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

AUGUSTA COUNTY ITEMs-A correspondent of
the Richmond Dispatch, writing from Willow Spout,
under date of July 26th, gives the following news
items:
In this section of country the oats and hay crops
nave proved great failures In some the
oats have been hardly worth gathering. Not much
more than half crop of wheat made, in spite
of anticipations to the contrary. The corn, which
was seriously affected by the drought, has been
improved by recent rains; and although the crop
Will not be full it will be better than expect
ed. Potatoes, which seem to haze been largely
planted, have been overrun by the bugs. Not
withstanding the unfayorable reports, the farmers
here do not seem at all depressed.
An eccentric person named Myers, residing
near New Hope, has devised plan of issuing wed.
ding invitations which, to say the least, has the
merit OF novelty. He has posted notices in
rlous public places announcing that he would be
marrleii at sucn place Oh such a day, ana call
ing upon all # his friends and well wishers, ex-
eept the negroes and three white persons whom
he mentions by name, to be present and witness
the nuptials
The Valley Turnpike is lively tboroughfare
just now. In addition to the coaches of two stage
lines between Staunton and Harrisonburg, VIC
find it travelled almost every day by the vehicles
OF pic mic parties going to Rawey Springs or to-
Weyer's Cave, to the Cave Of the Fountains,
camp-meeting trains, gipsey wagons, and wagons
hauling produce to town. The road is kept IN ex-
cellent condition, and presents marked contrast
to the uncared for highways of eastern Virginia.
Severeral of the augusta ministers are taking
missionary tours in the mountains. Rev. W. E.
Baker, of Stannton, during the progress of work
on his new church edifce, is preaching in the
waste places of Highland Rev. W. I. Price is
arranging for an excursion, with his family, to
the same region. Other congregations will pro.
badly give their pastors an opportunity for few
weeks of rest and recreation before entering upon
the arduous services of another fall and winter
Speaking of ministers reminds me of two or three
other items of Church news. The Messy Greek
Church Qate Rev. Mr.. Pinkertons 81 is still vacant
and the large and interesting congregation wor
shipping at this house are still on the Look out
for pastor. Rev. Mr.. Watkins is progressEs
well with his new church at Gross Keys. lie has
manifested great deal of energy, and deserves
encouragement in this enterprise. The old Au-
gusa church has recently been newly rooted and
| otherwise repaired without altering its venerable
and Anticipated appearance, and the beautiful
grove which surrounds it has been enclosed for
| the first time. and the church is about one huE-
dred and forty years old.
The Southern Methodist have just closed quar-
terly meeting at Mt. Sidney, in which good dcas
| of Interest was manifested. The United Breth-
rem will hold camp-meeting it Augusta, between
Willow Scout and Spring Hill, on land owned by
| Mr.. VIM. Gamble.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

GLORIOUS SCENES Glorious was the
scene when Euoch was translated or when
Llijah's chariot of fire appeared in the whirl-
wind and took him to his glory; yet more glo=
rlous was the scene ween surrounded by dis
ciples, the risen Saviour slowly and majesti
cally assembled by his own power and glory
before them, while blessing them, and cloud
received him out of their sight. How un-
speakably glorious. then, will be the full res
direction and ascension when crowding from
every country, in glorious resurrection bod
les shining as the sun, at one and at the same
moment, the myriads and myriads of his saints,
Of every age, are all gathered iato his pras-
ence, where is fuiness of joy, and are ever
with the Lord
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NAMELESS.

There is no heart but hath its inner anguish,
There is eye but hath with tears been wet,
There is no voice but hath been heard to anguish,
Der hours of darkness it can ne'er forget.
There is no cheek however bright its roses,
But persisted buds beneath its hues are hid
No eye that in its dewy light reposes,
But broken star beams tremble meath the lid
There is no lip with merry laughter ringing,
However light and gay its words may be,
But it hath trembled at some dark upspringine
Of stern affection and deep misery.
We are all brothers in this land of dreaming,
Yet hand meets hand, and eye to eye replies,
Nor deem we that beneath brow all beaming
The flower of life in broken beauty lies.
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HiIb & LOeb's.

CLOSING OUT AT HALF PRICE ALL
SUMMER GOODS,
such
Llama Lace Shawls, Sultan and
Berege Shawls, all colors,
Grenadines and Lawns, Japanese Silks,
Silk Poplins,
Black and Colored Alpacas,
and numerous other articles which the ladies will
find advantageous to examine before purchasing
elsewhere.
We also offer our large stock Of
CARPETS, STRAW MATING & CLOTHS,
ATCOST, FOR CASH,
which is q rare chance to secure bargains
Call at HILB & LOEB'S,
Crawfords Corner,
aug 3-tf Staunton, Va.
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RIB McGee, prominent citizen Of Mem
phis, and, before the war, president of the
branch State bank at that place, has been ar
rested, charged with passing counterfeit mo-
ney. On searching his baggage, 81 200 in
counterfeit United States notes was found
He subsequently scaled the walls Of the pris-
On, and escaped,
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Honora Greater, an old woman who for the
past fifteen years has traversed the streets
of New York harnessed to hand-cart, and
collecting rags and bones from the cutters and
swill tubs, died suddenly in shanty yesterz
day. Investigation proves that although she
died from exposure, she had nearly $4,000
deposited in the North River Savings Bank.
This money she bequeathcd by will to a
little girl eight years of age, who lived With
her
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Usurys

The General Assembly, says the Richmond
Enquirer. at its last s.ss 0 l. pissed joint res
olution to take the sense Of the people upon
the propriety Of amending the Constitution by
striking out the clause in reference to usury,
WHICH is in these words
ssUpon debts hereafter contracted it shall
be lawful to receive any rate of interest, not
exceeding twelve per ceutum per annum,
which may be agreed upon by parties and be
specified in the bond, note, or other writing
evidencing the debt When there is no such
agreement the rate of interest shall be six
per centum per annum for the use and for
bearance OF every hundred dollars
The Constitution, in directing the aanngy
in which change therein shall be effected, pro-
vides that the General Assembly may propose
amendments, which shall be referred to the
General Assembly to be chosen+at the next.
general election, and be published for three
months previous to the time of makiug such
choice-that is, previous to the regular No
vember elections,-and if the proposed amend.
ment or amendments shall be agreed to by t.
majority oil the new General Assembly, then
they shall be submitted to vote of the peo-
pie, and if approved by majority of their
votes they shall become part of the organic
law Of the State
The question is upon striking out the clause
we have quoted, and the members who are to
be chosen in November next will have to vote
on submitting, Or refusing tie submit, it to the
people. 1t is matter that will no douht on :
ter very largely into the coming canvass but
our present object is not tn discussion of its
merits. We merely notice it to call the atten-.
ton of the press ana people of the State to
the publication made by John Bell Bigger,
Esq the clerk of the House of Delegates, in
our columns this morning, advising them, as
directed by law, of the proposition now before
the Legislature to make this change in the
Constitution. The law ouy permits the CLERK
to publish it in Que newspaper in the State,
and therefore, it will not be his fault if it fails
to receive wider adyerti e.ntnt
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miscellaneous.

I aying recently erected commodious stables
Ill upon these grounds. we are gratified to
announce to the public generally and our friends,
that we have stocked them with every adjunct to
a complete Livery Our horses eyoung, fresh,
fast, and we'll broken; our Buggies, Carriages,
&C., new and of the latest style, and oar drivers
selected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies. riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, carriages, spring wagons,
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave would
do well to give US a call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit continuance of the favor shown
in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. april 26-tf
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A Hsyerhl, Mass, man, who lately lost,
his pocketbook with 5 in it, has to con ole
himself with this anonymous note from the
finder: 81 am poor man, and my health ii
poor, and it seems to me that You loss that
money to beutfa me. I send you back 81
and the change. You are rich, and profess
to be Christian. [ cami to belong to the
same family. If the Lord blesses me, l will
repay you if can; if not, you must look to
the Lord for it,"
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RICBMOND, vi.

NOAsD RICBMOND, vi.
Situated in the Heart of the City, command
ing the finest views, and adjoining
the Capitol Square and
Governor S Mansion.
This Splendid New HoteI-the only one sltua,
tad in the fashionable portion of the city. and
adjoining the beautiful Cae't0l Perk' with Its
Statuary, Monuments, Fountains, and Flower
neas-is newly and elegantly furnished through
out, and its Bill of Fare is notexeslled in quality
and variety by any house in the State
Special Suits of Rooms always ready for wed
ling and large Travelling Parties The arrange
,non}s are first class in every respect The price
Of Board has beea fxed-owing to the great
carcitv Of money-at the reasonable sum of
$3.50 PER BAY.
The patronage of my friends and the pu 'lic
generally is respectfully solicited
A. j. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one of the proprietors of the ENe en-
otel, Richmond Va. may io-o' u
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Insurance
vt. Louis Mutual Lie
Insurance Company.
E. NJ. CUSHING, Manager,

ct, Louis Mutual Life
= Insurance company.
Assets over 100000.
Reasons FOR IysURING IN THIS COMP VI us
managers, men of known character ana integrity
have already placed it beyond suspicion or eSper-
iment 2 Its risks are well serutlnlzed oy expo
rienced Medical Examiners, and carefully seieet-
ed 2 It's Investments are of undoubted securi-
ty. 4. Its accumulatons ample for every
contingency 5. Its past management and rapid
growth is guarantee Of the future.
GEORGE K WILMER & CO.,
State Agents,
Alexandria, Va.
VII WATTS. District Agent,
Staunton, Va.
Office under the Virginia Hotel
ian 26-tf
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:

The Sabbath is the savings bank Of human
life, into which is deposited one Cay in seven,
to be repaid in the autumn of4ife with com
pound interest,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-08-10

NEW STREET., Opposite Scherers,)
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
haye on hand large assortment of gerry supe-
rior Foreign and Domestic Liquors, Wines, &C.,
which offer to the public st hortprofts for cash.
respectfully direct attention to the following
enumeration, in part, of my stock:
Superior "Augusto," 'Rock6ridge," 'sMaryzand'
and ''Tennessee' WAiskies Also, fine quality of
other OLD RYE WHLSKEY
French Brandy, Ginger, Apple, Black
berry. and Qther 4Brandics.
Champagne, Maderia, Nqret, Sherry, and
old Port Wtnes.
Scotch Ale and London Porter.
Stoughton and other Bttters.
Having had long experience in dealing ip Ii
auors, I have availed myself of the knowledge
thus acquired to select the pest and best articles
Those wishing such, will do well to call before
purchasing elsewhere.
july 27th-tf ". WHOoLEY,
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Stanton Cards.
q and Sign Painting.

House and Sign Painting.
Ill The undersigned IS now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and on accommodating
terms Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to. JOHN W. cline,
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va.
july lily
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A colored woman, the wife of the col,r,
candidate for register Of Wills in Uharlv
county, Nd died mar Mani ~moy stores, last
week, after giving birth to four dead clll
rem:
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Ihe Tallfr Yhsiniau.
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, 80 August 10. 1871.

TERMS.
The sVirsinian'' will be mailed to Sub
scribers at $500 per annum. in ADVANCE.
If payment is deferred THREE MONTHS
se. so will be required, and at the end of the
year $500.
Transient advertisements will be inserted
at the rates of $1.OO per square. of ten
lines for the first insertion and % cents for
each subsequent insertion.
special Notices 20 cents per line for each
insertion.
Job Work done at Ba1timd re rates for Cash
Correspondents will address
s.VALLEY VIRGINIAN...
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A CHANGE.-I viii hereafter be found in my
"a building diagonaliy across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (staunton) in the second sto-
ry, the entrance to which is 1.-THE east end of the
building. ascending fight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
me in my profession, I, in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been SO modified as tc
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will, along with
other business give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
will too give special attention to the selling
of lands having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonabl commissions.
J. B. WATTS.
Attorney at Law.
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Hotels.
LUPTON & CO., Proprietor
TEFINGER HOUSE,
II formerly Hills Hotel),
HARRIsONBURG, VA.

HARRISONBURG, VA.
The undersigned, late proprietor OF the Ar
ainoton. has the pleasure of announcing to his
friends. and the public generally, that he has
purchased the above Hotel, and proposes making
It Frnsr-CLAss House This Hotel being cen
trally located, convenient to the business portion
of the town, will be found as desirable as any
other Hotel in the town for business men. inns
Unusa has heen THOROUGHLY RENOVATED
md eREFURNLSHED THROU aHOUT, and l
hone by strict attention to business to add to the
comfort Of all who may favor me with their pat
Having been proprietor of the American, and
lately of the Arlington House, Richmond feel
confident of meeting all expectations OF the tray
cling public and all others
sssse Omnihusses to and from the Hotel free.
Very Respectfully,
a nr,, Moderate dee 15-tf
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pENJaMJN IT. NASH HENRY X. ELLYSoN,
President Vice President.
OFFICE OLD DOMINION
INSURANCE COMPANY OF
RICHMOND, VA.
No. Ills Main Street
This company is now prepared to Issue FIRE
Po11cIEs on the most favorable TERMS and TO
make the usual accommodations for Its custom
ers. ). d. fhoo't4' wv y
DIRECTORS
BENJAMIN H. Nash, President of the Company
A. S. Buford, President Danville RAILROAD Co.;
John Asher late W. S, Donnan Co.;
Thomas Potts. Of A 7. stokes y Co.;
r. W. Powers, merchant;
b Addison, of Allison & Addison;
a. w. Pickrel, of z. w Pickren Il Co..
Thomas Brander, merchant;
w. G. Paine, of Paine Co.;
Franklin Stearns, retired merchant;
~. Waggoner, of Waggoner u Harvey;
John H. Guy, attorney at law;
William B. Isaacs, of lsaacs CO.;
C. r. Skinner, of Hill. Bently u Skinner;
John Sloan, Of C. 7. Workman y Co.;
Andrew L. Elicit, Of J. r. Andersen & Co.;
Thomas Branch of Branch & Co.;
Maxwell T. Clarke, of Scott & Clarke;
H. K Ellyson, of Co4yardip Ellyson
Fl. H. PECK, Agent.
Office, Augusta Street, Stanton, Va.
sept 8-tf
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A CARD TO NV OLD
~ CUSTOMERS
AND THE
PUBLIC!
I have fttedup one side Of my store-room
heretofore exclusively used for the Boot. Shoe
and Hat trade, for DRY GOODS. l can now
show you nice stock of
Isry Goods and Notions,
which purchased while in the North, at very
low figures. I have line of
DOMgs1ICS LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' STRA W GOODS,
RIBBONS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &C.,
which I think cannot fail to please In future
propose to keep an assortment Of these goods al
ways on hand, and will use my best endeavors TO
suit your tastes, and meet your views in regard
to price. N. B. HENDRY,
Augusta street, opposite Courthouse.
may IL If
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DURME.S LIVERY STABLE.
u BtauntOEn. Wa.
~. The Proprietor takes this occasion ~
to call the attention Of his friends andth public,
to his complete outfit of New Bugg'es Hdchs, &c
which in neatness and ease of running, are not
to be egpalled by any Livery in the valley
He can accommo late persons wi h superior Ri
ding and Driving Horses, both 6 nile and Fast.
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms.
The famous II lcr, Tom Bethel. is in general
charge Of the stable. march BOT jan lst
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THE GEM RESTA
i IN REAR OF THE MASONIC HALL,
HARRISONBURG,
s. w. POLLOCK, PROPRIETOR,
Has just been supplied with fresh stock OF
the best Whistles, Brandies and Wines. The
celebrated Gibboney, Bourbon, Moore and home
made Whistles will be found at the Bar very
superior article of Wine for Sacramento purpo-
ses always on hand
MEALS composed of the best the country at
fords can be had at AL hours. Prices reasona-
BILE. Drop in. S. W. POLLQSA.
may !8-tf
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MO EXPERIMENT! AN ESTABLISHED FAC
The st. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance COMPANY.

NO EXPERIMENT! AN ESTABLISHED FACT
The St. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance Company,
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI.
Assets over $4,000, 10000.
Present annual income So, 00O, 10000.
Examine our Plans and Rates before lnsurlng
elsewhere.
THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY,
RICHMOND, VA.
Authorized Capital $25o,ooo,oo
Accommodations oyer $l75,ooo'.
This Company issues Participating Poilol IS on o,
Town and City property, by which the ln ea
becomes a member of the Company, shaFlp IN
its profits. simi-annual dividend OF . per
cent. payable to the Mutual Polioy-holde OF
this Company, declared July lst, 1869, also per
cent. January 1st 1870. Insure in this South
eern Company. its investments are made for the
benefit of Southern advancements. 1t brings
money to our people. Keeps money with our
neonle. Then Why should they continue to i'm
poverish themselves by sending money off, which
can as easjly-as safe]y-as PROBABLY be kept at
home. All who Wish Life or insurance Wlia
fnd it to their interest to call on me.
H. II. PECK, Agent.
OFF1oE with Drs Hanger Lultz, z doors
Forth of Spectator Office, staunton, Va,
myl2-g
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N IMMEDIATELY Az THE u UNIV NAAHNo-'1'
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
MccHEsNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Proprietors
EN-. CUSHING, Manager,
Tho proprietors in resuming the management,
of this vel, known and popular hotol, SO long ana
f,vorably known to the travelling pubAe' promise
in the future to retain the reputation the Al'efl
can has borne, as a
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
Its loc,litv. INN ,diately at the Railroad Depot,
rem lsrs it a convenient stopping PLACE for per
sons on business or in search Of health.
Bur AMI Barber Shop in the house:
All the Offices of tue Telegraph and stage hhes
sunning to this town are adjoining this house:
A first class Livery Stable, conducted by Fat
O'Toole. is connected with this House; o
-''''' McCHEsNEY & co
B-Citizens Of the county will be furnlsheo
Dinner at so cents and Horses felby Fat ioole
On oonts jan 12-tf
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FISH,
Corporation Fish Wharves,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Will sell on accommodating terms,
Herring, Shad and Roe,
Mackerel, Salmon,
White Fish, Halibut,
Blue and Black Fish,
Trout, Alewives,
Hake, Cusk and Cod,
Tongues and Sounds,
Pigs Feet, Triple, &C., &c.
At LESS THAN BOSTON PRICES.
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n B. HOGE & BRO.
L Successor to Hoge Mason,)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
GROCERIES,. PRODUCE AND FERTILIZERS.
Have in Store
$50 pairs of Boots and Shoes; Wood and Willow
Ware, Large stock of Sugars of all grades, Mo-
lasses Syrups of ever variety, China and Earth
enware, Backing and Brushes. Bacon, Fish, Soap,
Matches, large lot of Liverpool Salt, $50 punches
of Cotton Yarn, Rice. Tea, &C., sc.
$4,000 Pounds of Wool wanted.
Highest Cash Price Paid for Country Pro
June 3-tf
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r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
l. Forms, and am prepared to make out the
necessary papers for any desiring to claim
the benefits of the Bankrupt Act.
l will also attend to making out and forward
ing the applications Of Soldiers of the war of
1872. or their Widows for the Pension" granted
by late Act Of Congress.
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
march g. If Attorney at Law
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MAR! WAR;!
wv Great Revolution!
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER OF DRY GOODS
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MEXICAN HOTEL,

NIL II TkCAN EE<S a NTH
~ IMMEDIATELY AT THE g. OHIO RAILROAD
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
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: REMARKABLE MIRAGE.-A wri ter in
the Rochester Express records re-
markable mirage on Sunday afternoon
last. He says that to one standing at
Mount Hope there appeared lifted in the
entire north sky the blue waters of Lake
Ontario, while reflected from them could
be seen the mountains, hills, valleys, bays
and rivers of the Canada shore inland
for miles The coast could De plainly
be seen over a stretch of fifty miles, and
so clearly at one time that the forests
could be readily distinguished. Those
present who were familiar with tie Can
ada shore, could readily distinguish Rice
Lake, Belvidere, and other prominent
points in Canada. The lake looked as
though it had, by great tidal wave, roll
ed upon Rochester, and covered one-half
of the city, as no building could be seen
north of MaiA street, or any land between
the city and the lake.