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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
ana Simmer Millinery

Gpring ana Summer Millinery.
MRS. NJ. E. FAGAN & SISTER
are now receiving a splendid assortment of
SPRING ANB SUMNER GOODS,
Ribbons, Flowers, and Straw goods, real and
imitation Lace sets. Kid Gloves, Notions, Cor.
sets, and great many other esirable goods.
They would return thanks for past favors, and
ask continuance of the same. All are respect
fully invited to call on them as no pains will be
spared to give satisfaction. Special attention
given to orders from the country.
N. B.-PATTERN BoNNETs opened on next
FRIDAY, the 10th instant. may est
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Persons interested in the borrowing and lend
ing Of money, should not forget the Il per cent.
clause, to be voted upon to-day. It's issue may
deeply effect the financial interest of tho State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Alittles year old boy of our City. upon being
shown stereoscopic view of the Capitol at Wash
ingtoa, clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Oh
Mother that's the big Market House" How
true-for there things bought and sold
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

To THE VoTERs OF STAuNYoH III hereby an
nonnce myself candidate for re election as Com.
monwealth's Attorney for the city of Staunton
subject to the Convention of the Conservative
Party if one be held. submit to you the past
as my best guarantee for the future.
may 2-tde s. TRAVERS PHILLIPS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Z The vote on the usury question to day will be
taken separately Special tickets will be provid-
ed for this purpose, end as the votes are receiv-
ed they viii be strung on a wire or placed in
hnx
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

NnAeRIAL DAY.-The Ladies Memorial Asso-
citation of Rockingham will have their annual dec
.oretien of the Confederate soldiers graves, IN
Harrisonburg, on Thursday the 9th ofJune
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Announcements.
CITY ELECTION.
Election Day, card Of May.

Having been solicited by number of citizens
announce myself candidate for reelection a
CITY CONSTABLE, and can only point to m.
past as guarantee for the future.
may 9-tde LEVI SHAFER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

OF course, all the officers Of the Banks, in this
city, will vote for the repeal of the ~ per cent
clause.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

We direct attention to the advertisement Of
Miss Sue Ridenour, the blind sweet singer, who
will give concert, for her own benefit, at the
D. D. 4 3. Institution, on next Friday night
Our citizens should not fail to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

f Strawberries made their appearance in this
CITY ON yesterday, and are retailing at IS cents
per quart.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

For the celebrated copper-tipped shoes fs
misses and children, 60 to Geo. A. Smith.
nov 16-4t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The ladies' Of the Methodist E. Church South,
in iris place, will hold Strawberry Festival in
+he Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday night,
the 28th and 29th instant. Parties who have
subscribed are requested to send their contribu-
tions to the Hall Tuesday morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

IN consequence of the high winds for the last
few days, our streets are again dusty. Let the
!. Sprinkler come out, it is good institution-in
dry weather.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

John Greeley, an uncle Of Horace Greeley
died in Londonderry, New Hampshire, 0
the 18th instant, aged 88.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

HueHks & MArHENEY are still at their old
rs stand Augusta street, featuring boots and
.eshoes, for gentlemen and ladies. of the best
j terial ahd after the latest fashions. may 2-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Business Notices.

We have large stock Of Augusta county wills.
ky of the best brands, some very old, at whole
sale and retail.
may 16 BURKE & BRADLEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The striking carpenters in New York num-
Der 1000. The master masons will adopt
the eight-hour system at - day after the
FIRST Of July.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Those wishing neat fitting boot or shoe. or a
handsome hat should not fail to cali on George
. A. Smith, Main street, who keeps on hand a Sc,
1ect assortment of the above named articles. See
advertisement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

- Big Bend Tunnel caved in the other day, and
:. Injured several persons, though not dangerously.
= The obscrucions were soon removed and the
: work goes on Foul air gives much trouble and
there is a good deal Of sickness among the en-
pieces. But 100 feet of heading remain S.
Waterman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The first premium was awarded to N. B. Hen
dry at the Augusta County Fair for Ladies' Gait
ers and Ladies' Walking Shoes nov 2-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

See notice of Fair and Dinner in another col
nmn. Don't fail to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

New post-ofices are establish at Rough. Greek,
Charlotte county, Virginia. with Joseph A. NOEL
fYostmaster, and at Cabbage Farm. Mecklenburg
4soaaty, with Mary A. Pennington as postmaster.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The Atlanta Sun has given to the world
this mastery attempt at verse making:
''Mary had little lamo.
She put ii in the garden,
And every time it wagged its tail
1t spoilt her Dolly Warden"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Mrs. Laura D. Fair has applied for :
change of vcnue for her second trial.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Go to N. B. Hendry for Premium coarse Boots,
and he will give you premium your specie.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

= The voters of the city are again called upon
to vote to-day for city officers. Let all come ou
and vote. This is to US, the most important cleo
ton we have.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Dr. G.. K Gilmer, formerly of Harrison,
burg, has oeen appointed U. s. Gauger il
the Third Revenue District.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Railroad Matters.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Mr. Braxton, of
Virginia, introduced in the House to-day a
bill to authorize the Orange, Alexandria and
Manassas Railroad Company to run over the
long bridge and tunnel under the capitol, in
order to connect with the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. The bill is the same as that in
troduced in the Senate on Saturday by Mr..
Spencer.
The bill authorizing the subscription Of
$500 900 by the District of Columbia to the
capital stock of the Piedmont aud Potomac
railroad, having passed boil, houses of Cor
gress, awaits the Presidents signature
This road will mite with the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad at Stanton, 100 miles from
Washington, which will shorten the distance
between Washington and ST. Louis 127 miles.
The president of the company is Charles q
Sheriff., ESQ.,, who says the road will be com.
pfetcd within three years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

N. B. Hendry is determined to sell ladies'
dress goods little lower than they can be bought
in Staunton, try him. nov 3O-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

We learn from the Spectator that two negro
;a6oys, aged about fifteen years each. drown
ed on Sunday evening last at the ''Ford' near
Port Republic. A party of several were crossing
the River in q boat which sunk, and all escaped
save two. Late Sunday evening their bodies had
not been recovered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Ladies, call and see Smiths Premium hand
made Shoes Jan lift
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE Cry OF STANTON -
If there were any political or party issues in
voiyed in the contest for Commonwealth Attor-
ney between the candidates now before you, !
would not think another had a right to announce
himself; but such is not, and should not be the
case, respectfully announce myself as candi-
date for that Office, assuring you that, should it be
your pleasure to elect me, I shall strive to dis
charge its duties to the best of my ability fairly
and impartially to all, yet firmly.
Respectfully,
may 2-tde. NJ. F. WHITE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

GOING WEsr-It will be from, the adver-
Basement of J. Guy, that he proposes going
West about the 29th of this month. Those hav-
ing business to be attended to in that part of the
country, would do well to consult with Mr.. Guy
before his departure.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Great curiosity, The Princess of Wales shoes
to be seen at N. B. Hendry's. nov Soft.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

For Ladies Glove Kid, Pebble Goat, and French
Kid CATERS. 60 to N. B Hendry. nov 30-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

rCHN largest stock of Shoes and Slippers for
Children and Infants in black and fancy
colors is to be found at WBLLER'S boot. shoe
ard kss stage. aarp. M-te
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

CITY CouNc1L.-The stated meeting of the city
Council held May .21st-R. G.. Bickle, Esq, pre-
siding. 80 tfa 90 -f f+ 49, 'f4s q
The Committee on Health submitted report
upon the injurious properties of the Ailanthus
tree, and recommend the discontinuance of its
cultivation, and that citizens be requested to have
them removed from their lots-Adopted.
The Committee ON Water submitted an ordi-
nance recommending reduction In the cost of
laying water pipe for citizens. On motion it
was laid over until the next meeting of the Coun-
Gil, and the committee Instructed to fix the pri-
ces at reduced rates.. q .e,,.,-,--
| A petition presented from R H. Phillips.
street, from its present terminus to the Church
vile road, upon the properly holders along the
line giving the right of way.
communication was presented from the Treas
urer, informing the Council that the ordinances
concerning vehicles and animals have not been
complied with nor enforced and on motion the COM
munication of the Treasurer was referred to the
committee on police, and said committee was direct
ed TO ascertain whether the ordnaneessh have been
properly executed aud if not, to repor. The rea-
sons for such failure to the council, +,
j. C., Gayer, who was fined by. the Mayor for
keeping hog-pe in violation of the ordinance,
appealed to the council, and on notion the decis
ion of the Mayor was sustained.
On motion the election of chief of Police was
postponed until the stated meeting in june
| On motion the council adjourned
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ISgya5 E0tfzse

+ " rginlM sat Rules held in the Clerks
| Office Of the Circuit Court for Augusta
E..county May 9th, 1872.
| The Methodist Preachers Aid Society of Bal,
| timore, Plaintiff,
The Wesleyan Female Institute, John r. Bald
win, Trustee Of the Wesleyan Female Institute,
| Benjamin Weller, Thornton Berry and Thoulas
P. Eskridge, Defendants.
:. IN CHANCERY. ...
The object Of this suit is to en- orce the. execu,
| ton of the deed of trust executed by the Wes
! leyan Female Institute to john 3. Baldwin, to-
secure the payment gf debt due from said YES
leyan Female Institute to lie piainfis.
The defendant, Benjamin. Weller, not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing b. Sat
isfactory eFilenca that ho is not a resident of
this Commonwealth: It is ordered that he do
appear here within enc month after due publiea-
ton OF this notice, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest.
). NJ RTlsN cleri:
Shelley s. Dumgsrdn'ef. r: q: may 9-dt
Virgsssia:-A' Rules held il" the Clerks OF.
ice OF the Circuit Court Cor Augusta county,
May 9Th 1872.
Thornton Z Stout, Piaintli','
BENJAMIN Weller j. Crawford, Jacob S. sto-
yer, d. H. Peck, and NJ G. Hartman, Defts.
In CHANCEh1.
The object of this suit is to subject certain
lands near Staunton, in Augusta county. which
were conveyed by the defendant Il. II. Peek 10:
the defendant NJ. g Hartman. by deed bearing
date, August %, 1862, 10 the payment of iadg-
ment obtained by the plaintiff at the June Term,
1857, of the Circuit Court Of Augusta, against
all the defendants, except NJ. G. flarman fer
S275, with int crest from 18th Of January, 1891,
and costs, $685.. TIL, plaintiff main iins that
the judgment in question was a lien on the above
/ mentioned lands, at the time they were conveyed
I by Peck to Hartman as aforesaid.
Benjamin Weller, one of the defendants not,
having entered his appearance, and 1t appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he is not o resident
of this Comm onwealth:' It is ordered thai ne 90
anna,r here within one month after due puoica-
tinn Of this notice and do what Is necessary 10
/ arosect his interest
'sS's' j. Il. RYAN. Clerk
sm;th 3 Elder. n. q. may eft
n ENT,s-Fine Celf SHOES, at
VI may 4-tf =. l.. " rLhL ..
EEssENCES-Eemon, Vanilla, Geaslne !; Para
r. fine Wax calidles. Toilet soap, a
may q =. y. "heAl >.
TNsss.' Sage-a fine Octave PIANO. wl.c:lA
L can he bought very iow Apply at.
ifiLB S T.uEDS.
ms a-tf. aallr Srpcf-~-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

EILOUR-aA grades, constantly OF. hand, guar
L antee' every ode5to give satisfaction Fee
sale at c. C. WHEAT's. =,
may 2
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See advertisement of money wanted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

) CALF SHOES.
Mr.. A. M. sTMPSoN, has charge of the Man
ufacturing Department. and will be pleased to-
receive orders from his friends. REPAIRING neat
ly and. promptly done. Call and exaaaias for
yourselves.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

N. B. Hendry has furs at Philadelphia prices.
nov 3O-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

FNEAS.-Green Tea, Japan Tea, Black Tea, I'm
J. perial Tea--.be very best. Mt
say 6. c. wHEATs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

THE TENAcITY OF TRuTH.-When a nation as
clearheaded as the Americans once become con-
WINGED, from long experience and observation,
that an article possesses. superior excellence as
medicine, not all the preposterous clamor of all
the worthless nostrum vendors in the universe
can shake their belief in its emciency. Truth is
very tenacious thing, as these worthless are be-
ginning to discover. PLANTATION BITTERs has
too firm hold upon the popular esteem to be in
the slightest degree effected by the cold water
diatribes which the advertisers of fermented
Stops, "without particle of ALCOHOL are so fond
of launching against alcoholic preparations
The public knows very awell that this peerless
renovant and tonic does contain spirits, but it al
so knows that they are of the purest and most
wholesome description, viz: fine old St. Croix,
the most active and beneficial diffuser of its reme-
dial and invigorating properties throughout the
system which could possibly be adopted.
Pimples on the Face Eruption, Blotches, Scrof-
ulous diseases. and all sores arising from impure
blood, are cured by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

NOFFEES-green and toasted, ali Kinds. s,i;
~ perioGduaaitdes- For saas CHEAP. at
c. G. WHEATaS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

SMALL Pox-There has been no new cases out
side the families in which it was heretofore re-
ported, in the last ten days. at Tenth~Leglon.-
So far four deaths occurred, three from mallg-
nant and one from continent smallpox. In no
case where vaccination has been attended to has
there been danger, SO far there have been IN Tue
neighborhood Of thirty cases, a majority being
varioloid, many very mild cases. Care has been
taken to prevent the spread of the disease, aud
it is reported as gradually subsiding. Our town
authorities have taken steps to have every eitl-
zen of our town vaccinated. Dr. Hill will rem
der the service at the expense of the town, to
those who ieslre lt.-Enterprise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Dor Sale.-A House ON Main street, with q
Il large lot and fine variety of fruit. Ap-
ply at this OFFICE. may 9-fm.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

RGs@ PRICES OF FURNITURE GREATLY REDuc-
ED.-Persons wanting Furniture would do we'll
to call on.J A. 4 Y. NJ. Bickel before purchasing
elsewhere, as we are determined to sell our goods
as cheap, if not little cheaper, than can be
bought in the city. We are now receiving a
large lot of new and stylish furniture purchased
in the Eastern cities for cash, and will sell for
cash for less than any other house in Staunton.
Give us call.
We keep always on hand a large supply OF
cane and wood seat chairs, bureaus, bedsteads,
washstands. tables, lounges, mattresses, and par
lor and chamber sets in walnut, mahogany and
oak. manufactured in our shop of dry material
and by the best of workmen. Give us CALL
Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fsk's metallic cases and caskets always on
hand Undertaking promptly attended to.
Main street, Staunton, one door above Luther
an church. oct 26-tf
N. B. Hendry got the first premium at the coun
ty Fair, for fno calfskin Boots. nov 2-tf
RELIGIOUS NoTIcE.-The church of the United
Brethren in Christ will hold its quarterly and
sacramental Sabbath Services in the grove Of
Mr.. Isaac Hoover, on the road leading from Pal
mer's Mill to Churchville,- no preventing provi
.dence, on the LIST Sabbath in June 1872 Rev.
g. W. Station, P. E., will conduct the services.
Preaching at II a. NJ. and 81 P. NJ.
., !. l. GRIMM Pastar.,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

For the Virginian.
CITY ELECTION. MAY 81. 1872.
FOR MAYOR.
N. X. Trout,
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
G. H. Hudson
CITY SERGEANT.
]. 7. Parent,
CONSTABLE.
Levi Shaver.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
c. E. Young, J. W. Crawford, H. p. Cease.
CITY coUNcIL--wARD NO. 2.
R. G. Bickle, John B. Evans, l. Witt, II. Ker, B..
T. Bagby, J. L. Timberlake
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Is POWERFUL Tonic, specially adapted for usc
in Spring, when the Iangaid and aebiftated system,
needs strength and vitality; it will give vigor to
the feeble, strength to the weak, animation to
the detected activity to the sluggish, rest to he
weary, quiet to the nervous, and health r the
infrm.
1t is South American plant, which according
to the medical and scientific periodicals Of Len
don and Paris, it possesses the most powGJul Ton
c properties known to Matera Medica, aud is
well known in its native country as having woE-
derful curative qualities, and has been long used
specific all cases Of Impurities Of Ike Blood,
Derdngementa Of The Lirer and Spleen, 1aaoss.
Dropsy, Poverty Of The Bleed, Debility, Wsaknessc f
the Iatestines, Uterine Urinary O7yons. -,
DIR. WELLS EXTRACT OF JURUBEBA
1t is strengthening and nourishing; like ma
tricious food taken into the stomach, it assimi.
lates and diffuses itself through the circulation
giving vgor and health.
1t regulates the 5osres quets he nerves, acts d.
| rectly on the secretive organs, and by its power
full Tonic and restoring effects, produces healing
and rigorous action to the whole system.
JOHN Q, KELLOGG, is Platt ST., New York;
Sole Agents for the United States.
Price 81 per Bottle Send for Circular. 4w
DO NDT FAEE. while on your sammqr Eze-
cursion North to secure one Of TIC
CELEBRATED IMPROVED
Stewart Cook Stoves
with its special attachments, Rooster, Baker anI'
Boiler. The Stove and Furniture carefully pack
ed for shipment Books sent on application
FULLER, WARREN & CO., 236 Water street,
New York. may 2-4w
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CHURCH TAcrIcs.-If, instead Of the closing
anthem, some of our ministers should at the
close of the service give the orders: "Atten-
ton, worshipers For hats, dive! for overcoats,
60 Jerk, twistt, plunge i Make yourselves ri
diclous, all p tbs effect would hardly be var-
alton from the present style of getting ready TO
60 out of church. The singing Of the doxology
seems to be the signal for general putting on
aud adjustment, and when the benediction is
about to be pronounced, the rufiled congregation
look more like jumping out the windows, or uni
ting in crushing and crowding race for the
doors than listening to the solemn words CT the
good pastor. At one of our we'll churches
on Sunday evening, it was observed that at least
every third man was going through these ridicu
LOUIS motions while he services were closing, al
though the sermon had been excellent. Why do
moi people wait until the proper time to do these
things? There is time for everything, but that
time does not always occur during church servi-
ees.-E1chongs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

BASE BALL.-The dolly Warden" Base Ball
Club of this city, on Saturday last, took exeur
sion to Harrisonburg in of O'Tooles fine
Mountain Carriages-four in hand, meeting the
Harrisonburgs Base Ball Club ina friendly con
test Only three innings were played, the fur <
Their progress Of the game being stopped by rain.
Our boys acquitted themselves creditably, at the
close Of the third inning the game stood s'Dolly
Warden IS; Harrisonburgs2. We understand
that the Harrisonburg Club proposed to meet the
LIST. A spirited match may be looked for.
The dolly Warden will play match with the
.Buckhorn'' Club of the English settlers next
Saturday, the 25th INST.