The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-01-26

fort and qualification of its guests, is to be had
the place to ssget the worth of their money" It
was formerly the Powhatan, but commodious ad-
ditions to the old buildings have been erected,
convenient changes have been wrought, and the
entire establishment reftted with elegant furni-
ture 1t is located in desirable portion of the
city, near the capitol and the Governors man
sion. Price of board per day. So so.
S. NJ. YosT, Eso.-It affords us much pleasure
to find this veteran and talented Editor again in
the harness-in charge of the Stanton Valley
Nrginian. Possessed of comprehensive and
yet an acute mind, -shrewd, quick, energetic
and besides, reared as it were, in a printing Of
fee, he combines those rare qualifications which
cannot be described, and yet, which constitute
the basis of every prominent success in general
Editorial life. We congratulate the Valley PEG
pie and the craft-and we hope him that abun-
dant success which his talents deserve.
We take the above too fattering notice from the
Shenandoah Valley, New Market. OF the many
very complimentary notices which have been
given us since we assumed control of the VIRGIN
IAN, there is not one we SO highly appreciate IS
the above, coming as it does from an old and
gifted friend. For this reason, we are sure our
readers will overlook this departure from rule
we have observed of excluding personalities from
our columns, especially relating to ourself.
ST. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Cot will
be seen by reference to our advertising columns,
that VIM. H. Watts, Esq, of Staunton, has been
n - uov
ing had occasion some time since to make inqui-
ry in regard to the status of this organization,
received information from reliable disinterested
parties in St. Louis, of the eminently healthy
condition of this institution. The gentlemen who
are at the head of it, are among the most respon-
sible and respected of that city. 1t is regarded
by all who have had anything to do with it, as
prompt, reliable and SAFE
The Company could not have secured the SER
vices of better man than our friend, Chilly
Watts. Every body knows him. Active, perse-
vering, and of good address, he is certain to en-
arge the area of the companys operations.
Mr.. Watts is prepared to give all necessary in
formation to parties who may wish to insure their
lives in this company.
! PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY CoURT,-We are
indebted to VIM. A. Burnett, Esq, County Clerk
for the following synopsis Of the proceedings Of
the county court, January term:
Judge Hendren, presiding -Commonwealth W
Frank Harris, colored, misdemeanor-Nolle pros
equi entered-Charles H. Withrow, Township
clerk, South River-Waller Odor, Overseer o
Poor, severally qualified and executed bond
| William Crawford, Esq, commissioned by Gov
Walker, qualified and executed bond as Notary
Public. Joseph B. Woodward was appointed and
qualified as deputy clerk of the county COURT
Geo. Hernsberger, Com'r of Roads, South Riv
err Township, was ordered to receive proposals fol
reconstructing the bridge across Christian
creek, near Peck's old mill, on road leading from
staunton to Waynesboro.
| David B. Henton, commissioner of Roads
Middle River Township directed to open road in
his Township heretofore established upon petition
of Robert S. Harnsberger and others. Petition
of Cyrus H. Snapp and others-order reinsta
ting cause and writ ad qaod damnum awarded t.
the widow and heirs of Philip Fishburn, decd.
| Nine certificates of probate. administration
&C., upon estates were granted.
In consequence of The indisposition of Judg
Hendren 40 other business of public character
was transatlantic Motion, Road and Appea
Dockets being postponed until the March tern
next-the February term next being quarterl,
and Grand Jury Term.