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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
ENDRDsS HOTEL,
RICUMOND, "a.
Situated iu the Heart Of the City. command
ing the finest views, and adjoining
tho C,nitol SQUARE and

Situated III the lealt VI 1iio wy,
inr tho finest views, and adjoining
the Capitol Square and
Governors Mansion.
This Splendid New Hots!-the only one slfaa,
ted in the fashionable portion of the city, ana
adjoining the beautiful cap'toI far@' WIN leS
Statuary. Monuments, Fountains, and Flower
Beds-is newly and elegantly furnished through
suit and its Bill Of Fare is not excelled IN quality
and variety by any house in the State.
Special Suits Of Rooms always ready for wed
ling and large Travelling Parties The arrange
nents are Grst-class in every respect The price
IF Soard has been fxed-owing to the grea
aareIty of money-at the reasonable sum Of
$3.50 PERpA
The patronage of my friends and the pn III
generally is respectfully solicited.
A. j. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one of the Proprietors of the Exehan
otel. Richmond Va. may 1908 u
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
miscellaneous.

STAUNToN, VA
TT aving recently erected commodious stables
LII upon these grounds, we are gratifed to
to the public morally, and our friends,
that we haze stocked them with every adjunct to
a complete Livery. Our horses are young, fresh,
fast, and well broken; our Buggies, Carriages,
&C., new and of the latest style, and our drivers
selected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies. riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, carriages, spring wagons,
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave would
do we'll to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale Of stock.
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit a continuance of the favor shown
in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. april 2S-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
WAR! WAR;!
wv Great Revolution!
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER OF DRY GOODS
HiIb Sc LOeD's.

CLOSING OUT AT HALF PRICE ALL
SUMMER GOODS,
such as
Llama Lace Shawls Sultan and
Berege Shawls, all colors,
Grenadines and Lawns Japanese Silks,
Silk Poplins,
Black and Colored Alpacas,
and numerous other articles which the ladies will
find advantageous to examine before purchasing
elsewhere.
We also offer our large stock of
CARPETS, STRAW MATING & OIL CLOTHS,
1T COST, FOR CASH,
which is a rare chance to secure bargains.
Call at HILB s. LOEB'S,
Crawfords Corner,
aug 3-tf StauntoE. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

TALKING WITH CHILDREN When you
are worldweary and sou-sick, talk with a
little Child. As IT, CLEAR, trastipg eyes is
lifted to you, a thought Of the immeasurable
distance you have blindly travelled from that
sweet trust to present atheism, wall touch
the world frozen fountain Of your tears: and
just IS the little head, uuquestionably and
con6dingly leans on your breast, you " i'll
yearn nstiuctively for the All Father, whose
loving arms are our best and safest shelter.
The man or woman must indeed be past re-
demrtlon whom the little ones in their midst
cenno. bring nearer to heaven,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
noaugsNEY & NADENBoUsCH, Proprietor
E. NJ. CUSHING, Manager,

McCuESNEY s. NADENBOUSCH, Proprletors
EN-. CUSHING, Manager,
Tho Proprietors in resuming the management
of this wei. known and popular hotol, so long ano
sayoraby known to the travelling public, promise
in the future to retain the reputation the Amefl
can has borne, as a
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
It's locality, INN .diately at the Railroad Depot
renders it convenient stopping place 1or per
aons an business or in search Of health.
Bar AMI Barber Shop in the House
All the Ofl,es of the Telegraph and Stage lines
running to this town are adjoining this house
first class Livery Stable, conducted by fa
MsCHESNEY & co
n B-Citize4s ef the county will be FURNISHED
Dinner at SO cents and Il orses fed by Pat y lool'
20 cents. JAN ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

NHE GEM RESTAURANT.
l. IN REAR Of TEE MASONIC HALL,
HARRISONBURG,
s. w. POLLOCK, Proprietor,
Has just been supplied with fresh stock Of
the best Whistles, Brandics and Wines. The
celebrated Gibboney, Bourbon, Moore and home
made Whistles will be found at the Bar. very
superior article of Wine for Sacramento purpo-
ses always on hand.
MEALS, composed of the best the country af-
fords, Gan be had at all hours. Prices reasona-
BILE. Drop in. S. W. POLLOCK.
may tB-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

Truth, courage aud Eve are thrcc syllableg
Of faith )
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

KIND feelings are benefits as much as kind
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
EXPERIMENT AN ESTABLISHED FAA 7
The st. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance Company,
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI.
Assets over SIS 600, 10000.
Present annual income S3, 900, 600 %.
Examine our Plans and Rates before Insuring
elsewhere.
THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY,

RICHMOND, VA.
Authorized Capital $25o0oo,oo.
Accommodations over Sl75,OOO,.
This Company issues Participating Polici IS on
gown and City property, by which the in ed
becomes member Of the Company, sharp IN
its profits. SINH annual dividend of 8 per
GENT. payable to the Mutual Policy holde OF
this Company, declared July LIST, 1863, also per
cent. January 1st, 1870 Insure in this South
ern Company, its investments made for the
benefit Of Southern advanoements. 1t brings
money to 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
nome. who wish Life or INSURANCE will
Hnd II t99 their interest to call on me.
Fl. H. PECK, Agent.
qFFIoE with Drs. Hanger Lultz, doors
> or.h g. 81 Spectator Office Stanton. Va,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

Have in Store
$50 pairs of Boots andshoes; Wood and Willow
Ware, Large stock of Sugars of all grades, Mo-
lasses syrups OF eyer variety, China and Earth
enware, Backing and Brushes, Bacon, Fish, Soap.
Matches, large lot of Liverpool Salt, $50 punches
of Cotton Yarn, Rice, Tea, &C., sc.
$4,000 Pounds of W ool wanted.
Highest Cash Price Paid for Country Pre-
ErynA. iune 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17
Hotels.
n Jr,roy Mrs NJ c. LUPToN.
AMERICAN HOTEL,
HARRISONBURG, VA.
LUPTON g. CO., PRopRIEroRs.
Omnibus to and from the Cars free of charge
F1Rsr.cLass BARAAD LIVERY ATTACHED

STAGES TO AND FROM ALL PRINCIPAL
POINTS STOP AT THIS HOUSE!
fab o3-tf LUPION q w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

A HaEgsHCAN MOTEL,
~ IMMEDIATELY AT THE C. s OHIO RAILROAD,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-17

The probabilities now are that Grant would
also have the best show in the following
States, which, however, as between him and
New Departure Democrat, is very doubt
full:
New Hampshire Texas 6
New Jersey Z =
Ohio II Total SO
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
River Improvement.

In speaking of the Wisconsin River i'm
prove the State Register says:
ION the 18th ult. we noticed the arrival
ct this place, Of the engineers having in
charge the expenditure of the appropria-
sion made year ago for the Improvement
of the Wisconsin river. A few days were
consumed by the engineers in inspecting
che river and deciding upon the general
plan of operations. The work Of improv-
ing the river has now commenced, and
Nr. Nader. the engineer in charge, has
force Of men employed carrying out his
plans. We learn that it has been decided
90 construct wing-dsms, at various points
in the river, with the view of directing and
controlling the channel, keeping it in one
Slace, which it is believed is all that is
accessory to always secure good boating
stage of water in the river. But the works
being put in are Of such q character that
they will be serviceble in any other plan
for the improvement of the river, whether
On independent canal or otherwise, which
may DO adopted when the general i'm.
provsment commences.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14

ten o'clock, and the Professor got ready
his anchor and made arrangements to
land. Gas was let out and the balloon
gradually descended. Objects soon COM
menced TO be visible, farm houses and
roads, the noise of wagons could be heard,
then human voices. On dropping the an
Choir, it struck in clover field, but failed
to take firm hold. Bounding from the
ground. it caught in fence, tearing down
several lengths of rails. Finally it caught
in root and held fast ; the aerial vessel
was anchored upon the sea Of air. Two
men and two women on their way to q
ball, saw the balloon in the moonlight,
and waded through the clover to render
assistance, which was very acceptable
The balloon was soon rolled up, and with
the i'm elements was carried by wagon to
Mattawan, on the Michigan Central Rail-
road, four miles from the spot where the
descent was made. Next morning Pro-
fessor Steiner went by rail to Kalamazoo.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
A Terrible Accident

Just as the procession began to move, a
terrible accident took place in the Capitol
Park, which cast gloom over all who
heard of it, Cap. A. R. Mcdonald and
John Bertz were engaged in firing sal
ute, when, in some unknown manner,
probably due to some carelessness both in
swabbing and thumbing the gun, prema
ture discharge took place just as Mr..
Betz was ramming a cartridge home. The
terrible force of the explosion tore both
his arms off, the left one above the elbow
aud the right one below carrying part of
the hammer over to Mr.. Ogden's house
across Carroll street, taking his hand
down to the Park gate) driving some
splinters into his left side, splitting his
nose and badly burning his face and chest
Captain Mcdonald, who had his thumb on
The vent, had his finger burned considera-
bly,. The wounded man was laid on the
grass-a mangled body, so vigorous with
life but short time since, surgical aid
summoned, and preparations made to
take him to his home near the University,
the news preceding him and causing nm
told grief to his wife and family of five
children. DR.. Ward, assisted by Drs.
William Fox and Francis Fischer, amputa-
ted the lower part of his arms, one above
and one below the elbow, the nature of
the accident having prevented any bleed
ing, and everything possible being done
for his comfort and relief His case was
considered hopeful, notwithstanding the
severity of his injuries, till late this fore
noon, when, after having been delirious
much of the time, he was moved from one
bed to another, with difficulty being re-
strained from getting up and walking
about, showing great strength, and then
suddenly expired at noon today. Mr..
Betz was German, veteran soldier, hav-
ing served in the 3lst Regiment from
August, 1862, when he enlisted at Prai-
rie du Chen, till transferred to the Vet
eran Reserve Corps in 1S65.-iState J0urn.
al.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
b. r. Proposition Withdrawn.

In last weeks issue we intimated that in
oil probability Geo. w. Cobb would be
compelled to return the 100000 of bonds
and inform the owners that the people
would not except them. Here is the
withdrawal of the proposition, which we
take from the Tribune. We should have
given it last week. but the Tribune failed
TO arrive before we went to press.
MINERAL PoINr, July Bird, 1871.
TO the People Of Iooa County:
ASH have been informed by Jas. Spens-
ley, ESQ, Chairman of the Board of Coun-
" Supervisors, that at the last meeting Of
said County Board it was with but few
s1cepsions) Unanimously resolved by
chem to take full charge Of the bond debt
question, and to fight it out in all ways,
and to prevent any acceptance of the prop
osition made by me March 3lst, 1871, to
exchange the old debt for local aid from
the towns to extend the Mineral Point r.
Il. north through the county !" the coun-
ty Board of Supervisors virtually taking
from the people the power to accept my
proposition, therefore feel compelled to
withdraw the proposition made to you on
the 3lst Of March 1871, to exchange any
part of the old Indebtedness of Iowa Coun-
" for local aid to extend the road north
through the county, and shall return to the
ewners their demands against the county.
leaving them to settle with the people as
beat they can. GEO. W. COBB,
General Manager.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
Another Railroad Accident.

On the morning of the 9Th of July a
fearful accident occur led on the Newark
and New York railroad. Two passenger
trains heavy loaded with human freight
collided near Newark, with most fearful
results; five persons are reported killed
and about twenty-five severely wounded.
This appalling affair is like most others,
attributable to shere carelessness: the
switchman at the station had only left the
switch open, that is all. We clip the fol-
lowing from the Galena Gazette
New YORK, July 9th.
At $50 this morning, two passenger
trains going at the rate of thirty i've miles
an hour, collided at Brill's station, about
half mile this side of Newark, on the
Newark and New York railroad, with the
most appalling result. 1t appears that the
switch man at the station had carelessly
left the switch open. The o'clock train
down from Newark and the 7:35 train from
New York, both we'll filled with passen-
gers, were approaching each other under
full head Of steam. when the switch man
was discovered by the engineer of the
down train, who Immediately whistled
down brakes. The warning came too late.
The two trains came together with fright.
full crash, before the speed of either could
be checked. Both engineers stood bravely
at their posts, although they saw death
approaching in its most appalling form.
The engines were crushed to atoms and
thrown in fragments to the side of the
road The forward car of each train were
completely "telescoped." Immediately af-
ter the collision the wrecked cars caught
fire, and fresh wind famed the flames in
to fury, enveloping the forward car of both
trains in moment. Daniel White, brake
man on the down train, was caught be-
tween the two first cars and crushed to a
Jelly. His head was taken entirely off,
and completely ground up, presenting a
most horrible spectacle. Frank Klein, en-.
gineer of the up train, had both legs brok-
en-, and died soon afterward. John Lynch,
fireman on the up train, was instantly kill
ed. Geo. Hill, engineer on the down train
was buried beneath the ruins and found
dead. The dead bodies were gathered up
and placed along side of the road to avail:
burial.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
Fire and lightning Insurance.

1t is pretty generally agreed among our
most prudent and successful farmers,
that no farmer can afford to go uninsured
from those accidents by fire which the
most careful are liable to, or those losses
by lightning which no forethought can
prevent
Farmers generally have not the means
at hand to ascertain whether insurance
companies are sound and reliable, or not !;
hence, they are too frequently made the
victims of certain winding mutual" In
surance companies. which, by tickling the
ear with the cry Of "Ifome Institutions"
"Cheap Insurance." &C., succeed in foist-
ing themselves upon the farming commu-
nifty. until the bubble bursts and the
fraud is exposed.
Many are ruined by the companies fail.
ure, and many others are so disguised by
the imposition, that they commit the fatal
mistake of CHASING all insurance compan-
les with this worthless one, and will not
insure in any.
There are, however, many reliable in
surance companies, in which, if policy
holder meets with loss, he is morally
certain OF getting every cent.
Among companies Of this class, we can
mention the "Aetna" and the Hartford
of Hartford, Conn, the Home" and the
"Underwriters" of New York and the
"Republic" of Chicago, all of which are
first class companies.
We have had occasion to give the RE
public" of Chicago, of which NJ. j. Briggs,
esq, of Dodgeville is agent, most critic
al examination, and as it has been justly
termed 1.-THE Giant Insurance Company
of the West" and is devoted almost exclu-
sively to farm business, we give to our
readers the benefit of our investigations.
1t is one of the largest and strongest
companies in Notwithstanding subscrib'
ed capital of about Fine Million Dollars,
ard conducted by men who are among the
best and most thoroughly reliable business
men in the union.
The "Installment" plan which it adopts
in doing farm business, is particularly
adapted to farmers wants, as the policy
holders know just what they have to pay
and when they have to pay it, and at the
same time, by dividing the premium into
yearly payments, it makes each so small
that it is scarcely noticed by the assured.
A very good rule to be observed by
farmers who are not posted in regard to
insurance companies, is, to insure with
agents who are permanent residents of
their own county, and who are far less
] likely to ask them to insure in a worthless
company, than a travelling, nonresident
agent, who, perhaps never expects to see
them again, and cares for nothing but his
! own fees.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
Literary Notices.

s- Among the most popular and use
full journals of its class in the country is
Lefftrs illustrated Mechanical News, pub
lished at the extremely low price of fifty
cents per annum. Each number contains
from eight to twelve illustrations, with a
large amount of reading matter pertaining
to all branches Of mechanical science-the
paper being devoted solely to this class of
topics. The July number, now on our
table, has some especially attractive fea-
lures, including valuable illustrated ar
ticle on Mill Dams, and two reproductions
of ancient engravings, showing the state
of the mechanic arts in the seventeenth
century. A continued series of these in
teresting antique cuts is promised, the
originals being in the possession of the
publishers, Messrs. James Leffel & Co.,
Springfield, Ohio. This firm, already
widely known as manufacturers of the eel
ebrated Leffel Turbine water-wheel, have
now achieved an equal success as publish
ers, il an important branch of periodical
literature.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14

WHERE TO Buy GooDs.-Those
who take paper should always read
the advertisements. It is a notori-
Gus fact that the men who advertise
are always liberal and courteous to
their customers, and never fail to give
the best bargains. Not to advertise is
an indication of stinginess and a grasp
ing disposition, which buyers should by
all means avoid. Read the advertising
columns and find out where you are
likely to ohtaia the best goods for the
least money.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14

SEVERE SToRM-A severe storm ragged
in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa on
Wednesday evening, doing much damage.
A train on the Nebraska Division of the
Sioux City and Pacific Railroad, except the
engine, was blown from the track, and
nearly all of the twenty persons on board
were more or less injured. A son, aged
two years, of John McCleary, of West
Point, was instantly killed. Conductor
Mcleod had shoulder broken, and Mail
messenger Wheetmore was injured intern
ally, and it is thought he cannot recover.
feet from the track. State Journal.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
Up in q Balloon--Voyage from Mil
waukee to Central Michigan.

The Milwaukee Sentinel publishes an
account Of the balloon voyage of Professor
Steiner, on the 4th, from Milwaukee to
the interior Of Michigan, in the new bal
loon. City Of Milwaukee !"
''Immediateiy after the ascension he
reached height of 5000 feet, as shown
by his barometer, and soon after 10000
feet, and remained at about that elevation
until fifty miles east, or somewhat beyond
$he middle Of the lake, at half past six.
Upon reaching this height he describes a
scene with which few mortal eyes have
been favored "A birds eye view of our
beautiful city and bay, the inland piano.
rama dotted with small lakes, the south
front With the smoky haze Of the rolling
mill, the broad, expansive bosom of Lake
Michigan with its pure blue water, forty
ak vessels in sight, sailing in every di-
ssction. The lake shore was in view for
from fifty to sixty miles each way, north
and south. Racine, Waukesha, and 9th
or small towns soon became visible as the
balloon increased in altitude, and several
small lakes were distinctly discernable.
The Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan
gradually receeded from view, when the
eye was relieved by the white lines OF the
lake beach, and the sandy hills of Michi-
gan were soon distingu;shable.
A while after this he saw, by three YES
sells beneath him, that the balloon was
be :almed. To reach o current, he threw
out some sand. and arose two thousand
feet higher, or $4,000 feet above the
earth here he struck current which
began carrying him northWard this di.
rsction not being desirable, he drew the
valve and let out some gass, causing de-
scent of 1000 feet. Then he found him
self carried southeasterly, nearly 40 miles
an hon:, and approaching St. Joseph.
Nearing land warmer atmosphere car
sied him up into current setting direct
ly eastward, which was just what he want
cd.
twas now almost dark, and long
sheet Of fox, many miles in each direction,
was drawn gloomily out far beneath him
To the lonely voyAger no sound was dis.
eernable the silence was awful and op,
pressive. The moon rose in splendor,
disclosing the Michigan shore, now near,
ing rapidly, On sailing over the land
again, the sounds of life snd particularly
shose OF the National holiday we're heard
csnnons, shouts. and dogs barking. tHnu
merable lighss showed be vas above q
ihickiy populated region few rockets
xere sesn.- Still be sailed spgsrd. till
Atty miles inland. Here it becams very
cold. mercury falling to- only two degrees
above the frseziag point,
Seer there we're indications of a stsfD
One bad already passed to the southwark
In the direction Of Chicago. Il was nea'
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14

Bggr A Connecticut lawyer, who
wishing to cross the river on the ice,
was told that it would be entirely safe
to make the attemptif he crawled over
on his hands and knees. Anxious
to 60, he humbled himself accordingl y
and had laboriously got half way across
when he was overtaken by man driv-
ing along leisurely in a buggy. The
rapidity with which he assumed an
upright position was startling to the
driver.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14
ngP An attendant at Mount Yer.

lgF An attendant at Mount YER
non mot long since, found a lady weep
ing most bitterly and audibly, with her
handkerchief at her eyes. He stepped
up to her and said, care you in any
trouble, madam ?" "No, sir, she sob
bed. II saw you weeping" "Ah
said she, chow can any one help weep
ing at the grave of the Father Of his
Country p ooh, indeed, madam" said
he," that's it The tomb is over yon-
der, this is the ict-1ouse."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-14

sa- The editor of the Peoples Paper,
(Clermont, Iowa. has been out among the
farmers, and seen some wonderful corn
"He says we saw field of corn, on West.
Carter's farm, couple of miles below
town, that measures six feet in height,
and is silking out Not bad for the FIRST
of July. Wheat on new land is in as
good condition as the most fastidions dare
TO ask for, and on old land it will be
nearly an average yield"