The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-09

DEATH OF DR.. G. R. HARRIs.-ltls with unat-
fected sorrow that we announce the death OF Or.
G.. R. Harris, which occurred at his residence in
this city on Friday evening last, the 3rd inst AS
we stated last week, the disease from which he
was suffering and from which the sad result we
now chronicle, was expected, was senile gaagrene.
He bore his sufferings with great fortitude, and
met death with christian resig nation.
He was buried on Sunday last with Masonic
honors, and his remains were followed to the Gem
etary BY one of the largest concourse of people,
we have ever seen in the city on a similar occa-
sion. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev.
Mr.. Weddell, of Harrisonburg, from the text
eco thy way for this time; when ! haye con
venient season. will call for thee'':--Acts 24c-
Is v. The discourse was impressively delivered,
and had deep effect on the congregation.
It is not our purpose this week to more than
announce the death of our esteemed friend We
do not propose now to enlarge upon his public
and professional services and private worth
Hereafter we expect to give more extended no
tice of one 9ho will long be remembered for his
generous and attractive qualities both OF head and
heart He was 81 years of age.
Thus within fortnight have two of our most
esteemed and useful citizens, been called from
our midst.-Col Geo. Baylor and DR.. G. r. Har-
ris-gentlemen who filled large space in the
affections and regard Of our people, and who will
be missed for many days to come. They were
both self made men-they were bob eminent
" successful in their respective spheres Of life,
and they both left their impress upon the
popular mind by the vigor of their intellects-the
kindness of their hearts, and the zeal with which
they expoused every question which had for IFS
object the promotion of the interest Of the COM
munity, the county and the State.
Ay ENTERPR1s1NG F1RM-Levy Bros of Rich
mond is one of the most enterprising firms, of
the now progressive and rapidly growing city of
Richmond Heretofore they have pushed a
large business, but as thrift always follows ener-
gy, their present house, has become too contract
ed for their heavy trade, and consequently en-
larged facilities have been arranged for their ac-
commodation. The Dispatch of the 29th, thus
notices the progress OF the building Tor the use OF
this firm, and the energy and progress of the firm
ITSELF Messrs. James NJ. Taylor s. Son, agents
for the estate of Jos. Allen, have undertaken the
erection of SPLENDID building on the site Of the
old American Hotel, corner of Main and 18th SITS.
Workmen have been for two weeks engaged in
excavating for the foundation, and the work Of
building will soon be commenced. The house
will be fifty feet front, one hundred and forty
eight feet deep, and four stories in height. 1t is
appointments, and of very ornamental exterior.
The architect is Capt A. Lyhroek.
When finished the new building will be imme-
diately occupied by the enterprfsing dry goods
house of Levy Brothers. Indeed it is erected at
the instance of this firm, and will be particularly
adapted to their large and increasing business.
They have leased it for ten years.
The citizens of Richmond have watched with
peculiar pleasure the onward, upward march Of
the Levys, Unlike revolutions, they never move
backwards, and theirs is one of the few rolling
stones that gather moss: We hope to see them
soon comfortably settled in their new and COM
modious quarters, and their regiment of employ
ees and army Of customers, thronging the doors
in search of cheap goods, will make Main street,
between 10th and 18th. a scene of busy life that
will cheer the hearts Of all believers in Rich
mond's prosperous hereafter.
UTIL1TY.-Our friends, at the National Valley
Bank, are so remodeling the Banking department
of their building, as to add both to the convent
ence and appearance Of the establishment. In
stead of entering at the corner, the door is placed
in the centre, so when you enter, you can take a
peep all around, to see whether it is safe to
ture farther. man should always go into a
Banking House with his eys open. In this one
he will meet the smiling face of the paying teller
Catiett; then that of the accounting clerk Roll
Inns he will then encounter the jolly form and
features, Of MEG ufin. Glance behind the coun-
ter will reveal thesteady gaze and imperturbable
phiz of the efficient Cashier, Eskridge; but if he
wants to see the President, he will have to take
hurried trip to Kentucky, where, every day OF
&c. he is hustling into his pocket couple O.
Raa;irosds, &C. - y :. nv a =.
Altogether the improvement the National Val
lev Banking House, is gotten up with especla
reference to the s.good thetrue and The beautiful
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Rrppp1Arros- publish on the lst page O.
to days yuyiaiasi, i, legal as well as moral and
political argument on the question of "Repudia
ton, from TIT pen Of j. n Liggett, esq, :. o.
Harrisonburg. I'VE ask careful perusal of it
as we-believe the positions there mail.tained are
ncontrovertahle. ~--''-- s"'.- 's~ '<. - -