS OF TEN THOUSAND


This pillow has acquired reputation unprece-
dented in the history Of inventions. As FAIL
LOW SuB-SoIL and CuLTIvATING Pillow, it has no
rival being adapted to every variety of soil, and
to foul and clean lands, a0ithout choking. For
blowing and wedding corn, tobacco, cotton and
vegetables, without the hoe, nothing can compare
with it. It does the hoe and pillow work at one
operation.
from C. W. Purcell, ESQ.,, Alton Park, near
Greenwood Depot, 1862
Messrs. Watt j. Knight: The bearer, David
Grantland colorcd, visits your city, and is per-
fectzy wsdded to your Plow, (No. 0. 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
G. W. PURCELL.
David Grantland reported that Mr.. Purcell had
been using the Livingston and Dixie Plows, but
found the 4kxie 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 Pillow. which was all
he wanted. We refer to c. W. Purcell, himself
CALDWELL, TEXAS, 1859.
Messrs. Watt 8 Knight-The Flows sent me have
been received, and have heard from all who bought
them, and they all say they are the best Plows
they have ever used. Some say they would not
take $50 each for them. I 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. W. SALE.
We have all sizes of the Watt Pillow, from one
to horses, right and left hand, with recent val
liable improvements, and guarantee in every fair
triaarcsuls equal and superior to all Of The above.
Exemption from choking in foul lands, (our Geo.
Vat 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-
ization of the soil, steady level running strength
and durability and adaptabihty to every kind of
soil, and cultivation of crops of every sort, are
its leading features. WATT & KNIGHT,
aug 26-1y 1852 Franklin street.
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FROM DR.. LLOYD, A PHYSICIAN OF LARGE
PRACTICE
Great Bridge. VA. Octnhar 3 1eeo

Great Bridge, Va, October 8, 1869
DR.. J. J. LAwRENcE-Dear Sir: l cheerfully
endorse your Koskoo as being most valuable
preraration. Upon examination of the formula,
l lind each ingredient highly extolled by our best
and most progressive clinical investigators
have tested its effects in my own practice, and
have no hesitation in recommending it. In my
opinion, it is the best compound of its class ever
put before the understanding by far all the
various compounds of sarsaparilla, &c., ever in.
vented. 1t is decided Nerve Tonic, and Invig.
orator of the animal forces, aiding digestion and
assimilation, and thereby producing healthy
blood, Nhich should be the basis of treatment in
all chronic diseases. Hoping you will reap the
reward you deserve from the public as bene-
factor, ! am sir. yours truly.
CHARLES LLOYD. M. D.
After reading the above high Recommendation,
lnyal1ds cannot reasonably hestate 10 give the
KOSKOO trial
FOE ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS
From Physicians, Eminent pivines Editors.
Druggists, Merchants, &c., see KOSKOO ALMA
MAC for this year.
Price One Dollar Per Bottle.
81 ros ss's By pwrsses ezszsvAsrs.
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TIE LITTLE rET.
BY JULIA NJ. THAYER.

Fin Just 9 wee bit lassie, with lassies winsome
ways,
And worth my weight in solid god my Uncle
Johnny says
My curly little noodle holds thimblcful of sense;
Not quite as much as Solomon s-but his was so
immense!
know that sugar plums arc sweet, that emo, my
love- means yes;
That when I'm big I'll always wear pretty Sun
day dress.
And can count-l,yen, six, nine, fve-and say
A. B. C. f
Now hare you any tsfy, dear, that you could give
to me?
I'm Bridget's &C Torment of her life, that makes
her brain run Wild
And mammals " Darling little Elf, and grand
mas Blessed Child
And Uncle Johnny's " Touch me not, and pa
pas egyptian Queen:''
make them stand about, you see; that must be
what they
For opening hard, old, stony hearts have two
precious keys,
And one is, O, I thank you sir, the others If you
please;
And if these do not answer, know another trick
! squeeze two mighty tear drops out-that melts
'em pretty quick
I'm sweet as any lilly bed, and sweetee too
'spose; ~
But that's no reason why shouldn't rumple VI
my clothes.
0, would be an angle, if an angle never cries,
Nor soils its pretty pinafore, a maxim nice dir
pies!
I'm but little lassie, with thimbleful of sense
And as to being very wise, l best make no pre-
tense;
But when I'm woman grown now don't yo'
think I'll do
II only just about as good as dear mamma an
you!
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june 3O-6m
One Thousand Dollars Reward.
THEY ARE NOT A VILE

I ANC HNUSNnU DOEIHTS FSGWHFU.
~ DEB1NGs VIAFUGE cures all Liver, Kid
ney and Bladder Diseases, Organic Weakness
Fem:le Affections General Debility and all COM
plants of the Urinary Organs, in male and fe-
male.
$1,000 will also be paid for any case of Blind,
Bleeding or Itching PILES that DeBing's Pile
Remedy fails to cure.
DEBING's MAGIC LINIMENT cures Rheumatic
pains, sprains bruises and sweled joints, in Man
and Beast.
For sale everywhere send for pamphlet.
Labratory-142 Franklin street, Baltimore,
hit april Oily.
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New Catechisnl.

Q. What is the chief end of woman?
A. Womans chief end is to be like man
only smaller.
Z. How can woman be like man?
A. By wearing pants, joining the clubs and
quarrellng with newspapers.
@. What is the natural disposition of wo-
man?
A. Woman's natural disposition is to pro
gross.
@. Why don she do it?
A. The inhumanty of man in all ages
obliged women to consent to most cnslaving
devotion.
y. What doth this doctrine teach?
A. This doctrine principally teaches, first,
that the man is to be the head of the woman,
the glory of the man; secondly, that it doth
become her to attend to the baby; thirdly,
that the value of the human race doth require
that for the preservation of order comfort
and peace, mankind be divided into families,
and that the husband make the laws the wife
execute them, and the children keep them.
@. Whom that history doth record have
suffered the evils? uI
A. Eve, an Asiatic lady of rank Sarah,
wife OF one Abraham ; Ruth, the grandmoth-
er of David; Esther, Queen of Persia; Mary
and Martha, sisters of Lazarus; the mother
of Washington, the Empress Of France, and
others.
O. Wherein consistent the misery Of wo-
mans condition?
A. The misery Of woman's condition con,
sisteth in having to stay at home and read
novels.
Z. Are all women miserable?
A. No. Most women are contented with
their wretchedness, ond rear sons to greatness
and daughters to lovcincss without a MUIR
muir.
@. Is any occupation more noble than
bringing great men into the world ?
A. Yes. To run for chief scavenger is
more commendabe.
q. Where will these noble women go after
this life, who seek to revolutionize their sex !?
A [Torn out.
THEM Coon OLD DAzE-How long
(oncc in whilc) for them good old dazc
Them daze when thar was more fun for 80
cents than thar is now for dollars and half.
Them daze when man married 145 lbs. of
woman, and less than lbs. (awl told) Of envy
thing else.
How dew long for them good old daze
when edekashun consisted in what men did
WE'LL
Them daze when .deacons were as austere
as boss redish, and ministers preached to
mems souls instead Of their pockets
Them dazc when polytics was the exception
and honasty the rooe
Them daze when lap dorgs wunt known,
and when brown bread and baked goose made
a good dinner.
Them dazc when man who wasn't bizzy
was watched, and when woman spun warn
to knit stockings
How do long for the good old daze when
now and then gal baby was called Jerusha
and boy wasn't split if he was named Jer
rymier.
And ye who have the feathers and fuss of
iIRa, who have goldfish of wealth without sense
under ynre nose. cum beneath this tree and
long for an ho-r with me for the good daze
when men we're ashamed to be fools and vim
men were afraid to be firts
N. b Tina used to make milk punch in
those daze that was handy to take-Josh BIZ
fnp.
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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 csc plug; 8 CT
gars for loc; Writing Paper loo per quire; En-
velopes, loo per package. oct 2l-tf
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A w. STERLING.
a. MANUFACTURER OF
MATTRE$SF&

AUGUSTA STREET, STANTON, VA.
Would respectfully inform the citizens of Staun-
ton and vicinity that he is now prepared to make
MATTRESSES of all kinds in the very best style
and at low rates. Also, Repairing and Uphol-
stering done at short notice. ian oOltf
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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 offered in this
market. Call and examine it at our store.
JULY P. D. HOGE &fBRO.
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DOTY'S WASHING MACHINE,
Universal Clothes Wringer
lately MUCH IMpRovEp-ANp THE NEW

Improved with RowEI1's PATENT DouBLE COG
| tonably far superior to any apparatus for wash
| ing clothes ever invented, and will save theil
cost twice year, by saving labor and clothes.
The Editor of the Lynchburg (Va.) Press ana
Record, who purchased Washer and Wringer
thus speaks of them:
We can knowingly recommend these machines
to be just what the manufacturer rep1 esents them
We have had them in regular use in our own fam
lily for over six months, and we find that all the
really hard labor and drudgery Of washing is en-
tirely dispensed with by their Washing is
neat and pleasant employment for lady with
one Of Dotys Washing Machines and Wringers,
and we have thought that millionaire with no
dependent heirs upon whom to bestow his fortune,
would become one of the greatest benefactors of
his race by endowing fund with which to give
one of these Washing Machines to the thousands
of overtasked washerwomen which we have in
our land. Notice the liberal offer made by Mr..
Browning in his advertisement. There is no de-
ception i'll this offer, and we would be willing to
guarantee it's fuflment to the letter. Let every
family which can possibly do SO, buy Doty's
Washing Machine and Wringer
PRICES-A Fair Offer.
IL tHe N1eICudutS IL youA Pieoo VIA Ao'AoA
or send for the Machines send the retail price,
Washer SIS, Extra Wrnger $l0 and we will eor
ward either or both machines, free Of freight, to
places where one is selling; and sure are
we they will be liked, that we agree to refund the
money if any one wishes to return the machines
free of freight, after months trial, according
to directions,
No husband, father or brother should PERMIT
the drudgery of washing with the hands, fifty
two days in the year, when it can be done better
more expeditiously, with less labor, and no inju-
ry to the garments, by Doty Clothes Washer.
and Universal Wringer.
Sold by dealers generally, to whom liberal dis
counts are made
R. G. BROWNING, Gen'l. Agent,
aug 25-tf 80 Cortlandt St., New York
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HAS FALLEN.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS

am manufacturing daily my inimitable CRUSH
SUGAR, Steam Clarified FLINT CANDIES war;
ranted better than any made in the United States
for wholesale purposes. l have on hand the lar
gest stock of CONFETTI ONERIEs, FRUITS,
CIGARS, TOBACCO, CANNED GOODS and
SAUCES, ever had at any one time. l buy all
my goods from first hands, New York or Boston
importers, purchase them at cargo sales thro
brokers for cash, and can sell all goods as low
New York jobbers.
BgA Don't you believe that can be undersold
anywhere.
Call and see or send for prices.
LOUIS J. BOSSIEUX,
Wholesale Confectioner,
june 9-tf 1412 Main st., Richmond, Va.
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Y1NO Ladies.-A circular sent FREE on sub
i jects of great interest to Married Ladies,
containing particulars of several very valuable
articles highly approved by the Medical Faculty
and the hundreds who use them Every lady
should have copy in case of need. Send stamp
and address. Mad. MARY MOORE,
1877 Broadway, New York.
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HEanRs0od.-Sent free in a sealed envelope
WI my valuable lecture on the ERRORS OF
YOUTH designed warning and caution to
young men, with rules and prescriptions for the
cure of weakness and lost manhood, by one who
has been permanently cured Send stamp and
address. EDGAR TREMAINE,
Broadway, opposite Astor Place, New York
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Neec York Advertisements.
TINE CHEAPEST LITERARY PAPER
Ever Published,
THE NEW YORK FAMILY il

THE NEW YORK FAMILY JOURNAL,
a new literary eight page paper containing in
tcresting reading of great merit by the greatest
writers Of the day. TERMS so CENTS YEAR.
Specimen copies sent free for three months
Canvassers, Ladies or Gentlemen are offered
great inducements. Address
FAMILY JOURNAL OFFICE,
Cor. Third Avenue and Ninth ST., New York.
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ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
R. D. LILLEY, THos. G. ELDER,
STUART. LILLEY 81 CO.,
- Real Estate Agents.

Offers their services for the sale of Real Es-
tate of every description, in all parts of Virgin
Ia, especially in the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
Bag~We wish only the control of such lands as
owners are really DESTROYS of selling at fair
prices.
Bas%We mrke no charge, for advertising or
showing lands unless ale is effected,
april l869-tf
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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 En-
position IN Paris. taco Pianos, made by Steinuoy &
Sons, one Patent Arion Piano, made by G. G. Man.
ner, 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 So,ore P;
ano hnowm :" To obtain an impartial trial, tsOice
all Of said Pianos we're covered Nth papers, 80 that
one Piano could not be distinguished from another.
during the absence of the Judges and tscice did
they select one Of said Pianos as the best, which,
upon uncovering, both times proved to be said
Patent ARiON Piano, awarding it The First
Premium " " ocer aW others for being the best Square
Piano knoun to Mem''
This trial after Chiekering g. Sons Piano hau
received the Legion of Honor and Medal, and Stein
aoay & Sons, the Medal from Napoleon and the
Judges of said trial were:
EDWARD MOLENHAUER. Prof. of AIusc N1us-
ical Director and Originator of the New
York and Brooklyn Conservatories of Music.
CHARLES FRADEL, the eminent and favorite
Composer and Pianist to his ROYAL Richness
the Due Gustave of Sax Weimar, Eisenach.
FREDERICK r. BRANDIEs, Professor of Mus
ic; Teacher, of the higher school of music,
&C., SC.
A. u. BESEMANN, Organist at Cathedral, Jer-
sey City; Pianist &c.
julius Neuhardt, Robert Rieger,
henry Miller, Charles Soldwedel,
august orueneburg. Robert Moenneg.
G. G. MANNER, (Inrentor and Patentee of the
Asion Piano Forte)
Sworn to before me this 22d day of July, 1869.
G. G. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Deeds
The AR1oN 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 afidavits, Pamphlet and Circular.
pagA AGENTS WANTED =gsa
in every City and Town where we have not al
ready appointed them.
COVELL & CO.,
Warerooms and Office, No 554 Broadway,
Mandatory, 1877 lS9 Bowery, New York
nov 11-1v
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ReGL Estate 4gencies.

JOHN ECHOLS, II. NJ. BELL, r. H. CATLETT
JED HOTCHKISS.
NCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT & CO.,
ia REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
SOUTHEAST Corner of Courthouse Square,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
We are now selling, and have constant de-
mand for Farming, Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions Mills, &C., and we in
vite parties having such property for sae especi-
ally in the county of Augusta, and the Valley of
Virginia, to put the same in our hands, believing
that possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
We make no charge for advertising or showing
property, but when find purchaser for it we
charge commission of five per cent, to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser
nov 2O-tf
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Insurance

Insurance
HOW OFTEN Is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
Il i buried with the household dead, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vidcd 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
Al ainst this melancholy condition.
IT'S FOR
Lille Iy1EupanG G Only
IT'S CHARTER Is PERPETUAL.
Its Cash Capital, $l25.OOO.
1t is organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life of New York, and its successful experience.
The Premiums are paid in cash.
Its Dividends are paid N cash.
Its Policies are paid in cash. without deductions.
There are no premium notes, and hence Its as
sets all cash, which presents the only solid,
basis of business for individuals or
corporations.
TT INSURES
ON ALL PROPER, SAFE TABLES.
IT PUTS 40 IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL.
IT INSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE LIVES.
The company is combination of the proprie-
tory and mutual systems, securing the advanta-
ges Of both.
Its Policies are non forfeitable after two 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 1t
commends itself for its safety, management and
organization, to every Firginlan 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.
Address,
PHILLIPS & MAYO,
Lock Box PIG, Staunton, Va,
General Agents for Virginia and West Virgin
ia. jan 27-tf
NO EXPERIMENT! AN ESTABLISHED FACT!
The st. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance Company,
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI
| Assets over SIS, 0o0,0c0,0
| Present annual income So 10000 90.
| Examine our IIaES anu ndl6S DtlOfc luSuTlUS
elsewhere.
| THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY,
RICHMOND, VA
Authorized Capital $250,000,00.
Accommodations over $175, 100000.
This Company issues Participating Policies on
Town and City property, by which the insured
becomes a member of the Company, sharing IN
its profits. A SINH annual dividend of per
cent. payable to the Mutual Polcy-holders OF
this Company, declared July lst 1869, also per
cent. January lst, 1870 Insure in this South
ern Company. its investments are made for the
benefit Of Southern advancements. 1t brings
money to our people. Keeps money with our
people. Then why should they continue to i'm
poversh themselves by sending money off, which
can as easily-as safey-as probably be kept at
home. All who wish Life or insurance will
find it to their interest to call on me-
H. Ii. PECK, Agent.
OFFICE; with Drs Hanger Lultz, doors
North of Spectator office, Staunton, Va.
may Eft
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NATARRH, HEADACHE AND WEAK EYES,
~ Positively Curcd by

NATARRH, HEADACHE AND WEAK EYES,
~ Positively Cured by
SASSAFRAS AND WITCH HAZEL.
A package will be sent by mail postpaid on
receipt of Twenty five CENTS
My Catarrh was Immediately relieved by your
Sassafras and Witch Hazel. Rev. ASA BROWN.
l can read without wearing spectaces and the
weakness Is entirely gone since using using your
Sassafras and Witch Hazel. NORMAN BARNS.
Your Sassafras and Witch Hazel has never
failed to relieve my headache within five minutes.
Mrs. SARAH JONES.
Circulars sent free and liberal inducement is
offered to Agents everywhere. Address
Rev MARTIN BUTTON,
feb Bible House Station New York