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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

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AN INTERESTING Law PoINT TO BE SoLv-
ED. For the past three days very interes-
ting case has been occupying the attention Of
OF the judges Of the ISupreme Court efAppeals
Of Virginia. The question is not Of so much
Importance on account of the amount involved,
being only six or seven hundred dollars, as
the points to be decided, WHICH thereafter
will govern the settlement Of similar issues
which may arise. sy Jam
The suit stands on the docket as ~ lson VS.
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and the
question for the court to decide ls whether on
) conneeting line of railroads all Of them are
responsible in the aggregate pro rata for loss
incurred in travelling on any one Of them. or
only the particular road on which the los.
occurred. The plaintiff in this action is 8.
baltimore lady, and in that city purchased z.
through tieketto go thence to Charleston,
West Virginia. One Of the roads over Yhicl
she passed IL transitu was the Chesapeake and
Ohio, apd she claims that on It she lost hey
baggage of the value of six or seven hundred
dollars. She was nou-snsted ia her action
for damages in the lower COURT and took the
case up on an appeal. Appellants counsel
Robert Howard, who occupied two days In
his argument, and George D Wise. For ap-
pellee's, Page & Maury AID j. b. Young
State Journal .isl eis3tsqT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

The prize fight between Jem Mace, the
noted English brqiser, and Joe Coburn.
known as the champion Of the U. S., came Of
yesterday near New Orleans, and resu ted 10
a draw: The comhatauts fought eleven
rounds, occupying four hours aud ten .min=
utcs, and after the fight had ceased Mace said
that Gabqrn was the beat man he ever met in
the ring.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

It is said that Secretary Boutwell,. will in
his Report to Congress, announce the success
of the new five per cent loan in Europe, and
the consequent redemption of one hundred
millions of the first series Of 20 bonds of
1869, which were made redeemable after FIVE
years from date, and within twenty years, at
the option of the government. More than
three-fourths of the new five per cts. have
been exchanged for these old bonds, and the
treasury will not, therefore, be called on to
redeem an amount in gold exceeding fifteen or
twenty millions. Is,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

Mr.. John Quincy Adams Of Mass, has
written letter to a gentleman in St. Louis in
which he endorses the so-called passive poll.
cy Of some Of the democrats in the next pres
idential election. In the course Of the letter
Mr.. Adams says:-.I am satisfied such a
course will be wise and patriotic, and should
be glad to see the democracy concur in such
resolution" He regards the present admin
istration as "a national calamity"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

". D. Wallach, Esq, died yesterday at
his residence near CuIpeper Court House,
Va, in the Goth year Of his age, after long
illness from throat disease He was the
founder of the Washington Star. and for
twenty-nine years was engaged in the duties
Of a journalist He was we'll known 10 this
community, where he had many relations and
connexions. He was an active and energetic
man. He leaves wife and four children to
mourn their loss in his decease
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

The City Council Of Richmond has unani-
mously voted an appropriation of 5000 900 to
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad company
for the purpose of tunnelling Church Hill.
and locating the railroad depot at the head Of
navigation on James river. A project is also
on foot for dseping the channel of the river
so as to admit ocean steamers and vessels of
the largest size as far as Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14
.EMALE INFIRMARY,

II =
T. Doctor B. P. REESE, with long and
successful experience of the treatment of
sDIsEAsES PECULIAR TO FEMALES,''
has opened an INFlRMARY where Ladies will be
received for treatment. 1t is useless to mention
the advantages to be derived from being under
the constant supervision Of the Physician, in
many Of these cases. Experience has long since
taught, by the evidence of the best physicians as
we'll as the Institutions of this character in the
large cities that this is the only way Of success
full treatment.
Patients will be received as members of the
family, having every attention necessary for then
comfort and Improvement.
II ! :. :
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DIGESTION "A. BAYLOR,
[ Attorney at Law
AND
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
= STAIINEQM VA

Practices in all the Courts of Augusta and ad-
joining Counties
OFFICE,-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col. George Baylor, deceased, on Augusta
street, opposite the Courthouse. [nov l6-ly
A CHANGE.-I will hereafter be found in my
n building diagonaly across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (stauntop) in the second sto-
ry the entrance to which is at the east end Of the
building, ascending fight Of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in nay profession, I, in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been so modified as to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof. Twill, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
will. too. give special attention to the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on REASONABLE commissions:
j. B. WATTS.
OF 1ou
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

The question of q return to specie payment
is now being actively canvassed by prominent
Statesmen, and it is reported that Senator
Sumner will early 10 the approaching session
Of Congress, give the matter shape and sub
stance. s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

A terrible story comes from Alexandria.
Egypt, namely the sinking ia the SYez Canal
Of q eteamar from Algisrs, croved With pill
grims going to Mecca, involving loss of ct
least seventy-fve lives ssq
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

Three Ct the most gifted sons Of Virginia
lin modern times-were natives Of Peters
burg-Joha Thompson, John Thompson
Brown, and Theodorick Bland Pryson, son Of
Roger A. Pryor. H
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

Several persons have been frozen to death
in Canada during the recent cold weather
The remarkable severity Of the weather has
elected comment from all quarters Espe-
cially in the far north the freezing tempera-
ture has been intensified by fierce Winds.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

The strike of the can-makers in Baltimore
which has been 10 progress for some weeks
past, is in fair way to be adjusted by the
chooses" agreeing to the terms Of ths work,
men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14
CHICAGO AND THE SOUTH.

A correspondent from Richmond, signing
himself Fair Play writing to the World,
says: as .5s5
SiY-In crediting Southern cities with aid
to Chicago, in your issue of yesterday, you
omt to state that this city held public meet
ing at the call of the Mayor. and memorial
lied the Council to send $40 900 to Chicago,
which was done within week after the FIRE;
while in nearly every church contributions
were made-which have beel forwarded and
acknowledged -amouutiDg to many hundreds
more.
When Richmond was in flames Chicago
manifested her sympathy by a fue de joie Of
one hundred guns. We have returned her
more than q. hundred dollars for each dis
charge And if it be said that the passions
Of war had not subsidized when Chicago vas
exultiag over our calamity, beg to call your
readers attention to the following note writ
ten more than year and half after the var
ended Git it be yet oyer, inSrespouse to an ap
peal from some Southern ladies on behalf Of
our orphans eg.sas ss. ia
OFFICE OF THE CHICAGO REPUBLICAN, I
LII Tss CHIcAao, December I, 1865. !
mrs. n. a. r.. lNe0rs, fHRASrfer, =. ~. ~.
b A.. Mrs. c. Y. Baxley, Acting Secretary
s. O. r. a. g. figs.5.
!. Esteemed Ladies In response to your
request for contribution to build houses for
destitute children of deceased Confederate
soldiers. please 6nd enclosed $500 in the cur
reney of the deceased Coniederacy. You
say that the shrinking delicacy and pride Of
the Southern people forbid the idea Of con-
Quoting the establishment upon the principle
OF plan af 30 ordinary charity" We cordi.-
ly coincide with this policy, and as ordinary
are supported BY .greenbacks,a Jau will APP
preciate that laftly sense Of ehivalic proprie-
" which leads rs to contribute to the support
of your enterprise currency which is oppos.
ed in all respects to greenbacks.
Yours, very truly, ss's4sei
| Tar CHICAGO REPUBLICAN, COMPANY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

SILVER MIRaeRs Silver mirrors are
about, to be introduced, it having been ascer-
tanned that they can be made at less cost
than he ordinary plate glass one lined with
an amalsam of mercury and tin. The addi-
tional advantages claimed for them are that
there is greater amount Of light reflected
from. the surface amounting, according to
Professor Rood, to ninety.'hree per cent OF
all the incident rays. Quicksilver. on the
other hand, absorbs large amount Of the
light, and reflects the yellow rays, SO that a
faithful representation Of the object before il
is never given. For optical purposes the sill
YER mirror is said to be decidedly preferable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

& DANGEROUSLY STABBED Mr. Geo. W.
lackey, former resident Of Timber Ridge, in
this county. was severely cut in an alterca-
ton with his brother :in-aw, Mr.. Burruss,
at Variety Springs, Augusta county, last
Week. The origin and the particulars Of the
ARRAY, we have been unable to gather. Mr :;
Lackey vas cut IN number Of Places, and
VAS ,'l REPORTED at first to have been mortally
voundcd. but We are glad to learn since, that
Ia lwsili fecorsr.- RocEhrsage Cstixse.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, = December IA, 1877
gEAMs,

- TERMS,
The 6 Virginian'' will be mailed to Sub
scribers nt 02.OO per annunl, in ADVANCE.
~ payment II deferred THREE MONTHS
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each subsepuent Insertion. -
Special Notices 20 cents per fine for each
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"vALLEY vIRGINIAN.',
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

Judge Richard Baker, one Of the oldest
and best Of Virginia's Judges died on Tues
day, the 18th. ult.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14
pURKE's LIVERY STABLE,
Ia Efammflifi VA.

AN.u The Proprietor takes this occasion CIR
to call the attention Of his friends anthe public.
to be equalled BY any Livery in the Valley.
He can accommodate persons with superior Ri
ding and Driving Horses both Gentle and Fast.
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms.s Il !
The famous Hostler, Tom Bethel, is in gsnersl
charge Of the stable. march soat jan ist i
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

A neat, clean, fresh aired, sweet, cheerful.
we'll arranged house exerts amoral influence
oyer its inmates, and makes the members OTIS
family peaceable and ,considerate of each 9th
ers's feelings and happiness. .5
1t. Gov Oscar j. Dunn, of Louisiaus !,
died on the 22nd inst. He was coloIsd
man. E,as srq+ssk sit,lsg7gss al
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St0Msst0n Cards.

House and Sign Painting,
LII The undersigned IL now prepared to ex-
ecute with Reatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and on accommodating
terms. Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to. JOHN W. CLINE,
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va.
July 7-ly
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ct. Louis Mutual Life
~ Insurance Company

ct. Louis Mutual Life
81 Insurance Company.
Assets over $5,O00,00O
REASONS FOX IssyR1Ne isrHIs CoMRY-1. Its
have already PLACED it beyond suspicion or exper-
iment. 2. Its risks well scrutinized by expe-
rienced Medical r 1aminers, and carefully select
ed. g. Its iavestments are IF ynnaaouRtsda geeuri-
ty. 4. Ita sao9mnHtletiohns ara ampiia far every
contingency. s. lis past management and rapid
growth is guarantees Of fhe future. - '"s'
SIR GEORGE <. WILMER & CO.,
State ts Agents.
-. Alexandra, "a.
v. H. WATTS. District Agent,
Staupton, Va.
Office under the Virginia Hotel.
ian 26-tf
4 xEs.. FOR sale, at H. A. GLENN CO.'S,
n nov a0-at
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Professional Cards.

~ OCC PV1VyTV OCVs WOO
u H liz, PHYSICIAN,
NEW BRICK BUILDING,
Corner of Main and Augusta Streets,
STAUNTON, VA.
R65- Entrance on Augusta Street.
july 6-6m
nR. Ii. r. REESE
~ HAS MOVED TO HIS OFFICE
at his residence opposite the market-house, cor
ner of Frederick and Water streets.
Ladies will find private room where they can
consult him at all times.
Patients while under treatment can procure
board in his family. juno 22-6m
IHA RLEs T. O'FERKALL,
~ Attorney at Law,
HARR1SONBURG, VA.
Practices in the County and Circuit Courts of
Rockingham, and the Court of Appeals at Staun-
ton aud the U. S. Courts at Harrisonburg.
may 25-tf
M edical N0tice.-The partnership here
1N tofore existing between Drs. Hanger l.
Fultz having expired by limitation, the UNDER
signed will continue the practice Of his profession
in the city and county.
OFFICE-in the rooms above the Office of DR..
Chapman, dentist, on east Main street.
jan 26-tf ]. H. FULTZ, NJ. D.
r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
i Forms, and am prepared to make out the
necessary papers for any one desiring to claim
the benefits of the Bankrupt Act.
will also attend to making out and forward
ing the applications Of Soldiers Of the war Of
1872, or their Widows for the Pension granted
by a late Act of Congress.
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
march eff Attorney at Law.
MEADE y WHITE,
VA Attorney ut Law,
STAUNToN, VA
COURTS-Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland.
Refers by permission to the Law Faculty of the
University of Virginia.
OFFICE---Ceurt-House Alley.
may 25-ly
CHARLES GRATTAN,
~ Attorney at Law,
STANTON, VA.
Will practice IN the Courts Of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland
lkg- Office with the Sheriff. nov 16-tf
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN,
ID At tOrney at Law,
STAUNTON, VA.
Counrs Augusta. Rockbridge, Highland, and
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

4 A SHAMEFUL SCENE AS sad q scene, and
as disgracetulsa one, as ever took place in a
court of law transpired in-tile Supreme Court,
of Brook Ign. d few days ago. We fiDd.it des;
cribed in the New York Commercial Adver,
tiser "A husband, "4says that paper, / ''sued
Tor divorce on the ground Of sha adultery Of
his wife. The case was referred, and the
referee, in the default of the appearance of
the wife, reported 10 fayQr Of the husbands
application The court confirmed thereport,
aud the child the only issue Of the marriage,
boy over seven years Of age. was brought
before Judge Gilbert on a writ Of habeas
corpus. The mother, in whose care he had
been ever since the separation of his parents,
(Which took place when he was but eighteen
months old accompanied him. The judge
told the child he must go with his father
Thereupon the poor little fellow set up the
most piteous cries and clung to his mother $
side, declaring that he would never leave her
One of the officers sought to seize him, but
he ran from him about the, court Eoopl, scream
ing in the most heart-rending manner, the
mother meanwhile imploring the judge to
spare her and her son the horrors Of snch q
separation Nothing, however. availed and
the wretched little victim vas finally captur-
ed and borne from the preeapce Of the sympa-
thising spectators, pttering the most piercing
shrleks, while the agonized mother fell faint
ing to the floor sa1e5aai sisl
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

A CARD TO MY OH
IA CUSTOMERS
AND THE
PURLIC!
have fttedup one side of my store room
heretofore exclusively used for the Boot. Shoe
and Hat trade, for DRY GOODS. ! can now
show you nice stock Of
Dry Goods and N9tI9ns,
which purchased while in the North, It very
log fgqrsg.. have line Of
lOMES7ICS, ARIES DRESS qOQDS,
LADIES' STRA W GOODS.
HIRROES, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &C.,
which think cannot fail to please In future
propose to keep an assortment Of these goods al
ways on hand. and will use my best endeavors to
suit your tastes, and meet your views in regard
to price. N. B. HENDRY,
Augusta street, opposite Court house.
may lift
r i'll. WEIGH,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
No. lz2 West Pratt Street,
BALTIMORE. Mp.
Sly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-14

d ID. Graves,
L FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Main Street, Staunton, Va,
Four doors East of Crawford's old stand,
Where he is prepared to execute work at tn
shortest notice and in the best manner at reduc-
ed price for CASH. Cutting, Revovating done in
the best manner. april 1859 If
( Marriages and Buggics.
~ | wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
By close attention to business and fair dealing.
expect to give entire satisfaction. l will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give me call
before purchasing J. H. MATTERS.
an 9-tf
TOHN O.CONNER,
- Mattress Maker.
Mattresses made to order and old ones removal
ted in workmanlike manner, and at the very low
est rates. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Orders left with W. H. German will receive
prompt attention.
JOHN o'CoNNER.
sept TT
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THE WAY TO SUCCESS.

A certain man, who is very rich now, was
very poor when he was a boy When asked
how he got his riches. he said: "My father
taught me never to play till my work was
finished, and meyer to spend money till 1 had
earned it. If had an hours work in the
day. must do that first thing, and in an
hour. And after this I vas allowed to play j;
and then I could play with much more pleas
ure than if ! had the thought Of an unfinish-
Ell task before my mind. | early formed the
habit Of doing everything in time, and it soon
became easy to doaso. 1t is to this I owe my
prosperity' Hiase 2! las
A gentleman once reported to the govern
mens tax collector that his income for the
previous year had amounted to two thousand
dollars. A modelling neighbor was surprised
at the largeness Of the sum, and when he met
his.prospcrous friend he said to him:
'You have returned an income Of two
thousand dollars, for the past yeas e. p
MYes sir" answered the other.
s "Well, hoy did you makeso much? dom
see how you could do it, nj Il si9ssaf
soo"Well sir, I made one thousand dollars
clean cash by attending to my own business,
and made another thousand dollars by let.
ting other folks business aIone." sar
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DUTCHERING.
- LYMAN Il BARTON, at Stall No. 2,
Market House, have all kinds of meats, butcher
ed and carved up in the neatest manner; also,
Sausage and Pudding every market morning
Having made it their business for year,. they
profess to know not only how to select good beef,
mutton and pork, but how to butcher it in the
neatest manner. They respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. nov 9-3m
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4 XES,. FOR sale, at H. 4. GLENN : CO.'S.
n nov a0-as
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A TRENTON BUILDERS!
N take this method to inform the public
that have resumed the CARPENTER business
in all its branches. All work done in the most
workmanlike manner. Prompt attention will be
given to all orders.
N. B.-L have secured the services of Mr.. Jno.
H. Shomo. as Superintendent. who will give his
personal attention to all work.
JOHN D. SHOMO,
may lift Staunton. Va.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-15
COZ. HOFFMAN IN VESTCHESTER.
HIS ADDRESS AT TIE COUNTY FAIR-THE FUTURE
OF WESTCHESTER.

HIS ADDRESS AT TIE COUNTY FAIR-THE FUTURE
OF WEsTCHESTER.
Over 10000 persons visited the Westchcster
County Fair yesterday and listened to the following adj
dress by Gov. Hoffman, who vas introduced by the Hon.
c. N. Potter:
Mr.. PRESIDENT, LADIES. AND GENTLEMEN: I thank
you for this cordial reception 1t affords me great
pleasure to meet this assembagc Of citizens o. my native
here to make speech for told that II wOul come
would only have to talk to the adicsIand that would
aid that would DO Il satisfaction Laughter and up
plae One of the evils OF this country OF ours ana ono
OF course on an occasion like s Is disposed to lay
soTethiug about agriculture We'll, al know about
just 80 minutes in learning it, by following plow
near the banks OF the Hudson River, ami am frank
enough to admit TO my agricultural acqualntances that
not talk to You about politics. because Ar, agri'
se sdmo f Of ere asu1 srauns @
the Revolutionary war; neutral ground lAp Cg nr
pose-they bring together TIE people Of the county from
tons they make mcIi-at least the time beIg-for-
get the differences which at other times separ!ts then,
tnat country rridc, Which, although it be q local
pride is honorable an4 commemorate ,ta lChe ice
STATE, which rlled with the names Of us ci,izsns
prominent in civil military and political ilie; II NAG
hereafter in it's agricultural productions 1t is destined to
be the center Of much wealth anu power. LOU nave
Yet too large continue under village government You
have towns bordering upon our large Cries wnicn re-
Quire legislation different from that required ny otner
parts OF the state You may need at some time by act
OF the Legislature some iermo diatc form OF govern
ment not city government not NliiaSe goneimmen.,,
which will secure to You tho advan'age i;,. OF
both without the disadvantages OF eianer r
Your county opcacd through It these great roads and
bonevards; its population Is TO become more uensc
great siccrss Ontlays must be heavy taxes VIII be
heavy but you Will require and must reire ol repre-
,cuttiye in all those economy OF eApcnultule
and admnisi atom, aud that they do that which will
promote not their own Interests but the welfare OF ALL
In order TO do That tie people Of this county as OF the
whole country, must understand iha the great t
the local officers are not to be In theory only. but
in iact under the eye Of their constituents and they
have ihe eve of their constituents upon ten and II they
have the good will of their constituents with them, and
If they have the SITS Of their constituents at heart
governments BECAUSE il Is the government which ema-
hates from home, which comes Lear nome, ana controls
hnmc-a local 10 tcrnInent OF the people ut home.
lsnnar!