The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-09
THE OLD CoMMoNwEA1TH.-The last issue of

THE OLD COMMONWEALTH last issue Of
this paper announces that John Gatewood, ESQ.,,
has sold out his interest in the establishment
and that he retires from its editorial control
It has been purchased by a company Of gentle
men, of Harrisonburg, and the firm hereafter
will be R. D. Cushen & Co., Mr.. C. retaining his
interest and still continuing the business man
ager, a position for which he has peculiar quail
fcations
W. H Efinger and Warren $. Lurty, two young
and talented lawyers, are announced as the future
editors. Mr.. Gatewood retires in a well written
valedictory, andt new editors announce their
accession to their new field of labor, in a
spirited and vigorous salutatory.
We welcome them to the Paternity. They are
gentlemen of fine talent, spotless integrity, and
clear perception Of the needs of the country. The
number before is pregnat with ideas in conso-
nance with the true interest of the people, the
progress of the country, and the veal of their
native county and State. Old Rockingham, God
bless her, needs just such paper as the Old
Commonwealth promises to BE, under its new
management. Enlighted, energetic and bold,
discussing with freedom and ability all the great
questions of the day, the paper is destined to
ert an influence on the prosperity of the town and
county which will soon have salutary effect up
on the interest of the people. We wish the en-
terprlse an abundant success.
CHARLOTTESVILLE WOODEN M1LLs.-Ihere is
at Charlottesville one of the finest wooden facto-
rles in this country, to be moro specific, we
should say that at the establishment referred to
wooden goods are made which will compare favor
ably with the best produced elsewhere The COL
are excellent and durable. We are gratifed
had IloL .r4l,.
lily increasing. Merchants throughout the State,
and beyond it, who deal in wooden goods should
Send for sample cards of the Charlottesville fab
RIGS, which are conveniently arranged to display
the goods. This establishment is kept before the
public by advertisement in each issue of the
Virginian. A full line of the goods manufactur-
ed were on exhibition at the recent State Fair,
and attracted the notice of many visitors The
committee submitted the following re-ort:
1.-The committee would heartily recommend the
granting of diplomas to the Charlottesville wooden
mills for pieces diagonal and doeskin cassimeres,
ten peices herringbone kerseys and satinets and
one piece merino flannel, all of which we find
very superior, and commend these goods to the
people of Virginia and the South as worthy of
their attention and patronage"
NEW BR1DGE-The new Bridge, now about
completed across Lewis Creek, oh Main st. at
Bickle's Cabinet Makers shop, is substantial
structure. A large amount Of work had to be ex-
pended in filling up, etc. The sluice under the
Bridge is sufficient, it would SEEM to carry off all
the water that comes down the creek, in her most
turbulent humor. The fall at the South end will
run the water of ct 9 rapid rates end the cell
ing over the substantial fills prevent future wash
ihgs. The Bridge will be completed this week
1t is nov ready to admit of wagons passing. W.
B. Blackburn is the master workman in charge of
it, under the direction of the street commi tee,
Messrs Evans, Keyser and Undertake. 81
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New EsTARL1sHMENT.-By reference to the
advertisement it will be seen that Messrs. Hew-
lit, Hib & Co., have received 2 splendid stock Of
furniture, which they propose to sell at very low
prices. Mr.. Hewitt, being practical workman,
they finish up much of their work themselves, as
well as repair, re-cushng and re seat old furni-
ture and chairs. The upholstering business will
be carried on in all its branches, and curtain
hanging in the most tasteful manner, be attended
to. This establishment, in various departments,
is something in Staunton, and evinces the
spirit 10 keep pace with the progression and
growth of the city. The styles and qualities Of
the furniture suited to all conditions Of the
pocket where anything can be purchased, how
ever cheap or costly at low figures: We recon-
mend to all to call and see for themselves
FRUIT TREEs.-The attention which is being
given to the raising of fruit is remarkable. We
had no idea of thegrowirg disposition to enlarge
its cultivation, until we noticed the business be.
ing transacted in fruit frees at the nursery Of
MessFs. Fannehill 8 Wheat. They have shipped
! 10 Eastern Virginia and North corolina already
this season, about 40,0o0apple trees The trade
has Been also more or less active in.other distant
5ens5nbeing given to fruit growing is an indi
cation that our people are becoming more sensi
lively alive to their health, for nothing keeps the
system in so good condition as the ii lee use o
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