The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-25


THE EDITORIAL ExcURs1oN.-Our ln-
defatigable friend, Maj. N. II. Hotchkiss.
has again reported at headquarters. after max
ing an extensive tour through the North
He has completed his plan of campaign for
the Southern Editors, and the army will move
from Richmond, on the 18th of June, and
assault and take a large number OF the most
prominent and agreeable cities of New York,
Pennsylvania, &c. We have not space for
detail this week, but from indications, we
predict for the corps of Maj. Hotchkiss one
Of the grandest ovations from our Northern
friends ever extended to Southern party
1t will be hearty. liberal and entertaining
The generosity of the authorities Of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railroad has contributed
largely to the perfection Of these plans, for
without its gratuities commencement could
hardly be made. In due tine we will give
detailed statement of the programme.
CONCERT AT THE DEAF AND DUMB AND BLIND
INsrirUT1oN.-We had the pleasure of attending
the concert given by the Blind of the Institution
named, on Friday evening The exercises were
conducted by that aceompl shed musician and clev-
er gentleman, Prof A. j. Turner, who is proba.
bly, one of the best, if not the best, instructors in
this art who ever taug hit in Virginia. The high
character of the renditions, both vocal and nstru
mental gave ample evidence Of the skill of the pre-
centor and the talent of the pupils. The Govern
or', was our favorite, He seems to throw his whole
soul into the parts he performs and while ATTEST
ing a superior musical talent, he appears to en-
ter into the spirit of the pieces with q zest anu
earnestness which have an electric effect upon
the audience All of them. however, performed
Ill ba;r tic nd uay of. the most pleas
ant entertainments it has been our fortune ever
to have attended
It was pay concert, gotten up for the especial
benefit of the pupils, to furnish them with little
pocket change. 1t was a source OF regret that 1t
was not more literally patronized. This is ae-
counted for in part by the fact, that the Episco-
pal Fair was in progress at the time. But this
was not a sufficient excuse. When it is remem-
bered that our citizens, on many occasions, nave
had the advantage Of free concerts given ny these
signifies fellow beings, and that they have been
invariably largely attended, it is rather rehec~
ton upon the generosity of our people. that they
did not, on Friday evening, contribute their mite
as evidence OF their appreciation OF their for
mer gratuty and sympathy with the present in
nocent appeal to their liberality. We never look
upon the '.lack lustre eyes" Of these unfortunate
and stricken fellow creatures, without having
the deepest emotions of our nature quickened and
aroused, and feeling deep sense of gratitude
that we have been spared terrible affection
the loss of sight We too lightly regard the mer
cful dispensations of providence to ourselves, in
preserving all our senses, while for some mys,
FERROUS and wise purpose the light Of Tie sun ana
the attractions of this beautiful earth, with all its
picturesque and charming varieties, is shut out
| from such these who have cultivated other
gifts for our edihcati0n and pleasure.
We hope that another concert will shortly be
given D5 the Blind, and an opportunity afforded
our citizens to attest their sympathy for them,
and make their young hearts glad and quicken
under the cheerful influence of such attestatlon