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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

DUNCAN 81 SEENGER,
an eroelzent Medlum through which TO reach Buyers
DuBL1snEn in the heart of the Great Cumber-
l. land Valley, the old and well established
Democratic Journal enjoys all extensive crcula-
ton IN one OF the wealthiest agricultural sections
OF the whole country. On account of its political
sentiments and the decided stand it has taken on
the great questions of the day, circulates larpe
ly among that portion of the farming community
who are most likely to emigrate Southwark, and
who, when they get there, would act with the
great body of the white people.
The South invites migration. She wants far
mers like those of Pennsylvania. She does not
want the adventures who come with carpet bags
to squat and &C stake out claims for office. She
wants those who seek homes-who intend to stav
and work-who have means and muscle, both of,
which they will use to repair the ravages of the
late unfortunate war. She wants men who are
able to buy land and stock it and work it, and
these she will get by advertising in the Valleu
Spirit, for these its readers
In the densely populated Cumberland Valley
land is dear, and farms are small Prices range
from 500 to $3.50 per for good farms, &C.
cording to size, location, &c. The desire is gen-
eral among owners of small farms to acquire Lars
ger ones. This they can do by selling at the
high price that prevails in this section and buy.
ing at the lower price in the South
The disposition manifested by farmers in this
section to remove Southwark is favored by anoth-
er circumstanee-namely, the emigration into the
Cumberland Valley of farmers from the more
easerly parts of the State, where land is even
higher and farms smaller than here. Our farm.
ers sell out to them and seek new homes. Form
erly, with few exceptions, they went West but
the belief is now almost universal among them
that they can do better by going South and all
that need to be done to get them there is to lay
before hem advertisements of Southern lands for
sale at inviting prices.
Specimen copies Of the VALLEY Spirit will he
mailed to persons requesting it.
Address, ..-
DUNCAN & STENGER,
aug lO-taS16,20 Chambersburg Pa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

One of the most encouraging indications
of a returning sense Of selfnterest and true
appreciation Of the miserable wretches who
have fastened themselves, like teaches, upon
the body polite of the South, is the recent
election of the entire citizens ticket in Charles
Con, South Carolina, by III majority. Gen
eral Wagner, prominent German citizen
Of that city, and who was a distinguished
General in the Confederate army, was elected
Mayor, over Gen. Pillsberry, the present
radical incumbent The entire citizens mu-
nicipal ticket was elected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

THIRTY PER CENr.-Col. VIM Allan, as
agent of the Valley Railroad company, gives
notice that it is necessary for the thirty per
cent. on the several subscriptions to the stock
of the company, to be paid at once, as a requi-
sitiop has been made by the Directors for
that amount. We hope the demand will be
promptly met, to the end that the work on the
line may be let to contractors Immediately OH
the final location Of the route. w. Ii, Tams,
Esq, Of this place, is authorized to receive
and receipt for the amounts which may be
paid This is an important matter and we
hope will receive prompt attention.
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- NEW 7
OMNIBUS LIN T.

an and after Monday, August 7th, will run a
" line of large and comfortable OMNIBussEs
from STANTON to HARRISONBURG and re-
turn.
Travellers are advised to purchase their tickets
to Harrisonburg, and there to avail themselves OF
my LINE they will SAGE money by doing so.
The fare will be ONE DOLLAR to Harrison
burg and five cents per mile for wayfarers.
Leave Harrisonburg on the arrival ofthe train.
Leave Staunton in the morning, making close
connection at Harrisonburg with the 8 As train
to Alexandria. Winchester, &c.
Mr.. JAMES Fl. KEMP is general Superintendent
of this line.
W. A. TURK is agent at Staunton-o Office in the
American Hotel. W. T. GILBERT,
auo 1O-2m Proprietor
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Or COURSE WE #il.I.-We have recciv-
ed copy Of very neatly printed circular
from the 'Fictoria League" dated at New
York, August LIST, 1871. 1t is a campaign
document in the interest Of 1.-The Equal
Rights Party" which has nominated Mrs
Victoria G. Woodruff: of No== xorx, as a
candidate for the Hezt Presidency, and as the
circular says, "e1pect to elect her," by the
combined suffrages of men and women, in
1872" The s-earnest hope" is expressed
that we will s'lend our editorial good wll' to
the party and It's nominee. OF course we will
Nothing would please US better than to see
the dashing and gay VIE spreading her
crinoline in the Presidential arn chair at the
White House, now 50 royalty filed by Cutie y
the first. The only recompense we shall de-
maud, will be that the Secretary of State
shall be "Tennie' Chaain, the blushing
beauty who plays the right bower for ';Vic,"
and the portfolio OF the War Department
placed in the hands of Mrs. Dr. Mary Walk
er. That being accomplished, We can COM
placently fold our arms, and let the ship Of
State sail along an unrufied sea, for who
would dare say harmful word of this trio
of angelic beings.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

The most exciting four-mle race that has
ever been known to American turfmen, will
come off at Saratoga, on the 10th inst, be-
tween Longfellow and Kingfsher. The own
ers Of the two horses, cid Mr.. Harper and
Augustus Belmont have already staked $40,
600, a side. Heavy even bets have been made
by the friends Of the two celebrated racers
1t will be remembered that last month, Long
fellow beat Kingdsher several lengths in a
three mile heat.
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Coass ssaEssEoHaerss Notice.

commissioners Notice.
" 70 George W. McCutchen, Sheriff of Au-
gusta county, and as such Administrator of Ed
gar NJ. Swoope, deceased use of &C., Plaintiff, and
Boiling Il. Swoope in his own right and as Admin
istrator Of Washington NJ. Swoope, deceased, De-
Jfendant.
Take notice, that Tbursday the 14th.of Sep
TENDER, 1871, at my office in Staunon, shall, in
pursuance of an order made in the suit of
Swoopes Administrator vs.. Swoope &c., at the
June Term, A. D. 1871, of the Circuit Court for
Augusta county, to which said suit now depend
ing therein in Chancery, you parties, proceed
to take, state and settle the following accounts,
viz:
1st Of all the unsatisfed liens, whether by
judgment or otherwise, now resting upon the
tract of 426 Acres in the Bill ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
er with their priorities.
End Of the liabilities debts resting upon or
due from Washington SwooPe, deceased on the
18th of July, 1866, stating what part of such debts
interest thereon has been satisfied AND by
whom and how such satisfaction was made; and
separate statement Of tie amount of such in!
debtedness unsatisied by said Washington Swoope,
or by others on his behalf over and above the
sum of Twenty Thousand dollars.
AT which time and place all creditors Of the said
Washington Saeoope, deceased, and all persons
whomsoever in anywise interested, are, also, re
proper evidence of their claims
Given under my hand as Commissioner of said
Court, this 18th day of July 1871
J. w. GREEN SMITH,
aug 10-4W Commissioner
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TEACHERS INsTITUTE.-The School Trus-
tees ct the county, and all public schools
teachers, those who taught last year, as we'll
as those who propose teaching next session.
are invited to attend Teachers Institute or
Convention to be held in the Town Hall in
Staunton, On the 18th, 10th, and 18th Of Au
gust.
There being IS Trustees and about 100
Teachers, large proportion Of whom would
find it ineonVenient to attend the meetings
from the country, the City Council appointed
Messrs. Z. B. Hoge, Herber Ker and VIM J
Nelson, committee to wait upon the citizens
of the town and ascertain hoy may Teachers
or Trustees each would entertain. The same
committee will receive and assign the visitors
to their respective quarters.
On the 18th Of August the examination Of
Teachers for next year will take place.
a great many places will have to be filed,
and all who desire to teach are invited to be
present on that OCCASION
The session of the Institute will be open to
all interested in the cause Of education, and
all Teachers, public and private, will be free
to participate in the exercises.
We would call the attention of the citizens
OF Stanton, also, to the fact that the City
Council has appointed as committee, Messrs
Hoge, Nelson and Ker, TO solicit accommo-
datlon for the visitors who may be present on
the occasion, and hope cordial cooperation
will be extended in the laudable enterprise
Of advancing the school system Of the State
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

The New PoLIcE.-The new police sys-
tenn is working well. The officer (W. e.
Brown,) who performs duty on main and Au-
gusta streets, is very attentive and keeps the
sidewalks pretty we'll cleaned Of loungers who
heretofore interfered with the !ocomoton of
passers-by, Doubtless the other police off,
GERS are equally vigilant This is decided
Improvement, and especially agreeable to the
la dies
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

REV. T. V. MooRE.-The death of this
distinguished divine, will cause a feeling Of
sadness throughout Virginia, and wherever
he was known. 1t occurred in Nashville,
Tennessee on Saturday, the 9Th inst He
was for over 20 years pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, Richmond, but several
years ago accepted call to Nashville. He
was one of the most impressive speakers, and
deeply pious ministers Of the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10
T ANEE1S II. BLACE1EEY.
y (late Of Powell & Blackley)
WHOLESALE & RETAIL

GROCER AND PRODUCE DEALER,
has opened new and full stock in the large, airy
and nice room, directly opposite the Courthouse
Staunton, Va. and will -endeavor to keep con-
stantly on hand choice selection of goods in
his line, and to give satisfaction to all who may
favor him with their patronage Particular at
teption will be paid to Flour, Grain, Feed and
Provisions
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

New post Offices have been established at
Glover Creek, Highland county, With Alice
Stinespring as postmistress, and Doe Hill,
Highland, with j. P. Biley, postmaster
A post Office has been established at Wood
bridge, Albemarle county, and j. N. Wood,
postmaster.
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NOTICE.

i hVqUEsItrUH HdgTng Dy the
Board Of Directors of the VALLEY RAILROAD
COMPANY for the THIRTY per cent. quota on the
several subscriptions to the Stock of said Com
pany, the undersigned has been appointed Agent
upon behalf of said Company to collect the same
Payments may be made to William H. Tams
Cashier of the Virginia Banking and Trust Co..
staunton, whose receipt will be binding upon the
Railroad Company. W. ALLAN,
.u,r IN 2, Snnr;a1 4 nop4 y Co
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II He. ~. Es. TURK.
~ Surgeon Dentist.
Respectfully tenders his professional services
to the citizens Of Staunton and vicinity.
Natural Teeth operated upon in careful and
gentle manner, with strict regard to permanency
Artificial Teeth mounted upon any base now in
use, and unsurpassed for comfort, beauty and du
rabilty.
Old gold and silver Plates taken at their highest
value.
OFFICE-Main street, one door west of DR..
Chapman. aug l0-ly
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We direct attention to the Dental card Of
DR.. W. r. Turk, who offers his professional
services to the people Of Staunton and Au
gusta county. DR.. Turk is a graduate of one
Of the first colleges Of this country, and is
well qualified in his profession.
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Smith & Elder, p. q. aug

GoEae assSssioner's No9ice.
" TO rudolph Turk, Plaintiff, and John s.
Byers, Charles S. Byers, James B. Byers, Samuel
NJ, ers, Robert G. Byers and Sarah his wife, NAL
VIVA Byers, and Joseph N. Ryan, Guardian ad
htem of the said Malvna Defendants.
Take notice, that on MONDAY the 18th day Of
SEPTEMBER, 1871, at my Office in Staunton,
shall, in pursuance of order made at
the June Term, A. D. 1871, of the Circuit Court
for Augusta county, in the suit of Turk vs.. By
ers, SC, to which said suit now depending there
in in Chanccry you are parties proceed to take,
state and settle the following accounts, viz:
LIST. Of the amounts and priorities of all liens
against the real estate or interest in real estate,
now or heretofore, owned by the defendant, John
S. Byers.
End. A like account as TO the defendant, Rob
ert G. Byers.
3rd. The fee simple and annual rental value of
such estate or interest therein.
At which time and place, all lien creditors Of the
said John S. Byers and Of the said Robert G. b.
ers, and other parties in interest required to
attend, and file with the undersigned proper evil
dence of their claims.
Given under my hand as Commissioner Of said
Court this 9th day of July, 1871.
J. W. GREEN SMITH,
aug 1O-4t Commissioner.
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For the Virgipian.
TeWusf,iv Meeting.

Mr. EDITOR There will be meeting of the
Conservative party of the North River Township
at Mount Scion, on the End saturday-i,2th of
August--at 3 O'Clock. for the purpose of appoint
ing Delegate to the State Convention to be held
in Richmond on the 30th inst. A full and free
expression of opinion is desired on the occasion,
and full representation expected.
BIANY VOTERS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

The HUsTINGs COURT, Judge W. G..
Smith presiding, is now in session, having
commenced yesterday. Nothing Of general
interest had transplred up to last evening.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

RAILROAD AecIDENT.-The trestlc work,
near Milboro, gave way on Tuesday evening
last, as the mountain locomotive was passing
over it, causing the engine to run off the track.
The engineer, Mr. Murray, was slightly IT,
jured. No other damages reported.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

The increase in the rece ipt of wheat at the
Baltimore Cora and Flour Exchange during
the month ofJuly, over that Of the same
month, last year, was 290719 bushels; Of
Corn. l64 o99: 9ats. 9941.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

The election in Kentucky for Governor
has resulted in decreased majority for the
Democrats, of $4,000 or 10000. Gen Les
Ire is elected Governor, and large majority
of the Legislature is Democratic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

RAILROAD SIGNALs.-One whistle
{" Down brakes" Two whistles-''off brakes. ?"
Three whistels-"Back up" Many short
whistles-"C Cattle alarm" Continuous whis-
tle-"DaDger''
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HIGHLAND.-Wc understand that at a
meeting of the Board of School Trustees for
Highland county last week, the Select Series
of School Books, (McGuaey's,) were adopted
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New FIRMs.-James Il. Buckley, for.
merly Of the firm Of Powell & Backley, has
opened new Grocery and Produce store in
the house recently occupied 10y hIr. Geo. G.
Jackson, on Augusta street, opposite the
Court House lie is now receiving choice
stock of family groceries, which he is selling
at short profits, He is also Offering cash for
-four, grain, and bacon. Mr.. b. is al expe-
rienced merchant, an afable, accommodating
gentleman, and a fair dealer.
Elessrs, James 7. Byers and Henry H.
Summerson, have purchased the goods of J as
A. Crawford, formerly the stock of N. A.
Baylor, on Augusta street, opposite the Court
House, and will open on the 18Th fresh sup
ply Of all kinds of family groceries. The
business will be conducted By aIr. Byers, who
has had considerable experience in thar line
# trade. These are two Of our most proln-
ising young men of business, and d sserve, as
no doubt they will receive, liberal support
from the people Of Stauqton and Augusta
county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT We have been
informed that tho Camp Meeting, which was
being held near Weyer's Cave, in this county,
last week, under the auspices Of the United
Brethren church, was brought to close on
Tuesday last, by reason of the outrae eous
conduct Of number of young men, who were
in attendance. The officers Of the law were
defed the ministers of the gospel insulted
and degree of plug uglyism practiced which
would have shained Bowery street New York
Such outrageous conduct should not be tole-
rated and the officers should prevent it at
every hazard. The United Brethren have as
much right to the protection of the law as
any other denomination, and we hope the
authorities Of that church will demand t1ei,
rights, and see that they are secured. We
know Rev. J. W. Howe, the presiding elder
Of this District, and we know him to be
good, kind hearted citizen, and a christian
gentleman. Io be iusulted, as we understand
he and his ministerial colleagues, and the
cause of religion itself. were, is an outrage
upon this county, and one that should be
corrected
Another Camp Meeting is to be held next
week. We hope the necessary steps will be
taken to protect those who choose to enjoy
religious worship 10 that way.
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sAENENDOAEL VALLEY ROAD,

1t Is source OF sincere regret with US
that operations on this great work have
been suspended. We earnestly hope it is
only temporary. We infer from the tone
of the Page Courier and the Warren SEN
tinel, that they are not despondent--onl
disappointed-that the Pennsylvania Cen
trial Company has chosen to hesitate in the
part it was expected that Company to
take in the prosecution of the work. We
have heard various reasons assigned for the
suspension, one of which is, that the land
owners insist upon exhorbitant damages,
and nearly all Of them refuse the right Of
way. This exhibits a contracted spirit, if
it is true. The people along the line Of a
great improvement like this should show
some appreciation Of the work and act
upon the policy of reciprocal benefits
All the advantages are not to be received
by the Company. They will be mutual,
and the people should look upon it in this
light and act accordingly.
We regard the senendoah Valley Rail
road as one Of the most desirable and i'm
portant lines of public works ever inau-
gurated in the State. The recent discov-
cries of inexhaustible deposits of valu-
able ores along the base of South Noun
tain, render it q matter of vast moment
to Augusta county, and especially the peo-
pie along South river valley, that this road
should be speedily constructed, in order to
afford an opportunity to proftably work
the beds.
1t is stated that the magnetic ore, so
called by some, and by others, by other
names, noticed by us last week, is a geo
logical formation rarely found in this coun-
try, and thatit is the most valuable ingre-
dent IN the manufacture of iron for car
wheels, known to manufacturers. It's in
termixture with the hematite ore, forms a
combination Of solids, unequalled in their
adaptability for railroad machinery
Both ores are found in great abundance
in South Mountain, or the Blue Ridge
Doubtless steps VIII be taken to deyelop
these deposits, and establish furnaces for
working the ores. If the men of means
who own these mines, will exhibit some
confidence in the existence Of the report
ed quantities, and enterprise in their de-
velopmeRt, capital will be speedily attract
ed from distance, and experienced iron
men will not hesitate to invest in them.-
Our own people must take hold Of all such
enterprises first, if they want them brought
to the attention Of capitalists. We must
show little spirit in practical works, and
not rest eontented merely in sounding the
praises Of our natural wealth, hoping there
by to induce other people to furnish the
capital, purchase the lands at heavy prices
and develop the ores. We must place cur
own shoulders to the wheels, and show a
disposition to help ourselves.
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NeW Advertisements.

CEED WHEAT! SEED WHEAT!
- For sale, prime Seed Wheat, both white
and red, Timothy seed, Glover seed, Orchard
Grass seed, and fresh Ground Plaster
P. B. & ?. A. SURLETT,'
Commission Merchants
aug 10-3t Next door to P. 0.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

Maj. I. J. Randolph, of Albelnarle con-
tractor on the Chesapeake and O hio Railroad,
in Putnam county, was seriously injured in
trying to quell a riot between white and
black laborers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

SEED WHEAT, &c.-Sec advertisement of
P. B. & P. A. Sublctt, Of seed wheat, and
grass seeds for sale.
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\ ssssaRss issiOuarss Notice..

GtosaaEsa issiOner's Notice.
" 10 Henry Koiner, Plaintiff, and George
Pelter Defendant.
Take notice. that FRIDAY, the I'D OF SEP
TENDER, 1871, at my office in staunton shall.
in pursuance of an order made in the suit of
Koiner vs. Pelter at the June Term, A. b. 1871,
of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, to which
said suit, now depending therein in Chancery,
you are parties, proceed to take state and settle
the following accounts, viz:
lst Of the amounts and respective priorities
of all liens upon the real estate of said George Pei
ter defendant. '"
End. The real estate subject to such liens, and
the fee simple an annual rental values thereof
At which time and place all lien creditors Ct
said George Pelter, are, also, required to attend
and file with the undersigned proper evidence of
their claims
Given under my hand as COMMISSIONER IN Chan
Gerry of said Court, this 10th day Of Jply, 1871.
J. W. GREEN SMITH,
aug Io-4t Commissioner.
WALL PAPERS! large stock--every style
w and price, for sale by 80
july 27-f HUNTER & GO
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MIDDLE RIVER BRIDGE-We had pre-
sented to us the other day a petition to the
County Court, asking for an appropriation to
assist in constructing Bridge over Middle
River at Schuterlie's Mill. We signed it,
for the reason thet We know it is much need
ed and would be Of as much general accom-
mediation as a Bridge at any point on that
stream. We lived in that vicinity for four
years, and know the great Inconvenience the
neighborhoo9, and the large number Of tray
elers over that road, are subjected to for the
want Of Bridge In high water there is no
such thing as passing to and from Staunton
Or any place else over that river. The Par
nassas road is as much used by large tax pay
ers as any in the couaty, and they are enti-
tied to assistance in this Improvements. Those
Immediately on the road have literally sub
scbed for the enterprise as have others not
so directly interested. The petition for as
sistance from the county is reasonable, and
should be granted without hesitancy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

1t is now stated that Secretary Of Treas
ury Boutwell, was defaulter to the govern
ncnt TO the amount Of $4,000 600 when he
was Commissioners Of Internal Revenue, which
he has never cleared nm