The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-10-12

ARREST OF MAIL RoBBER IN ROCKINGHAM =
We understand that W. Lampkins, was arrested.
one day last week for purlorning money from let
tiers on the route from Harrlsonburg to Port Re-
public. on which he was the carrier. Several
sums had been missing E. J., Sullivan, P. NJ,
Harrisonburg, notified the department at Wash
ington, and Capt, Jno. Fry, detective, was sent
on to ferret out the offender He had photo
graphed $40 and SIS bill Went out on the
Port Republic road, ssme six miles from Harris
onburg, and hired colored boy to take letter,
containing SIS to the boy, as he passed along,
tell him to deliver it in Tarrisonburg, and to be
careful, as it had money in it. Capt Fry placed
himself in position to see the letter delivered to
| the carrier. When the letter reached its desti-
| nation, it had but SIS in it. The carrier was ar
rested, and the $40 bill found secreted in the
waist of his drawers. He acknowledged the rob
berry, was arrested and committed for the action
| of the U. S. Grand Jury.
| The mail contract belongs to j. W. Burke.
| LIST OF JuRoRs-The following list of Petit
| Jurors has been drawn by ballot to serve at the
ensuing October term of Circuit court Of this
County.
October term County court.-Wm A Abney, ia
| cob Armentrout, Geo NJ Bear. Paul G W Burress,
Geo Beard, Geo M Baylor, Jas Blackburn,
Jacob Barger, Elijah Coiner, Cyrus B Coiner,
CIas w fltch, W III 0allanef, Martln Gocne-
nour, William Gibson, H Hanger, R Harms
berger, E Houff, G H Kyle C Kunkle, Thos
W McClung, Michael McAleer, Jas W Nc Corkle,
VIM W Newman, Saml Neif, Props, Joel
Sanger, A II Shuey, B Whitmore.
November Term Circuit court.-C H Airhart, S
W Beard David Beard, Saml Cline, Jr, John L
Coiner, Cornelius Conner, J A Crosby, Jno D
Balsley, G F Fall, Wilson B Gubbert, David F
Gilkeson, Joel CARRIER, H E Guy, J Hawpe, D
Hoover, saml H Kaylor, H Kindig, Jon S
Lightncr, Jno Long, G Myerly, Geo Miller,
Robt W Moffet, VIM r McComb McGlamory,
Jno N Opie, Chas I Palmer, Jno H Parkins, Jas
D Rowan, Silas Rubbish, Jno A Stuart, Lee
squires, H stockdale, J NJ Shipman, Jno 0
Ramsey, Waddell.
MEMORIAL FEsrlvA1-The Ladies of the Me
mortal Association of Augusta county, will have
table at the Fair Grounds, during the progress
of the Fair supplied wi all descriptions of eut-
ables for the accommodation of the visiting Pub
lie. An appeal is made by them to the people of
the county, TO ssnd in provisions, such as bread,
meat, fowls, ffRits &c-anything indeed that
will add to the usefulness and attractiveness of
the table. 1t is to be hoped tina. each family
will contribute something, as the entire proceeds
are to be appropriated to improving the insight
ly condition of the graves of the Confederate
dead, in Thornrose Cemetery. It will be very
little trouble or cost to family to send something,
but the aggregate will be matter of Importance
to the Ladies who are engaged in the christian
and humane enterprise of rescung from neglect
the mounds which mark the last resting places of
those who gave up their lives in defence of our
homes and people and property. Wedo not think \
any true daughter of Augusta can refuse
to send something TO further the success of the
laudabe undertaking.
+ All contributions ofprovisions may be left with
Mrs N. K. Trout, Mrs. D. A. Kayser, OF Mrs. D.
C..McGutin, who will see that&hey are disposed
to the best advantage.
MORE HOME ISDusrRY.-One of the most use
tul and enterprising mechanical enterprises in
this city, is the Foundry and Machine shops Of
Eylcr, Cooper Nelson. 1t is an establishment,
which is destined to grow into important dmen-
wealth. Of saanto # IS conduced by sen
men thoroughly acquainted with their business,
by long experience il the larger cities, and is now
successfully competing With the manufactures
from distance.
We noticed the other day, that they were send
ing out hundred least iron frame) school
desks, with walnut seats and desks, in each of
which is fixed stationary ink stand, intended
for the public schools of this city, and a number
for Miss Baldwins Female Academy. These
desks are handsomely finished, and the seats
shaped for comfort and convenience. Heretofore
timore at cost when delivered, of about 80 CO.
The Staunton firm furn she's equally as good, if
not q better article, at $,.7o, or q saving to the
purchaser of $1.25 on each desk. The money
thus expended is sent back into the community,
through the employees Of the establishment. In
her words, it is all kept AZ home. Hare is yearly
one thousand dollars, but for the enterprise of
these gentlemen, would have been sent out of the
State-a draw upon our resources to that extent.
Such are the benefits to our community of man
ufactores. Will not our capitalists take hint?
HOME ENrEnrR1sE-HANpsoNE WORKMANSHIP.
We noticed in the Carriage Factory of J. N.
Hardy, Esq. the other day, a beautiful Mountain
coach, capable of seating six persons comfortably,
and adapted to two horses. The finish and sub
stantiability of this piece of work. are equal to
any manufactured in the eastern cities, and the
price of it no greater. We saw, also a beautiful
light top buggy, which it is Mi. Hardy's purpose
to exhibit at the Rockbridge Fair, which COM
menced yesterday, the 11th. This work is con-
elusive evidence that there is no necessity for
sending North to purchase vehckles of any de-
scription, for they can be manufactured here as
cheap and as good as anywhere else. Weshould
encourage home industry in every department of
trade. 1t stimulates energy and enterprise, and
people.
Mr. H. will have finished in superb style for
exhibition at the Augusta County Fair, another
buggy. His purpose is to show what can be done
in this line, where there is will His work is put
up Of the best material, thoroughly seasoned by
age and especially adapted to this kind Of man
ufactures.
We have another 6rst-class carriage factory
here, owned and operated By Capt. James H. Wa
ters, who is perfect master of his business, and
turns out all descriptions of vehickles as complete
and handsomely FINISHED, as can be gotten in any
of the larger cities
We hope hereafter no citizen of Staunton or
Augusta. will take the money drawn from the re-
sources of the county, and send it North for
either wagons, buggies or carriages. The arti-
Giles can be furnished here, and the money retain
ed among our own people.
THE TRUE KNIGHT knights of Pythias Maya
zine) for October, comes to our table heavily
freighted with interesting reading matter. 'sCast
Away; British Sailors Yarn, is story of alb
sorbing interest, commenced in this number
"Onthe Trail, and s'Macing with Maniac" are
thrilling sketches The poetry is also unusually
good, and there various articles of interest to
Knights of Pythiss, including letters from cores
ponding editors in Many States and editorials
on the s'New UEiform' and the Proposed Ply
THAN College, The TRUE KNIGHT is n eatly
printed monthly of about SO pages. published at
Richmond, Va, by Handy & Hankins. Terms,
So so per annum, OF months on trial, for 100.