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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-01-19
TT p. CEASE,
Ill. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
COnfectiOner.

Main Street, Staunton. Va.
Keeps constantly on hand a full assortment OF
Candies, Cakes, Nuts, Fruit and Toys-in fact
everything to be found in first class Confection-
cry. Particular attention paid to the orders Of
Wedding Parties and Pie-Nies. april 1900 IL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-01-19

Tho Proprietors in resuming the management
of this well known aud popular hotol, so long and
favorably known to the travelling public, promise
in the future to retain the reputation the Ameri-
has horne
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1QT0 The undersigned respectfully calls the
lOIU. attention of his friends to the fact
that upon his own hook he proposes to carry on
a general AUCTION BUSINESS, at the old stand
corner of Augusta street and Spring Lane. He
will attend the sale of property of all kinds,
either in town or country, as reasonable as any
other auctioneer. 5 E. NJ. GUSHING.
ian eff :. ~. -
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NJ ARGUS q KELLEY'S

DURKE'S LIVERY STABLE,
ID StauntOn. Va.
The Proprietor takes this occasion to call the
attention of bis friends and the public, to his
plete outfit of New Buggies. Hacks,
&C., which in neatness and ease of running,
not to be equaled by any Livery in the valley.
~, He accommodate persons with supe- ~,
4N rior Riding and Driving Horses, both gen. ~
tie and fast. Horses fed and boarded on liberal terms.
The famous Hostzer, TOM BETHEL, is in gen
eral charge of the stable. april 1900 1y.
R. E. BISHOP, c. W. STAFFORD, ]. N. FULLER
House and Sign Painting.
IL The undersigned prepared to exc
cute HOUSE, SIGN, .ORNAAiEN TAI PAINT
ING, GLAZING and PAPER HANGING in the
! neatest and most workmanlike manner.
They offer their services to the public and So
licit liberal share of patronage.
nea1 Particular attention paid to Country work
BISHOP, STAFFORD & CO.,
march Staunton Va
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3. NJ. CUSHING, Manager,

MccHEsNEY NADENBoUscH, Proprietors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-01-19
a MERECAN HOTEL,

~ IAMEDIATELY AT THE c. & OHIO RAILROAD
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-01-19

House and Sign Painting.
IL The undersigned Is now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness 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 7-1y p17 Is 4,117
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Hotels.
! aPierre House, BROAD AND CHEST.

Pierre House, BROAD AND CHEST
Ii NUT STREETS, PHILADELPHIA.
The undersigned having leased this house, so
long and favorably known under the proprietor
ship Of the Messrs. Wards, and having reftted
and refurnished it throughoutin the most elegant
manner, is now OPEN for the reception of
guests, with all the appointments of a frst-class
hotel J. B. BUTTERWORTH & CO.,
sept 2-tf Proprietorss
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Amen. So be it. Amen.
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Stnat7stO2e Cards.
D Nj. AYRES,

ID Nj. AYRES,
LIZ. Green Front Building, nearly opposite
D. A. Kaysers, Main street, Staunton, Va,
Dealer in fine FAMILY GROCERIES, Country
Produce and House Furnishing Goods, the lar
gest assortment of Queensware, Glassware, &c.,
in the Valley. Don't buy until you examing this
stock. march loft
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
WASHINGTON.
The Butler InvcstixatioR.

WASHINGTON, February 3.-The in
vestigation OF General Buffers manage
ment Of affairs OF the National Soldiers
Asylum was continued to-day, and three
witnesses were examined. 1t is under
stood that the committee has not vet
established any charge Of dishonesty
against the General, but that the pro-
gress of the inquiry thus far indicates
that the affairs Of these institutions
have not been conducted with all the
care and prudence that should have
been exercised. The investigation will
not be continued. .-.
The Cotton Tax Case.
Ex-Governor Herschel V. johnson, of
Georgia, expects to reach Washington
this evening. He will appear before
the Supreme Court Of the United States
in the argument of the cotton tax case,
set for Tuesday next. There will be
an imposing array Of legal talent in
the argument of this case, involving
the constitutionality Of the law imPos-
ing the tax: Should the Court decide
the law unconstitutional, it will neces-
state the return Of nearly sixty millions
of dollars to the Taxpayers. .
.y APetition from Pennsylvsnis.
The petition of l95 citizens Of Penn
sylvania was presented in the Hoase
to-day, praying Congress 10 interfere to
prevent the blockade Of the Ohio river
BY the Cincinnati and Newport Railroad
bridge H
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
CINCINNATI.
German Celebration Of Late yictO
rieS.

German Celebration Of Late EictO-
ries.
CINCINNATI, February 4.-The Ger
man jubilee tonight, in celebration OF
victories in France, was an immense
affair. Large numbers gathered on the
lire OF march long before the procession
began moving. The procession EN-
braced all the German societies in the
city, accompanied by bands Of music.
Besides thousands Of torches, there
were great number Of transparencies
bearing the names of battles. In the
German part Of the city the houses
were Illuminated and gorgeously deco
rated with American aud German col,
ors. The streets were densely packed
with spectators. When the procession
reached Sangerfest Hall salutes were
fired and the large coucourse piled in,
until 5000 persons gathered about the
stand. Speeches were made by DR.,
B. Mehl, Judge Storer, Fred Hassaurek,
Chas. P. Taft, Father Schweringer, OF
the Catholic Church, and others. The
speeches were interspersed with mixed
choruses by 500 voices, supported by a
full orchestra.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06

Railroad Accident.

MEMPHIS, February 4.-Passensers
who arrived tonight state that the train
which left New Orleans Thursday even
ing for Louisville, by a misplaced switch
at BAYOU Chito, was thrown from the
track. One sleeping car was thrown
over on its side on high embankment
and lodged at an angle of forty-tive
degrees on the rear car. The passen-
GERS were thrown from their berths,
and about ten were bruised, several
severely. One gentleman had his
shoulders dislocated and another two
ribs broken. Mr. Baker, telegraph
operator at New Orleans, and wife were
considerably bruised. No one killed.
The accident was caused by some one
tampering with the switch, as the lock
was found near there broken. The
passengers in the rear car were extrl-
Gated by being taken out OF the win
dows. The injured ones, except the
one with the dislocated shoulders, pro,
ceeded to Louisville. Those here could
give no names.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
IIOUSE.

Mr.. Morcy introduced a bill to pre-
scribe oath of office, the oath to sup
port and defend the constitution. Re
terred.
Mr.. Peters, from the committee on
Judiciary, reported bill to amend the
act Of 9th of July, 1866, for the
removal Of causes in certain cases from
the State courts.
Mr.. Leopold, from the committee on
Naval Affairs, reported bill directing
the Secretary Of the Treasury to pay
Theo. Adams the amount OF judgment
of the Court Of Claims in his favor, 18th
March, 1867. The claim was for
Sll2,74S, being the balance due under
contract for the construction OF thirty.
eight mortar boats and eight steam
tugs.
Mr.. Dawes offered a substitute for
the bill to pay $ll2,74S in full for all
the claims under contract with the
Government Substitute agreed to and
the bill passed.
The House then proceeded. as the
special order, TO the consideration OF
reports from the committee on Terri
tories.
Mr.. Cullom reported bill providing
a temporary civil organization for the
Territory Of Alaska. 1t declares Alaska
a county, with the county seat Sltka,
and attaches it to the Territory OF
Washington, for executive, legislative
and judicial purposes.
Mr.. Starkweather offered an amend
ment providing that the bill should not
affect the right Of persons or companies,
having contracts for fur or the seal
fisheries, Agreed to.
After some debate, the bill passed.
On motion of Mr.. Willard, the Senate
amendments to the House bill granting
pensions to the surviving soldiers OF the
war Of 1912 was non-concurrred IN,
and a committee circumference asked for.
Adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
CHICAGO.
The cheney Messinr' ,aImlreneh ~


The cheney Trial-French Relief
aT Meeting.
CHICAGO, January An the Cheney
ecclesiastical trial, the evidence having
i.een closed yesterday evening, to-day
has been given to the pleas of the coun-
sci, the time being filled BY Fuller for
the defense and by S. Corning Judd for
tue prosecution. The case is closed, but
the decision will not be made until next
week; at least, it viii not be made pub
lie until then. 49, p. Z.
A large meeting was held at the
Opera House this evening to raise funds
for the relief of the suffering people OF
France Hon. W. F. Coolbaugh pre-
sided. Speeches were made By MARQUIS
de Chambrun. Hon. J. K. Doolittle, and
others.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
CANADA.
,estruetiye Fire mt Coburg

Destructive ffre NJ sODurs.
CoBrRG, ONr., February 4.-There
was a large fire here last night in the
store occupied by Sutherland x Co,
King street, which spread westward to
the telegraph and express office and
eastward to McCollum q Sons, dry
goods, and Jeffrey & Co.'S, hardware,
and the Merchants Bank Of Toronto,
The whole block was destroyed. The
losses are as follows: McCollum * Co,
$50 600, insurance, 5000; Sutherland
4 Co, &35, 900, insurance not known,
The Bank OF Toronto saved valuables
and papers. Jeffrey & Co. saved about
half their goods in the warehouse, but
the contents Of the retail department
were lost. The contents of the Mon
tresl Telegraph Co.'S and Express &c.
Office were saved. McCollum owned
three stores aud Jeffreys owned theil
own and the bank building. Total los'
probably $4,000.
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International Association, and delega-
tons from two German societies at
tended, but nobody considered it as
in any sense representing the German
population of this city. Shortly after
wards q numerously attended meeting
OF Germans was held, at which resolu-
tions were adopted protesting against
the resolutions of the meeting referred
to, to the effect that the enemies OF
Germany, after their impudent beha-
vior under cover OF republic, had re-
ceived fitting chastisement. At this
meeting many well known persons were
present. The President was the Aus
trian Oswald Otteudorfer, and one OF
the chief speakers was Segesmund
Kaufman.
Aid for France.
The committee OF the Chamber OF
Commerce appointed to extend aid to
France held meeting to-day. 1t was
resolved that the Treasurer be instruct
ed to notify the American Minister at
Paris that the sum Of f20, 900 would
be placed to his credit at once to be
used by him in the purchase of sup
plies. A special committee was ap-
pointed to receive supplies of grain,
provisions, &C., and to take charge of
the shipment Of the same. An appeal
to the American people urging them to
contribute for the starving French was
adopted. Subscriptions may be sent to
Mr.. Lanier, Treasurer, No. = Pine
street.
A Swindle.
During the past few days the French
papers of this city have been publish
ing paragraphs to the effect that the
Diamond Concert in aid OF victims OF
the war, which is announced to come
off in Washington this week, when it is
represented that $4,000 worth OF dia-
monds and jewelry is TO be disposed OF
in premiums, is suspected to be a swim,
die. The Times says the French Consul
General in this city, whose name has
been used in connection with this al
legged philanthropic enterprise, has de-
MED that he authorized the use OF
his name
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, February 4.

w
The House joint resolution author
izing the diversion Of 100000 acres oi
public land granted by the United
States to Oregon for common school
purposes in that State, was passed.
Mr.. Pomeroy introduced a joint reso,
luton authorizing the President to sta
ton at the port of New York one OF
more national vessels, to carry bread
stuffs and supplies contributed by the
people of the United States to France
for the destitute and suffering people
thereof
Mr.. Howard moved to strike off all
reference to Prussia. Germany had
seemed so far able to paddle her own
canoe, and we had no reason TO conclude
that she desired any assistance.
Mr.. Schurz suggested that the idea
was to make no invidious dlstictlons.
After debate the resolutions passed.
Special order, being the bill to revive,
consolidate and amend statutes relating
to the Post Office Department, 1t was
taken up.
Mr.. Ramsey stated that there had
been no revision of the Post Office
statute since the last century.
Mr.. Conklin called attention to the
postal laws under which letter mailed
to distant point and upon which only
a small portion of postage is prepaid,
was forwarded to its destination /;
whereas letter mailed, say from New
York for Brooklyn, on which two cents
postage was prepaid, was not forwarded
to its destination, but sent to the dead
letter office, and characterized this
ruling Of the Postmaster General as
great injustice, and gave notice OF his
intention to offer an amendment to
rectify.
Mr.. Sumner said one cent postage
was what we wanted.
Mr.. Ramsey said it would create a
great deficit
Mr. Sumner-Let there be deficit !;
it will be in a good cause.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill TO pro-
mote commerce and encourage ship
building. Referred.
The Senate then went into executive
session.
Adjourned
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
Coffee.

onO BAGS PRIME TO CHOICE RIO
LUU Coffee.
% Mats Old Government Java Coffee.
febs N. kEILLY.
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NEW YORK.

The.Ger7nan Diet and War MeetfAEs
In New York.
New YORK, February 4.-Late ad-
vices state that the German Diet has
been discussing the proceedings Of q
war meeting in this city, at which reso-
lutions not wholly Complimentary to
the German cause were adopted. The
meeting referred to was held October
ID, under the auspices OF the French
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-06
DIVIDEND,

NHE NATIONAL BANK OF WEST
Virginia has declared a Dividend Of
Five per cent, payable on demand
JOHN WAGNER, Cashier.
Wheeling, January 5, ls7L tan5
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

Vinegar Bittcrs are not a vile Fancy Drink,
Made of Poor Rum, Whislkey, Proof Spirits
and Refuse Liquors, doctorcd spicea and sweet
encd to please the taste, called Tonics Appctizers
"Restorers, &c. that lead the ippler to drunken
ness and ruin, but true Medicine, made from the
Native Roots and Herbs of California free from all
Alcoholic S;imulants. They are the GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER and A LIFE GIVING
PRINCIPLE, perfect Renovator and Invigorator
Of the System carrying off all poisonous matter and
restoring the blood to healthy condition. No person
can take these Bttcrs according to directions and
Ean long unwell, provided their bones are not des-
troyed by mineral poison other MEANS and the vital
organs wasted beyond the point Of repair
They ire n Gentle Purgntivc rs we'll as a
Tonic possessing, also, tho peculiar merit of actin
powerful agent in relieving Congestion or In1amna-
ton OF the Liver, and ell the Visceral Organs.
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether in
young Old married single, at the dawn of
hood at the turn Of life, these Tonic Biters have
equal.
For Inflammntory or Chronic Rheumatism
and Gout, Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Bill.
ious, IL emiticnt nnd Intermittent Fevcrs,
Diseases Of the Blood, Liver. Kidneys and
Bladder, these Bitters have been most successful.
Such Diseases are caused by Initiated Blood,
which is generally produced by arrangement OF the
Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ache Pain in the Shoulders Coughs Tshtness of the
Taste in the Mouth Bilious Attacks, Palpitaion of the
Heart Inflammation of the Lungs, Pain in the regions
Of the Kidneys and hundred other painful symptoms
are the offsprincs Of Dyspepsia.
They nvirorate tho Stomach and stimulate the torpid
Liver and Bowels. which render them of unequalled
efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all impurities, and i'm
parting new life and visor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, letter,
Salt Rheum, Blotchcs, Spots, Pmplcs Pustues, Boils
Carbuncles, Rine-Worms. Scald Head, Sore Eyes,
Ersipelas, Itch, scurfs Discooratons of the Skin,
Humors and Diseases of the Skin, Of whatever name
nature, literally dug and carried out OF the
syse in short time by the Of these Bitters. One
bottle in such will convince the most increduous
OF their curative effect.
Cleanse The Initiated Blood whenever you find It's i'm
puritics uursng throug the skin in Pmpes ptons
Sores cleanse it when you find it obstructed and
sluggish in the veins cleanse 1t when ii iE foul and
your feelings will tc you when kaep the blood pure
and the health OF the system will follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking in
the system of many thousands effectua lily des
troyed removed For full Dir ections read carefully
the circular around eGch bottle, printed in four
languages-English, German, French and Spanish.
J. WALKER, Proprietor. r. II. MCDONALD & CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco. Cal, and
80 and "a Commerce Street, New York
~ SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
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seq,l Gee On youthful il discrctions.
ks' This medicine has been used in our prac.
tice for many years, and with thousands
treated, It las not failed in o. single instance.
FL. Each package Of Vegetable Cure is
wrapped IN ultramaTine blue paper, printed in
collectors, and contains one bottle filled with
Sagar-coated Pills, and one vial Of Medicated
Powders, sufficient to make one-half pint Of
injection, and ono Syringe.
- P1iao S., per package, sold by Druggists,
on ut by mail on receipt Of $3.50.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24

AGENTS ON THE INsTALLMENT PLAN will
be furnished the work in fine bindings. This
plan is quite popular and profitable in cities
and large towns. We have an edition of the
book, superbly bound with massive pannell-
ed sides, which has been everywhere re-
ceiyed with marked favor. Subscriptions
for the Pictorial Bible, in this style and in
this way, can be obtained to an almost I'M
limited extent, as there is no outlay of mon
ey that the Bible reader can make that will
yield so rich return.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1871-11-24
PLAIN DEALER.

A tircside tail--Thc cats.
The best help-Ielp yourself.
A horn. pipe--the neck Of a dcca-
inter-.
Twins, like misfortune, never come
singly.
Cash characterization to a
rich widow.
Grant wants to know if whiskey
isn't grain elevator.
Son Worshippers-Weak mothers
who idolize their boys.
The divinities who shape our ends
arc the halter and shoemaker.
An oleaginous fact--Whale boy
and you will find him full of blubber.
A wholesale house advertises:
Observation-Disclosures to sell on com.
mission"
Mormons do a great deal of mar
rying, but they evidently don't like
court-ing.
No wonder that cyclists find the
world so ugly. they only see them
selves in it.
What's the difference between the
earth and the sea? One is dirty, the
other tidy.
Oil City has anew paper, The
Daily Derrick, whose mission is to
"elevate journalism.
The Boston Post has seen a rope.
walk. But that's nothing. We have
seen a sword fish.
To keep warm in cold day, woman
double the cape, and men double the
horn.
Gen. Grants fortune may be said
to be a very secure one. 1t has a
Seneca sandstone foundation.
If Prince Alexis remains in the
country until Thanksgiving, he will
probably be able to take turkey.
This country is the only one that
taxes matches and it is the only one
that cannot be matched for taxes.
A man whom you can hire to work
on farm Cor nothing, and board HIM
self, will just about earn his wages.
An unlucky chap replied, on being
asked what be cleared on certain
speculation, Nothing but my pock-
ets."
"Children when they are small and
diamonds when they are large" is
She acme Of an American lady's am
bition.
A Wisconsin man reported that he
couldn't find word in the dictionary.
because 'the blasted book hadn't got
IN index"
'Thou raincst in my BOSOM" as
the chap said when a basin of water
was thrown over him by the lady he
was serenading.
Fanny Fern tells ofan aged female
who thought she was las young as
she ever was and as handsome as she
never was"
The treasurer Of Georgia colored
society pocketed the funds, and re-
ported that the rats had "run'd away
wild all de money.
Bad Pennsylvania boys ask the
usher for seat in church and while
he is solemnly marching down the
aisle they silently steal away
Proof positive. Good young lady
little boy, have you ever been
baptized?" Small heathsn--"Oh,
yes, mum; I've the marks here on m
arm.
A contemporary says that Mr..
Beecher's paper (The Christia n
Union) has introduced department
ofreligious poetry, FROM whizh this
specimen production is taken:
MARY had little lamb,
1t drank cold water freely,
And looked so innocent and wise
She called it Horace Greeley"
It adds that this sort of thing is not
difficult as the following will show:
MARY had little lamb,
A meek and gentle creature,
But soon it learned to fight and butt
And then she called it Beecherv
And this is beautiful as either and
gives them in fact additional piquan-
cy.
Mary had a little lamb,
I've heard the story Ter and DER.
Until that little lambs become
A perfect little bore.