The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-21

THE WHARF.-The wheat is looking quite sick
ly in some of tue fields, aniin others, green and
vigorous, be tween Stanton and Harrsonburg
AS a general thing, do not think the crop
has Seen much injured by the severe winter
through which we have just passed
Farmers are busily engaged in blowing for the
corn and oats crops The weather has been SO
very unfavorabe, that farm work generally is
backward. Stock generally is looking badly,
caused by the scarcity of roughness.
DEATH OF CHARLES s. GAY, ESQ Char es s.
Gay, ESQ, died at his residence, near this city,
on last Sunday, in the 10th, year of his age. He
had been great sufferer and in declining health
for several years. He was liberal, kind hearted
citizen, and had been a successful dry goods
merchant in Richmond many years ago, connect
ed with the firm of Say & Bentley and then with
GAY, Matthews & Co. The Richmond papers
speak very highly of him. He was much esteem
ed in this community, where he had resided for
| q number of years.
| RAILROAD NoTIcE.-We direct attention to the
notice in another column, of Messrs. Shelley and
mgardner, attorneys for the Valley Railroad
Company, calling upon subscribers to stock in
that Equalization, to come forward and pay thlr-
ty per cent Of their quotas, in accordance with
requirement Of the Board of Directors, on or be-
fore the 18th, of April. The amount can be paid
to either Mr.. Sheffey Capt. Bumgardner, in
this city, or Mr.. Ijams, treasurer Of the COM
pany in Baltimore.
II is important that this call should be prompt
ly responded to- in order to facilitate. the early
inauguration Of work on the road.
ATTEMPTED BuRaLAnIEs.-On Monday night
last, some scamp forced the back window OF the
| Tobacco Store of John Evans, on Main street,
and took from the money drawer, abo 1t so cents,
all the change that left in it, after the store
had been closed.
! On Tuesday night, a similar entrance was
made,into the store Of Mr.. Lewis Rosenbaum, on
New street. in the building of Mr.. B. F. Plant.
The rogue took off the weather boarding. broke
hols through the plastered wall, knocked out
pane of large glass, unbolted the shutter, and
must have entered the room as the drawers were
all pulled open, and an ACCORDION Rocked cit the
shelf As Mr.. r had left money in the store,
none was taken. Il has missed no goods.
| Our night police should keep sharp lookout
| SoIREE-On Thursday night last soiree was
given at the .'Baptist Female Institute, of this
piece, Of which Prof John Hart is the accomplish
ed and efficient Principal. The weather was
quite inclement and prevented some from being
present who desired to enjoy the good music dis
pcascd On that occasion. Those who did not al
lon he .seater to prevent them from being pres
ent. were az ry compensated for their exposure
TO the rain. The young ladies acquitted them
selves in such manner as to reflect great credit
on tn .mselyes and teachers. ooth the vocal and
instrumental music were very fine
We take tie above notice from the spectator,
inasmuch as we were prevented from attending by
reason OF the veiv uufavo1abe and diragreeable
weather that evening.
We are glad to learr, that Mr. Harris school is
in q healthy condition, Wit. f.stering prospects
for the future. He is one OF the most accom-
pshed instructors in the state, and nc want OF
energy capacity, will prevent his school from
progressing to brilliant success.
County CONVENTION OF THE FRIENDS OF TEN
| PEnANCE.--The County Convention of the Friends
Of Temperance Of Augusta county met in Tenn
perance Hall, in this place, on last Friday night,
the 18th inst The convention was called to or
der by Iaj. j. W. Newton. and on motion, George
G. Bunch vas elected President, John II Snapp
secretarv, aud i, J Dealsins assistant secretary.
The following reports Of the condition Of the
various councils in he coEnty were read, show
ing the number OF active and asse ciate members,
and the apgregate and average attendance: