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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-10-17
sTAUNToN STOCKHOLDERS BOARD.
GEO. C. JACKSON. SEC. and GEN. AGENT
DIR. B. II. ATKINSON, MED EXAMINER

Life Policies are now generally conceded
to be among the most certain and most desirable
of investments. This Company managed upon
principles of strict economy. offer the lowest rates
of Premiums, consistent with safety, and losoer
than any other Company doing business in the
State, and its success is an established fact. Its
profits are realized in Virginia and by Virginia
people, and all reserve from Premiums, as secu-
riy to the Policy holders additional to the Capital
Stock, is invested by the Local Boards in that Sec
ton of the State from which it is derived.
Being convinced, by their knowledge Of the in
tegrity and prudence of the gentlemen who
compose its Directory, and by thorough exam
natioa Of the plan Of organization, that it is in
every respect reliable Company, the citizens
Of Staunton, named above, have themselves sub
scribed to its Stock and taken policies, and feel
warranted in commenting the enterprise to the
favorable consideration Of the Valley people.
+ OFFICE-Corner of Augusta and New Court
House streets. adjoining D. S. Young's law Office.
ian a. 1921
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Buy trunk, Pat ?" said 6ealer f.a,. j
w,at for should | buy trunk ?" rcylie TT
"To pat your clothes In" va, the re j, ---
"And 50 naked p exclaimsd Pas. N.
Bit il it
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StUu7stO7e Cards.

TTOuse and Sign Painting.
III The undersigned IS now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
| and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and on accommodating
terms. Orders from the Country promptly at
| tended to. JoHN W. CLlNE,
Augusta Street. Staunton, Va.
iuly 7-1y
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IOFFEES-green and toasted, all kinds SUI
u periqr qualities For sale cheap, at na
G. G. WHEAT'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-10-17

MEMS Boots, Prince Albert's, Oxford and
slHl Frepoa Ties, Creole and Imitation Con
gress. Button Balls and English Ties, at VEL
LER'S boot, shoe and hat store. ap ~ tt
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Professional Cards.

j. FRED. EFFINGER. ROBERT CRAIG.
EFFINGER & CRAIG,
ATTORNEES AT LAW
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Practice in the Courts of augusta, Rock
ingham, Rockbridge, .albemarle, .aAeyAany
and Bath
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the Collection Of
claims in each one of the above counties
feb 8-tf
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ITEBER KER,

HEBEg KEHc.
Ill OFFICE, NEW BRICK BUILDING,
COR. MAIN s. AUGUSTA STREETS,
Second Floor, adjoining Valley virginian' Office.
hN@Entrance on Augusta Street. %Sa
OFFICE OF STANTON BUILDING ASSOCI-
ALTON.
He offers his services to the people for settling
accounts, writing up books, andll kinds of scriv-
ener's work. aug3-tf
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IHA RLES +. O,EERRALL.
~ Attorney at Law,

NHA RLES T. O.FERRALL.
~ Attorney at Law,
HARR1SONBURG, VA.
Practices in the County and Circuit Courts Of
Rockingham, and the Court of Appeals at Staun-
ton aud the U. s. Courts at Harrisonburg.
may 25-tf
Medical NOtice.-The partnership here
wi tofore existing between Drs. Hanger u
Fultz having expired by limitation, the under
signed will continue the practice of his profession
in the city and county.
OFFICE-in the rooms above the Office of Dr..
Chapman dentist, on east Main street.
jan 26-tf J. H. FULTZ, M. D.
DR. b. p. Reese.
u OFFICE AND RESIDENCE
Opposite Market House,
CORNER OF FREDERICK AND WATER SITS,
Sta u n o n, Va,
where he can be consulted at all hours, day or
night, unless professionally engaged.
feb 29-tf
CHARLES GRATTAN,
~ - At, Attorney at Law,
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in the Courts Of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland.
Ekr Office with the Sheriff nov 16-tf
MEADE F WHITE.
IN Attorney at Law,
STAUNTON VA
COURTs-Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland
Refers by permission to the Law Faculty of the
University of Virginia.
OFFICE--.Court.IIouse Alley.
may 25-1y
WARREN 5: LURTY,
w Attorney at Law,
HARRISONBURG, VA,
Prompt attention given to all business entrust-
de to his hands.
Special attention paid to claims against the
U. s. Government and cases in Bankruptcy.
april 20-tf
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r AIDES Serge, Kid Newport Ties, Lasting
IL Opera Polish, Parepa Ties, Janauscheck
Slippers-all beautiful styles, at WELLER'S boot,
sboe and hat store, april 1s-K
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T HHrf1aSeS ana E8UESaeS.
~ I wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my build
ing near the Virginia Hotel where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
By close attention to business and fair dealing,
expect to give entire satisfaction. l will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give me call
before purchasing ]. H. WATERS.
'au 9-tf
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A CHANGE.-l will hereafter be found in my
n building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (staunton) in the second sto-
ry, the entrance to which is at the east end of the
building, ascending flight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been SO modified as to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
will, too, give special attention to the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonable commissions.
J. B. WATTS.
Attorney at Law.
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WILLIAM CHAPMAN, D. d. S.
staunton, @ Virginia.

OFFICE, south side of Main street-old stand
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold, Silver and
Vulcanite. All operations performed in the most
scientific and skillful manner with strict regard
to pcrmanency. and warranted to compete with
any work done in the larger cities.
lie returns sincere thanks to the citizens of
Augusta and adjoining counties for the liberal
patronage extended him during the long period of
his residence in Stanton, and respectfully So
licits a continuance Of their ORDERS
Highest price paid for old gold and plate,
april 25-tf
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INLOUR-all grades, constantly Oh hand guar
IL antee every one to give satisfaction. For
sale at c. C. WHEAT'S.
may 2-tf
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HNlNE calf sewed and pegged Boots and Gait.
IL ers, for Gentlemen and Youths, low, at
april 18-tf C. L. WELLERs.
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NEW LIQUOR STORE.

G 4 M p B e L T. B A r,
Next to Vindicator Office, STANTON, VA,
Where can be found the purest and best liquors
of all descriptions to be had in the country,
such
PURE HOME MADE WHISKEY,
APPLE BRANDY AND GIN,
PURE FRENCH BRANDY.
ALL KINDS OF WINES,
ALE AND PORTER.
respectfully solicit share of public patron
age. ROBERT CAMPBELL,
mar 28-6m Next door to Vindicator Office.
A. MI. BRUCE'S
Augusta County, w..
OLD RYE wHISKEY /,
Is Copper Distilled and Rectifed under the per-
sonal supervision of the proprietor expressly for
Medicinal, Family and first class Bar room use,
has no superior and is warranted pure and free
from aduteration.
LIBERAL TERMS TT DEALERS
To get it, send your orders with the cash to
VI. BRUCE,
Stanton, Augusta Co.,
april 25-tf Virginia.
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EAIRCHILD'S celebrated GOLD PENS, Pock
IL ct Books and Pocket Knives. at
sept-5 HUNTER & co.'s
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Women Smugglers.

Women are frequently smugglers of fine
aces, but rarely of jewels. On the Italy,
however, some valuable jewels were recently
seized, having been found quilted into an
underskirt. A quiet looking frau, recently
landed from Bremen, had double quilted
petticoat filled with Shetland shawls, caps
and stockings. Another on the Westphalia,
had a quantity of the finest silk bindings,
two valuable watches, two silk dress patterns,
two dozen silver spoons, dozen silver folks,
and eight pieces of silk galloon quilted into
skirt of serge. A companion on the same
steamer had seventy-three bundles of sewing
silk and twenty-nine pairs of kid gloves Sc
creted on her person-scarcely concealed,
however, as the foolish fraulein had TIED
strong cords about her hips, and the snug
gled articles were suspended in such way
that she was scarcely able to reach the dock
The muff is a very ordinary cover for smug-
gled laces. An English woman, recently
landed from one of the Inman steamers, had
the cotton removed from her muff, and its
place filled with valuable laces. The muif
was strapped to her person, where it stood
for embOnp0int.
In one petticoat of this lady were found
gloves in quantity; in the facings of her
dress, cigars; and in the volumlnous gathers
of second petticoat were meerschaum pipes
in sections.
A French woman, extravagantly dressed,
and moving about suspiciously, was invited
into the room of the inspectress recently.
Her petticoat proved to be nine yards of SUI
perior black velvet, one selvege being gath
cred into a waistband, which also held dress
pattern of Ponson silk. The facing of the
velvet petticoat, which was put on with the
incest care, was well padded with Chantilly
laces, cunningly run together; and the ruiiie
on the bottom of this imperial under-gar-
ment consisted of five rows OF rich Chantilly
fonncing. caught together, quite likely, in
the hone that it would be taken for one piece.
An immense seizure of English open-faced
watches has recently been made upon the
person of a well-appearing American W, man
who had them neatly encased in the tucks OF
a heavy flannel petticoat.
Sometimes the German women seek to
evade the tariff dues in the most awkward
manner; as witness the stupidity of hanging
nine watchchains about oue's neck, with a
valuable watch at the end of each chain.
Frau Stumpt said she had been told that
watches were worn by the passengers and
the officers did not take them.
A desperate looking woman, coming on one
of the English steamers lately, on being ex-
amined exhibited an amusing spectacle, with
silver cake basket lashed to each hip, aud
two huge dress patterns festooued as 'filling,
there and thereabouts. On being detected,
this woman, in terrible rage, drew knife on
the inspectress.
Some of the smuggling expedients are, of
course, extremely amusing. A spratueue lit
tie French woman had on her husbands red
flannel drawers, and these were tied in puffs,
here and there.
On being '.unpacked," there came forth
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lERMS $500 PER ANNUM In ADVANCE.

Bohemian glass toilet set, two dozen salt Gel
lars, three dozen silver spoons, three dozen
silver forks, several little articles of bouterie
in bronze and crystal, and some fine Swiss
wood carvings, all of which were put up in
the softest tissue paper aud paper shayings,
that they might not strike against each other.
When the little body was unloaded, no one
laughed more heartily than she.
AS for the nationality of female amuggers
German women are the most frequent break
ers OF the law. They even smugcle articles
and fabrics that are worthless. and i'm the
most ludicrOus ways try to eyade their tariff
duties. Nevertheless, when discovered they
stolidly resign their confiscated treasures and
are by no means as mortified at having been
caught smuggling as they are hurt by their
financial losses.
Frenchwoman, on the contrary, are often
overwhelmed with shame, and, if they ever
beg for their forfeited riches, pledge them all
as cages glamour. The Swedish woman can
not be made to see why her articles are never
to be restored, but, as she is no adept at
smuggling, her experience is scarcely worth
recounting The Irish, however. quarrel
bitterly in giving up their smugglings, and
think the act of confiscating IS nothing short
OF robbery. They neither yield their persons
nor their hidden treasures until actually
forced to do so.
DuI dii tHeSc pam spoken people are easy
to get along with, compared to the American
or English women, who by counterfeiting i'll
health, excessive ;obesity, or a dashng ex-
treme OF tournure, chignon, &C., and by a
naughty mein, attempt to deceive and over
whelm the modest inspectress.
Not long since from off one of the Inman
steamers, there came magnificent gray
haired Cuban lady. Her patrician air was
charming, her dress was faultless, and if she
had been trifie less unnaturally rotlmd she
might have assed without suspicion. She
was invited into the office of the inspectress,
and an official diagnosis made of her eondi-
ton. She was found suffering from four
potm A9uitte shawls, two point applique
sacques, and arOtuRde, or round mantle of
Chantilly lace Of great value. Nor was this
all. Fe TONED upon her hoop skirt were 700
yards OF narrow lace which careful hands
passed days in untanglng. In the plaits of
her dress were pinned collars of an exception
al quality of point lace, which took no more
room, when rolled and pinned against the
seams, than cocoon does against leaf
Scribner's
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The Railroad Hog,

'This seat is taken, sir.'' All persons who
have Travelled TO any considerable extent are
tamilia with this formula. 1t tells the story
of the railroad hOg-the smal-souled, mean,
selfish brute who pays grudgingly for one seat
and strains his small wit to hold two. This
particular hog wore a plug hat with the genu-
inc Boston gloss, an enameled shirt and close
ly cropped iron-gray beard. know his kind
lie Is an eminently respectable beast who al
ways pays his debts promptly. takes am inter-
est i'll Sunday-schools, administrates his de-
ceased brothers children out of their patr-
mony, is the president of joint stock compa-
nies, and has biographical euloges published
in the newspapers when he finally kicks the
bucket. knew the hog lied when he said
This seat is taken, sir,' but found one
that was not taken, sir;" and watched him
to see how many times he would reproduce
the falsehood. The coach was rather full.
and would you believe it, that miserable hog
told sixteen separate and distinct lies in order
to crafty his mean selishness. Enough to
sink healthier soul to perdition. He varied
the formula; one time it was wave of the
hand and look to the rear of the car to in
dicate that the holder of the seat had gone for
drink of water and would be back soon.
Another time, to the inquiry of a mild-man-
nered and timid questioner, he replied by a
stolid stare, and then spreading himself lit
tie wider, he resumed the perusal of his news
paper. was tempted to crawl up behind
him and hiss in his ear, YOU'RE an aw-
full liar" But l had my revenge. A big,
red-faced two-hundred-p -pounder in dirty lin
en- ccat, came in at a way station. He was
sweaty to fearful degree. His feet sme!t
like yalerianate of ammonia and rotten fish,
and his breath was hot, sinking sirocco,
based on bad whisky and onions. This fiery
and fragrant behemoth preferred TO settle
himself in the seat that was taken. ''This
seat is"-began the hog. ''Well, L guess III
take it till the other fellow comes returned
the sweet-smelling heavy weight, and down
he pumped, partially crushing the hog in his
descent. The latter frowned and began to
buster, but the red-faced ruffian soon took
that out of him with Il threat to swallow him
whole-to chaw him up and spit him QUITO
| pitch him out of the window-to go through
| him like dose of salts, and to make various
dispositions of him in case he didn't simmer
| down. Our porcine friend simmered, and
then the barbarian grew good humored. He
told funny anecdotes, and po&ed the hog in
the ribs. He wanted to know where lie came
from and where he was going. He spat
quarts of tobacco juice across him out of the
window, scattering his shirt-front, between
his boots, and all around. He offered him a
''chaw' every time he took out his plug of
navy. The hog perspired freely and shiver-
ed with disgust. Finally he crawled out and
stood up for forty miles until another seat was
| vacated
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DoN'T try to quench your sorrow in rum
or narcotics. II you begin this you must
keep right on with it till it leads you to ruin /;
or, if you pause, you must add physical pain
and the consciousness of degradation to the
sorrow you seek to escape. OF all wretched
men, his condition is the most pitiful who,
having sought to drown his grief in drink,
awakes from his debauch with shattered
nerves, aching head and depressed mind, to
face the same trouble again. That which
was at first painful to contemplate, will, after
drink, seem unbearable. Ten to one the fa-
tai drink will be again and again sought, till
its victim sinks, ahopeless, pitiful and total
wreck. Work is your true remedy.
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PICTOU COAL 4,

TNHE IntercOlOninI Coal Mining Com.
Il pany prepared to sell coal from their Mine
on the acadia" Seam, at Drummond Colliery, Pic
tou N. s., and to deliver 1t f. o. b.. at Granton
Wharf, Pictou Harbor, in any quantity.
The coal from this Mine is now taken from depth
OF nearly 1400 feet and for steam and manufacturing
purposes, is not surpassed by any in the Province.
1t has been extensively used in Cooking Ranges and
for household purposes generally, and owing to its
has given universal satisfaction. The appliances for
handling and asserting the various descriptions of
COAL and the facilities for despatch of superior
character. Ordersmay be addressed or applications
made to James Dunn Esq, Gen. Ag't, Westvile, N.
s.; A. p Ross, ESQ., Ag't, Pictou, N. s., or to the
subscriber, who is now landing cargo of the above
ties, and will keep constant supply hand for this
market "A. ID. WHIDDEN,
No. II Union Wharf,
Agent for State of Maine.
Portland, June 10, 1872. jun11d1m
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NOn.ReSident Taxes

NOn-Resident Taxes
IN the town Of Yarmouth, in the County of Cum
Il berland, for the year 1871.
The following list of Taxes the Real Estate of
nonresident owners in the town of Yarmouth for
the year 1871 in bills committed to ID. L. Mitchell,
Collector said town. the first day of June 1871 has
been returned by him to me remaining unpaid on
the 18th day of April 1872 by his certificate Of that
date and now remain unpaid: and notice is hereby
given that if the said taxes, interest and charges
are not paid into the Treasury of the said town within
eighteen months from the date of the commitment of
the said bills much of the real estate taxed will
be sufficient pay the amountdue therefor, including
interest and charges WILL without further notice be
sold at public auction at my dwelling house in said
town. on the 10th day Of December, 1872, at ten
O'Clock, A. M.
Description Of Property. Vdludtion. Tar.
Joshua l.. Sawyer, house, out
building, 2 house lots and shop
and lot, S1275 BAL, $1S SO
William Wagg, so acres of land, 400 6O8
David Pratt, house and lot, $50 8 So
Heirs OF Michael Mcguire, house
and lot, 100 152
CHARLES HUMPHREY,
Treasurer of Yarmouth.
Yarmouth, July 10, 1872. jy11-3wTh II, Is, ,25
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FOUNDED ON RocKLThe disappointed ad-
venturers who have from time to time attempt
ed to run their worthless potions against
DRAKE PLANTATION BTTERs, vow that they
cannot understand what foundation there is
for its amazing popularity. The explanation
is simple enough. The reputation of the world
renowned tonic is founded upon a rock, tie
Rock OF EXPERIENCE. All its Ingredients are
pure and wholesome. How then could tricks
ters and cheats expect to rival it with com
pounds of cheap drugs and refuse liquor, or
with liquorless trash in state of acetous fer
mentation? OF course the charlatGns have
come to grief. Their little game has failed.
Their contempt for the sagacity of the COM
munity has been fifty punished. Meanwhile
PLANTATION BIrTERs seem to be in a fair way
of eventually superceding every other medici-
nal preparation included in the class to which
it belongs In every State and Territory of the
Union it is to-day, the accepted specific for
nervous debility, dyspepsia, fever and ague,
rheumatism, and all ailments involving a de-
ficiency of vital power. jy8-eod1w&w1t
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NOTICE

FNHE Second National Bank, located at Portland,
Il in the State of Maine, is closing up its affairs.
All Note holders and other creditors of said associa
on are therefore hereby notified to present the Notes,
and other claims against the association for payment.
w. N. GOOLD, Cashier.
Portland, Maine, June oath, 1872. jc27d2m
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

Is THE mind a ponderable or an imponder-
able substance; an essence, vapor, or an indie
scribable something which cannot be grasped,
felt, or withheld?
Man thinks, studies, invents tires the brain
by overwork, and loses his reason; rests his in
tellect, becomes calm, uses restoratives, and
again thinks.
When we reflect that power of endurance
can be impaired to the brain, and that weak
minds have been restored to strength by Eel
lows Compound Syrup of Hypophosphtes we
cannot but conclude that the subtle power is
really ponderable matter, from the fact that
the ingredients are supplied which render it
support and give it vitality. Persons who
study hard should preserve their balance of
power by using the Syrup, jy6-d&w1w
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Furnished Room TO Let.

Ff1HE whole or part of the block OF Brick Stores
( Portland Pier.
Apply at the Merchants National Bank.
OF
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ADAMsoN's Balsam cures Asthma, Coughs
Colds, Lung Complaints Price 80 and 7J cts.
mrl5-T T 5 & WY.
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COPPERAS
FOR DISINFECTING

This economical and efficient disinfectant favor
ably recommended in the public prints, is manufac-
tured by the New England Chemical Manufacturing
Company, at the Old Vermont Copperas Works, and
for sale at their office, No. IA Water Street, Boston,
by
WM. H. FOSTER, Trcns'r.
june 13-d1m 't.'-.
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TINE AND ENLIGHTENED EXPERIENCE have
shown that certain substances formerly used
and relied on in medical practice, are unneces-
sary and dangerous; yet some of these sub
stances have found their way into medical
compounds. DR.. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VIZ
EGAR BTrTERs, however, contain nothing in
furious, being composed exclusively of vegeta-
BILE substances from California. For all disor-
ders of tie liver, kidneys, bladder skin, and
digestive organs, and for purifying the blood,
they are the most wonderful remedy known.
ie2Q-4M
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The nerve structure receives strength and
renewed vitality and the whole nervous system
is rejuvenated by administering SMoLANDER's
BUoHU, and its wonderful curative properties
completely cure kidney, bladder and slandular
diseases, mental and physical debility, gravel,
diabetes and all maladies of the urino-genital
organs, in females, whether single or married,
as well as nervous debility, no matter how pro-
duced. iyS-eod1w
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That friendly relations will continue be-
tween Albany and Troy is evinced by the
fact that basket containing very small
child, labelled 81 am from Albany" was
found On his stoop by a Trojan, Friday
night.