The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-09-28

CHAs. S. RoLEn.-The last Spectator contains
a Communication, signed "Middle River" call
ing apon Charles Roller, Esq. to announce him
self candidate for the Legislature. Mr.. Roller
is young man of fine scholastic atfanmenls,
excellent Judgment. and great determ nation,
and would make a good representative.
TEMPERANCE observation-disclosures to no.
tice, there was held in the Temperance Hall, in
this place, a Convention of members Of the Friends
Of Temperance on Monday last, to re-organze
the County Convention. There rot being dele
cations from all the Councils in the County, az
ter transacting some unimportant business, it ad
ourned to meet in GreenviIle on the. first Satur-
County are requested to send delegates, as bust
ness Of Importance will be transacted,
AT LAST "A sure remedy has been found for
all those annoying and sometimes dangerous di-
seases of the Skin. such as Itch, letter, Ring
worm, Poison Oak, Salt Rheum, Blotchcs, Pim-
PIES, Frecklcs and all diseases of the skin. Ben
sons salalem Broth is warranted to effect an
entire cure in every instance.
For sale by all Druggists, sept 2s-2t
A RATHER uoyEL case was before Judge Turner
at the present term of the Circuit Court of Rock
ngham. In case being tried before the Judge,
it became necessary to have the minute book
of the Masonic Lodge Of Ifarrisonhurg. The
Lodge, in anticipation of call for the book. had
passed resolution instructing the Secretary not
to give it up. The demand for the minutes was
refused, and the Judge ordered the Secretary to
Jail. compromise was effected, by his furnish
ing certified copy, after warm discussion by
counsel. The Judge administered a severe ru
huke to the action Of the Lodge in passing an or
der, which might come in conflict With the pro
cess of law.
ow!-What Why VIC are wearing one of the
neatest velvet caps picked from the varied assert
ment to be found at James 4. Armentrouts that
ever graced the Uranium of handsome man.
We are entirely satisfied with head at this
time, except probably little ink inside especi-
ally when we get on the subject of religion or pol
tics. We are something like old Jubal EARLY in
the late Conservative Convention-we have our
notions" and we are very apt to let them out.
Butas to the exterior, it is all that not too am
bilious man coula wish, especially aince it has
been adorned by the cap. Those who wish to be
in the fashion, lad better call quick at srmen
trouts. "i'
NEW STonE.-Wc direct attention to tl.s adyer-
tisement of Mr. J. A. Logan, who is now receiv-
ing full supply of family groceries and supplies,
on Augusta street. nearly opposite the Post Office.
few years ago this location considered
moyed from the business of the city, and retired
But the progressive spirit of our people has
pushed trade in that direction, until what was
once an old wood cellar, has become prominent
business stald.
''HoME AM. B. Schcrer J. S. Gillian H.
IL. Fultz and j. E. Taylor, who were members of
the jury that tried johnson H. Stands for forgery
Richmond, last week, returned home on last
Monday evening. verdict of guilty was deter
mined on Saturday morning. and the term of i'm
prisonmeut fixed at two years in the penitentiary
It is understood that motion for another trial
will be made Mr.. Smith. of Albemarle, hung
the jury on Friday night.
Amongst the other bills of exception filed in
his case, the counsel for the prisoner Saturday
morning. was preparing another based upon he
d egaton that J. B Schercr. one of the jurors,
was ma gis.rate and Justice of the peace before
he war, and in consequence, disqualified to pass
upon the question Of the ssilt or Innocence of the
accused.
1t is proper to state Mr.. Scherer informed tn
consel that he was under disabilities. That he
had served as magistrate before the war, and had
never asked for or received pardon. The Com
| moaweath's attorney objected TO Mr.. Scherer,
hut Gov. Wise. counsel for prisoner insisted upon
him, probably with a view to the very point tn t
has been raised There was no necessity for
this, as there were number Of genil emen, from
stanton and Charlottesville. who had no disabil
ties, neither had they made up expressed an
opinion.
THE ADDITION TO TIE AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMI
NARY.-A few days since, in company with Mr.
L. Bobbett, the tractor, went through the
recently completed addition to the Augusta Fe
male Seminary. 1t is the old Presby terian church,
which has been leased by Miss Baldwin for a
number of years, and to which she has had
added story. The first floor constitutes Din
ing room, which is roomy, comfortably furnished
and capable of seating $50 persons. On the sec
ond floor are recitation rooms, and five music
rooms. in the front part wash room, ironing
| room, ami bath room in the rear. The third floor
| is the chapel capable of seating including the
| gallery $50 persons. While we were there two
yong ladies, at the instance of Mr.. Bobbett
aged on theiorgan, accompanying the Instrument
al with vocal music, for the purpose Of showing
the adaptability of the room to the reverberaion
of sound, and its peculiar fitness for the purpose
it is designed. This it does in eminent de
gree. The painting and general finish of tie en-
lire building is very attractive, and the plan Of
its divisions Of the highest utility and conven
| fence.
The art gallery is over the stage, with dimen
sions 10 by A feet.
The remodeling and Improvement of the old
church was commenced on the fst of July. and
completed, ready for occupancy, BY about the Isl
OF September.
| COUNTY CouRT-The September term of this
Court-Judge John n Hendren presdng-com-
menced on yesterday. The following is OBJ
s,ract of the proceedings up to Wednesday: