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

DIE Sallev Sirginian.
za sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, = December IA. 1871.
w Local,
W. D. wallsch, former editor ofthe Washing
ton city Star, is dead.
We would be pleased to hear from oar CORES
spondent, Canon" frequently.
See notice of Geo. NJ. Harrison, attorney for
Mrs Jos. C. Laley, Administrative, &c.
/ Tom Ellis has arrived from the Penitentl-
,ary. Look out for your hen roosts
Mr. Hanger has introduced resolution IN the
Legislature authorizing the Presbyterian congre-
cation at Staunton 10 execute a deed OF trust.
7 Billy whooey, on New street, opposite scherers
ofsrs select stock of liquors, ales, &c. See adj !
.svertisement.
esga CHESTER PIas.-We direct attention to the ad-
<svertisement of Chester Pigs by Maj. P. Awde,
who has made raising pure blooded hogs spe-
eialty for.several years.
- Hon. John 7, Harris the member Of Congress
!. from this District, has been placed on the Com
mittee on Claims-the most important committee
- to the South, of the House.
The Richmond Enquirer suggests to it's country
friends to be careful of their shHcks and straw,
4 and send them in due time to market. They will
bring good price.
See advertisement of W. H. German of fresh
arrival of Queensware and holiday presents
He has also hand Fishers celebrated mince
meat prepal ed for immediate use.
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N We are indebted to the U. s. Treasurer, G. E.
Spinner, for copy of the annual report of the
- Treasurer of the United States to the Secretary
Of the Treasury for the fiscal year ended June
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CoMpLrmENrAny-A. E. Price,. son of A. H.
PRICE of this county. has been elected speaker of
the Ciceroniap Literary Society of Roanoke Col
Slegs, for the annual celebration the 22nd of
February 1877 .,s5 s's4
- B1sHop McGILL.-We sorry to learn that
. this distinguished Prelae lies dangerously i'll at
-shis residence in Richmond city. Weregard him as
one of the most powerful and effective pulpit
zssspeakers we have ever heard.
'nas. To CoNrRAcroRs-We direct attention to the
E. advertisement of hief Engineer, Maj. Randolph,
zsof proposals to construct twenty six miles of the
Valley Railroad, between Staunton and Harrison
a burg. ie se5 ..i go ae zf*
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We direct attention to the advertisement Of Lee
w Brothers Richmond They present hand
some and attractive array of goods for the Holt
es day season. where every variety of tast can be
Is accommodated. r ~
81 'BArr1sr FA1a.-we call attention again to the
-; Fair of the Ladies of the Baptist church. which
Tn will continue to night and Tomorrow night
Gs r14th and 18th. A musical entertainment will be
-ssagven by DIR. j L.. Brown, assisted by number
haaof fine singers, on the last mig ht.
Capt. C. G. cambridge, Assistant Engineer on
the Valley Railroad, who has been prostated for
several weeks by severe type of pneumonia, is
rapidy recovering under the skillful treatment of
1aaDr. + aunteroy. and viii soon be able to resume
la hissprofessional work. perfectly restored
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GOD ,FA1R AT CHuRcHvi LLE.-The Ladies' of the Loeb
'sif willow Congregation will hold Fair at Church
~ Vile, commencing on Christmas night. Large
- contributions to the Fancy Department have been
resent from friends in various of the large cities.
The object is to help their church. and we hope
shf their will be liberal encouragement
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ia very handsome block tin Coffee pot was left
At this office about two weeks ago, but being out
lg,g st the time, the young man in the office
5 to whom it was handed, forgetting the name,
We could not make a proper notice It is certain
" q superb piece Of workmanship. and we will
take pleasure in giving the name to the public, If
the gentleman win again call at this Office.
ArrEMPrED AssAssINATIoy An attempt was
Sac made on the night Of the 9th to assassinate Mr..
.ze.Aa. Sprowl,s bar keeper at the White Sulphur
1aa springs Two pistol shots. by two negroes both
Dfs Of which took effect in the head Of Mr. S. That
IS gentleman is confined to his bed 1t is sup
81 sposed the object murder, for the purpose Of
Us Fishery We learn these facts from the Dspctchs
ess 'telegraphic correspondent.
- DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADy.-On Tuesday
the 9th, Mrs. Annie Kenney, wife of Judge james
sKenney, Of the Rockingham county court, died
Tin Harrisonburg, of typhoid fever. She was a
sc most estimsble lady and universaybeloved and
esteemed in the community where she lived. We
sincerely sympathise with her family and friends
saa in this sad dispensation
-zcssf sesgff y i2ti = $500 ssisf;'7s
~t.." ALLraHANY.-Mr. J. B. Pitzer; the county
treasurer of Allegheny has collected and paid up
in full the entire tax ofhat county for the years
siai 1870 and 1871. having had his final settlement
with the Auditor two weeks ago. Allegheny is
ri the first county in the State to settle the taxes for
the present year, as Mr.. Pitzer claims. SO says
SEA: the Lynchburg Republican. 'a': 7,ea3 -
as99 issgf 1851 Esd $500 i34Na
THx cvroLAo the new Presbyterian church
rs has been completed. by Mr.. Jordan. the
y brick contractor. and Mr.. Bobbit. the contractor