The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-12-28

The wound is serious, but not necessarily danger
ous 1t was sewed up by DR.. Eyster.
Harris has been sick for some time, and his
conduct on this occasion clearly indicates that
his mind is affected. His wild look, when brought
before the Mayor confirms this impression. He
is now in Jail, awaiting medical examination.
SERIOUS AssAuLr-On last Wednesday morn
ing Robert Nelson was in the store Of Morris &
Goode, on Augusta Street. He had leaned, prob
ably accidentally, against the showcase and
pushed it from its position on the counter. 1t was
replaced by Mr.. Otey Goode, the junior partner
in the house. He kindly requested Mr. Nelson
to be more careful he was afraid the case would
be pushed off. Mr., N. asked Mr.. Goode, wheth-
er he meant to say that he had pushed the case.
Mr.. G. told him, very kindly, he did. Mr., Mel
son responded-its a damned lie Whereupon
Mr.. Goode struck him. Nelson responded with
pocket knife, cutting Mr. Goode five times in the
neck and shoulder. Notwithstanding his wounds,
Mr. Goode inflicted severe chastisement upon
Mr. Nelson. The latter has not been about since
the occurrence, consequently no final investiga-
ton has taken place.
"WoMAN's INFLUENCE. The lecture Of Rev:
DR.. y. M. Henkel, Of Richmond, announced in q
recent issue Of this paper. was delivered, Thurs
day evening laet, in the lutheran Church. Fhe
production was of more than ordinary interest
and ability, and WAS delivered with an easy grace
admirably adapted o the subject and the mode
in which it was treated No enc could wellis!en
to such lecture and not be benefited by it. We
wish it could be repeated before full audiences in
every town and city in the State. The principles
it sets forth are just what are needed in these
latter days. in which we are accustomed to hear
SO much said, nomisat5y to the praise, but really
to the dishonor Of women.
Rev Mr. Henkel is an excellent christian gen
tleman. engaged in 6 very important mission
work in the ty Of Richmond, and we bespeak o
kindly reception for him wherever he may pro-
pose repeating his lecture We hope many may
be found wherever he shall go who will gladly
hear him for his cause, and we take pleasure IN
assuring them that they will be amply repaid for
their attendance by the instruction and entertain
ment he will afford them.
THE FIRST STocK SALE.-The first exhibition
and sale of stock Of the Central Stock Company,
Staunton, Va, on yesterday, the 9th, argues
well for the success of the enterprise. There
were about SO head of fine horses and mules 80
head Of good cattle about the same number of
sheep and about 40 head Of hogs. exposed for
sale. Some cattle, sheep and no s changed
Considering that this was in the holiday season,
and that q very brief notice had been given Of the
time of the sale. it is regarded suspicious of
the future promise of this important undertaking
The sale will take place the Wednesday
at er the 18th Monday in January. which will be
the Oath We then confidently antici pate the at
tendance of large number Of buyers and sell
lers, and full exhibition of all kinds of stock.
We cal cstly appeal to our farmers and stock
raisers to keep in mind the day of sale, and to
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able enterprise to 81 full blown and paying sue
cess. We will recur to the subject in our next
issue.
COUNTY CoURT-The December term of the
County Court for Augusta County. commenced on
Monday the 25th, Judge J. N. Hendren presiding:
J. G. Slower & John Paris, renewed their bonds
as Notaries Public.
Robt c. Hall qualified as administrator of Jas
Hall, decd.
Geo S. Walker, was appointed guardian of
Annie McC. Walker.
. 5uiru Yago qualhed as administrator, de 6onts
of Jacob Yago, deed.
Commonwealth against G. c. Carson, continu-
ed until January term for trial.
w. J. Nelson was appointed guardian of his
daughter. Kate R. Nelson.
Commonwealth against Henry Howard, for
malicious assault, with int enton to kill-the fol-
lowing jury was empanneled: James W. Loboan,
w. F. Harner. Geo. K. Koner, Simeon Koiner,
Jno. W. Ellison. James W. Weed. James H. Gen
try Martin II. Grove. C. M. Killan, Thos. Nj.
Alexander, John H. Steele. and Jno. W. Paul.
Found guilty, and sentenced to two years in the
Penitentary.
Commonwealth against Henry Howard for as
saut and battery, and Sheets for misdemeanor-
aolle prosequi entered.
COUNTY LEVY. We publish in another column
the exhibit of the County Supervisors, showing
the amount of the county levy, for 1872, and for
what purpose. 1t will be seen that there has been
no levy made for the support of the Poor for the
coming year, careful settlement with the Super
ntendent showing that there are enough of funds
in his possession and available, not only to meet
the expenses of the Poor House for 1872, but, as
we have been informed by Mr.. Paris, the old
President of the Board, probably sufficient for
1873.
We cannot too highly commend the spirit of e.
economy that characterizes the administration of
the supervisors. W. think, however, that they
are cutting it most too close, when they confne
their publication of SO important matter as
the table given elsewhere, to one paper We have
received no official instruction to publish this ex-
hibit. We insert it matter of interest to our
subscribers, who pay as much taxes as those of
the Spectator, and are much entitled TO see the
report of the supervisors as they are, and we as
much entitled to receive pay fer it as the Spectd-
Tor There is no justice OF fairness IN taxing our
subscribers to put an advertisement in the Spscta.
tor, which they may not see, but in which they
are deeply interested, and emitting it from our
paper Of course, we do not mean 10 intimate any
Intentional unfairness. We helieye, when the
matter is brought to their attention, they will see
il as see it, and promptly elbow US for its pub.
LEGATION. Whether they do SO or not, we intend
to keep our readers informed of all county mat
tiers affecting their interest. Welcomes 1y believe
the Virginian is more generally read than any pa
per published in Staunton, notwithstanding the
Spectator may print of greater number than
do. This will not be the case in q short time, if
our list continues to increase as it has been in
creasing within the past year.
We C III the attention of the Supervisors to the
view we have taken of this matter of publishing
the county levy. We are satisfied that they are
incapable of doing intentional injustice to any
portion ofthe tax payers of the county and,
therefore, leave it to their sense Of justice to pay
US or not for publishing their official exhibit
Go TO c. L. Weller's for Ladies, Misses. Chill
drcns, Mems, Boys, and Gents Boots and Shoes.
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B. Y. B. s. s. H. at Chas. L.. Weller's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Main street.
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