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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
In tho U. S. Dist. Court at Richmond, on

In tho U. 5. DIST. Court at Richmond, on
the 21st, were the following proceedings:
In the case of United States u.s. j NJ Hi
sey, former postmaster at Edinburg, Shenan-
doah county, a judgment against the defend
ant at the last term was set aside and the
death of the defendant suggested.
The judgment previously rendered against
the defendant in the United States Us. Abra-
lam Nuff, cx-postmaster at New Market,
Shenandoah county, was set aside, aid new
trial being had, the jury returned verdict
for the United States in the sum Of $16775
with the interest from June 30th, 1861.
In the case of Robert Mitchell, OF Shenan-
doah, indicted for violating the revenue laws
by illicit distilling, the prisoner pleaded gull
ty, and iugdment being suspended, was rec
ognized in the sum of $500 to appear at
the next term of the court.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
For the Yirginian

Mr.. Editor Il desire through tie medium of
your paper to call the attention of the farmers
of Augusta, to the Importance of forming an AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement Of their interests,
and the protection Of their rights
Such an organization would enable the farmers
to regulate the price of labor and to some extent
the price Of produce; would enable them to effect
arrangements with city merchants to furnish gro
ceries and dry goods at wholesale prices. thereby
saving at least one third Of wha, they now pay
And what is the most important consideration of
all, they could control every election held
in the county; could always select men of their
choice; men who would represent the interests
and sentiments Of the farmer, instead of Stauu-
lawyers, who almost Invariably represent the
Courthouse tricksters; who, as the Culp ,per
observer" very truthfully says, have carried
Augusta county in their breaches pockets for a
number of years. There already exists far
mers' Club which meets at Churchvlle Let one
be organized in Mount Sidney, one at Waynesboro,
one at Middlebrook. and one at Stanton They
could all unite and hold semi annual meetings at
any given point.
see there has been Mechanics and Labor
ing Mans Association formed in your town, and
as the interests of the mechanic and farmer are
Identical, let them unite. Farmers of Augusta,
think of this, take it in hand, and you will de-
rive unhounded benefits, both individually and
collectively.
Two or three energetic men at each of the above
mentioned places can make the organization a
complete success. FARMER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

They have discovered an underground lake
in Loudon county. A we'll had been sunk
s. feet and after cutting through several lay
ers of conglomerate limestone, lake Of pure
clear, cool water was suddenly discovered
about feet deep, and pole 10 feet long cir
cled its surface without meeting the slightest
obstruction
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

V4RGINIA:-1n the Clerks ONCE of the
V Circuit Court for Augusta county, Novem-
Der 18th, 1871.
william S. McChesney and John @ A. MAIDEN
bousch, Plaintiffs,
Against
| John Richardson and Sarah A. his wife, Ed
win NJ. Brown, Emma S. II. Brown, Thomas j.
Niche, surviving Trustee of Mary A. Brown,
| deceased John B. Baldwin and Michael u Har-
! man, Administrators of John B. Breckenridge,
deceased, and Trustees of the widow aud heirs OF
said Breckenridge, deceased, and NJ. 4. Harman,
! William H. CARRIER. Levi L. Stevenson. Maria Is.
Breckinridge. William b. johnson and Margaret
s. his wife, Anthony D. Wren and Susan NJ. his
wife. Alexander N. Breckenridge, N. P. Catlett
and Betty his wife, A. S. Lara and Catharine l..
his wife, Samuel 3. Brown, ir., and Samuel B.
Brown, ST., Delenaanls.
| In Chanceyy upon Cross Bilhdnd BMV
injunction.
The object of the cross-suit is to obtain a ae-
cree for the conveyance of the American Hotel
property, in the town of Staunton; to establish
| the terms of complainant's purchase OF sara
property, and of the manner Ill which the pur-
chase money for said property was invested; and
Of the Injunction, is to enjoin and restrain Samu-
81 B. Brown, senior, and a. S. Lara, and all 9th
err per sons acting under them, or by their author
ity. from selling, conveying, or otherwise dis
posing Of until the further order of this Court,
| the bonds in the Bills mentioned situated in the
State of Georgia. and which were conveyed to tie
said Samuel 3. Brown and A. S. Lara by deed OF
George W. Persons, dated March 3rd 1868, and
recorded in the Superior Court Of Crawford .oun-
ty, in the Slate of Georgia, land copy of which
deed is exhibited with the Gross Bill filed
The Defendants, Edwin NJ. Brown and Samuel
B. Brown, jr., not having entered their appear
ance and it appearing by affidavit fled, that they
are not residents Of this State: it is ordered
that they do appear here within one month aftel
due publication of this notice, and dc what Ii
necessary to protect their interest
- A oopy-Teste,
]. N. RYAN, Clerk
Baldwin s Cochran, and s
Baylor & Hanger p. q. nov 234t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

The Richmond State journal believes that
'the division Of the State of Virginia into
two States was wholly uncalled for and un-
warrantable; that the reasons given for il
were puerie and inadequate; that no good
has grown out of it, &c. And further, it
says it sis unalterably for the reconstruction
of the old Commonwealth Of Virginia, in it's
original territorial integrity,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

Gov. Joel Parker, Of New Jersey, the pro-
gressive Democrat whose popularity and in
tegrity carried his State so handsomely. is
spoken Of for the Presidency, on the Demo-
cratic side, with B. Gratz Brown as Vice
President.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

On the l2tn inst, little son of Captain
Albert Yeatman, Of Botetourt, was drowned in
North River, at Balcony Falls, Rockbridge.
The body vas found.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

Collector Murphy, of the New York Gus
tom house, has resigned his Office, and c. A.
Arthur has been appointed his successor
Murphy nominated his successor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

We noticed last week the mysterious MUIR
der Of the Park family in Indiana. The per-
petrators Of the bloody deed were discovered
three negro men being sthc partic and
arrested. They were subsequently taken from
the Jail of IlearyvilIo and hanged by men in
disguise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

The typhoid fever is prevailing in Lexing-
ton. Among those who have been attacked,
are two students, lying very i'll at Mrs; Nc
Cues
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

It is reported" that Senator Lewis, of
Virginia. says he proposes Immediately on the
assembling Of Congress to introduce bill for
the removal Of the disabilities Of such mem
bcrs elect Of the Legislature as: it is thought,
may come under the fourteenth amcpdmert.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

Mr.. Tnos. Keuncarly, proprietor of the
Chalybeate Sweet Springs, was seriously
stabbed by Mr.. Meeks. The latter is in
the Covington jail
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

n. L. Peasants has been appointed spec
al Commissioner for the Southern loyal claims
Commission, for Richmond; W. g. Riley, for
Stanton, aud Charles T. Barry, for Norfolk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
IN A MUDDLE.

The writer in the last Spectator, over the
signature of "S.'' proposing the formation Of
new political organization, to be known as
the Unconstitutional Party has certainly got
ten his mind considerably muddled. He
boasts Of the little ruse by which Virginia
Conservatives stole the Radical pla torn, and
taen beat the regular Radical ticket for Gov
ernor, as very unique affair. And so it was.
The Committee Of 'nine" played bold and
winning game, and if they could carry it out
on more enlarged scale, and elect a Presi-
dent by the same means, it would prove that
they were adopts in political swindling. But
there seems to be an impenetrabIe fog hang
ing over this Constitutional expounder, which
wa are compelled to call HIM, in the absence
Of Daniel Webster. He says that this Con-
stitutional party is not to be based on the
Statc-rights doctrine-the resolutions Of 1913
'99-the anti-Bank, anti-Tarif, nor anti
distribution ideas of the jackson era Not at
all. But it is to be a party under the Con-
stitution of the United States as founded by
Washington, Hamilton and Madison, and
expounded by Jay, Marshall and fancy.
Now it seems to US that there is slight
Inconsistency just here. IF the COMMITTEE
of niue," and the Virginia programme
which recognized the amendments to the Con-
stitution abolshing slavery, making the ne
gro equal before the law, and investing him
with the elective franchise-are to be adher-
ed to, what becomes of the fugitive slave law,
and the bred Scott decision of fancy p
IF you adopt the Constitution of Washington
and Hamilton, you must necessarily repeal
the Constitutional amendments to which ailu-
sion is above made If you repeal them, then
you reflect very unfavorably on the Commit
tee of nine and the Virginia platform Of
1869! How are these things to be reconcil-
ed? It looks rather muddcd to u.s.
Then again, this Constitutional expounder
seeks the cooperation OF Shurz, Trumbul,
Gratz Brown, Cox, of Ohio, &c. Why these
men endorse the present Constitution as tink-
cred ana remoddeled by the Radicals. How
could they go back on themselves, and insist
upon the untomhing Of the Constitution of
Washington, Hamilton and Madison? 1t
would be asking too much of men with their
record, to revive the fugitive slave law and
the bred Scott decision There certainly is
something wrong about "S's" upper story
His head is not level And then for the
Spectator to invite the attention Of tile press
ito the communication That was the ..most
unkindest cut ofall. "S' should pick his
flint and try it again. This effort is evident
ly iszle.
Col. Marmaduke Johnssu, died at his res
idence in Richmond, on last Monday evening,
aged As years. He was one al the most prom
incnt and brilliant members of the Rich
mond bar, and especially distinguished as a
criminal lawyer. lie had been commune
cant in the Episcopal church for twelve
months past.
The Russian Grand Duke Alexis, an ived |
ia New York on the 18Th His reception on
Tuesday .i,:c 2lst, was a grand affair. |
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

The opening of the Canal from Lexington
to Richmond was expected to be effected last
Saturday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

Robert Fl. Davis, late city guager of Rich
mond, died on .he 18th. He was well known
to many persons in the Valley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

DR.. Alexander, of this county, has been
attending his sick son, at Lexington, who is
student at the University of that place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

Up to Saturday last, at noon, there had
been Is, 10000 of the public debt of Vir-
ginia funded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
The spEAKERsHrp OF THE HOUSE,

The SpEAKERsHIp OF THE HoUsE-Maj
Marshall Hanger, of Augusta, Gen. James A.
Walker, of Pulaski, R. T. Daniel, of Rich
mond, AIessrs. Watts, of Norfolk, Cummings,
of Washington, and Col. Deueale, Of Rocking
ham, are mentioned in connection with the
next Speakership Of the Virginia Legislature
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
rs, Sale of Valuable

msnissHOners' Sale OF Valuable
~ Real EstAfe.-By virtue of decree
en cred at the June Term. 1871 by the CIRCUIT
Court of Augusta county, in the chancery causes
of Stout and ais, VS.. RobeGtson's Administrator
and als Anderson VS.. Robertson's Administrator,
Crawford surviving, Sc. VS.. Robertsons Admin
istrator and Turk VS.. Robertson, SC, heard to-
gether, the undersigned commissioners will. on
MONDAY, THE 18TH OF DECEMBER, 1871,
offer for sale a: public auction on the premises,
that valuable tract of land on which the late Col.
George C. Robertson resided in his lifetime, con
| tanning about
A775 Acres.
situate in the county of Angus Ia, about II miles
Mort i least Of Staunton on the road leading from
Waynesboro to New Hope, and about miles from
the latter village, adjoining the lands of Adam
Shuey Isaac Coifman, alexander Kerr and 9TH
ers.
The said land is of first rate quality, has been
well farmed, is well watered and has On 1t about
60 acres of the finest meadow in the county 1t
is located in good neighborhood, convenient to
( CHURCHES, SCHOOLS. MILLS AND POST
OFFICES,
and is altogether enc of the most valuable farms
that has ever been offered for sale. The said
farm will be sold as whole in parcels to suit
purchasers, according to survey and plats which
will be exhibited en- the day of sale.
The improvements consist of a large and com
Portable dwelling house, barn, stables. granary,
| and other out-buildings.
TERMS:-As much cash in han1 as will pay
the costs Of sale; the BALANCE credit of one,
two three and four years, with interest from day
of sale, the purchaser to give bonds with approx
ed personal security for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained ultimate security.
G. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr,
N. K. TROUT,
MARSHALL HANGER,
nov 23-tds Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

The Russian Grand Duke Alexis, arrived
ia New York on the 18th. His reception on
Tuesday tac ,2lst, was a grand affair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
WANTEl,!-A VIRGINIA |

CCM0OL WANTED!-A Virginia la
y dy. Of some years experience in teaching
School, desires School in a pleasant neighbor
hood. She would accept a situation, as assistant
in female Academy. or as private teacher in
family or in a free School in Virginia West
Virginia. She can give the most satisfactory
testimonials as to standing anu qualifications.
Address Miss 81. 3. e.
nov 23-1m Balcony Falls, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

The State Journal knows very little of the ed
itor Of the Vitginian, if it supposes We would
suppress the truth about anything for party
purposes. We are not so greata slave to party.
We did not think it important to state that
Mr. Bossieux, from whom Ben Scott received
the counterfeit ten dollar bill, was Treasurer
Of the Conservative committee" We do not
think the addenda affects the case, as no one
supposes that Mr.. i. passed the bill knowing
it was counterfeit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
I'LL Us TIA TED
HISTORY OF
THE BIBLE
By VIM. SMITH, LID.

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The labor and learning of centuries gathered
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

Give the devil his dues The Richmond
Wig thinks that if the lynching Of the Park
murde-crs, in Indiana, had occurred in tie
South, it would have been regarded as a ter
riblc Ku-Klux performance. There was a
much more aagrant case of l5nch-law in this
county, last spring, which did not raise the
cry Of Ku-Klux against the people Of Au-
gusta. We have enough to contend with and
to cause us to groan, without drawing upon
Imagination, or summoning to our aid, idle
conjecture.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

T,OR RENT Brick Tenement, with :
u Rooms, in a good ncighhorhood Enquire
/ this Office. < e'3s' nov l5-tt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
EDUCTION OF PRICES

10 CONFORM TO
REDUCTION OF DUTIES.
GREAT SAVING TO CONSUMERS
Ely GETTING UP CLUBS.
E@y@ Send for New Price List and q club
form will accompany it, containing full directions
making a large saving to consumers and remu-'
nerative to club organizers.
THE GREAT 4 MERTCAN TEA CO.,
81 and 3s vESTRY STREET.
P. O. Box 5643. NEW YORK. 4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
CITY BUILDING LOTS FOR
~ SALE, ON LEWIS AND GREEN SIS.

~ SALE, ON LEWIS AND GREEN SITS.
Twenty Building Lots Green street, forty
feet front and one hundred feet deep, Of
the most commanding positions IN the city liz
Its.
Eight Lots. same size. on Lewis street. Also.
three Building Lots, adjoining the residence of
John Peer and the property of Adam Bickle, de-
ceased, on the road leading to the Fair Grounds.
Terms low interest six per cent. time from five
to ten years. Apply to me at my residence
ROBERT 6. BICKLE.
/ noz 23-1gn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

The Supreme Court CT Illinois has denied
to Miss Ada Hulett, the privilege and right
ofpracticiug law in that State 1t issaid she
is a very gifted young lady, and passed a
creditable examination. We think the Su-
preme Court did wrong. IF Miss Ada wishes
to pursue the legal calling, she should be per-
mitted to DO so.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
WELLS CARBOLIC TABLETS,
for coughs, colds and hoarseness.

These tablets present the Acid in Combination
with other e1icie It remedies, in popular form,
for the cure of all THROAT and LUNG Diseases.
HOARSENESS and LIBERATION of the Throat
Immediately relieven and statements are
constantly being sent TO the proprietor of relief,
in cases of Throat difficulties of years standing.
CAUTION. Don't be deceived by worthless
limitations. Get only Wells Carboic Tablets
Price IS cents per box. JOHN Q. KELLOGG, IL
Plat street, n Y. Sole Agents for the U. S.
Send for CircrIar 4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
Netr Advertisements.

! IVCfDOOI salt. ZUU SACKS, IN prime or
IL der. For sale low for cash.
JAMES H. BLACKLEY,
opposite the Court house, Staunton, Va.
nov 23-tf
DASTURE LOTS.-On Saturday next, in front
i of the Courthouse, we will sell number
of pasture lois, mile from staunton near San
dy Hollow" For plat of Lots and the terms,
call On H. N. BELL.
Sale at l a. M n. K. TROUT,
nov 23-lt Com'rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

Col. Marmaduke johnson, died at his res
iaence in Richmond, on last Monday evening,
aged As years. He was one al the most prom
incnt and brilliant members of the Rich
lnoad bar, and especially distinguished as a
criminal lawyer. lie had been commune
cant in the Episcopal church for twelve
months past
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23
THE RAILROAD INJUNCTION CASE.

The great Railroad injunction case, Of Ty-
son against the consolidated line Of General
Malone, was argued last week at Lynchburg,
before Judges Bond and Rives Of the U. S.
| District court Eminent counsel were en-
played on both sides. Col. Baldwin, Of this
city, closed the argument on Friday, in a
mastery speech Of four hours, for the com
plainant. The written argument of Col.
r. W. Hughes, for the defendant, is said to be
a paper Of great ability.
The injunction asked by Tyson was for the
purpose of stopping the issuing of $l5,oG0,-
600 Of bonds by the Atlantic, Mississippi,
and OHIO railroad, which Gen. Malone had
| negot lated, to improve his consolidated lines,
and carry out the purposes Of the consoida-
ton. The Court refused the injunction in
| forcible argument.
Tyson, really was mere figure head in the
case-the substantial PAL ties, it is believed,
being the Eastern Railroad Companies, now
seeking outlet through Virginia. 1t is
very apparent, from the statement of the case
by Judge Bond, in his decision, that the
whole scheme was to cripple Gen Malone in
his efforts to render efficient his present com
binations, and to prevent his carrying out his
design Of reaching out for the trade Of the
Mississippi Valley. Tyson, in fact, had roth
ing at stake. He only represented the COM
peting Railroad Kings, who are seeking to
thwart the plans Of Malone. It is said the
complainant will pursue his legal remedies.
The papers and people of Lynchburg express
qualification at the result, aud deplorc any
further legal controversy; although some of
them are not favorable to the consolidation
scheme Of Gen. Malone.
The general impression throughout the
State is, that the proceedings against the
consolidated company is simply outrageous.
The result is that a warm sympathy has been
created for Gen. Malone, where heretofore
there was decided opposition. His aim is ato
build up South west Virginia and Norfolk,
while the object of MS opponents, is to fur
Their the interests Of distant cities, by drawing
upon the resources of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

A TIMELY WARNING.-We do not know of any
community Of the same size, or that nearly ap-
proximates the number of inhabitants that there
are in Staunton, which is SO poorly provided with
defences against the fre-fend. The Steam-En
CINE, which would be the main dependence, in
the event of fire, is so very unwieldly, that a
block Of inAamable buildings might burn down
before it could be gotten ready to operate. It
does very veil for q holiday exhibition, and
when gotten into motion, throws good stream
of water. But we are not prepared to operate it
as speedily necessity would demand in an
emergency. In plain words, it is not suited for
our purposes.
We, of course, in what we have written above
have no disposition or intention of rejecting up on
the parties who recommended its purchase. We
are satisfied, that was done from the best of mo-
tives. We simply refer to our helpless condition,
should fire break out in any distant part of the
city from the Enginehouse. 1t would take from
40 60 minutes, at least to get the engine the
ground, and ready for action. In that time, were
the houses frame, the fire would have gotten such
Roadway that vast deal of property might be
destroyed, especially if a moderate wind was up,
before the flames could be checked and quenched
We call the attention Of the Council and our
citizens generally to these facts. The city is in
perilous condition. 1t is matter for serious re-
Election, and calls for prompt and decisive action.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-11-23

STAR sALooN -QQqr friend, W. Kinney, at the
Star Saloon, on Augusta street, at the Bridge,
has opened in connection with his house, a Res
taurant, where he furnishes the best oysters,
served up in any desired style. His eating apart.
ments have the appearance of neatly furnished
parlor, ornamented with beautiful oil and chro-
mo paintings, and presenting an air of cleanl-
ness which really gives zest to the appetite. Ev.
lite and accommodating. - H. s.4 T.. -