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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22
MAN CONG, THE EARTH ABIDING

Everything appears to abide but man.
The world is the grave Of man. Men who
have been prevailed on to open the book
Of nature, and to look thereon, who have
deciphered the mystic character, traced
by an eternal hand, on its earliest stone
pages, tell US that between the successive
acts of creation whole eternities have il,
tervened. And yet while in this inspired
volume we read, "Thou, Lord, in the be-
ginning hast laid the foundation of the
earth, and the heavens are the works of
Thy hands, and shall perish, but Thou re-
mainest; and they shall wax old "a doth a
garment, and as a vesture shalt chou folG
them up and they shall be changed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

A Harrisburg correspondent of the World
makes favorable aud interesting report on
the progress of the electoral reform move Se',
,ment in Pennsylvania, and OF the WORKING OF
cumulative voting in the boEoughs in which
it has been perimentally tried under d.
rectiops Of the Legislature.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

CHANGE.-I will hereafter be found in my
n building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuldings, {stauntonl in the second sto-
nv, the entrance which is at the east end Of the
building, ascending flight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, !, 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 will, 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 reasonabl commissions.
J. B. WATTS.
Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22
CHE qalleg UIs5iuiaa,
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
TERMS,

TERMS.
The virginisn'' viii be mailed to SNh-
seribers at a2.00 per annHm. Ina ADVANCE.
II payment Is deferred SssEfE MONTHS
$3.50 Will be required. and al the END OF the
year $500.
Transient acknowledgements wf7I be asserted
ut the rates Of a1.00 Per square. ss ten
lines, for the xrst insertion and 80 cen % for
each subsequent insertion.
Special Notices 20 CENTS per lime for each
Insertion.
lob Work done at Baltina rates fer Cash
Correspond ents VIII address
ssVAE.REY VsKtsEKEAN.,'
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A CARD TO MY OLD
IA CUSTOMERS
AND THE

PUBLIC!
have ittedup one side of my store-room
heretofore exclusively used for the Boot, Shoe
and Hat trade, for DRY GOODS. I can now
show you nice stock of
Dry Goods and Notions,
which purchased while in the North, at very
low figures. I have a line of
DOMEs71Cs, LADIES' DRESS GOODS, $
LADIES' STRAW GOODS,
RIBBONS, 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 nrice. N. B. HENDRY,
Augusta street, opposite Courthouse.
may lift
~resh Crackers.-Lemon. Soda. and
JIG Cream Crackers, Boston Biscuits, Novelty
Cakes, Ginger Snaps and many other varieties
always on hand and for sale by
&C. WHEAT,
corner Main and Augusta Streets
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22
Tones, Agricultural Warehouse.
81 HARRISONBURG, VA.

We are General Agents for Geiser's Threshing
Machines -Woods Improved Reapers and Now
ers-Clipper Mowers with Droppers or Self Rakes
Ohio Lock Lever Buggy Rakes-Palmer's Pat
emit Reaper and Mower Knife Grinders-Neliis'
Harpoon Horse Hay Forks with Patent Grappies,
American Hay Tedders-Blanchards Churn anu
Butter Worker-Cucumber Wood Water Piping
-Nishwitz Pulverizing Harrow, &C., &c; Send
for circulars. s. N. JONES & BRO.
epril 21-2m
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LUPTON & CO., PRopRIEroas.
EEFINGEss HOUSE,
~ formerly Hills Hetel),
uApPISON RIIRG VA

The undersigned, late proprietor of the Ar
lington. has tho pleasure of announcing to ms
friends, aud the public generally, that ne mas
purchased the above Hotel, and proposes making
it FIRST Glass HOUSE. This Hotel being cen
trallv located convenient to the business portion
.f the town. will be round as desirable as any
other Hotel in the town for business men This
House has been THOROUGHLY RENOVATED
and REFURNIsHED THROU 1HOUT, and l
hope by strict attention to business to add to the
comfort of all who may favor me with their pat
Having been proprietor of the American, and
lately of the Arlington House, Richmond feel
confident of meeting all expectations OF the trav-
cling public and all others.
n% Omnbusses to and from the Hotel free.
Very Respectfully,
ma Terms Moderate. acc lo-u
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22
StN,tsaton Cards.

House and Sign Painting.
Ill 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 lily
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NORD's HOTEL.
n RICHMOND, vi.

II RICHMOND, vi.
Situated in the Heart Of the City, command
ing the finest views, and adjoining
the Capitol Square and
Governor Mansion.
This Splendid New Hote1-the only one situa,
ted in the fashionable portion of the city, ana
stotnorv Monuments Fountains, and Flower
Deds-is newly and elegantly furnished through
mt. and it's Bill of Fareis not exceled in quality
and variety by any house in the State.
Special Suits of Rooms always ready 1or Meu
ling and large Travelling Parties. The arrange
ments are first class in every respect. The price
Of Board has been tixed-owing to the great
c.rcity of money-at the reasonable sum OF
$3.50 PEER DAY.
The patronage of my friends and the pu 7lic
penerally is respectfully solicited.
A. j. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one of the Proprietors of the Exchan
otel, Richmond, Va. may Ao-o' VI
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CTAUNTON CIGAR FACTORY.

New Goods.-The subscriber is now re-
IN ceiving at the old stand of Mostly =
Taylor his supply of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS, comprising general assortment of sta
pie and fancy dry goods, Shoes, Groceries, &C.
Amongst his stock will be found lot of very
cheap and desirable dress goods.
Berages and Grenadines, at from 10 to 25c j;
japanese Cloths, at from 20 to 40c; Calicoes
from to 123c; Plaid Cottons and Osnaburgs in
every variety, from 125 to 25c; Tweeds and Cas-
simeres for men and boys. large lot of Cotton
and Linen goods for men and boys, at from 20 to
5Oc Give him a call and examine his stock be-
fore purchasing. A. H. TAYLOR.
Main street, Staunton, Va.
S. H. Taylor and VIM. F. Summerson, are with
him and will be glad to serve their friends
NAV 5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

NJ eaical Notice.-The partnership here
| NA toeore existing between Drs. Hanger 4
Fultz having expired by limitation, the under
signed will continue the practice of his profession
in the city and county.
ORIGIN the rooms above the Office of Dr..
Chapman dentist, on east Main street.
ian 26-tf J. II. FULTZ, NJ. D.
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CHAR ES T. OsFERFeALL,
" Attorney at Law.

HAKKISUNBUKG VIZ.
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
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Marriages and Ruggies.

Marriages and Buggies.
" l wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my build
ing near the Virginia Hotsl 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 WATERS.
an 9-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

NTILK! MILK! Having removed tc the Tate
1HI place, near Staunton, and established a
Dairy, am prepared to supply unadultera-
ted FRESH MILK to regular customers in Staun
ton, at the extremely low price of IS cents per
gallon.
Orders left at Davis A. Kayser's store will be
promptly filled. E. W. BAYLY.
| ian 26-tf
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"Be it ever SO humble
There's no place like home"

cease" hardened people-Printers,
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Hotels.

NTALTBY HOUSE,
wi BALTIMORE, MD.
c. R. HOGAN. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. PROPRIETOR.
REDUCTION OF FARE.
In consideration of the general decline IN cost
of all necessaries appertaining to Hotel Keeping
tho price of Board will be Reduced on and after
January LIST, 1870 to
$3.50 PER DAY,
And being determined that nothing will be left
undone in the future to make the MALTB1 "
what it has been in the past-second to none In
the city. Jan 2o-ly
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Professional Cards.

MEADE #. WHITE,
WI Attorney at Law,
STAUN ToN, VA
COURTS-Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland
Refers by permission to the Law Faculty Of the
University of Virginia.
OFFICE-.Court-H House Alley.
may 25-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

Insurance.
ct. Louis Mutual Life
- Insurance Company.

ct. Louis Mutual Life
y Insurance Company.
Assets over $5,000,000.
REASONS FOR INsuRING IN THIS CoMp'Y.-1. Its
managers, mon of known character and integrity,
have already placed it beyond suspicion or exper-
iment 2. Its risks are we'll scrutinized by expe-
renced Medical Examiners and carefully select
ed. 5. Its investments of undoubted securi-
ty. 4. Its accumulations ample for every
contingency. 5. Its past management and rapid
growth is guarantee of the future.
GEORGE X. WILMER & CO.,
State Agents,
Alexandria, Va.
W. H. WATTS, District Agent,
Staunton, Va.
Office under.the Virginia Hotel
jan 26-tf
BENJAMIN H. NASH, HENRY K. ELLYsoN,
President Vice President.
| " INSURANCE COMPANY OF =
RICHMOND, VA.
No. Ills Main Street
This company is now prepared to issue FIRE
Policies on the most favorable terms, and to
| make the usual accommodations for its custom
| ers J. B. MOORE, Sec'y.
DIRECTORS:
| BENJAMIN H. Nash, President of the Company
| A. S. Buford, President Danvile Railroad Co.;
| John Asher, late W. S. Donnan s. Co.;
Thomas Potts, of A Y. Stokes s. Co.;
R. w. Powers, merchant;
! E. B. Addison, of Allison & Addison;
z. W Pickrell of z. W. Pickrell Co.;
Thomas a Brander, merchant;
| W. G. Paine, of Paine s. Co.;
Franklin Stearns, retired merchant;
J. J. Waggoner, of Waggoner Il Harvey;
John Fl. Guy, attorney at law;
William B. Isaacs, of Isaacs & Co.;
C. R. Skinner, of Hill Bently & Skinner;
John A. Sloan, of C. T. Workman Il Co.;
Andrew L. Elicit, of ]. R. Anderson s Co.;
Thomas Branch, of Branch & Co.;
| Maxwell T. Clarke, of Scott & Clarke;
H. K. Ellyson, of Cowardin Ellyson.
II. H. PECK, Agent.
Office, Augusta Street, Staunton, Va.
| sept S-tf
| NO EXPERIMENT! AN ESTABLISHED FACT!
The st. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance Company,
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI.
Assets over $5,OO0,OG0,00.
Present annual income So, 100000.
| Examine our Plans and Rates before Insuring
elsewhere.
THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN
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THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN
sURANCE COMPANY,

RICHMOND, VA.
Authorized Capital $25o,000,0o
Accommodations over $175,000,.
This Company issues Participating Polici IS
Town and City property, by which the in' ed
becomes member of the Company, sharlD In
its profits simi-annual dividend of per
cent payable to the Mutual Policy-holde of
this Company, declared July LIST, 1862 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
poverish themselves by sending money off, which
can as easily-as safely-as probably be kept at
home. All who wish Life or insurance will
find it to their interest to call on me.
H. H. PECK, Agent.
Orr1on; with Drs Hanger Lultz, doors
North of Spectator office, staunton, Va
may l2-tf
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-08-22

Mississippi, with its fat lands, its
sluggish streams, great, shallow lakes
and bayous, is not in its scenery sug-
gestive Of romance or poetry. A few
rugged bluffs exhibit its upland-it
has no cloud capped mountains, no
running cataracts, no shady glens.
But it has dark eyed sylphus, form
ed for love and love alone--men too,
whose veins run wild with blood as
hot as is the lava's food which over
runs the red volcanoes crest.
In 1s4s, young man stood on the
piazza Of his fathers almost princely
mansion near Natches, engaged in
earnest discussion with that father
the wealthiest planter in that country
The young man was, in shape and fea.
ture, very handsome-but when excl
ted, his dark eyes and frowning brow
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-08-22
Dated, Alpcna, July 10, 1871.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-Eighteenth Judicial
W Circuit-In Chapcery. Suit pending in the Cir
cult Court for the County Of Alpena, in Chancery,
at the City Of Alpena, on the 10th day Of July A.
ID. 1871. Marion Vaninwagin, complainant, VS..
Leonard Vaninwagn, defendant. IL satisfactorily
appearing TO me by affidavit, that Leonard vanin-
wagin, the above named defendant, resides In this
State and that process for his appearance has been
duly issued out of said Court for his appearance,
and that the same cannot be served by reason of
the absence Of the said Leonard vaninwagin from
this State and that said process has been duly
turned to said Court not served. On motion Of J.
b. Tuttle, solicitor for the complainant, ordered
that the said defendant, Leonard vannwagin,
cause his appearance in this cause to be entered
within three months from the date Of this order,
and within the same time cause his answer TO the
complainants bill Of complaint tc bo filed, and a
copy thereof served said complainant's solicitor,
and in default thereof that said bill he taken as
confessed by said defendant, Leonard vaninwagin;
and II Is further ordered that within twenty days
from this date, the said complainant cause notice
Of this order TO be published in the "ALPESA
WEEKLY ARoUs,"a newspaper published In said
County, and that said publication he continued in
said newspaper for six weeks In succession. that
said complainant cause copy Of this order TO be
personally served said defendant, at least twen-
ty days before the time prescribed for his appear
ance.
JUDsoN ID. HOLMES,
Circuit Court Commissioner for Alpena County,
Michigan.
J. b. FUTILE. complainant's solicitor. sw7
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My EIOpement.

"Jim, you may take her into the
house tonight"
The cher" referred to was the Ariel
one of the staunchest and fastest pas.
sengcr engines that ever '.jerked" 6
train, and "Jim" was my "stroker."
"All right, jack" he answered, as
stepped down from the cab and started
toward town.
1t was just dark, of cold, stormy
November day, and if ever there was
a happy man, it was myself, Jack Ev'
erett, seated, ten minutes later, in the
warm dining room, with plenty of time
and warm supper at my disposal.
But this happiness was too great tc
be lasting. l was but half through
with my onslaught upon "mine hosts
cuisine, when my stroker, the best fel-
low that ever lived, only little wild
at times, came rushing into the room.
"I'll be blowed if han't half a
mind to let you finish the job" said
he. "I'd give half a dollar if 1 could
eat like that"
And he stepped back and gazed
with admiration at my display of tai
ent for eating when hungry.
"Come, come what's ups" l asked,
holding up the half of biscuit, and
preparing to follow up the success with
the other half
"Good heavens, Jack, how often do
you eat9" he asked; but without Civ
ing me time to reply, he added:
"But I've got to stop you now, for
old Maylord is down at the station,
swearing like marine because you
got the start of him, and got away be-
fore he saw you"
Maylord was the Superintendent,
and l knew there was something
wrong somewhere. Nevertheless l
replied:
"Tell him 1 will be down after sup
per-"
"That won't do, Jack. You've got
to catch the express, and she's been
gone twenty minutes now. We've got
the engine out of the house, and all
fired up. She'll be blowing by the
time we get back"
I will not say that / uttered any an
CRY words, but something stuck very
hard in my throat-half biscuit /
suppose. 1 seized pie from the table
and tossed it to Jim, who, knew, bad
not been to supper, and then went for
my hat and started.
/ found Maylord pacing to and fro
in the storm Of snow and sleet, and
growing like hungry dog.
"Can you catch the express before
she reaches town." he asked hurried
ly. ys- :.
"I can try. But why not tele-
graphs" 'afa
"That's the mischief of it," he snarl-
ed. "The wires are down."
"Well, speak lively, for there is no
time to fool away" said I, not remark
ably good humcred at the prospect
Moreover, I had no particular liking
for John Maylord, Esq
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@ j. B. TUTTLE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Prosecuting Attorney, U. g. Commissioner. once

Il. JEY7,E, M d.,
Practical Physician, Surgeon, Accoucheur. once
in Fletcher's building corner Of Water and Sec
ond streets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-08-22

II we, as Mr.. Darwin says,
From monkeys are descended,
Old Time, in changing things hath not
As yet the matter mended.
Descendants Of our ancestors
Have no such times as they,
Who had no rent of house or tax
OF government to pay.
No tailor bills came in--Dame Nature
Clothing gave
And freaks Of fashion did not make
or monkey girl a slave.
SO the olden ways the happiest way;
The new condi tion fails;
And, Darwin, II you can, my boy,
Just give us back the tails.
No hurrying out of bed had they,
No boiling breakfast down,
No hasty walk to shop in fear
OF some old boss frown.
The lady-monkey sat not up
Till day the night did rout,
In waiting for the lodge to close
And let her husband out.
They had no votes, tits true, but they'd
No officers to keep,
And o'er defaulting cash accounts
They never had to weep.
So the olden ways the happie,t way;
The new condition fails;
And, Darwin, IL you can, my boy,
Just give us back the tails.
They had no fashions promenade,
Where beauty's feet could stray;
But then the old boss-monkey had
No milliner to pay.
They had no wine, the monkeys young,
Through night to keep a-storming;
They saved thereby (you know YOURSELF
A headache in the morning.
A peaceful race were they, who ne'er
To wars appeal did fly;
They saved thereby occasion for
A Joint Commission High.
A smarter race were they then that
Which from them hath descended,
And Time, by changing things, hath not
As yet the matter mended.
For the olden ways the happiest way;
The new condition fails;
So, Darwin, if you can, my boy,
Please give us back the tails.
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WILLIAM McMASTER
Dealer in, and Manufacturer of

Dealer IN, and Manufacturer OF
Bsots, shoes, Harnesses, Trunks, ETC.,
Has a stock on hand, consisting of Wagon,
Express, Buggy and Lumber Harnesses, Collars,
Saddles, Brides, Whips, Horse Blankets, Buggy
Cushions and Mats. Custom made French Calf
and Kip Boo.s and Shoes Bows Boots and gen.
eral stock OF everything pertaining to the leather
trade. Mr. NJ. can now be found at his new store.
in rear of Potter Brothers hardware store, where
ne will be pleased TO see his friends.
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CHAS. GOLLING,
River street, Alpena.

II VREAsURER's NOrICE.-Notice is hereby
given that the undersigned. Treasurer of the
city of Apena, received the tax roll for General,
City and Highway Taxes for the year 1871, on the
second Monday in July, and the same will be re-
tained by him for forty days thereafter; that dur
ing the first twenty days of said forty days, said
Treasurer will receive all taxes assessed thereon
without the addition Of any commission percent
age for collection; that during the remaining twen
~ days Of said forty days. persons paying taxes
will be charged one per cent. additional on their
assessments and that after the expiration Of said
forty dsys, said roll will be returned to the Comp
troller Of said city, who will to be made out
copy of so much of said Assessment Roll as shall
then remain due and unpaid, adding thereon such
percentage as shall have been fixed by the Common
Council for the collection Of such taxes or assess
ments, not exceeding four per cent And that with
in days thereafter the said Treasurer, will receive
said last mention ed roll and proceed to collect and
receive the taxes thereon assessed up TO the last
Saturday of October next
Notice is further given, that the said Treasurer
is not required by law 10 call upon the persons
sessed on such ROLL OF demand the payment of such
taxes.
Office at A. Hopper's.
A. L. POWER,
City Treasurer.
Dated Alncna Julv 10 1871. 5ws