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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

GooD-BYE How emotions cluster around
that word How full Of sadness and to us,
how full OF sorrow 1t sounds We heard it
once within the year, we hope never to hear
1t again. 1t was in the chamber of death.
and the chill hour Of nights noon. The
curtains to the windows were all closed, the
lights were all shaded, and we stood in the
dim and solemn twilight, with others around
the bed Of the dying. Damps of death were
on her pale young brow, and GOODNESS was on
her lips, as We kissed her the last time while
living. "Good-bye, my daughter" we whis-
pered, and Goodbye, father" came from
her dying lips. We know not if she ever
spoke more, but Good bye" was the last we
ever heard from her own sweet voice We
hear the sorrowful word often and often as we
sit aloue, busy with he memories of the past.
We hear it IN the silence of the night, in the
hours OF nervous waketulness as we lie upon
our bed thinking of the loved and lost to us
We hear IT i'll our dreams, when her sweet
face comes back to us We hear it as we sit
beside the grave in the cemetery where she
sleeps alone, with no kindred as vet by her
side. She was the hope Of our life, the prop
to lean upon when age should come upon us,
and life should be running to its dregs. The
hope and the prop is gone, and We care not
how soon we go down to sleep beside our
darling beneath the shadow of the trees in
the city Of the dead
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

A TOUCHING AND ROMANTIC INCIDENT.
A recent sketch of the lives Of the great
lawyers contains this touching incident in the
life Of Win Writ
In his younger days he was o victim to that
passion for Intoxicating drinks which has
been the bane OF so many distinguished in
the legal profession. Afianced to beauti-
full and accomplished young woman, he had
made and broken repeated promises of amend
ment, and she, after patiently and kindly en-
during the disgraceful habit, had at last dis
missed him, deeming him incorrigible Their
next meeting after his dismissal was on a
public street in the city of Richmond
William Writ lay drunk and asleep on the
sidewalk, on hot summer day, the rays Of
the sun pouring down on his uncovered
head, and the flies crawling over his bloated
features. AS the young lady approached in
her walk, her attention was attracted by the
spectacle, strange to her eyes but alas so
common to others who knew the victim as to
attract little remark. She did not at first
recognizable sleeper; and was about to has
ten on, when she was led by one of those
impulses which form the turning points in
human lives, to scrutinze his features What
was her emotion when she recognized IN
him her discarded lover She drew forth
her handkerchief, carefully spread it over his
face, and hurried away. When Writ came
to himself, he found the handkerchief, and
IN one corner the initials of the beloved
name. With a heart almost breaking with
grief and remorse, he made a new VOW of
| reformation, He kept that VOW and he mar
rled the owner of the handkerchief.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22
An Editor Sued.

The editor Of the Muscatine Qowa) Cou-
sisr was sued the other day. He took it
philosophically. Hear him:
"Thc recesses of our dark sanctum were H.
Illuminated yesterday by the rubcund visaee
of our friend Constable Scott. Our hair
stood on end, as, with tears in his eyes he
proceeded to read very nicely printed blank
on which our name figured conspicuously with
that of Justice Klein
''To cut short long article, we are sued y
Were you ever sued reader? Nice, ain;
it. We put our pen behind our ear and look
ed wise at the officer He trembled little
for the idea Of suing an editor was new to
him. He never imagined that anything
could be got out of them iellers, by suing
we didn's either We don't now
s'The art Of suing is a science Young
lawyers who are anxious for suits sometimes
bring them for fun Old ones, however.
never do anything Of the kind, unless they
can getsomething. We never knew anybody
to get anything where there wasn't anything
to be had.
"We hope they'll get Judgment against
us; and lastly, we beg they'll execute it. If
we've got any property we'd like to know it.
They might garnishee lot Of other fellows
we owe around town. We guess they will
Ifthey're sharp they'll commence on George
Schneide. We owe him for glass of beer.
IF they would get that it would help little
Failing 10 this we would recommend them to
attach a box of soilcd paper collars we nave
on hand. They have not been turned yet
and they might use the clean side. If this
won't do we are unable to help them"
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Dressing With Plainness,

/. It would lessen the burdens of many
who find it hard to maintain their place in
society.
g 1t would lessen the force of temptations
which often lead men so barter honor and
honesty for display.
3 If there was !essstrife in dress at church,
people in moderate circumstances would be
more inclined to attend
4. Universal moderation in dress at
church would improve the worship by the re-
moval Of many wandering thoughts
S. 1t would enable all classes of people tc
attend church better in unfavorabe weather
6. 1t would lessen, on the part of the rich
the temptation to vanity.
7. 1t would lessen, on the part Of the
poor. the temptation to be eavous and mali.
cious
g. It would save valuable time on the Sab
bath.
g. 1t would relieve our minds from SO
rious pressure, and thus enable us to do NOR.
for good enterprises.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

CHRIST ALL.-For soul to place the
spring of its peace and comfort in anything
OF its own is to fall short of Christ. True
humility consists more in believing, which is
the souls great selt-emptyiug and abusing,
than IN being sensible of sin, which may
consist with an obstinate resolution to scram-
bic Tor something on account of self-endeav-
ors. There can be no evangelical sense of
sin and humiliation where there is no union
with Christ. He is the only rest Of our
souls; in any thing for any end or purpose
to stop short Of Him is to lose it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

A NOVEL MARRIAGE.-A few evenings
since Just as Justice Evans was leaving his
Office, he was confronted by two charming
young ladies, who requested a private inter-
view. Conducting them back in his Office,
the bland magistrate inquired in what wsy he
could obllge them? 'You are a Justice of
the Peace, are you not 2" the eldest and by
far the prettiest of them inquired EYES," he
said. "And can marry people--that is can
marry lady" well, yes, if the lady brings
bridegroom along with her-Pm not mar
rying man man myself" rejoined the trenl-
bling magistrate, feeling lest his own freedom
was involved in the issue. ooh, not at all y
said the damsel, and turning to her compan-
ion continued: 81 reckon, Willie, you can
strip off those rags" No sooner said than
done: the young lady's companion commenc-
ed to tear off her dress with a haste that
promised speedy nudity. Inexpressibly
shocked (for the Judge is very modest man.
he turned to escape from the room, when
second glance, he could not restrain, revealed
to him the fact that the supposed young lady
in process of stripping off her female gear was
not girl but Swapping boy, who had used
the disguise to get his dulcnca in the pres
ence of magistrate. Of course this explaip-
ed the situation, and without more ado
the Judge proceeded to join them in hoty
bonds Ssuntil death or the divorce courts
should them sever" In remuneration for
his trouble the bride gave him smacking
kiss, and went on her way rejoicing. To use
the Judges own expressive phraseology, that
kiss was beautifully. o. Picayune.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

The fastest railroad train in the world
probably, is said to be a new express on the
Exeter and Great Western Railway, from
Plymouth. to London, England, the journey
of one Hundred and ninety four being arran-
ged to occupy four hours and quarter
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

II is said that as far as he expresses any
political opinions, Chief Justice Chase is in
favor Of the Democratic platform adopted in
Pennsylvania and Ohio, generally, and if in
Ohio, at the Gubernatorial election will vote
for Gen. McCook, the Democratic candidate
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

That was thoughtful economy of the
lrishman, in the pit of Dublin theatre,
who, seeing some people about to throw an
obstreperous fellow in the gallery over the
railing. and being much exasperated by
bad orchestra, cried out loudly Don't waste
him kill fiddler with him"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22
REAT ATTRACTION
HilD & LOeb7s

Corner of Main and New streets.
HILB & LOEB are now receiving and opening
one of the largest AID most attractive ASSIGNMENTS
Of DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, CARPETS,
HATS, &C., ever offered in this market. The va
riety they offer is complete, the quality of the
very best and selected with special reference to
this people, and were purchased in declining
market to great advantage, and will be sold at
short profits. They enumerate as part of their
stock, a full supply of
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
such as
FANCY SILKS,
JAPANESE SILKS,
SILK POPLTNS.
JAPANESE POPLINS,
GRENADINES,
IRON BEREGES,
and many other desirable Dry Goods.
large assortment of the finest
CASSIMERES
for gentlemen's wear; also
HIGH SILK AND STRAW HATS,
all kinds of
LADIES WEAR, Including
HOSIERY, KID GLOVES, and variety of
TRIMMINGS, ~
and an elegant supply of ladies' fashionable
SHOES AND CATERS; SUMNER sHAWLs
AND LACE POINTS;
FINE SASHES AND SASH RIBBON,
PARASOLS, &C., &c.
The sun,,,y Of CARPETING is extensive such as
6IL-CIOTH, STRAW MATING,
3-4 and ga Brussels, Ply Ingram and
Hemp Carpet; -. %, "a,
and 8-4 Oil Cloth; IA anu o-4 RED and
White Mating Trunks, Valises,
Satchels, Jewelry, Umbrellas,
&c., &C., SC.
They have also large stock Of Bleached and
Uubleached Cotton sheetings, SC.
Tbau offer thar stock at low figures and
their friends and the public for the lib
eral patronage heretofore extended them, re
,pectfully ask continuance of it.
april 27-tf
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Stanton Advertisements.

OFFICE OF BURKE'S
" Iron WORKS. COMPANY,
Corner of Frederick and Lewis Streets,
STANTON, VA.
W. A. BURKE, President,
A. P. BEIRNE, Sec. & Treasurer
Successors TO W. A. Burke,
IRON FOUNDER, MACHINIST
and
MANUFACTURER OF
Plows, Pillow Castings. Mill Furn'
isEaing Goods.
and all kinds of
Heavy and Light Machinery.
Observation-Disclosures PREMIUM LIVING.
STON PLOW.
In addition to our Pillow business, we will con
tinue the General Foundry and machine Business,
and are, therefore, prepared to furnish estimates
Merchant Mills, Saw Mills, Grist Mills.
Factories, Blast Furnaces, Distil-
1eries, Pulleys, Shafting,
Hangers, Couplings,
and all kinds of
HEAVY OR LIGHT CASTINGS AND
7. MACHINERY.
We have large variety of Patterns for sAlil
and other Machinery, and think we can make it
to the advantage of the public to patronize us.
We can and are determined to make as good
work and at as low price as any well conducted
establishment in the State, or out of it.
Each branch of the business will be under the
immediate control of able and experienced Me
chanics who are interested in the business.
Capt. VIM. SNUFF, who is extensively known
throughout the Valley of Virginia as an expert
enced moulder, will be in charge of the Foundry
Department..
The Machine Department will be under the
control of JAMES A. MOORE, Esq, who is wei
KIN own as a first class Machnist.
Mr.. DANIEL s. JAMES is the Craftsman and
Pattern Maker and is, also, well known through
out the State as an able and experienced Me-
chanic.
Our ability, to turn out first class work, we
think equal to any establishment in the country
We, therefore, hope by strict attention to bust
ness and fair dealings. to secure a fair share Of
the public patronage.
P. S.-The late Proprietor of Burke's Iron
Works takes this opportunity to thank generous
public for their liberal support in the past, and
hopes that the new Company will merit its con
tinuance. w. A. BURKE.
N. BAH persons indebted to W. A. Burke
are requested to come forward and settle at once.
His old business must be closed up.
march 16-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

Another great fire occurred at Constantine
pie on Wednesday. It broke out in four
places at once, and at one time two hundred
houses we're burning. The damage at last
accounts was heavy.
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TTENTI9N BUILDERS!

IA l take this method to inform the public
that I have resumed the CARPENTER business
in all its branches. All work done in the most
workmanlike manner. Prompt attention will be
given to all orders.
N. B.-I have secured the services of Mr.. Jno.
II. Shomo, as Superintendent, who will give his
personal attention to all work.
JOHN D. SHOMO,
may lift Staunton, Va.
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Stanton Advertisements.
nRYGOODs AND MILLINERY.

Stanton AdvertSsena
TRY GOODS AND MILLINERY
d !
DRY GOODS! DRY GO obs
CHARLES A. GLADKE'S,
including
WHITE GOODS-n all branches!
FRENCH NA1NsooK,
MARSEILLES, SWISS,
PLAID NAINsOOK,
IRISH LINEN, NULL,
STRIPED NAINSOOK,
PEoUEs, LAWNS,
WHITE PEQUEs,
Cat Is, 80, 374, 40 and so cents per yard.)
NEW STYLE PATTERNS.
FRENCH NAINsOOK,
go, 40, 40, so and rs cents per yard.)
Sd and 1O-4 SIseeting,
(25 and SOC per yard.
EMBROIDERED EDGINGS AND INSERTING,
(new designs Cambria and Swiss,)
o pERA FANS,
n APKINs,
e MBRoIDERIEs,
r UFFINGs,
IL UFFLINGs,
I INSERTING,
G. OFFSETS,
II NGLIsH HOSE.
MILLIN ERY GOODS,
Manufactured and sold by
MRS. GLADKE.
This department has been fitted up lately re-
gardless of expense, for the comfort and accom-
mediation of Ladies', and is well stocked with a
FULL ASSORTMENT in this line, such as
RIBBONS AND FLOWERS,
LACEs,
PLAIN AND DOTTED NET,
ILLUSION SILKS,
TARLTONS,
also,
HATS, BONNETS AND STRAW GOODS,
ALI Shapes, Styles, and Sizes
for
LADIES AND CHILDREN
We have now II branches combined in one:
DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,
FURNISHING, HOSIERY,
JEWELRY, SILVER WARE,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CUTLERY, NOTIONS,
TRUNKS AND BAGS,
PERFUMERY AND SOAPS,
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS!
Human G limitation Hair Goods.
We are now agents for one of the largest PAR
ASOL Manufactures in this country and can sell
this line of Goods far below the present mar
ket prices.
CALIcoEs AND COTTON CLoTH-good and cheae.
ALExANDER's KID GLOVES, $l.25-(sOar-
ranted good.)
SUMNER sHAwLs-latest styles-a full assort-
ment, very low.
SILK GLovEs-black and white and all the col
ors of the ssrainbow'
j. s. P. CoArs' and CARLISLE s. Co.'S Machine
Cotton.
Space will not permit further description.
My store is now more crowded with goods than
ever, and it is pleasure to me to hear every one
exclaim that they GOOD and CHEAP.
So come at once and take a look,
And don't forget your poeket-book.
60 One hour today is a0orth two to-morrow'
CHARLES A. GLADKE.
N. B-We ask but one price-al goods sold
Retail at Wholesale prices. april 27-tf
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Temple of Fashion, have now an
elegant assortment of Nelson Plats, all shades.
june 1T K. M. KELLEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

A meek individual IL Minnesota wept flu
emily when the mipiste' pronounced him
married.
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Temple of FashiOn.-Ladiesc call and
see the new and elegant style Pannier, at
june l-tf K. M. KELLEY.
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When you see fellow mortal
Without fixed and fearless views,
Hanging on the skirts of others,
Walking in their cast off shoes,
Bowling low to wealth and favor,
With abject, uncovered head,
Ready to retract or waver,
Willing to be drove or led
Walk yourself with firmer bearing,
Throw your moral shoulders back,
Show YOUR spine has nerve and marrow
Just the things which his must lack.
A stronger word
Was never heard
In sense and tone,
Than this, BACKBONE
When you see the theologian
Hugging close some ugly creed,
Fearing to reject or question
Dogmas which his priest may read.
Holding back all noble feeling,
Choking down each manly view,
Caring more for forms and symbols
Than to know the Good and True;
Walk yourself with frmer bearing,
Throw your moral shoulders back,
Show YOUR spine has nerve and marrow,
Just the things which his must lack.
stronger word
Was never heard
In sense and tone,
Than this. BACKBONE.
When you see politician
Crawling through contracted holes,
Begging for some fat position,
In the ring or at the polls,
.. With no sterling manhood in him,
Nothing stable, broad or sound,
Destitute of pluck or ballast,
Double-sided all around;
( Walk yourself with firm er bearing,
Throw your moral shoulders back,
Show YOUR spine has nerve and marrow
Just the things which his must lack.
A stronger word
Was never heard
In sense and tome
Than this, BACKBONE.
A modest song and plainly told
The text is worth mine Of gold;
For many men most sadly lack
A noble stiffness in the back.
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WANTED. to borrow $1,000, for which q
reasonable per cent will be paid Good
security given. Apply at once at this Office.
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M- Remember the place for CHEAP GRocE-
R1Es-new Brick Building-corner of Main and
Augusta streets, Staunton, Va.
N. B.-Mr. James Il. Byers is with
him and will be glad to see his friends.
april 20-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

Corner OF Frederick and Market SITS,
STAUNTON, VA
TT aving recently erected commodious stables
Ill upon these grounds, are gratifed to
announce to the public generally and our friends,
that we have stocked them with every adjunct to
complete Livery. Our horses are young, fresh,
fast, and we'll broken; our Buggies Carriages,
Sc. 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 well to give 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 bust
ness to merit continuance of the favor shown
us in other places. we respectfully solicit share
Of the public patronage april 28-tf
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THE GEM RESTAURANT.
HEnp OF NM, r1

FNIHE GEM RESTAURANT.
Il IN REAR OF THE 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 Avery
superior article of Wine for Sacramental purpo-
SEES always on hand.
MEALS, composed of the best the country af-
fords, can be had at all hours Prices reasona-
BILE. Drop in. S. W. POLLOCK.
may !8-tf
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GOUNTY sUPERINTENDENTsO OF sCHo DOLLS,
~ SCHOOL TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS,
can I'D the best TEXT BOOKS, at HUNTER
s cos, Booksellers, staunton, Va, Publishers
agents for aIcGutrsy's Readers and Spoilers, Da-
vies' Arithmetic, Guyot;s Biographies and har-
vey's Grammars, which have been adopted by
the State Board of Education for use in the PUP
lie Schools of Virginia.
Seld for Price Lists and Circulars.
We have also good stock of other School
Books, States, IRks and School Stationery.
All orders should be addressed to
HUNTER & CO., Booksellers,
march 30-tf Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-06-22

FATHER, Shoe Tools and Shoe Findings
IL for sale by N. B. HENDRY,
at Shoe Factory,
Augusta street, opposite the Court house.
may lift
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ACK PENDLETON.

TACK EsENDEETON.
~ This celebrated Jack will stand the en-.
suing season at my farm, near Mt Clinton, il
| Rockingham county, and will be let to mares al
$40 the single leap or SIS insurance. Persons
| from q distance, wishing to have their mares
kept at the stand of the Jack, can be accommo-
dated at So per month They viii be well cared
| for.
| JACK PENDLETON is probably the finest
| Jack in the United States. His dam was import
ed from the Island of Malta, by Welsh Purse1
in the u S. Navy. at cost of S4 600 in gold
His sire waa a Jack called '.Tippecanoe, former
| ly the property of J. G. Major, and was pur-
chased in Richmond in 1851 when only years
| old, at cost of 1000, gold, and was II hands
| high when grown.
T JACK PENDLETON is nearly the same height,
and faultlessly made. He is now ten years old,
and is one of the surest fold -getters in the coun
try. His colts are emarkable for their size.
| compactness, and general uniformity of limbs
Persons wanting his services, will send their
mares to my farm in Rockingham, and they can
be accommodated. BENZ. CRAWFORD.
april l3-2m
NEW SUPPLY OF GROCERIES
GEORGE G. JACKsoN's NEW STORE,
ON Angus STREET,
OPPOSITE COURTHOUSE SQUARE.
coFFEEs,
SUGARS,
SYRUPS,
BACON,
FISH, (Herring and Mackerel fresh and nice)
and all articles usually kept in
FIRST GLASS FAMILY GROCERY.
These goods having been bought exclusively
for cash can be sold gerry zoaO. Everybody call
and see april ely
DEAD AND PROFIT!
IA have just received at my store, on New
street, next door to Cowan's Book store a beau
tiful assortment of
JEWELRY!
of every description, including Breast Pins and
Ear Rings, separate or in sets, Sleeve Buttons,
Studs, Collar Buttons, Charms, Rings,
GENTS BREAST PINS!
Vest Chains, Gold Pens and Holders and Lazarus
Morris
PERFECTED sPECTACLEs,
all of which offer for sale very low.
tn g. e. YEAKLE.
n B.-If you want your Watch or Jewelry re-
paired IN the best manner and at short notice.
call on @ q q
may 25-tf
E1sh.-No. Potomac new net Herring
- No. / GROSS Herrino
Nos. 2 and Mackarel-all war
ranted and for sale by
c. C. WHEAT,
corner Main and Augusta Streets.
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Stanton Advertisements.

Stanton Advertisements.
CHARLES G. WHEAT,
~ {Success0r to Richardson Wheat
Corner of Main aKa Augusta Sts.,
Staunton, Virginia.
Begs leave to state that he has always on hand a
large and well selected stock Of
FAMILY GROCERIES
His stock embraces everything usually found in
irst-class grocery, of which he would
only mention the following:
SUGAR, BACON,
COFFEES, LARD,
BUTTER, TEAS,
MOLASSES, EGGS,
SYRUPs, RICE,
FLOUR,
CHEESE,
ROOMS,
J. L A T Fl E r,
COTTO On. Y A RMS,
SPICES, VINEGAR, TOBACCO,
| CRACKERS, FISH, SALT, BUCKETS,
&C., &C.
He is determined to give satisfaction to all
who may need anything in his line of business,
and would ask all those who have not tried him
to do so before purchasing elsewhere.
Hsa- Special attention given to the purchase
of Flour for family USE
He would express many thanks to his friends
for the liberal patronage heretofore extended
him, and would ask continuance of the same
EGy Remember the place for CHEAP GRocE
R1Es-new Brick Bulding-corner Of Main anc
Augusta streets, Staunton, Va.