The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-10-03

We acknowledge the receipt Of an invitation t
attend the twelfth annual exhibition Of the Lou
doun county Agricultural Society, to be he'll
near Leesburg on the Goth, 3Oth and S1st of Oc
tober. We have also received pamphlet cop
of the premium list Of the Society.
The following are the appointments of Stat
Students from Augusta county, to the State Ag
ricultural and Mechanical College at Blacks
burg:
Mr.. Robt. g. Gillum, of Riverheads District.
Mr.. James A. McCue, of Middle River Dis
trict
Mr.. o. Douglas Hotel, North River District.
REa1sTRArIoN-We call especial attention, to
the article on our first page, taken from tn,
State Journal, noting the changes in the fegistra
ton Law. These changes, of course, do not have
application to persons who have already regis.
tered, but they must be observed by those who
will apply for registration before the election
1t is important therefore, that each voter
who is not registered and desires to regis
ter, should inform himself in the premises.
Acc1DENT.-On the night Of Robinson's Show
in this city-the 28th-a colored man named
Freeman, from the vicinity of Churchyille, while
bridge over Lewis Creek, near the Show
Grounds, I'd broke several OF his RIBS. It was
about the time of the stampede from the circus
tent caused by the alarm of fire occasioned by
the breaking of a lamp outside the tent The
man was knocked insensible for some time but
was not s0bered.
Gen. Wickham has issued an order, for the
purpose of allowing the laborers on the Chesa :
peake Ohio Railroad to go to their respective
places Of voting on the 9Th of Nov. It provides
that the contractors can sell them tickets at SIS
per head, which will entitle the holder to go to
any place of voting between the 1st and 9Th of
Nov, from one end of the track to the other. If
the tickets are presented to the contractor the
one who sold them, on or before the 18th of Nov,
The price of the ticket will be refunded. The
object is to insure prompt return to work.
Commonwealth that q little daughter of Mr.. John
Sherman, living near Mt. Crawford. aged six
years, was burned to death on the 10Th inst. The
father was digging we'll and had kindled fire
near the mouth of It, While he and Mr.. Whitmel
were down in it they heard scream above. Mr.
Whitmer went up first and found the clothes of
the child in flames. Every effort was made to ex
tinguish them, but without success, until the
poor child had so badly burned as to die within
six hours. The mother of the child witnessed
the burning from the inception, but having just
gotten out of sick bed was unable to offer any
relief DR.. Crawford, of Mt. Sidney. who was
passing by, was prompt at the terrible scene and
rendered every assistance in his power.
A Row.-We learn from Major N. II. Hotch
Kiss, who has just returned from the White Sui
,hur, that on the 9th inst, the day on which
aobnson's Circus was to exhibit at that place.
,ut could not get there on account of land slid.
IN the road, o row occurred between severa:
white men and some negroes in that vicinity
Whisky, of course, was at the bottom of it. Ont
If the white men, turbulent character, living
ZONE distance from the springs. was badly cut
With rezors or knives. He had five severe cash
IS on his body, and it was rumored when Ma;
4. left that he was dead.
In accordance with recent act of Congress
rom and after October LIST, no internal revenu.
lamps will be required upon any legal decumen
whatever, 10 paper being now subject ito stamt
uty except checks drafts and orders drawn al
light, or on demand, upon banks, bankers o.
rust companies. The act referred to also ex
mpts from stamp duty all foreign bills of ex
hange. A radical and desirable change ha'
hus been effected in the system of internal rev
nue., but what effect it will have upon the gov
rnment receipts remains to be seen.
RoBBERIEs Wednesday night OF last week
he house of Mr.. Elias Mahony was entered am
barrel Of flour, quantity of clothing in q tut |
nd lot of coffee stolen.
On Thursday night the premises Of Mr. Den
is O'Connor were entered, and four or five hams |
nd some lard taken |
On Tuesday night the house of MI. James W. |
ohnston was entered and nearly all the cloLhin |
f himself and children stolen.
What are the night police doing? Little NOR
igilance would stop this night thieEing.
!. These robberies were boldly and expertly per-
,rm-d, and equal some of the exploits of tn |
lieves of Harrisonburg
LAND SL1DE-On Thursday night, during !
eavy rain, slide on the Chesapeake and Ohio |
abroad occurred near Callahan's Station. The |
assenger train going west had passed shor |
me before Robinson's Circus followed imme- |
lately after, and the engine ran into the slide,
lr,wing it off, without however doing any dam
&c to the cars. It would have been tumultu-
US and rather uninviting scene had there bee,
smash up CT the cars containing the animals
he idea of Elephants, Lions, Tigers, Tapers |
hinoserous, Monkeys, big Snakes and variety
other animals and birds roaming at will among
ne gorges, hills, and valleys of Virginia woul,
eally have been novel
MOZART HALL.-The brick work on Mozart |
all has been commenced by Maj Bagby, and il
eing rapidly pushed forward. The arehitec
Ire, designed by Capt. Pratt, is unique, compre
ensive and exceedingly attractive. Asthe work
len progress in the construction of the building |
le outlines of the skilful taste and harmonious
eauty Of the artist will be developed. The struc
Ire will be one of the most imposing and cost, (
YER erected east of the Blue Ridge. The Messrs
Bro. will be ready with the wood
'ork as fast as the masonry is completed, an'
lie entire building will be completed this fall
When finished it will be furnished in style
corresponding with the elegance of the edlfce.
NICE WoRK.-We have had laid on our table
nd of course we mt them on orr feet a nair al |