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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The village Of Milan, in Ohio, is phan-
tom-haunted locality. According to a cores
pondent who writes from that place, nearly
every second house in the villagers developing
into weird sort Of a ghostly receptacle
Upon the window panes of these houses faces
are gradually appearing, having the effect of
the old fashioned daguerreotypes of the years
past. Nobody can account for these vista
tions ~ 2efFia
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

A strange phenomenon occurred on the
Mississippi and Tennessee railroad, a few
miles south Of sMomphis on Sunday. swarms
Of yellow caterpilars covered the track for
several hundred yards, causing the southern
bound train to stop by the wheels revolving
rapidly where it run on the greasy creepers.
The rails had to be swept before the train
could proceed. The track appeared to be
alive with crawlers, and the. upward bound
train was only ableto pass over the place at
a slow pace BY putting on full head of steam
as the train approached The worms have
also made their appearance on the Little
Rock railroad to the west Of Memphis b
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The Brunswick (Ga) Appeal says that a
number Of Methodist divines, together with
some friends proceeded recently to St. ST.
mons Island, to visit and have photographed
the venerable live oak under the umbrageous
branches Of " hich John Wesley, the founder
Of Methodism, preached his first sermon in
America, It's probable thatthe picture will
be engraved on steel and offered for sale
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

A HUSBAND Ours HIS THROAT RATHER
THAN SEE Hrs WIFE TAKEN TO A LuNATIc
ASYLUM From the Richmond, KY, Reg
lister. lon Friday morning last Mrs. Han
nah Terrill, wife Of James Terrill, was tried
before the county court as luratic. She
was adjudged insane and ordered to be sent
to the asylum at Lexington. She had be
come SO wild aud untnanageable that her
friends and family thought it would be dan
gercus to herself and to others to allow her
longer to go free. For some weeks past her
mind has been wrong, and her husband had
at last reluctantly consented for her to go to
the asylum, as her madness. seemed to in
crease, and it became necessary to restrain
her from violent action.
On Thursday morning, whep the wagon
had been ordered to come for her, and while
she was lying bound upon the bed, ready to
be taken from his home and from his children
and confined in a lonesome cell Of the mad
house. Terrili ,usii,ecd into the room, long
knife glitteriug in his hand, and, exclaimine
that he couldn't see her go, that !. was more
than the heart of mortal could bear, be Pr.
ed the knife into his own neck and cut his
throat from ear to ear. He died almost m
|stantly and without speaking another word
Failing bleeding and dying at her bedside,
for a moment CLEAN ofintcligence was seen
to shoot across her sad, wild face, and the
poor unfortunate creature seemed to compre-
bend the dreadful tragedy which had been
enacted. It was but momentary, however.
for from that hour until she was lodged in
the asylum her woeful cries and shoutings
never ceased. - s'e8 a53
When brought to town it was deemed best
not to take her from the wagon before the ju-
| ny, as two strong men were required to hold
her quiet, and her rawlings, first a prayer: to
God to bless. her and to save her, and then
terrible oaths and imprecations upon suppos-
ed enemies, rendered unnecessary any per-
sonal examination by the jury .T iFs +:
| 1t was a distressing sight-that wild,
mournful, haggard face; those large gray
eyes that seemed to start from their sockets as
the mad captive struggled to be freed from
the strong yet kind hands that bound her;
that long flowing hair, loosed from the combs
chat terrible maniac stare which told that
reason had left its throne; those piercing
Screams and prayers and oaths that rent the
air, and then the sad thought that poor Jim
Terrill lay cold and dead because his heart
could not see the companion Of his younger
years, the wife of his bosom and the mother
of his children, torn away from his desolate
home forever-all these made at impression
upon the hearts and minds of those who wit
messed the deporable spectacle which, in this
world, will never be forgotten.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

al. the labors of the Joint High Commits
:sion, except those of a social, masticatory and
gastronomic character, came to an end on
the Goth Of April. They were wound up
with diplomatic lunch at the State Depart
unent. Most of the gossip which has got into
the newspapers about this or that point Of
dispute, or agreement is said to have been, as
we suspected it was, the production of lively
speculative faculties owned by the writer's.
The members of the Commission have divulg-
'ed nothing, and the result Of their labors
will not be positively known until the treaty
they have agreed upon, if they have agreed
upon one, is sent to the Senate. This will
probably be done at the beginning of the
coming extra session. There is prospect of
some strong opposition in the Senate, but the
chances are that the agreement, whatever it
may be, will be ratified. 1t does not follow,
however, that an early settlement of all the
questions in dispute between the two govern
.ments will take place. The reverse may
prove to be the fact.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

drew Reed and George Cochran and Isabella his
wife, f:, 1f Defendants
The object of this suit, is to obtain partition
among the heirs at law, of tract of land con-
tanning Eighty-one acres, situate in Augusta
county, Virginia, of which Robert Reed, died,
seized and possessed. And it appearing from an
affidavit filed in~this cause, that the defendant,
George Cochran, is nonresident of the State
of Virginia; it is therefore ordered, that he do
appear here within one month from due publica-
ton of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest in this suit.
Copy
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk
Shefey & Bumgardner, p. q. april 20-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

RIcHSoND, VA, May 9.-The close of
registration here shows a majority Of 900 for
the whites,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The Raleigh Sentinel gives an account of
a raid having been made by three dcsperadoes
upon the house of colored man in Ruther-
ford county, N. c., who killed the man, sho
four children, and then burned the house
down. The man was living With a white
woman Of bad character, but she escaped -
The Williams, it is said, committed this afro
cious deed because the murdered man had
been witness against them for some viola
tions Of law: The parties were all lew and
degraded wretches. s.ss Il
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
DISH! FIsIE!! FIsH!!!

Il
TO FARMERS AND MERCHNTS.
Making the Fish business Speciality, we are
thoroughly posted in all its branches. Having
been in the business for 20 years, and as there
is very large catch throughout the entire coua-
try, are expecting rapid decline in every
valety of Fish. In order that our customers
may be benefited, we advise them to withhold
their orders until MAY the LIST, when are sat
isied they will reach their lowest point in prices.
We will then be prepared to fill all orders for first
gaazity fish at the lowest cash prices and gusran-
tee satisfaction. We have on the way and
in store the following (Neao Fish,, ''Warranted"
575 barrels Family Herring,
500 GO Genuine Labradere Herring,
800 &C Gibbcd and Split Herring,
$50 &c Lake Herring,
500 +" Bay of Islands Herring,
$50 !" st. Johns Herring
1000 'a Potomac and other fish,
800 &c No l, 2 and Mackerel.
GEORGE W. HARRISON & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers in Fish,
april 13-1m Alexandria, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The Baltimore American says: fsAloska
cost the United States seven millions of dol
lars, and judging from the official report of
its population, resources and climate, as pre-
sented in report madesby Major John G.
Tidball and Major q. Fl ]. Ludington, to the
Secretary Of War, we should judge that it
would be good investment to pay Russia
twenty millions. to take it back" This Alas
ka purchase seems to have been a wretched
business from its inception to its conclusion. =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

The new liquor law of Michigan provides
a fine Of $25 for the conviction, $50 for the
second and 300 for the third, mo matter
what beverage is sold, SO that it intoxicates,
or comes under the head Of intoxicating
drinks. In case man receives Intoxicating
drinks at saloon, and goes away and does
injury to person or to property, the saloon
keeper is not only held liable for all the dam
age. but the person from whom he rents his
saloon can also be held. If saloon-keeper
is convicted of selling liquors, his lease of
any place where it was sold is declared for
feited, although he may have just come into
possession. If the wife of drunkard or
drinking man can prove that she or the fam
lily has been damaged through reason or in
consequence of sale, she can sue and recover
NOTES PAYABLE TO BEARER. Uni
ted States Circuit Court in Savannah, Judges
Wood and Erskine, rendered decision last
week, which is of general interest A prom
issory note, made payable to bearer, was CIV
en- in business transaction between two cit
liens Of Georgia, and afterwards went into the
hands of citizen Of another State, by whom
suit was brought against the maker. Defendant
offered to prove that the transfer was not
bona 6de and for valuable consideration,
but for the sole purpose Of giving jurisdic-
ton to the United States courts. The court
excluded the testimony. holding that q. note
payable TO bearer implied an intention Of the
contracting parties that itshould be sued ton
by any holder for the time being: =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11
NeaV Advertisements.
II -NeaU -AdUertise9a
BOOTS. BOOTS.
| SHOES, SHOES, SHOES,
AT THE Ks
Staunton Boot & Shoe Factory.
LADIES' AND MEMS WORK
of all kinds
MADE TO ORDER-

MADE TO ORDER
We keep constantly on hand, of our own make,
the following goods, viz:
Mems French Calf Sewed Boots and Caters );
Mems Calf sewed Shoes, Mems calf pegged
Boots; Mems kip and upper pegged Boots, also,
our ssChallenge" Brogan for Laborers; LADIES'
Morocco and calf skin Balmora.s !; llaeies laced
and button CATERS. We have the bottoms put on
all our own work by hand, and will mako good
any defect which may be found in soles or uppers
stf Il EASTERN WORK,
Ladies' Shoes, embracing allthe various styles
now worn. ~ ,s5of
Mems Boots and Shoes, from the cheapest to
the best grades. Any known style of boots or
shoes furnished at short notice.
4 good stock Of cHILDREN',s Shoes aosO IN store
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

ROY'S, if you want pair of BOOTS,
- SHOES, CATERS or a HAT. go
may Aft c. L. WELLER's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-05-11

GENTLEMEN can find all the lates
~ Noueliies in HATS, at
may Aft c. L. WELLER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Passengers by the New York river route
from Baltimore report the seyerest storm on
Tuesday night which has occurred in the
Chesapeake bay for many years. While the
storm was at its heighth, about three o clock the
steamer State of Virginia, Captain Freeman.
coded with schooner loaded with lumber
bound from Crs6eld to Philadelphia. The
schooner was 50 much damaged that she sank
very soon, although every effort was made By
Captain Freeman and his men to save her.
Her crew were all taken board the steamer BE-
fore she went down.
at the meeting Of the Piedmont Agricultural
Society held at Culpcper c. H. on the 10th,
Gov. YIN. Smith, resigned his position as
President; the election of his successor was
POSTPONED. Mai. Stanard RESI- gned his position
as Secretary, and Mr.. j.. j.. Lewis was elected
in his place 1t was resolved to hold Fair ut
Culpcpcr this fall There was a disagreement
relative to the location Of the Fair Grounds
some wanting it at Culpeper others at War
renton.
A correspondent Of the Richmond (Ea.)
Wing, writing from Waynesboro', Augusta
county, says:-''rhc largest and richest vein
of iron ore ever discovered in this State was
found few days ago on the farm OF Mr. ).
Dorsey Hanger, lying at the base OF the Blue
Ridge, near this place, measuring thlrty,;Slx
feet wide. There are also three other smaller
veins running parallel. from five to ten feet
apart
The Fredericksburg Herald says:-The
Bank of Commerce, formerly doing business in
Fredericksburg, Will wind up its affairs on the
lst of August proSimo under authority from
the LEGISLATURE. All Of it's circulating medium
will be worthless after that date. Now, their
issues are worth dollar for dollar in greenbacks:
There are some Sc, 600 worth still outstanding.
A letter from Beaver Dam Depot in Hano-
yer county, says "No farmer in this portion
of the county has made more that four bushels
| of wheat per acre and at least three tourths OF
them average only three bushels per acre and
some only one and half and two bushels per
! acre.
The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
burg Index, writes that Lewis, the murderer
of Drummond, in Brunswick, county has I'M
deniably suffered 4 total loss Of mind. The
Sergeant of our jail in which he is confined, be-
cyes that softening of the brain has set in
and his condition is now bordering Oh idocy.
The steamer Norfolk, Of the line from Rich
mond to Philadelphia, passed through Dutch
Gap canal on her last trip out from Richmond,
saving little more than seven miles between
Richmond and City Point.
The Fredericksburg Herald says A color
cd man living in King George county shipped
last week 100 watermcons at Boyds Hole to
Washington, and received $l2j Tor the ship
| mcnt.
Bishop Early's health has much improved
lately, and he is now able 70 leave his home,
after Il confinement to the house for several
months
The thermometer at the White Sulphur
Springs yesterday was at &C at noon. anu at
sunset at CO, and visitors had fires in their
rooms.
The Dental Association is to be held ut the
White Sulphur Springs on the first Tuesday i'll
| AumllSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

THE PURCHASE" SYSTEM IN THE BRlTIsI1
ARMY.-One of the old abuses in the British
government, so long complained of, and yet so
strenueusly maintained, has, at length, been
abolished, under circumstances which have
caused considerable excitement, and which may
lead to important political consequences. In the
House of Commons yesterday, Mr. Gladstone
announced that the Queen had solved the pur-
chase problem by cancelling the Royal warrants
legalizing the purchase of commissions in the
army. He declared the House of Lords, though
not agreeing to the Government plan for its
abolition, had failed to sustain the purchase
system. Hence, the Ministers had advised the
Queen to take action which effectually disposed
of the question, in accordance with the will OF
the country. This announcement was received
with vehement cheering in the House, but Mr..
Disraei and the Tory members, generally, bit
teriy denounced the course of the government.
Mr.. Gladstone challenged the opposition to
move vote ola want Of confidence. Earl Gran
vile, in the House Of Lords, announced the
determination of the Ministry and defended
their policy The London papers Sit
is impossible to depict the scene in either
House on the announcement Of the fate of the
purchase system. The Lords were deeply
moved, but decorous. In the Commons the as
constituent anger and uncertainty were icon,
cealed. The Tories were contoundcd and their
leaders puzzled to suggest what action should
be taken at the event, which they were hardly
prepared for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

The release of Salmon, the murderer of his
brother and mother, in Albemarle, has caused
some excitement and considerable feeling. He
escapes under the law, from incorrect proceed
ings in the Courts, or from failure to observe
strictly the provisions Of the law in criminal
cases. 1t is said that nobody entcrtains any
doubt of his guilt He comes back again.
therefore, to the haunts of men, with the
knowledge that he is kno,cn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

Gov Bullock, the Radical Governor of Geor-
gia, has (apparently,) had enough of Radical
interference with State Rights, and with the
State governments in the South. He has writ
ten letter in which he rebukes Congress for
its course, and opposes the extreme measures
persisted in by the leaders of his party. We
are pleased at any evidence Of returning rea-
son on the part of men who have acted here
toforc with the ultraS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

Some few persons in New York are burning
Gov Hoffman in etfigy." Let him be right or
wrong, what good does such nonsense do those
engaged in it, or what harm to Gov. Hoffman?
1t is quite probable that every 'iefigy' burned
adds to his friends Why will not men enter
tain and express their opinions as to public men
and public acts, with some show of reason
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

RAILROAD PLANs.-About three months
ago railroad company was organized IN Gin
cinnati, known as the Kentucky and Great
Eastern Railroad Company. 1t was designed
to construct railroad from Cincinnati to Cat
lettsburg,, KY, under charter granted by the
Kentucky Legislature last year. \ dispatch
from Cincinnati, now says, that this is but a
small part of the companys purpose, and their
real plan is to build another railroad from Gin
cinnati to New York city, through Kentucky,
across West Virginia to Il point i'll Virginia,
thence by the roads now being constructed
through York and Reading, Pa, to the eastern
terminus Those interested claim that the
new route to New York will be shorter than
any other. 1t is announced that the work will
he commenced in Kentucky within three
months, and that the whole line willie finished
III less than three years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

THE HEIGoLAND STORY-The German
newspapers now received deny the whole story
of the dispatches alleged to have passed be-
tween Germany and England on the subject Of
Heligoland, summary Of which was widely
printed in this country and accepted as vera
cious On the same day that the alleged cor
rcSpondence was published in this country, the
North German Correspondent. Which is recog
nized rs Prince BiSmarck'S organ. reprinted.
with an absence OF comment which indicated
its approval of the sentiments advanced, ex-
tracts from the German papers on the subject.
The Cologne Gazette said plainly that the
German government is certainly far from enter
taining any intention Of making demand for
little rock in the ocean to which We have no
legal claim whatever, and by so doing prcju-
dice our relations to the power which We have
4 right to consider our natural ally If Bis
marck ever intended TO raise an issue with
England for the possession of Hcligoland, he
has abandoned his purpose for the present at
least.
TIE TOBACCO CRoP-It is impossible to
get any definite information relative to the
growing tobacco crop for while every planter
admits that he will make some sort Of crop,
he invariably concludes with the information
| that his neighbor will realize nothing. We are
disposed to believe, therefore, after extended
and careful inquiry among the planters Of the
surrounding counties, that when the growing
crop is delivered everybody will wonder where
it all comes from, and also where the money is
obtained to pay for it.-LynchbuIg Republican.
| The latest and most interesting novelty in At
lanta, GA. is the ice mandatory recently cree
ted by the Atlanta Ice Company on the banks
of the Chattahoochc river near the railroad
bridge, about seven miles from the city. TX
cursions to this place are the order of the day
for the purpose of witnessing the mode Of man
utacturc and how, in these hot and sultry
times, the largest blocks Of clear ice are pro
duccd
Three or four fatal cases Of yeilow-ievcr have
| b cen reported in Savannah. Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

Do not let the Radical leaders mistake-as to
the matter of Registration. The Democrats
and Conservatives do not wish that the
Registration of voters should be abolished. 1t
is one of the safeguards against fraud-and pc
culiarly desirable in this State. The complaint
is not 4 political but pecuniary one. The cx-
penSe is what concerns us--and which should
hn lrsscnad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

Four undred and nine million, six hundred
thousand francs Of the French indemnity was
received in Berlin on the 18th inst, and fifty
two million more after that date. The French
government appears to be paying costs and
charges with considerable aacrity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

Large quantities of peaches arc sent every
day from Delaware to New York, to say moth
ing of the still larger quantity sent to Phladel-
phia Thus far during the season two hundred
car loads have been brought to New York over
the New Jersey Railroad, each car averaging
five hundred baskets, making grand total of
one hundred thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

Late accounts from Fort Fetterman represent
that Red Cloud and his party are making ready
for the war path. lie has already got out his
small parties to bring in stock. Oflate there
seems to be more trouble with the Indians than
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

To the storms in various portions Of the
country, of an unusual nature, We have now to
add the occurrence Of earthquakes at different
localities in New Engand-or rather of IN
earthquake extending all oyer that section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21
PORT ar ..LExs.,.DRI.1. JfLl' FL.

Sun EoSE.............. AL Mo"S SErs.....~..lo~.
Sun SETS...... III
SAILED.
Steamship Z Knight, Johnson. New York,
by Iuor Wcddcrburn l. Go.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake Norfolk. by NJ FL
bridge 4 Co.
Steamer Wawasrt. F"wlk"S. Curr"man. by
Potomac Ferry G."
Schr Chas + Morrison, Boston, by j PAgnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Fannie kirkbride, Cooper, for this port,
cleared at Baltimore 10Th.
Sclr \ II Leaning, Brewer, for this port,
cleared at Philadelphia 18th.
Schr John Simon=on, Crawford. hence ri BoS
ton 18th.
Schr Abbott Devcreu1, Rich. for Boston,
hence at Vineyard Haven 18Th.
Schr + F. HalIock, Hallock. hence at Bridge
port 18th.
Scbr Jessie 3 Smith. for Norwich. hence At
New London 18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-21

MARIo's FAREWELL TO TIE STAGE.-A
special dispatch to the New York Herald, dated
London. July 10Th, says :-'Signor Mario: the
Justly celebrated tenor, has sung his farewell
song, and last night babe adieu to the stage.
The scene Of his last public appearance was
Covcnt Garden, and the opera chosen for the
occasion was the well-known and much ad-
mired LA Favorita." On the appearance
Of the celebrated singer the utmost enthusiasm
prevailed 1t proved a demonstration un-
parallcled almost in the history of the
yric stage. The whole audience rose to dc
honor To the artist, and it was some time
ere the performance could proceed. All
through the entertainment the emotion of the
tenor WAS noticeable, yet he carried himself
bravcly through to the end. lie felt the in
fucnce of the surroundings. Eleven times he
was called before the curtain to receive the
homage of royalty itself. associated with the
beauty, wit, talent, wealth and elegance Of the
British metropolis. Showers Of laurel wrcaths
and rare flowers We're Strcwn before the foot
lights at the feet Of the artist. 1t was amidst
such scene as this that the great tenor took
his farewell of the stage.