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HOUSE BJRar-We learn from Mr. VIM. l..
Clemmer that the dwelling house of Mr.. ). W.
Lackey, at or near Newport Augusta county was
burned on Saturday morning last at 8 O'clock
Last fall Mr.. LIS smoked house was burned, af-
ter the meat had been stolen, and consequently
his meat was in the garnet of the ell of his house
about 200 pounds The supposition is, that
an att.mpt was being made to steal the meat. and
the thief, hearing noise as if some one was
approaching. dropped his Ii hit, or purposely set
fire to the building, and made his escape. All
Mr. Lackey's bacon, -four and dishes were des-
troyed. The furniture in the front part of the
house was saved, with the exception of two bed
stcads which could not be taken down in time 10
save them A high wind was prevailing at the
:ime and the fire spread rapidly. Ales-rs. Ma
rion Lindsey and W. H. Hi,e narrowly escaped
being seriously burned. Mr.. Lindsey inhaled
the blaze at the time. and scorched his throat,
internally. considerably. Mr. Laekey had in
surance of 81 400 all of his property, includ-
ing his stable and household property His loss
is esimat ed TO be about 81 200.
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cursory glance at these, however, as well as
Harvy's Grammars, satisfies us that they are
aboutas complete as any now in use, and
that the acceptance of the entire series will
work no harm to the rising generation.
great blundcr has been committed by
the State Board Of Education, in not deter
mining this matter of Text Books, finally.
and placing it beyond question, that the Books
in the Public Schools should be uniform all
over Va It could and should have been done
without hesitation. AS it is, we advise the
Board of Trustees for Augusta county to
throw Maj: Ho,chkiss and Col. Nithcrs en-
tirely out of the qucsiion-for they are both
paid agents to work in the interest Of the re-
spectiye publishing houses they represent
and to decide upon the intrinsic merits Of
the competing series.
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We admire candor and straightforwardness
in everything. We could never bring our
self down to the craven's code of 'crooking
the supple hinges Of the knee, that thrift
might follow fawnng." Our idea of journ-
alistic duty reaches far higher than to pan
der to misguided public passion, or TO follow
in the wake of galvanized pretcnders. Where
ever our conscience and judgment lead us,
there is the path we mean to tread, careless
and reckless, if you chose, of the consequent
ces. We are no respecter of persons in dis
charging what we believe to be our duty, nor
are We considcr.te of the feelings of any
man who will prostitute public and official
position to crafty selfish, unmanly and un-
worthy ends. This is our code, this is our
platform. which We mean to defend at all
times, under all circumstances, against all
opposcrs and at all hazards We would feel
ourself less than man, were We to subordi
nate the dictates Of conscience and the in
spiration Of right to the cowardly fear of o.
Tending this or shat class of men. Holding
as sacred private character. we yet recognize
it as an imperative duty TO freely and fear
lessy crtieise public acts.
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AMNESTY BILI.--The lower House of
Congress, on the 10TH fuaIly passed bill
removing the political disabilities imposed BY
che third section Of the fourteenth amend
meut to the constitution from all persons but
the following classes: First, all Senators and
itienbers Of the Congress Of the United
States who resigned to participate in the re-
billion second, all officers of the army aud
navy who resigned for the same purpose ];
third, all members of State conventions who
voted for ordinances Of secession 1t fur
iher provides that all persons who desire to
accept the benefit of the bill shall first take
an oath that they will protect, support aud
defend the constitution of tie United States.
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY Railroads.&c.
this enterprise is GOT altogether a myth as
had been charged in many portions Of the
coun.y. The grading of the entire section
between Front Royal, in Warren county,
aud Luray, in Page county is being indus
triously prosecuted. AS we learn from the
Page Courier, Assistant engineer, Col. john
son. has been for several weeks busily engaged
in locating the route South Of Luray, and in
the direction Of the line Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad, at Fishersvile. There
will be general meeting Of the stockholders
on the 18th, at Charestown, Jefferson coun-
ty. to elect officers, &c, after which renewed
energy will be thrown into the enterprise
We had the assurance sometime since
from gentleman officially connected with
the Pennsylvania Central Rail Road Com.
pany, and who was authorized to speak fol
it, that the means had already been negotia-
ted Cor the prosecution and completion oil the
Shenandoah VALLEY Read to the point of its
Intersection with the Chesapcah aud Ohio
Railroad. We have every confidence in this
and believe the work will be as
speedily constructed as men aud money can
d., IL
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TACK EsENnE.E,YeDN.

~ This celebrated Jack will stand the en-
suing season at my farm, near Mt. Clinton, In
Rockingham county, and will be let to mares at
$40 the single leap or SIS insurance PERSONS
from y distance. wishing to have their mares
kept at the stand OF the Jack. can be accommo-
dated at So per month They will be well cared
for
JACK PENDLETON is probably the finest
Jack in the United States. His dam was import
ed from the Island Of Malta, by.a Welsh Purser
in the u S. Navy at a cost OF 81 oo0 in gold.
His sire waa d Jack called ''Ippecanoe. former
ly the property Of J G. Malor aud was pur-
chased in Richmona in 1857, when only years
old. at a COST of 81, 200, gold, and was IL hands
high when grown.
| JACK pENDLETON is nearly the same height,
and faultlessly made. He is now ten years old,
and is one of the sHrest fold getters in the coun
try His colts are remarkablefor their size,
compaones and general uniformity of limbs.
Persons wanting his services, will send their
mares to my farm in Rockingham, and they can
be accommodated. BENZ, CRAWFORD.
april Is Pm
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THE suAFr AT Big BEND TussEL.-The sinking

THE SHAFT AT Big BEND TuNNEL-The sinking
of the shaft at Big Bend Tunnel, is progressing
favorably. This work had been abandoned by
the original contractor as impracticable OIL
count of water and hard rock. The company
took hold of it, and placed its execution in charge
Of Mr. I. K. Menefee, we'll known as a Railroad
man of great energy aud tenacity of purpose
The depth of the shaft will be, when completed
$50 feet-180 of which have already been exca
vatsd-and the e tire work finished by the 1st of
August at fariest. The location IF the shaft is
about 2, 100 feet from the Eastern approach to the
Tunnel. Twenty five feet ofthe work already ac
complish:d is through solid white sand stone. -
When the shaft shall have been sunk to the de
sired depth, the work of tunnelling the noun
tain will commence on either side, East and West
The Tunnel will he one mile and a quarter
through from base to base. Darlington Taylor.
son of the lamented E. NJ Taylor, Esq, one OF
the most accomplished. gentlemen as vel, as civil
engine NC Tho St,te - - = :.
at B.E bend, and our young friend, E. c. (alias
'.Pat. ~ Kinney. is assisting Mr. Menefee.
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Extra Copies of the firginian.

We have printed off, this week, humble.
of extra copies Of the Virginian with the
accounts of the trial of George W. Smiley,
charged with the murder of Joseph NJ.
BIac!, /; Of the trial of Thomas Hodges, char
sed with attempted horse-stealipg and shoot
ing j. G. Whitlock aud at II. J. Palmer,
with intent to kill and of the hanging Of
said Hodges, after being lorcbly taken from
the Jail, by number Of unknown persons
after night. Persons desiring copies of the
paper can get them by calling at the Office.
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D4asa :. YOU KNOW ROW IT ssYU yRSELF u
HOW CAN ONE HESITATE FOR A MOMENT
WHERE TO BUY WIEN YOU CAN d 81
PURCHASE OF t'5s sra4

s LEV Y BRoT HERS
Iron Frame English Hose. regular made, double
heels and toes at Z. 25 3, 5. and 4, 25 er doz-
en- or 80, IS. and Acc pair fe..,
Heavy Linen sheeting, iu!l two and half yards
33A wide, at soc per yard. worth .00;
Pillow Case Linen, TO ty inches wide, at Soc per
yard, actual value Csc; ,...
Wamsutta Cotton at 2Oc per yard;
New York Mills Cotton i'll 2lc:
Fruit of the Loom and Androscoggin at 1890 per
yard;
Full Yard wide Bleachel Cotton at 125c; ss
Yard wide Unbleached Cotton at 10 aud 121cper,
yard;
Pillow Case Cotton forty two inches wide, ut I63
cents per yard;
Full width Uibleaehed Sheeing at 2Sc:per yard;
Full-widfh Beaehed Shooting at 33ac per yard ;
Jeans al ~. Is, and l6ac per yard
Domestic Gngh: ms at 10 and l29c:
Ded-T Ticks from loc up fothe very best makes;
Stirring Stripes in every style mnde ::ss
Bale Cotton, all Nos from 10 II at lao;
Unbeached Knitting Cotton at SOC per pound;
large and Stylish assortment Parasols ard Par
asol-covers at such prices as cannot fail to
suit; go
Excellent Skirting Cambria at Csc, worth $685..
HAIR cord Nainsaok al Soc. worth SOC;
Hair co,u Cambria At Ace, cheap at 90 per yard
Tucked skirting at SOC per yard, would be bar
gain at soc; ii - afafr 51GT
A full assortment Of 3 ilantes;, ri
Checked. Striped, Null. Nansook. Cambria Jac--
mel. Swiss, and Tarietun Muslins ut ex-
tremely low prices,
TabesLinens of every width and qnali,y; 1N'
Doylies, warranted all pure Linen, ct 7sc per,
dozen, worth 20; sg n vg-rgs-
Large napkins at .2o, worth 200 per dozen y
Towels at 25 per dozen, an excellent article at
the price;
Table Damask, pure Linen. at Zoe per yard;'
Turkey Rel l'oyies, the best manufactured, at
l25 per dozen &..,t' EHH}
Black Alpacas at 25, 80, 35, 4oc and upwards;e
| Kid Gloves at ,G0-be sure to look at them -
Genuine French wove Whalebone Corsets at roc
pair:
Extra quality Ccrsets, corded and trimmed swish
tape trimming, at 60 really worth so ger
pair;
Pure Linen Hemstitchcd Handkerchief at 200
per dozen; tbe same quality Of goods can't
| be had elsewhere fer less than 800; iH6
Good assortment of Cassimeres and Kentucky
Jeans sa-s',
Undergarments for the spring; n a-5.lE
A iull assortment Of Ladies' Garments, some at
very low prices;
| 200 yards of Oil-Cloih one yard wide, at Soc p,r
yard, worth 75c;
CARPETS, 1s sy~es-
MATING, ~
s DRUGGEIs, .a
RUGS,
LACE CURTAINS, II
| CURTAIN LACES .seSsy
Full assortment of the best makes of Spool
Cotton. MI
The place to buy everything you want at the
very lowest price it can be sold, is at
LEVY BROTHERS.,
1918 and 1915 Main street.
Richmond, Va.
Colgate's Fine Soaps at q great reduction ia
price n 45 ~
Orders promptly attended to. Packages sent
per express, G, 9. D. apriTls 4
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The Reign Of Terror in Paris.

Tic accounts from Paris form but another
chapter Of horrors, and the situation of af-
fairs in the city seems to be even more de-
pforab1e than ever. The desperation and
/, great excesses Of the Commune are hourly on
the increase. The prisons are crowded with
priests and auns, who have been arrested on
warrants calling them "citizens styled the
servants Of the person called God Arch
bishop Dnboy was stripped naked, bound to
pillar and scourged and Knocked for an
hour by a band of two hundred of the wretch
cs. 1t is declared that unless the Germans
come 10 the rescue, Paris will, ere long, swim
: in blood. 5ga s4
The Government forces have unmarked a
number of new batteries between Neuilly
and Paris. A breach at Porte Maillot will
allow the easy entrance Of an assaiing party.
an the guns on the ramparts having been 81
fenced, it was thought that an assault will be
made to-day.
Indirect application has been made by thia
I 0o.ss'Au w WIG lJIlDisSduOIS 10 uH-
dertake the settlement Of their difficulties
with the Government, but the representatives
are reluctant to NEEDLE with the natter
Eight hundred persons. called upon by the
Communists, to serve in the National Guard,
escaped by descending tie ramparts by ropes,
aud reached Versailles safely
The condition of Paris today is net un-
like that Of 1874. when the young Corsican
artillcryman silcnced the mob, brought or
der OF chaos, and laid the foundation for that
brilliant career which eliminated in the
First Empire. The Goddess of Reason wa
enthrohed intl person of naked female
Jesus Christ was described by Danton as a
sans culottc, the Divinity and the Trinity
were repuliatea, and God was styled ''pcr-
son, just as row.
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THE VIRGINIAN AS AN ADVERTISING
MEDIuM.-The almost unparalleled increase
in the circulation of the VIRGINIAN within
the past few months, and the fact that it is
now more generally read than almost any pa
per published in the Valley, make it one of
the best advertising mediums. in the State
Those desiring to have their business brought
prominently before the public, would do well
to insert their advertisements in our columns
Charges moderate.
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The Ku.Eiux Bill.

In the House of Representatives on the
6th debate was closed on the Ku-Klux
bill by speech from Mr.. Shellabarger.-
The consideration of ths bill and the nu-
merous amendments was then commenced.
4 motion to strike out the provision allow
ing the President to suspend the writ OF
habeas corpus, was rejected. An amend
lnent was adopted empowering Judges in
the trial of cases under this bill, to strike
from the list of jurors persons they beI'eue
were engaged in conspiracy. The clause
authorizing the President to enlist militia
for service in the Southern Safes was
stricken out. The bill was then passed and
the House adjourned until Monday. The
vote on the passage Of the bill was-yeas
119-noes 81.
The bill was reported in the Senate on
Monday by the judiciary committee with
amendments. Most of these propose
changes Of phraseology except one, which
extends the privilege Of the suspension of
the writ of habeas corpus from the LIST Of
June, 1872, to the end of the next regular
session of Congress. At first glance, as
Congress usually adjourns in July, this
would not seem to be important, but by
merely taking recess from the ordinary
time adjournment until the last Of Novem-
Der, the operations Of the act in this respect
could be extended oper the presidential elec-
ton The republicans thus virtually adj
nit the charge Of the democrats that this
bill is intended to serve political purposes,
It's probable that the biz viii be finally
disposed Of BY Th..ssalay, lto-day.
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WELLEEssg NEW STORE.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Umbrellas. sc.
ON MAIN STREET, Opposite Town Hall.


/. GIL WELLER isnow receiving md opening a
large andvely select supply Of BOOTS. SHOES.
HATS. including all kinds Of STRAW HATS.
UMBRELLAS. 30. 1..ey have been selected
with especial reference TO the demands of this
Community, and he is satisfied cannot fail to
nleaSe in price, STYLE and qualify those who may
want articles in his line 1t is hardly necessary
10 cnumerate the different articles. as ne mas Ia
ken great care to lay in ersry description Of goods
suitable to the season and the market. ss
Persons wishing to purchase would do w9l 10
give him call u
Mr. A. NJ. SIMPSON, well known throughout
the County. is with him in the manufacturing de-
partment. and orders will be received to make
work as may be desired, and promptly attended
TO. He willtake great pleasure in waiting on
his old friends and customers and doing his best
| 10 please Them. lie respectfully asks to be re-
menbered by them in his new position.
april l3tf
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Philadelphia builds on an average annu-
silly, 5000 houses, pays out S52 100000 as
wages to operatives, and expends s250,000,-
900 for raw materials. This accounts for
the increase Of her population each decade
OF about 100 900. This is all the result of
n,aaufactorics. They are the life Of that
city; Virginia will never become great and
prosperous until she becomes manulactur-
ins State
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Che a'allag ajiiSiaiaa,
sTAUNTOg, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, April IS, 1871.
OSE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

Wo direct attention to the timely and
we'll conceived Proclamation of Mayor n.
X Trout, in reference to the Iynching o
Thas Hedges and ctf;e'ing $1,000 reward fer
the apprehension Of slc perpetrators of the
deed II the vic.im If their rashncss and
lawicssucss was !aw-breaker, it is no ez-
cuse for those engaged in t|.is crime for ez-
acyerating and aggrava,ins the very vio-
lencc they proposed to revtify. We hope
the perpetrators of this great outrage upon
this community and the laws OF the land
vii! be found out and brought to trial
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We ARE SORRY TO LOOSE THnm.-1t is with r,

WE ARE SORRY TO LOOSE TRENT is with re-
greet that we announce the departure from our
midst, of Mr.. james L. Hanger, who goes to
Richmond to enter upon the fulfllment of his con-
tract with the State furnish artificial legs for
those of our Confederate Soldiers who were so
unfortunate as to lose limb during he late war.
james W. Wilson, who is a full partner with Mr..
Panger in the contract. will follow Mr.. H. in a
few days. Each Of these gentlemen lost a leg
himself, and it is betting that they should be
chosen to furnis h those with a substitute, who
are partners with them in misfortune. They arc
both perfect gentlemen, and what is Staunton's
loss will be Richmonds gain. We only regret
that arrangement could not have been made te
fulfill the contract in Stanton, We do not know
any good reason why it should not be so.
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NeaU Advertisements.
STAUNToN. MAYoK's OFFICE, April II, 1871
EsfSDCIA;EATEO

'awless and deplorabe act was perpetrated by
persons unknown to the Civil authorities in our
vicinity on Monday night last, by he forclble taxi
ing of man charged with felony from The Coun
ty Jail and hanging him to DEATH without his
having been convicted .by the law of the land
in the judgment OF his peers" |, therefore, in
The name of the Commonwealth call upon al
public officers and law abiding citizens to aid in
bringing to trial and legal punishment, the per
sons who were engaged in said offence against
the majesty of the law and the peace and good
o 4 OF society.
\ reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS is
offered for the apprehension of the perpetrators
OF this lawless deed.
NICHOLAS K. TROUT,
april l3-tf Mayor
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Col. Jonas Walker, brother of the Gov
ernor, has purchased the Boiling property
in Petersburg for 1000, and intends to
tear down the old buildings and erect new
ones for the purpose of storing and com
pressing cotton. Col W. is Northern
man, but has come South to help build UP
our section, and make himself and msans
1seful. We welcome to Virginia all such,
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Geo. G. Perry, of Culpeper, indicted
for Illicit distillery, has been convicted,
and sentenced to one years confinement in
the Culpeper county Jail, and to pay a
fine of 81 900.
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: OLD PosTMA sTERs.-In the United States Dis
trict Court, in Richmond on Saturday last, tbs
suits against the following old or ante belum
post masters decided Nt37 sis
r. II. Smith. late post muster at Harrisonburg
and his sureiies. Judgment for 1882 7S
james NJ Elisy. late post master at Edinburg
and his sureties Judgment for 1922. Execu.
ton stayed for ninety days and leave given tt
move to set aside 3erdct 5Gt78
Ahram Neff late post master at New Market
and his sureties. judgment for $l67.7 IS, with in
terest from June 30 1861
These suits were brought for the value of the
postage stamps In their possession when the late
war began.
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John ?. Ballard, Esq, 50 we'll and favor
ably known in Virginia in connection with
Virginia Hotels, has now charge of the
Maltby House, Baltimore.
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Lucian Beard, the bismarck of horse
thieves, was recently tried in the Circui,
Court of Cumberland county, Virginia,
found guilty, and sentenced to IS years in
the Penitentiary
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A mad dog, last week, bit several other
dogsin the vicinity of Brandy Station, Cul
pepper comfy.
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;ity desired:
CRYSTAL OIL at 35 cents, ,-s
ASTRAL OIL. at &c cents,
COAL OIL at SO cents,
CRESCENT OIL at 40 cents, ..s
And will receive in a few days a large stock of
every description of Oils, including
TANNERS, MACHINE. LUBRICATING, MEET
FOOT, PATENT AND LARD OILS.
AS it is my purpose to deal in Oils. almost ex-
elusively, will be,able to sell cheaper than any
other establishment in Saunton | respectfully
call attention to my supplies, and ask the patron
age Of my friends and the public generally.
C. n. KINNEY
N. B.-T receive daily from Alexandria, Fresh
Fish, Of all kinds, which ! am selling at short
profits. april 1871
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james Z. Byers. one of the Executors of Sam
uel e. Byeis, deceased, and i'll his own right,
John W eltr, rs one of the Executors OF Samuel
c. Byers. decreased, and III his own right, and
Margaret his vile, Mrs Nancy Byers, Isaac
kei ter, and Mary T. lis wife. sar III E. Dyer
Virginia s. Byers, koberl By eis Jonathan Sto-
yer and Jane Ann his wife. Mary byers. benja-
min Wel.r, Mary ]. Mct'ue and na muel II. Me-
Cue, Administrator OF JcLn {. McGue. deceased
ana Frames Gltkeson. Defis.
In Chunce,y upon az attachment
The object Of this suit is to attach the Estate
| of james P. Byers and John Weller and subj ct
the Same to the payaent their respective iia-
blilties us Executors Of Samuel G. Byers, deed,
in exhcneration of The plain,is as heir sureiies.
The Defendants, james p Bytrs, JONATHAN
Slower ano Jane Ann his wife, BENZ min Weller,
John Weller and Margaret HIS wife not having
entered their appearances. and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence. that they are residents
of he State Of Firgina: II is ordered, that
they do appear here within one month after due
publication OF this notice and dc what is neces-
sary to protect their Interests.
\ copy--Teste, go ,
JOS. N. RYAN Cltrse ~
Baldwin u Cochran, q april 13-4t7
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"O>3' " II II u v, NIVTK.
Shelly Bumgardner, y. q. april 13-4t

~ lK6lNIA TO WIT: 3
" At Rules held in he CT, r,1's Office of
The Circuit Court OF Augusta coliAt,. on The LIST
Monday i'll April. 1871.
Richard H. Dudley, Robert G. Giikeson, Jas
A. Patterson Samuel Cline aud Samue. Byers
Plaintiffs.