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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

The Richmond correspondent of the Peters,
burg Index. says -"Strange to ssy-and it
proves how Virginans seek after titles-there
are about ten applicants for each vacant colo
nelcy in the State militia" The Richmond
E,quircr says that -sif the General Assembly
would incorporate in the tax bill provision
making commissions in the State Militia salca-
Bile, and charge u moderate price therefor,
they could raise enough money to pay Of the
public debt in about three years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

SAN Francisco, CAL, April 5.-A barber
pamel Wilkinson, on Tuesday the Cad inst j,
shot Mrs. BuYkhart twice With a revolver,
because she refused to marry him. Wilkin-
son is said to have killed his wife, mulatto
girl, some years since, at York, Pa, where he
broke Jail and escaped to this coast.
At Gold tIil, Nevada on Wednesday two
boys named John Y. Wilyams aud Willie
Miller, both under II years of age, became
involved in qaurrsl during which Wilyams
called Miller liar, when the latter shot the
former dead with revolver.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

A verdict was rendered last week in the
U s. Court sitting at Lynchburg. against
Jacquelin II Wood, of Lynchburg, for S.
200. The object was to recover that amount
Of revenue stamps, unaccoun'ed for. 1t APP
peared from the evidence in the case that
Mr.. Woods employees had taken the stamps
but the Judge. although believing Mr. Wood
innocent. held that he was responsible for the
faithful administration Of his Office w. l..
Herr. U. S. Internal Revenue Assessor, of
this city. is one Of he sureties Wood has
ample means to indemnify his bondsmen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

JNDIAN RECORD OF TIME-There is NO
word in the Indian language for the word
syear" Indians reckon time by the return
Of snow, or the springing up of flowers, and
the flight of tn. birds announces the pro-
gress o! the seasons. The motion Of the sun
marks the hour of the day ; and these dis
tinctions of time are not .Eoted in numbers,
but in language and illustrations Of highly
poetical character.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

In the u s. Senate, ca the 4ti,, the bill
giving the assent of Congress 10 the subscrip-
ton of 5000, 900 on the part of the Territory
of Columbia to the capital stock of the Pied
mont aud Potomac Railroad was passed by
vote Of Is to 10, after being amended SO as to
provide that no part of the subscription is to
be paid until one million Of dollars has been
subscribed by private parties. and paid in
cash or expended in the construction of the
road and also providing that the Company
give bond for the payment of the interest on
the said amount (ss00 o0o) provided the
road is not completed within three years aud
further that the tax levied by authority Of
the said act shall nos exceed $4,000 for in
teress in any one year
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

A public meeting was held 10 Fincastle,
Va. !; on the LIST inst, called for the purpose
of taking initiatory steps to Withdraw the
subscription of Botetourt county to the VAL
ley Railroad Company. A preamble and
resolutions expressing the sense of the call
we're introduced and advocated by Colonel
sperry and opposd by Judge Houston and
Messrs. Pendleton and Anderson. When
put to vote. the resolutions were rejected BY
a large majority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

SIN AND DEATH-l once met li.tle boy
in Wales. crying bitterly at his fathers door,
afraid to go in. Ills mother had sent him
out clean in the morning, but he had got into
the water, and made his clothes dirty. So
he feared to 90 in, because his father would
punish him. We have soiled our characters
by sin, and therefore it is we fear Death
dread the meeting with our Fathcr.-Rev.
Thomas Jones
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

The United States Circuit Court at Rich
mond. on the 4th. has affirmed the decision
Of the District Court declaring the Virginia
laws in relation to sample merchants uncon-
stitutional, because they discriminate against
non resident traders The decision was given
in the case Of WsH. Barrett, of New York,
who refused to take OUT the license required
tby law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18
nENALE MFR AIsY.

n Doctor /, T. REESE. with a long and
sascessful experience of the treatment OF
s.DIsEAsEs PECUL9AR 20 FEMALES,
has opened an lNFIRMsRY where Ladies VIII DC
received for treatment 1t is useless 10 mention
tas aayantages to be derived from being under
the constant supervision of the Physician. III
many of these cases Experience has long since
saaghs. by the evidence of the best physicians as
we'll As the Institutions of this character in the
large cities, that this is the only way OF success
full treatment.
Patients viii be received as members OF the
family, having every attention necessary iof thef
semfort and improvement.
Staunton aug 3-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

NARROW GUAGE -T-ack-laying on the
second division of the Denver and Rio Grandc
narrow guage railroad between Colorado
Springs and Puebla began some days ago,
aud will reach Arkansas in time to commence
ruuning regular trains from Denver to f'uebla
by the first Of Nay. The earnings on the
FIRST division for the last quarter Of March
we're 1924, besides 81 289 for construction
contractors. Freight shows steady increase
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

A Saloon keeper having started business
in building where trunks had been made,
asked a friend what he had better do with
the old sign. Trunk Factory 'sOh,' said
the friend, ''jast change the I to D, aud it
will suit you exactly"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

AMNEsTY.-The Washington correspon :
dent of the Baltimore Sun, of date April 7th ,
says:
1t is the intention Of Senator Robertson,
OF South Carolina, to make another eff
fort in the Seuate this week to secure the
passage of the second House amnesty bill,
which, unlike the bill which was defeated.
makes but two xceptions-those of all per-
sons who resigned their seats in Congress to
take part in the Coniederacy and those. who
left the army and navy for the same purpose.
There is some prospect that Mr. Sumner will
not antasonixe the bill with his civil rights
bill as an amendment, and that therefore the
House amnesty measure, pure aud simple,
will become law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

An exchange says, sNo5ody has fallen
from balloon for week back" It wouldu't
Re very good for weak back, anyhow, if
they did
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

Dr. Hall says that for the period Of
month before marriage, and ate. death, men
regard their wives as angels.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

The StateI.egslature of Utah have .elect-
cd W. II. Hooper and Thomas Fitch. U S
Senators. The State has not been admitted
to the Uaiou YET
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18
For the Vlrginian.
REVENIES.

For the Vlrginian.
REvENIES.
BY M d.
The sun upon the mountain brow,
The sea that skirts the sandy shore,
Remind me now,
Of days Of yore.
muse upon the gone-by years,
muse upon the summary ewes,
When the dew like tears,
Baptised the leaves.
plucked = rose gcmmed DER with dew,
And twined it in her golden hair;
! called her true.
And passing fair.
The roses now within her hair,
That shine in sptendor on her breast,
Are diamonds rare,
OF an earldoms crest.
She turned her from an honest heart,
To wealth, and power, and titles grand,
Sold at the mart,
Of rank, and land.
But they say, with all hsr sparkling grace,
And her palace home, and children fair,
She keeps face,
And a lock Of hair.
And The face is that of yeoman bold,
And the hair, that curled around his brow,
What good are her gold,
And her titles now?
And they say the face is like to minc;-
But the hair is brown and my scant hair,
Is showed with the vine,
Of grief, and care.
Maalebrook. april 10, 1872.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

An inveterae tobacco- ehewer, in state Of
absent. mindedness, Fchawed" IL ace dollar
grcenbacl.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18
Professional Cards.

J. FRED. ErFINGER. ROBERT CRAIG.
EFFINGER g. CRAIG,
ATTORNExS AT Law,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Practice in the Courts of augusta, Rock
inglom, Rochbridge, .albemarls, .alleyhdny
aud Bath
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the Collection OF
claims in each one of the above counties.
fah g
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18
L EAsfT1ONABLE TAILOR,

ID Is. Graves.
L FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Main Street, Staunton, Va,
Foul doors East of Crawfords old stand,
Where he is prepared to execute work at tn
shortest notice and in the best manner at reduc-
cd price for CASH. Cutting, Revovating done in
| .h e best .manner. april $3.50 tt
Carriages and Ruggies.
~ | 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 Bnggies of every description:
By close attention to business and fair dealing.
expect to give entire satisfaction. | will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give me = call
before purchasing J. H. MATTERS.
M Off
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StUwlstOn Cards.
HOUSE and SIGN Painting.

House and Sign Painting.
IL 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. CLINE,
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va
iulv Nv
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Livery.
Livery.
NEW LIVERY STABLE 81 >eA
sassskIs~
THORNBURG & CO.,
AT
BURKE'S OLD STAND.
minus of New Street. near Va Hote


terminus OF New stree near Va Hotel,
STAUN NJ TON, VA
Having, recently taken possession of these
IL commodious stable we are gratifed to an
nouncc to the public generally. and our friends,
that we have stocked them with every adjunct to
complete Livery. Our horses are y Dung. fresh
fast, and well broken; our Buggies. Carriages.
&C., new and of the latest style. and our drivers
selected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hour.
with single or double buggies. riding horses, 70
ladies and gentlemen. carriages. spring wagons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave would
do well to give us call.
Horses fed by the day. month or year, at usual
rates. !,
Honine. by strict attention to own bust
rass - merit continuance Of the favor hereto
fore shown US. we respectfully solicit share
Of the public patronage dec I'll
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

"Sam, what mechanical work did you 6rst
do Z" Cut teeth" said the vag. oi coIrso."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

4 CHANGE.-l will hereafter be found in nv
N building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (stauntcn) in the second sto-
ry, the entrance which is at The east end of the
building. ascending a fight Of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, l, in like spirit, ask its
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.
have all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
of lands, having peculiar advantages i'll this re.
spect; and on reasonabl commissions.
j. B. WATTS.
Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

A CARD TO MY GID
N CUSTOMERS
AND TIE
PUBLIC!
have ittelup side of my store-room
heretofore exclusively used for the Boot. Shoe
and Hat trade, for DRY GOODS. I can now
show you nice stock of
Dry Goods and Notions,
which purchased while in the North, at very
low figures. have line of
DOMESTICS LADIES DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' STRAW GOODS.
RIBBONS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &C.,
which think cannot fail to please In future
propose to keep an assortment OF these goods al
ways on hand and will use my best endeavors to
suit your tastes and meet your views in regard
to price. n b. HESDAf.
Augusta street, opposite Court house.
may lift
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

rE,EAsEoE4s1 OF FAsHEE0N.-alrs K.
4 Nj. Kelley, wishes 10 announce TO her
friends and the public generally, that she has
received her first lot of spring goods, consisting
OF new style Of
HAT AND BONNET FRAMES.
REAL LACE COLLARS IN EVERY VARIETY
Black and white Mourning Sets,
Real Lace Jabows,
Crepe de Chine Bows.
Vatican and Crepe de Chine Tasse Scarfs
She also will be home in due time with hand
some assortment Of millinery. &C.. as usual, to
resume her business. Any one desiring hat or
bonnet made previous to that time can be accom-
modased. march 2S-tf
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r liverpool
IL AND LONDON AND GLOBE
INSURANCE COMPANY.

Capital, Surplus, and Reserved
Funds, Gold, SIC, OOO, 600, 90
All Liable for ell Fire Losses.
Assets in the United States, over, 5000, 90
Daily Cash Receipts, upwards
of........... Gold. 100000
Having been appointed Agent of this grand old
English company with its unquesionable secu-
rites and immense resources am prepared to
issue its policies against loss or damage by fire
buildings, merchandise and personal property of
all kinds This company paid more than three
million dollars to Chicago within 20 days from
date of fire. and not dollar taken from Ameri-
can securities. ?. b. SUBLETI, Agent.
Stanton, Va.
DAVENPORT & CO., General Agents. Rich
mond, Va. feb 15-tf
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THE VALLEY VIRGINIAN
STAUNTON, VA
Thursdays April IS. 1872

TERMS.
The /" yirg,ninM'' will be mailed to Sub
scribers at $500 per anEsx ns. In ADVANCE
Ifpaymenf II deferred THREE MONTHS.
$3.50 VIII be reanf ed, and at the end Of tIac
year $500.
Transient advertisements Will be inserted
at the rates Of sI,O9 per sSu>re. Of Gle lat
lines, for the Erst insertion and - cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Special Notices 20 cents per line for each
INSERTION.
Job Work done n Ra! timu re IN ties for Cash
Correspondents Will address
..yALIB.Y vIRGEyyAN.H
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
Boot and Shoe Making.
SMITH & ORCHARD

Have commenced the manufacture of Boots and
Shoes, Main street, next door TO Bickle &
Bros cabinet shop, where they are prepared TO
fill all orders that may be given them Their cx-
perience in the practical part of their business
enables them to guarantee satisfaction. They re-
spectfnlly solicit share of public patronage.
N. B.-They are prepared to do repairing Of
subscriptions. both for Ladies and Gentlemen. in
better style than has ever been done before In
| this city, and at the shortest notice.
december Cliff
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

ct. louis Mutual life
NJ Insurance Company.
Assets over $5.G00,00O.
REASONS FOR INsyRINa IN THIS CoMP'Y.-1. Its
managers, m IN of known character and integrity,
have already placed it beyond suspicion or exper-
iment. 2. Its risks are well scrutinized by expe-
rienced Medical Examiners, and carefully select
ed. 8. Its investments are of undoubted securi-
ty. 4. Its accommodations are ample for every
contingency. S. Its past management and rapid
growth is guarantee of the future
GEORGE K. WILMER u CO.,
State Agents.
Alexandria, Va.
W. H. WATTS. District Agent,
Stanton, Va.
Office under the Virginia Hotel.
jan 26-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

n'TOOIc's American Hotel
~ Livery stable.
In commencing the new year O Toole has made
his arrangements to present the handsomest- and
most durable Livery outfits ever seen in the Vail
ley. His
Buggies, Carriages, &C..
are all new. and made to order. His splendid
stud of Match Horses. including Blacks, Greys,
BAYS and B.owns. cannot be surpassed in the
State
His riding horses are first class, both for speed
and ease.
He is prepared toaccommodate his friends and
the public either with single feeds for their hor-
SEES. by the day, week or month, on liberal
terms
His Stables are close and comfortable. his sheds
ample, and his hostlers attentive and accommo-
dating.
He respectfully asks continuance Of the lib
eral custom heretofore extended, promising that
no one shall go away dissatisfied.
nar OFFICE at the Bridge, near American
Hotel. jan Aft
/ NEW GOODS!
SPRING GOODS
n nice choice styles and of the best quality. NJ,
| stock is good in every department.
Come and see
march 2l-1m F. NJ. YOUNG.
| A new supply of those Pocket States just re
: "a eeived at BELL & Co.'S feb ST
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

YEOPE FOR TIE HOPELESS.-In Press,
and soon to be issued
AN ADDRESS,
delivered before Staunton Council, AZ,
Friends Of Temperance, by
Major A. N G ARBER, Ja,
and published by request Of the Council.
Price Is cents per copy. Liberal discount
to the trade. Address,
A NJ CARRIER, s.
Box 80,
april 4-3t Stanton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

ITEHEss KEgs.
I'll OFFICE, NEW BRICK BUILDING,
COR. MAIN s. AUGUSTA STREETS,
Second Floor, adjoining Valley Virginian' Office.
HGSEntrance on Augusta Street. -Esa
| OFFICE OF STAUNTuN BUILDING ASSOCI-
ALTON.
He offers his services to the people for settling
accounts writing up books, and all kinds of scrv-
eaer's work. aug 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

Hhyssan Of this celebrated institution discovered whel
in the great hospitals of Europe. viz England France
Ana else where the certain speedy, pl .asant ano
efsetual remedy in the world for all
nTsEaSES OF YMpHJJDENCE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-18

M cGical NOfice.-The partnership here
vi tosore existing between Drs. Hanger l.
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, denttt on east Main street.
jan 26-tf J. II. FULTZ, NJ. D.
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4 new supply Of those Pocket States just re
"a eeiyed at BELL & Co.'S feb at
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Nhoisve injured themselves by certain pracce IN
.au sed in while alone. habit frequently learned IRON
owl companions school, the effect OF when are
nightly felt when asleep. and if not crad
ssibie ami destroys both nina ana oooy
should apply Immediately. 49,; -
What pity that young man the nope OF lis = coun,
ry the prie OF his parents sh uld be snsiehed from
yrospects and enjoyment of life by the Consequences CT
aeriatng the path of nature and inlislng Ger
secret haoit. Such persons must before
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-07-18

ANAesa AAs AhAauoAt1AA Nfeaal
We note among the arrivals at the Cont.
mental Hon. A. X. Shepherd, Vice president
and the executive officer Of the Board OF
Public Works Of the District OF Columbia,
who has been correctly designated the Baron
HauSsmann Of the National Capital. Mr..
Shepherd Is little over thlrty-seyeu, with a
hue constitution, popular manners, rare gen
crosby, and lndOmlable pluck. To the en-
cry Of himself and a few others may be ac-
credited the astounding prosperity Of Wash
ington city. They have not faltered or
failed 10 adversely. Assaulted trout aud
rear alike by factions In the city aud sus-
plcion In Congress, they have finally been
Endorsed BY a majority OF the people Of the
District OF Columbia, and BY . tln1icAtion Of
both houses Of the National Legislature. We
should Ike TO zee such 4 spirit a. Shepherd
10 Philadelphla-One who, by spending pub
lie money, did not abstract Ii for himself,
but left monuments for posterlty, and could
point 70 bis work as his best recommends
tion. We have been struggling for years for
decent pavement for our streets, The peO-
pie and the newspapers Of all parties have
clamored for such q thOruughfdre, and to-
day we have the wOrst-payed city In America,
simply because little factions and the little
men 10 our city councils have not been sub
sidiEed. While these factions have been
quarrellng nearly every city In the Union
10 being paved with wood, composite, or
stone, increasing business and population bo-
yOnd all calculation. The little city OF Eliza
beth, In New Jersey, has spent four millions
OF dollars In city improvements with thls re-
suit; The population has increased three
hundred per cent, and the value OF property
one hundred and hfty per cent. Every
block Of new road and new pavement has
been followed BY population and business.
The men who do these things arc men like
Hon. 4, X. Shepherd, Of Washington; and
We shall never be able 10 command their
services unless we reVolutloniEo our entire
municipality, and put men In the lead who
have public spirit enough 10 spend their
own money freely, and use the money
OF the people, not for their own temporary
prosperity, but for the public and the good
Of the city