The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11


cash. This is regarded good purchase
OFFICE REMovED.-Col. NJ G. Hartman has
removed his oficeto the basement rooms of w.
B. Kayser's residence, opposite the National VAL
ley Bank, on Main street, where he can be found
at all hours
There we're several fires in Harrisonburg last
week, consuming two stables belonging W. N.
Gay; and another stable and saddler shop, ow-
ners not mentioned Both were the work OF IN
cendiaries.
We learn from the Winchester Neacs, that
Adolph Avis, son Of Capt. John AVIS, Provost
Marshal, in this city, during the war; was froz-
en- to death, on the frontiers, during the recent
storm which swept over that country last month.
We did not hear it, but understand that our
younr friend Preston A. Baylor, who has but re-
Gently come to the bar, in defending criminal
in the Hastings Court, last week, made remarks
ably forid and convincing speech, and conclusive
argument. His client was acquitted.
We acknowledge the receipt Of an invitation to
attend the anniversary celebration of the Demos
thean Literary Society of Roanoke College, on
the 18th of January. 1872, for which the Society
will accept our thanks
The "OLD CMMoNw EALrH," Harrisonburg, Va,
commences the New Year, in an entirely rev
dress, and greatly improved in every respect
1t is ably edited by our young friend, William
H. Efinger, Esq. 1t is published by COM
pany, and will be literally patronized, as it de-
serves to be.
To MY FRIENDs.-I have withdrawn, by mu-
tual consent, from the firm Of Dr.. B. P. Reese Il
Co. DR.. Reese will continue the Drug Business
at our old stand, and respectfully solicit for hin,
the patronage of my friends and the public gen.
orally. VIM. L. TYREE.
1t X
j. E. STEWART, Ese.-We regret to see the
announcement in the last number of the Page
Courier, of the retiring of this gentleman from
the editorial control of that paper. Mr.. Stewart
is one of the most faciie writers in the State,
with taste and adaptability for newspaper la
Dor. The Courier has lost an efficient help.
commission store of P. B. sublett, P. O. buildings
was entered by the cellar door, and then through
the trap door leading to the main room, and
about $5S in money and $54 in bank checks ta-
ken from the money drawer. 1t is the first time
Mr.. S. had left money in his drawer. af er clos
ing at night, and the thief must therefore been
familiar with the premises. All of Mr.. SIS. pri
yate papers were also taken.
RE-ARREsTED. Munro, colored, J
was arrested on Monday last, the third time for
the same otfense. He once escaped from Jail
returned, was arrested and put to trial before
jury +, was convicted, but upon appeal to the
Circuit Court, the proceedings of the County
Court were annulled. He then left for Pennsyl
vania, where he has since sojourned returning
on Monday, he was again arres ted and examin-
ed before justices Sibert and Irvine. He was
sent to the Grand Jary to abide their action
Bail was allowed him, which given. Har
rs and Efinger were his counsel.-Old Common
acealth, Harrison5urg, "a
Gabe under the old Con stitution, was Tho
slave of Capt. c. R. Mason, formerly of this
city.
The ENTERTAINMENT AT THE D. D. & 3. INsTI
TUTIoN.-We had the pleasure of enjoying, OF
last Saturday evening, at the D. D. & B. Institu
ton, one of the most charming entertanm emit
we have attended for long time. 1t consisted
of Tableaux and Pantomimes, performed by thu
pupils of the Institution, and interspersed witt
music from the Blind Band, which, under the in
struction and direction of Prof. Turner has be
come one Of the finest Bands we have ever heard
The Chapel was crowded with large and inteli
gent audience, every seemed delighted will
the performance. The pupils acquitted them
selves splendidly. The part of each and every
one was so well sustained that special notice o
any would appear invidious. Both pupils ane
teachers deserve the thanks of citizens fol
this delightful entertainment, given to all freely
and without price. X.
MECHANICS UN1oN.-This organization, but re
Gently inaugurated in this city, is in hourshin,
condition, numbering at this time over one han
dred and seventy y1fve members. A constitution
and bylaws have been adopted and printed and
an act of incorporation applied for, as we'll as
charter for ''Mechanics Building and Dollar
Savings Bank" It's the purpose of the "Union,
after it has gotten alittle Roadway, to inaugurate
a Library, for the use and i'm "rovement of the
members of the association. In less time thar
two months, it will number at least 800 members
We regard it as the best movement ever made
by the Mechanics of this city, and the State
There is Union already in successful operation
in Richmond, and one is about, or has already
been started in Charlottesville.
We hope to every Mechanic in Staunton
identified with it, and actively engaged in push
ing forward the great interest involved.
FIREMEN's MEETING.-The following resolu-
tons were received and adopted by the Augusta
Fire Company on the 9Th inst.
LIST. Resolved, That the committee on part Of
Fire Company be, and are hereby aut horized te
rent q room for the storage and removal of ou1
effects.
End. That they be authorized to deposit our
funds in bank a. interest.
3rd That we meet promptly on the 23rd day
of January, at the Town Hail. to enroll under our
charter.
4th. That we tender our services to the D. D.
s B. Institution and to the W. L. Asylum, when
ever our services are needed.
9th That we suspend operations as Firemen
in the community until notified by the Captain
and Committee acting with the Committee on pari
of the City Council.
9th. That publication of procee dings and
acts be published in our City papers.
JNo. NJ. HARDY,
S. TRAyERs Phillips