The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-21

our outside. 10 make room for the Governors mes
sage We will make it up with hem, and throw
a little in before their contracts are out.
We had Slight fall OF snow on Friday morning
last. 1t did not cover the ground. and the 'now
passed. away under the general sun. that broke
through the clouds about noon. In Richmond,
the same day, the snow fell about seven inches.
. To NIGHr.-Rey. D. NJ Henkel. of Richmond
will deliver. to night, if FAIR his celebrated Lee
ture on ''Wcman's Influence in the Lutheran
church. for the benefit Of the English church of
Richmond We be speak fur the distinguished di
vine q full house.
CALENDAR.-We have received from Fl L. Pc
louze Co.. Type Founders, very handsome
piece of Typographical work. in the form of a cal
eular for 1872 1t comes in separately monthly
sheets, printed large holJ type. in the high
est style nf the art. We re urn thanks for the
useful publication.
AMNEsrY.-On the flth in Congress Judge
7. Harris, of Virginia. introduced the following
resolution. looking to the repeel of the Test Oath:
str Harris. Of Virgi nia. introd4eed a bill (H r.
No. SPY to repeal the act of July g. 1862 pre-
scr.bing an oath of Office; which was read first
and second time, referred to the Committee on the
judiciary, and ordered 10 be printed.
LAND SLIpE.--A heavy land slide, on the Ches-
apeake s. Ohio Railroad about 10 miles east of
the White Sulphur Springs, on Sunday night,
detained the eastern bound train about six hours
The reached here about 8 o'clock p. M. thai
due Ga. No train left here for he east.
on Monday, until there arrival.
I'm; e. Pool
Estate Agents. have sold The fine farm of C. Halle.
ESQ. on the suburbs of this city, containing 40
acres. to 7. MeleFee. Esq, for $500, all cash.
There is con tide .rble activity in the real esta, c
market in This city and vicinity, in view of the
fact that rha Valley Railroad is to be built from
Harrisoaburg to this point at once.
HOME NDJsTRY.-We noticed at the Boot and
Shoe store of n B. Hendry, the other day, a
splendid pair of Napolen Boots, made by the fore
man of the shop. Mr.. Branz, for member of the
Valley R r. Engineering corps The shape.
make. md meteriai, evidence the tact that Staun-
ton successfully compete with the eastern
cities in the manufacture IF first class Boots and
Shoes.
LARGE PoKERs friend, s. "A. Housh our.
at the Western Lunaiic Asylum, raise and slaugh-
tered this season, 81 hogs, the respective weight
be1ng 621. 4S2. 49, 1852 49, 454, 429 a.
4O5, 4O4. 4o3 395 800 384 37s. 1375. 1858, $685.
35, 362, 35S a5i. 35l. a47, 345, 34l, 339, 337,
1913, 3.6. 81, 3l6, 276, 234,
This is probably the largest killing ever made
in this Sta e-that is, the quantity of pork, in
proportion to the number of hogs.
Run oFF.-The horses attached to the milk
wagon of Capt. E. W. Belly, took it into their
hsa Ills to have christmas cavortng ON last Friday,
while in the vicinity of the Episcopal Seminary
the result of which was a perfect smashing of the
gehicle and a terrible jingle of tin cans. No
other damage. On Wednesday evening, the same
team, took another frolc of similar kind, smash
ing up things generally.
FoUND.-The party who was kind enough to
leave at this office handsome block-tin coffee
pot. 1t was from the shop of Messrs. Hudson s.
Grove. in the Nolhern potion of the city, and was
manufactured by Mr. J Grove an experience
ed and expert workman. They will please accept
our thanks.
We are also indebted to Messrs. Hudson &
Grove for handsome blocktin tea pot to cores
pom with the c.fee pot
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAp.-The columns of the
VDyinfan present an array of christmas goods,
rarely quoted in this market
Taylor Kinney. in their stylish new rooms,
have a collection Of christmas goods, Of all de-
script on in their line
Ceases newly fitted store-room is literally la
dcned with all kinds of christmas presents.
Armehtrout & Go. in their Hastily arranged cor
ner store present attractive array Of thing
for the season.
STUPENDous OPERATIONS 1t will be seen by
the exhibit published in another column, by MIR.
James Ker, Agent, that the Andes In
sula4ee Company has already paid losses sustain
ed by the Chicago Ere. to the amount of foe hun
dred thousand dollars. Shis prompt response on
the part of the Andes to its obligations speaks
volumes for its management, and gives the assur-
snce that not even an extraordinary contingency
can throw suspicion over its solvency. The
names of the firms and the amounts paid are given
in detail, SO that no doubt arise as to the
truth of the statement. ."
SERIOUS Acc1DENr.-On Thursday evening last,
as Maj. J. NJ MeCue. with his wife, Miss Lizzie
Harris, and another niece of Mai. McCue, were
returning home from Stanton, in a two horse
vehicle about FIVE miles from the city, near Mr..
Houf's. one ofthe fole wheels gave way, and the
coupling pole becoming detached, forced the front
part OF the wagon upon two spirited horses
which took fright. and broke loose from the
rsinsman and the wagon. Maj McCue and Mrs
McCue were precipilatsd foswsrds. and violent
iytbrown to the ground. The Maj was stunned
to ihsenshity; had the elbow very much con
fused, andfhefore-arm broken and much bruised.
Mrs. Nc although MP bones were broken,
very much bruised. and greatly stunned The
two young ladies. setting on the rear seat,
and sustained no injury whatever. Dr.. Fauntle-
roy. of this city. Immediately SUMMONED to
the scene. and rendered the necessary medical
and surgical aid.
fhe accident occurred, on q declivity in the
road ofabout half q mile, and the horses ran at