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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-10-17

LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF THE MOZART
INSTITUTE Agreeable to announcement in our
last issue. the ceremonies of laying the Corner
Stone Of Mozart Institute, on the corner OF Fred
erck and Washington Streets, were performed
by Staunton Lodge No. Ii, A. +. A. Masons, ana
other benevolent societies. The procession was
formed in front of Masonic building, on Main
Street. at 1O} o'clock, in the following order:
l. Prof. Turner's institution Band.
g. knights Templar, on black horses
g. City Council
l. Charity Division No. 9, Sons of Temper
s. staunton Council No. AZ, Friends of Tenn
perance
g. staunton Lodge No. 45, I, O. 0. F.
T., Staunton Lodge No. Is, A. F. A. Masons:
The procession. thus formed, passed down Au-
gusta Street to New Court Street, thence Ea st to
New Street, thence North to Frederick Street,
aud thence West to the foundation of Mozart In
stitute, where the ceremonies were held IN the
presence of large concoursa of people besides
those who had joined IN the long procession.
The Corner Stone is located in the Northeast
corner of the building, level with the first
floor above the basement story When the pro-
cesson had all marched upon the foor, the Wor-
shipful Master-AIaj. H. NJ Bell-called the
Lodge to order, and the ceremonies were opened
with prayer by the Chaplain-Rev. j. Il. Waugh.
The Worshipful Master then announced the
following list of articles which were to be de-
posted in the stone:
A copy of Charter of City of staunton.
List of Municipal and Judicial officers of City
of Staunton.
Copy of Episcopal Register" and Southern
Churchman." fa
Copy of Central Presbyterian.
" Of "Religious HERALD and "Richmond
Christian Advocate; copy of Lutheran Visit
Copy of "Catholic Mirror"
g Of Educational Journal of Va"
Circular of Piedmont & Arlington Life lnsu-
rancesCo. A list of officers of Stanton Lodge
No. IS, A. F. & A. NJ. Copy of the By Laws
of Staunton Lodge No. 10, A. F. & A. NJ.
Copy of Constitution and By Laws of Staun-
ton Lodge No Al, Friends of Temperance.
Copy of By Laws, Officers ETC., Charity Divis-
ion No. 6, Sons of Temperance.
Copy of BYLAWS, Officers etc, of Situation
Lodge No As, l. 0. 0. f.
Catalogue of Virginia Female Institute.
s' &C Augusta sc Seminary.
!" Wesleyan 50 lnstitate
J" Staunton Baptist Institute.
Staunton Female Insti ute. 14uth
eran)
Copies of .virginiarl," Spectator" "vindi
ator,' and soiree. Copy Of order of Procession
I'D ceremonies of the day. Cards and photo
Sto,L oil Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-10-17

NARROW GUAGE.-It affords US pleasure to state
that the necessary three fifths vote was btained
at the election in iarrisonburg last Saturday in
structing the corporation authorities to subscribe
SIS, 900 to the capital stock of the Washington
Cincinnati Narrow Guage Railroad We not
sufficiently acquainted with ethe financial condi-
ton and prospects of the company, to advance
an opinion as to its probable success. But we
are well satisfied its construction would be of
great advantage to Harrisonburg and open up
one of the most prolific countries in minerals, on
the continent. 1t would also draw a large trade
to that place, which seeks other markets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-10-17
J W. MENTIONS

Fancy Dry Goods and Notion House, Augusta
/, -ssrest, ssauntop, Va
seaf 1917
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-10-17

Copies of ..virginian,, s'spectator." ''vndi-
ator,' and soiree. Copy Of order of Procession
I'D ceremonies Of the day Cards and photo
raphs of Founders and Stockholders. Various
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
Letter from Nelson County.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. |
ELLINGTON, NELSON Co., Va, April "a:
l872-The County Court met on last Monday,
Judge McCue presiding There was full at
tendance No business of special interest was
transacted, with the exception of one case,
which was that of a colorcd man, Charles
Young charged with assault and battery. with
inentto kill. He was tried convicted and
sentenced to five years Imprisonment in the
penitentiary The assault was made upon Pau.
lus Hudson, white man of this county
The wheat Is looking very well in this sec
ton and bids fair for good crop. The farmer.
have been very backward this Spring in plant
ing their crops owing to the iatcncSs of the
season, but | believe they are now entirely
through sowing oats, and many u them are
planting corn.
Many persons are busy getting tan bark, and
from present appearances a considerable guam
tity will be shipped from this point.
Since writing the above the colored man who
was sentenced to the pcnitentiary, as learn.
has broken jail. A large party are in pursuit
of hun: but as yet he is at large.
On Tuesday night man by the name of
Ashland confined in the county Jail charged with
horse stealing, set fire to the Jail on the inside
Tie flames, however, were extiDguished be-
fore much damage WIS done. PEINDRE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

The CINCINNATI NoMINEE.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, writes:
'There have been some developments made
here within day or two of political move
ments which are calculated to disturb the har-
mony of the Cincinnati Convention. Some Of
the friends of Mr.. Trumbull, backed by the
Chicago Tribune influence, now openly declare
that if Justice Davis is nominated for Presi-
dent, they will refuse to support him. They
do not 60 quite so far as to make the nomlna-
ton of Mr. Trumbull an ultimatum, but that is
quite apparent The latter's attendance In the
radical caucus last night excites suspicion. The
democrats, on the other hand, are quite unani-
NOUS in Congress against the nomination of
Charles Francis Adams, which, it is said, is
proposed by MIR. Belmont on behalf of some of
the New York democracy, and endorsed by the
New York World. There seems to be more
uuanimity among the democrats in favor of
Davis and Curtin than any other ticket, though
not few favor Davis and Parker, or some
democrat for the Vice Presidency. The friends
OF Gov. Curtin have full assurances from him
in Europe that he is in harmony with the lib
eral movement, and will be in this country the
middle of May
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1872.

SpA1N.-The French journals, as We are IN
formed by last nights cable dispatches, report
that Don Carlos has crossed the frontier, and IS
now in Spain at the head of ten thousand men.
The same journals say perfect understanding
exists between the Carlists and Republicans.
The former are to draw the troops into the open
country and leave the towns defenceless against
the Republicans, who are to rise against the
Government on May lst in all parts Of Spain.
Only two of the Isabellist Generals have as yet
joined the insurrection, and the French Legltl-
mists hold aloof from this last daring enterprise
of Don Carlos. The friends of the Ministry 10
the new Cortes have held meeting which was
presided over by Admiral Topete, the object
being to assure the Government of sympathy
and support in its struggle with the insurrec-
ton. Sagasta made a speech, demanding to
be placed at the post of greatest danger. Ser
rano and Rosa also made addresses, expressive
of their loyalty. The present is not the first
time that Don Carlos has attempted to possess
himself of the throne of Spain, one having been
made in lS49, another in 1860, and another
when: two years ago, Republic was at
tempted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says:-"In the face of the protest of
thousands of the merchants of San Francisco,
the Chamber of Commerce, etc., the House
passed, by decided majority, the bill to allow
the Central Pacific Railroad Company to occu-
py, as terminus of their road, portion of
Goat Island, belonging to the government, in
the harbor of San Francisco. The franchise is
stated by the opponents of the bill to be worth
five millions of dollars. The subject, though
strictly commercial in character, as involving
the interests of San Francisco as seaport, it is
believed will be made party issue in Cali
fornia, and may result in giving the State to
the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Iu fight which took place few days ago at
Green Hill, Campbell county, between the
Winbishes and Booth, the latter suffered Sc
rious injuries, his skull being fractured, and 1t
was believed that he would not survive. Booth
is Northern man. and came on to represent
Moe at the time of his bogus purchase of the
Green Hill estate.
On last Thursday, the 18th instant, Messrs.
Thomas j. Niche and n. X. Trout, of Staun-
ton, narrowly escaped drowning while crossing
the Shenandoah river, by the bottom OF the
boat falling out. They had to swim for life,
and Mr. Niche is very old man.
The good order and studious habits Of the
students of the University was never before so
remarkable as at the present time, and is 4
source of constant congratulatiou, among the
friends Of this noble institution.
On last Wednesday Berryvile, Clarke coun-
ty, was visited by DR.. Sears, agent for the
Peabody educational fund, and Maj. Jed.
Hotchkiss, both of whom lectured upon the
subject of education.
Messrs Marye Fitzhugh & English, land
agents, have sold to Thomas J. Evans, Of Ohio
Mr.. Henry Stuart farm, in Stafford county,
containing one hundred and forty acres for
So 200.
The transportation of freight BY express to
and from points on the Atlantic. Mississippi
and Ohio Railroad, from and to Richmond and
other cities has, been abruptly terminated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

The Liberal Republicans of Nebraska held a
Convention yesterday and appointed delegates
to the Cincinnati Convention. The resolutions
adopted by the Convention declare that no
good can be expected from the Philadelphia
Convention, and favor the one-term principle.
A delegation has been chosen by the Liberal
Republicans of Charleston, S. c., to represent
them at Cincinnati Among the delegates are
three Of the most intelligent and influential
colored Republicans A movement is on foot
in Columbia to send delegates to represent the
State at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

At Salt Lake City, yesterday, Brigham
Young was released on habeas corpus by the
Probate Judge, who held that the proceedings
in the United States Court in the Territory,
during the past two years. were illegal, aud ex-
pressed himself firm in the opinion that the
people of Territory have the right to govern
themselves, and that he would not respect any
of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the
Territory. Counsel for the United States Mar
shall entered protest against the ruling of the
Judge, and avowed determination to carry
the matter into higher Court. Brigham
Young, who was in Court during the examina
ton, was warmly greeted by his friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

A delegation of tobacco manufacturers, from
Richmond, Lynchburg, Louisville, and st.
Louis called upon the chief Of the tobacco di-
vision of the Internal Revenue Office, yesterday
morning, to consult him in relation to the ques-
ton of the tobacco tax, now pending before
Congress. The delegation are anxious for Con-
gress to take up and settle upon the bill; and
In case there should not be sufficient time this
session to discuss and pass upon the tariff por-
ton Of the bill, to have it divided, and such
portions as relate to the tobacco tax definitely
settled. To the present unsettled condition of
the question, they claim to be almost at COM
plete stand still in their business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

ENGLISH VISITORS. were pleased to
see, few days ago, number of intelligent
English gentlemen, in our city, who have cross.
ed the waters, to make their homes In Virgin
.iin,9!EhnU came here, in company with and
at the instance, Of Nj. Easton, OF Iordons.
vile, and who is also superlnGtE ar = the
Staunton Live Stock market. In cou, pa.
with COL NJ. G. Hartman, the party went down
the Valley as far as Harrisonburg. and express
ed themselves as highly delighted with the
picturesque and inviting appearance Of the
country through which they passed These
gentlemen propose to purchase $4,000 acres Of
land in Virginia, if they can find it in body
to suit them They are educated and have
means, and by the introduction Of the English
system OF farming, would be valuable accesslous
to any community where they may locate.
Mr. Easton has been very active in his efforts
to communicate with his people in the old coun-
try, through the journals of that country
The result has been exceedingly fatterlDg, as
over fifty families have purchased and settled
in the vicinity Of Gordonsville; and large
number more are expected to land in this State
shortly. We hope his friends and himself,
will be so we'll pleased in the Valley, as to be
induced to make their future homes among US.
valley Trginiun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.
$50 show the ve,y age and boiy Of the Time

To the British House Of Commons last night
Mr. Fawcett urged that the Government should
specify day for the consideration of the Dub
lin University Tests bill, ia committee. Mr..
Bouyerie, Liberal, admonished the Minis
tiers that the confidence of the House was al
ready shaken. Nj. Gladstone said that the
Government was pledged to take up the subject
of education in Ireland, but the pledge had
not been fulfilled for want Of time. A long
and acrimonious debate followed, after which
Mr.. Fawcett withdrew his motion, saying
that hereafter he would push the meas
ure as a private member On the Ballot bill
several amendments, proposed by the Govern
ment, were adopted by large uajorltles.
The extensive buildings Of the Harrisburg
Company, located at Harrisburg, Pa, We're de-
stroyed by fire at noon yesterday, involving a
loss of $500, 900, and the throwing out OF en-
ployment Of upwards of five hundred men, 1t
is said that the establishment was owned by
Simon Cameron. The loss to private build
ings, in the vicinity, was about $4,000.
On Monday night party of disguised men
went into the house of Isaac Vauci, William.
son county, Illinois, seized VanciI, took him to
the woods, and hanged him. The same party
two weeks ago served upon -Fancl written or
ders threatening him with the fate above ac-
corded in case of his failure to obey them
Vanci was IS years OF age and quite wealthy
General Mcdowell visited Fortress Monroe
yesterday to review the troops and inspect the
post In the evening there was fine dis
play of fireworks on the parade ground from
pvrotechnics MANUFACTURED by the graduating
class. after which the General distributed the d.
plomas to the class accompanied by some ad-
vice.
In the British House of Lords, last night a
bill to pay Catholic Chaplains for their serv-
ce, in prison, was after a warm debate, passed
by vote of SO to % 1t was supported on the
grounds of its being a matter OF policy and JUS
tice, aud in accordance with the spirit OF the
age
Mont Vesuvius is reported to be in state
of violent eruption, and to present SCENE OF
unwonted grandeur Naples is crowded with
visitors and tourists are arriving from all parts
of Europe to witness the spectacle.
4 thunder storm Of extraordinary violence
passed over the midland counties of Eng aud
yesterday Houses were wrecked, churches
injured, and some lives were reported lost.
General John G.. McFerran, Chief Quarter
master OF the Department Of the South. died
at Louisville, KY, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

CONGRESS- In the Senate, yesterday, an
adverse report was made upon the bill allowing
all widows of soldiers of the War of 1872 pen
sions without reference to the time of marriage.
The Committee on Privileges and Elections re-
ported with amendments bill supplementary
of the enforcement act of May, 1870, relating
to the appointment of supervisors of election.
Resolutions of council of three hundred Con-
gregational churches, held at Oberlin, Ohio,
approving the Treaty of Washington, and ask
ing Congress to take measures tor the eStab-
lishment of general system OF international
arbitration, were presented. Resolutions ex-
pressive of the regret of Congress at the death
of Professor Morse, were adopted. MIR. Sum
ner attempted to get up his bill for mixed
schools in the District of Columbia, but was
prevented by several objections. The consid-
Grafton of the Deficiency Appropriation bill
was resumed, and the bill amended so as to
provide that no suits for captured or abandon
ed property shall be considered in the Court OF
Claims which were not brought within two
years of the close of the war, nor unless the
claimant shall furnish proof of loyalty; provid-
ed, however, that this shall not apply to jud G.
ments heretofore rendered in that court in
which it shall be found as proved fact that
the claimant has not given aid or comfort to
the rebellion; and provided further, that such
proofs of loyalty shall not be required of any
party to suit founded on contract with the
United States, entered into since the end of
the war; and provided, finally, that in judg,
ments already rendered, in which the question
of loyalty was not passed upon, the court may
certify as to that fact, as shown by the evil
dence in record The bill as thus amended in
committee Of the whole was reported to the
Senate, and provision giving the Comptroller
$1,000 salary, adopted.
In the House of Representatives the resolu-
tons relating to the death of Professor Morse
we're passed with the Senate amendment The
resolutions to print extra copies of the British
case and calling on the Executive for theBritish
counter case were referred The resolution de-
handing from the Spanish Government the re-
lease of Dr. Houard and the restoration of his
property was discussed. Mr.. Wood and Mr.:
Roberts spoke in favor of the resolution, and
Mr.. Willard and Mr.. Pollard 10 opposition to
it. Mr.. Butler also opposed the resolution up.
on the ground that to adopt it would be re-
Election on the Administration The report
from the Committee which investigated the
charges against Secretary Robson was made,
and pending vote the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

A correspondent Of an exchange, in discussing
extravgant gas bills, aud their cause, lays the
blame on the consumer and not on the gas
companies. He says that it is not the quantity
of gas that comes out of the meter that counts,
but the gas that goes into the meter is indlca-
ted by the numbers. The gas pipe conducts a
full head into the meter, and the pressure
causes the gas to condense as well as escape, SO
that, while the gas is being burned, larger
volume is emitted than can be consumed; and
when not burning it is constantly wasting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
DIED.

On Thursday night. April 18th, Mrs SUSAN
DAvY, wife of Mr. Thomas Davy, OF this city.
ns~The funeral will take place from the resi-
dcnce of her husband, No. Is south Royal st.,
tomorrow saturday. April 9th, at three
o'clock p. NJ.
This morning, April 26th, at half past six
o'clock, MARY NJ. ROBERTA HODGklN,
aged IS years. GS-The friends and acqualnt-
ances of the family are invited to attend the tu-
neral FROM the residence of her father, No. 81
Queen street. ON Sunday afternoon, at half-past
two n clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

The House committee on appropriations yes
terday heard Secretary BelkDap and Gen.
Whittlesey relative to the appropriation Of one
hundred thousand dollars asked for to close up
~ sr n ~ t, -.r''~' .r''r, '|i'''- ~.
n t,le " affairs ii .ne rreedmens Bureau lie
Secretary stated that the employment of many
additional clerks would be necessary, involving
considerable expense and that fully the sum
named would be required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

The Washington Republican tells this "a
clergyman on visit to this city having been
told that there we're copies of Gilbert Stuart's
portrait of Washington here, while on the floor
Of the House yesterday asked member if the
full length portrait there was Stuart. !"
Stuart !-thundered the Congressman-''no;
its portrait of Washington p This is speci-
men of some the legislators u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

The Senate committee on Territories have
concluded the consideration of bill to prevent
polygamy in the Territory of Utah. It's fea-
lures are essentially the same as those contain
ed in the bill now under consideration in the
House committee on the judiciary. 1t author
ICES the courts to proceed against the Mormons
who practice polygamy, and makes the fact of
cohabitation and acknowledgment of marriage
sufficient for conviction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

Most of the Southern railroad and steamboat
lines have agreed to return free all delegates to
the Southern Baptist Convention, to be held at
Raleigh on the 9th Of May, who pass over their
respective lines and pay full fare going, on ex-
hibition of certificate from the secretary Of
the convention that they we're in attendance on
the convention. A number of distinguished
Baptist preachers are expected to be present
from all sections of the Southern country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

THE New CIVIL SERVICE RULES will prob
ably be in full operation in all OF the govern
ment departments within three weeks. The
examining boards of the different departments
have each appointed committee of one to pre-
pare special rules for examinations, and on
Saturday will submit their report to the advl-
sorry board for consideration and action. The
latter board will hereafter meet only as the oc-
casion demands The original report of the
Civil Service Commission required that all APP
pointments to positions up to the time at which
the rules went into operation should be ten,
porary, and that subsequently the places filled
in the interim must be supplied by competitive
examinations 1t has not yet been determined
whether the good of the service requires this
rule to be strictly carried out or not, but it is
pretty safe to guess that it will not &c. Since
the original report of the Commission some
sixty or eighty appointments and about twice
as many promotions have. been made IN the
Treasury Department alone, and the total num-
Der in all the different branches Of the civil ser
vice must be very large. It will doubtless be
deemed inexpedient to dec are all these posi-
tons vacant and ill them by competitive ex-
aminations.- Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

The Southern Claims Commission yesterday
heard the claims of William H. Fletcher for
S3,SS9 and Claiborne Kendall for 81, $3.50, Of
Fauquier county, Va; Alexander McKesicher,
of Alexandria, Va, for Sl,lS0, and John T.
A. johnson, of Louisa county, Va, for
s4,136.7O. These are all claims for feed and
provisions taken by General Stoneman's army
while passing through that region.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

L. &. D. RAILROAD We are told that
about five hundred hands are now employed
on the grading of the Lynchburg and DanviIle
railroad throughout its length. The work is
being everywhere prosecuted with energy. No
steps have been taken that we are appraised of
towards the building of bridge across S,aun-
ton river but they are getting ready to con
struct bridge across Cherrystone, near the
Haurt House, and the present expectation is
that Banf$ter will be crossed with treste- work.
-DunriWe Reqiiss5r"r.