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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-06-07

III GREAT DECLINE In PRICES
From this date until the fall trade commences we
will make up TO order our large and very superior
assortment Of IMPORTED CLOTHS, CAsSI-
MERES, and ,YE.STINGs ut y reduction Of from
TEN TO TWENTY PER CENT. ys5t
Thankful Tor the very liberal patronage extended
to us this spring, we solicit continuance OF the
same, promising best efforts 20 please both as TO
style, quality, and price. .,.
te sat 1907 3iain street.
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STOCKHOLDERS :MEETING.-Th an
- uual meeting OF tl,c. SfOCkHOLDERS OF
TIE RlCHMONn PAPER MASUFACTURiNG
COMPANY will In held ut the office of John ii.
Montague ESl., Of Main and Twelfth streets,
on THURSDAY the nth day Of JUNO Instant, ut
O'clock +. NJ W. Is. ALLEGRE, President
II. W. LUBBOCK, Secretary. Je ltd
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MARRIAGES.


December 18th, by Rev. sbmuel Coffman, 8. r.
RHODES and Miss SUsANNAH NJ HEATwoLE, all Of
Rockingham.
TER, of Staunton and Miss MARY c., daughte,
of DR.. L. Triplett, Of Mt. Jackson.
December 18th, in Harrisonburg, at st. Andrew
Chapel by Rev. J. B. Fitzpatrick, GEORGE s
CHRISTIE, Esq, and Miss HELEN B. FIrzPAr-
RICK, all of Harrisonburg. "a
In Harrisonbnrg by Rev. A. W. Weddell, Jos.
S. Brown and Miss EMMA NJ, daughter Of Jos,
D. Price, of Harrisonburg.
December 18th in this city. by Rev. -,
VIM. A. GRILLs and SUSAN F. CHURCHMAN.
December 18TH in Greenville, by Rev. James
Murray, Col JouN D LILLsY and Miss ANNA l..
SMITH, daughter of VIM. F. Smith, Esq.
December 5th in this county, by Rev. j. L.
Grimm, J. J. LONG and Miss MAGGIE v. ARGEN-
BRIGHT.
December 3rd, by Rev. D. B. Ewing, WIN. G.
KTNKLE aud Miss JOSEPHINE F. MAHANY, all Of
Augusta.
December 5th in Rockbridge county, by Rev.
E. G Gordon, Mrs. Susan G. MeCLuNa and SAX
uEL GOLD, Esq.
December 9th, by Rev. A j. Bushong, NJ.
KERR and Hiss MoLLIE L. PorrsR, both of Au-
gusta
December 18th. by Rev. a. ). Bushong, W. +.
HoLBERr and MARTHA A. DUNLAP, both Of Au-
.gusta.
December 18th, by Rev. P. Fletcher, NJ. ".
BucHEn and Miss FLORENCE B. L1oHrsER, oil of
augusta.
December 10Th. by Rev. r. c. Walker, 8. L.
HUFF and Miss o. R. HANGER, all Of Augusta.
December 10th, by Rev. G. E. Brown, H. B..
WlsEMAN, of Augusta, and Miss ELIZA V. ALL
STOCK of Bath.
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In this city, at the Virginia Hotel, on the
morning of the 24th IDA, infant daughter of Mr.
NJ. A. Jacobs, of Shreveport louisiana aged l9
months.
November 18th. in Waynesboro', Mrs. ANN
ALEXANDER, aged SO years, 10 months and IL
days
December 3rd, near Moscow, PEsRn ZrAMEn-
MAN, aged IS years, . months and % days.
November 18th. in this county, Mrs FANNIE
MILLER, in the cara year Of her age.
On the 10th of November. 1872. in Augusta
county, Mr.. ABRAHAM HULvEY, aged Sc years.
8 months and Is days.
ceased expressed himself as prepared to die
through faith in the atoning blood of Christ. He
was good citizen, true friend and universally
esteemed.
On the 18th inst, at her residence in Harrl-
sonburg. after few weeks illness, Mrs. MAR,
EFFINGEa. widow of John F. Efinger, deceased
in the 80th year of her age. She was born Feb
ruary 9th, 1898. and was married to her husband
long since deceased, in April, 1911. She was TO
over 60 years consistent member of the NJ. E
Church, and died lamented by large family o.
children grand children and great, grand child
rem, besides an extensive acquaintance in tn
community in which she had lived almost tn
whole of her life. The numerous visits to he
sick chamber during her illness, indicated tn
respect and affectonate regard entertained 70,
her by the community and her memory will h
long and sacredly cherished by all who kne,
her. She was the mother of NJ Harvey Efinger
ESQ.,, Cashier of the LIST National Bank of Staun
ton.
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business Notices.


| Just received, superior lot of Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco and Cigars, &C., at John A.
Moons, Post office. dec 10
2 cper cent saved by purchasing Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco at J. A. Moons, Post Office.
First-class; Note paper and Envelopes, as well
as general assortment of Stationery, 20 per
cent cheaper than any other house in the city. at
}. A. Moons, Post Office. dec 4t-city p's copy
The cheapest Tobacco, Cigars and Snuff in the
city, at John A. Noon s-Post-ofice.
FINEST Jamaica and ST. Croix Rum, Oard
and Hennessy Brandy. Scotch Whisky. Scotch
Ale, London Porter, g., g., for sale by
BURKE & BRADLEY,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealers.
Go to John j. McMahons and see the incest Sc.
lection of the very latest style of haas and boots
for gentlemen, in this city Just received and
for sale very low. No 1919, Augusta street.
Just received new lot of Augusta Mills wool
Goods, made by Rankin Bro, ut J. j. McMa-
hons, l29 Augusta street. dec 10
Twilled and Untwilled, for sale by J. j. McMa-
hon. dec 10
Another big lot of Mems and Boys Boots CON-
ing in TO- day, and for sale very low at J. J. Mo
Mahou's Augusta street. dec 10
nice selection of new calicoes Just received,
1t J. J. McMahon's. l29, Augusta street. decl9
----
splendid lot Of Cotton and 0snaburg Checks
At J. j. McMahon's, 129, Augusta st. dec 10
Mems and boys Caps, all styles, low, at John
J. McMahon's..
A big lot of heavy Cottons, Laurel D. Mt. Yer
non, John Washington and other good brands, at
John J. McMahons. 1879 Augusta street.
Call OH Bantz and get him to make you wa
err proof Boot or. Shoe. dec S
.!IoARs.-We have in store large assortment
If fac aud common Cigars. in whole and half
soxes BURKE Il BRADLEY.
dec s
Celebrated water proof Greese for sale ii
3antz's.
Bantz's isthe place to get your I'm. Boots made
order.
Rantz makes nothing but Gents fine Calf Boots
and Shoes.
Bantz always gives perfect At and warrants
III his work.
r.
laily his Fall and Winter stock of BOOTS, SHOES
lad HATS for mems, ladies', misses, boys, chill
rens and infants wear. His stock is larger
IAN ever before aud embraces the finest az we'll
the medium grades of goods, which he offers
the public at very small advance ON cost.
oct loft
REMEMBER Farmers that Weller keeps just the
Gods you want at the Lowest Prices.
REMEMBER Boys to buy your Hats at Wellr'..
REMEMBER to go to Weller's to buy your Hats,
,rices from SO cents to $500
neEA. B. HENDRY is now receiving a beauti
line of Ladies' Suits. Millinery, Notions,
trimmings, &c. Call and examine them. saa
REMEMBER to buy your Boys Boots and Shoes
Wellers.
N: Is Hendry is receiving nice line Of ladies'
'lts' millinery, notions and trimmings. nov I
REMEMBER all C.sL Weller has the latest lyle
1 Gentle,aen's fine Hats
REMEMBER Ladies and Gentlemen's 8sppers q,
1stlers in great variety.
REMEMBER to go to Vel1sr's for n iss
EMS Shoes.
Boot aud Shoe Findings for sale at John j..
lcMahons. nov ID
REMEMBER and buy your Ladies Shoes at Wei
ers
REMEMBER that gum shoes are sold at Weller'a
. u per sent. lower than elewhere
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December e6, 1872
Thursday,
Local..

TIE VALLEY VrRa1NIAN is issued this week
one day in advance of the regular pupllcati on
date. in order to give the hands in the ONCE 'n'
privilege of enjoying Christmas
Next week we will print off half sheet. ~
was our purpose to issue full sheet. as we aio
last year. but several of our EN- ployees ues'.ns
In v;s;t friends at distance, we Will thro" our
self upou the generosity of our readers, with q
halksheet next week.
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Morning, Eveping and Ns~sss

BY WA.- B. JOHNSON. A. NJ.
will commences schoa.for hnys and girls, at
my hoass. On MONDAY; the 10th Of December.
Hours fssm,- 8 O.. M 10 ~ Fre for English !
branches. IS per month; Latin, 81
At the same place. from 3 y. H. 70 6 D. M.
will give lsssnns n 'rnoh or Itslian to 1ounr
ladies NJ So per month";
My Night School. over the store Of rowsxs
PrifchsEd. si}i bssnp .iunej. re, Sa DAP MOI. :.
fss l.-t. WA-;; lJlla.Ioy. An.
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del93i
q Ionuse.s Preparations.


Charp q DOl4sne's Preparations.
y Aromatic Cod Liver Oil, pleasantly flavor
ed, Disgusting the dshy taste OF the OIL.
Compound Syrup of Phosphates.
Elixir Pepssne, II on and Strychnia: an excel
lent remedy in. Dyspepsia and general D,biiity'
Elixir falisaya Bark.
Elixir of Quinia. compound
Elixir repsTne, strychnia and Bismaih,
excellent digestive.
Elixir of Valerianate of Ammonia, pleasant
anodyne and antispasmodic.
Compound Elixir d Gumbul. highly recom'
inended IN Hysteria, Neuralgia, SC.
Wine Of Pepsine, useful in Dyspepsia.
Elixir OF phosphate of Iron. Qn'nia and
Strychnia. AM excellent tonic combination
Bitter Wine of Iron.
Comp. -ad Elixir of Corydalis, usefulin scrof-
uls
FL, Extracts.
For sale by
SA HUGH Ii. ro LII, Druggist.
opposite ]. W. Alloys Clothing store,
NAV a-lf Staunton. Va.
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NEsters, dine best to be had.

NYsteFs! the best to be mad.
" Christmas will soon visit US again. Enjoy
yourself. for you may not live to see another.
Persons wishing to get some things to set their
tables off. would do we'll to lsavs dollar At W.
S. S!utz's Fish and Oyster Store and have gall
Ion Of fine Oysters delivered. free to any ons-
This is good opportunity for all will be pre-
pared to furnish large Oysters at $50 per gs.-
lon. Persons wishing Oysters for Christmas are
requested to leave the:r-orti,rs at James E. Tag
lor's Confectionery. with me. at Richardson
old stand Corr and ALL Particular atten-
iion paid to all orders.
Auars Responsibility,
dacb-tf WALTER g. STUFF.
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Isaac B. Baas has been appointed route agent
between White Sulphur Springs and Hinton, on
the-Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
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Street, Staunton, Va.
Persons coming from the West on the morning
train can find my store in the large stone build
ing, on the left hand side of the street leading
from the depot one door North of Spectator Of
fee.
, If you should unfortunately get lost after az
irving in our ssbig" city. ask the first man you
meet where the store of the one legged rebel is
to be found. and he will show you the place on
Augusta street.
Having made my purchases from some of tbs
leading houses in Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York, feel confident can offer you bar.
gains such as you seldom meet with.
Constantly on hand full line Of
DRY GOODS. DRESS GOODS, CALICoEs,
COTTONS, LINSEYS. FLANNELS,
FACTORY CLOTHS. SC.
ssh. Black Alpacas speciality-varying in
price from Csc to $l.5Q.
MILLINERY GOODS,
of all leading French, English and American
styles. 4.sss
Hats and Bonnets from 75c to $40; Imitation
Flowers and Feathers, from l0c to SIS each.
This Departments in charge of Miss KATE
OWEN, theiady who gave entire satisfaction to
my many patrons last spring she was formerly
with ARMSTRONG Gator s Co., of Baltimore, and
they recommend her as one Of the best trimmers
of their city.
eess- Call early and see the styles.
TO TIE LADIES ESPECIALLY.
Miss R. J FISHER can be found at my store,
prepared to manufacture to order. at short no
tice, all styles Of Fashionable Hair Work curls,
chignons, switches, fronts, and frizettes.
Constantly on hand al the latest styles Of
Imitation Hair Goods.
| MOTION s in great variety, hosiery
gloves, hankerchiefs, scarfs, mer1no vests, ruff.
| filings. etc. Jet and Milton Jewery, pins, bandl
and eharms. from loo to SIS set.
GentIemen's Department.
Fine shirts, knit shirts and drawers, linen aad
paper collars and cuffs, fancy bows, from lOc t.
75c; mems and boys hats. from SOC to S. men,
. whole stock boots from $9a TO Sc; boys boots
$l,75 to So; mems gum shoes. only ST 90.
L*dies, misses and children's shoes, from so.
to SIS. Ladies' shoes made to order in Batimor,
and Philadelphia. and every pair warranted.
STAMPING. on linen, cotton and flannel, exc
/ cuted with neatness and dispatch.
Funs-all styles and qualities.
+ Trunks, vaiises, ladies' and gents trayelin,
companions, from ST. to So
ORDERS from the country amounting to S
and upwards, accompanied with the oash, vii
| receive prompt and special atteatien, and tn
package returned FREE of express charges owe
! the railroad and stage lines, and satisfaction
guaranteed.
We hope by fair dealing, to merit PARTON {
the public patronage. Every article warrante
| as represented Call early and sect. bargai;
oct 24-tf J. Y. NEWTON
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Bahtz's water rroof Boots are a success, as the
bate slosh has demonstrated. Ali who wore them
testify to their efficiency, and that they came up
to promise.
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NrnrcA1.-We direct attention to DR.. Benz. L.
Crawford, whose Office is under the Miller House,
corner Of Frederick and Anguish streets.
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THanKs.-we are indebted to Maj. Jed Hotch-
kiss, now in Europe, for copy of the London
Echo 1t makes a sorry show beside the dailies
of eur large American cities.
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Elders ELEctEp-On last Sabbath, the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were elected Elders In
the Presbyterian church At Staunton. John
Paris, DR.. J. A. Waddel. c. d. Mccoy, I. b.
Coleman, D. A. Kayser, and VIM. Frazier.
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President Garrett, of Baltimore & C:-;3
Railroad, lost $3.50 900 81 rccrn' s:iIaros r
Haliinore,
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= OrR CHURCH PAPEn.-We have received the
frst number of religious paper with the above
name; published at the Shenandoah Valley office,
in the interest Of the Lutheran church, and edited
by Reys W. E. Hubbard. L. Fox and S. Henkel.
Psise 50 90, at New Market, Va.
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NEMFLE.oE FASHION.

MRS KATE NJ. KELEEY. beps leave to ia.
form her customers andthe public generally thas
she has removed in rear of her former store.
etc 19tf
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HI. WELLER.

WILLIAM III. WELLER.
w Successor to a. II. TAYLOR & CO.
Notifies his friends and the public, that having
pur chased the entire stock of A. II. Taylor Co
he is now prepared to offer especial inducements
to those who wish to purchase
DRY GOODS,
C.AssIMEREs,
BOUTS AND SHOES
for Ladies', Mems. Misses and Children's wear
QuEENSWARE,
HATS AND CAPS.
snd acsmpiete variety OF
NOTIONS.
LUMBER, SHINGLES AND LATHs,
CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
1t will be my purpose and aim to keep the
stock always complete, and trust. by attention
and honorable dealing to merit share of pub
Iic patronage. W. H. WELLER,
s doors west Of Valley Bunk.
N. BAH kinds of Country Produce taken ia
| exchange for Goods, and Orders promptly filed.
dec 5-tf--oty papers copy WI. W
ISAAC PAUL,
i Commission Merchant.
For tie sale of Flour, GRIN. and all kinds of
Country Produce, also Mercha ndse and Manu-
featured Articles,
Cor. VIRGINIA AVENUE and Sixth STREET,
WASHINGTON CITY, D. c.,
Is prepared to receive all kinds of goods on stor.
age, (in fire proof building,) at rea-
sonabe terms.
References IN Washington CIy.-Messrs. Jack
| son Bros. & Co.. Mr.. Jesse B. Wilson, Mr.. B. F.
! Morael. tet
I Rsfereaces ii observation-disclosures. Newcomer &.
| Co, English. Paul Co., Enoch Pratt. Esq.f
Retsreucs IN Ne,o York Charles B. Rcuss.s Esq.
Sfaunfom H. Efinger and NJ G. Harmanr.
| dec 70 If
I IL New Restaurant,
# fWest End Stuart's Building, Opposite Dspot.(
( Having opened first class Restaurant weare
now prepared 10 furnished meals at all hours.
FAMILIES supplied by the day ormonts. We esp
sIses accommodate boarders with lodging
/ We trust ty Keeping table second to pone in
HE ;city and an orderly and qniet house to re-
ceizs fs:r share ot psssoaass ssom the city and
! county. nny2-ttl
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SunRnxsBRED.-On Monday morning last a
deer came down into the settlement near Craigs
Vile, in this county, and surrendered to small
dog Our informant thinks it was so cold the
animals blood became chilled that he could
not run Probably IT had the epizoty.
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f''.. 81 '.r..c.i .nnpvs- nrp..:; -hass
A'ic'ts ss-s stl--rvn. & + Gs..: -, s.
.Av In
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just received. q superior lot of Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco and Cigars, &C., at John Al.
Moons, Post-of6ce. dec 10
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E'Qr ReaRt.-The store room formerly occu~
= Piedsby Mrs. Kelley, is now for rent
dec 10 t.
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We trust ty Keeping table second to pone in
The ;city and an orderly and qniet house to re-
ceize a fair share ot psssoaass ssom the city and
ceunty.. nov 2l-ttl
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VALUABLE HIGHLAND COUNTY LAND IN MAR
KEr-We call attention to the advertisement Of
the sale on the 9th day of February. of two val
liable farms in Highland county. by J. W. Myers
and L. H. Stephenson, Commissioners. 1t is
rarely such unexcsptonable land is offered at
public sale The farms are well worth the stten-
ton of purchasers.
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PERsoNAL.-J P. Wright Esq, of the Lynch
burg Press, was in the city last week, and gave
US frien lily call. He is the only man ever
know to have g,tten the better of Fayette Nc
Mullen in rough and tumble encounter.
Hon. s. A Merritt delegate in Congress from
Idaho, arrived n Stauntoa on Saturday last, and
will spend the holidays with his relations and
friends in Staunton and Augusta county.
Col. JAS II. Cochran, of Cupeper, was in the
city on Tuesday last.
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DolIn q Co.'S.
New Restaurant.

i West End Stuart's Building, Opposite Dspot.(
Having opened a first class Rsstaurant, weare
now prepared 10 furnished meals at all hours.
FAMILIES supplied by the day ormontk. Mefcas
.lse. accommodate bosriers with lodging
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f1FsM:ae ssal&d Hay on hand and for
L. Sale, by FOWERS s PRITcHAHD.,-.
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Su1cIDe.-Several weeks ago we noticed that
Mr. W. B. Shupe, and Mr.. Yost, of Penusylva-
mia, had established steam mill, some
wood land purchased by the former sometime ago
in tn. vicinity of Lebanon White Sulphur Springs.
Mr. Shap ;, not long since, went back to Pennsyl-
vania to straighten up some complicated business
in which he was interested, While there other
and unforeseen embarrassments crowded upon
him, which SO depressed his mind, that he com
mi,ted suicide by shooting himself.
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Tus Ravtv IL in tn, NJ E. Church is still pro
crossing. Up % this time there have been about
$50 additions to the membership of that church
and about 80 conversions since the commence
n,ent of this interesting aud remarkable revival
DIR. Rosser is still with u.s. preaching every night
of tho week. and morning and night on Sabaaths.
lie also gives audience during the day to such as
aeek his advice anI counsel. We have never
known such wonderful amount of brain work
such au incessant tax upon the mental powers
to be endured, without intermission for SO long
period.
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Cper cent saved by purchasing Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco at ]. A. Noon's Post office.
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1872. 1873.
FALL AND WINTER STYLES,
Now on Exhibition at
j w. MENTIONS

Fancy Dry Goods and Notion House, Augusta
Street, Staunton, Va.
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ATA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ST.
n PERVISORS of Augusta county. held at
the curt House On Friday, December 18th,
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Send your undertaking orders to s. NJ Wilkes
urniture House-new styles Of caskets and case
always on hands. Terms moderate.
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REMEMBER that gum shoes are sold at Weller
. per sent. lower than elewhera
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cess of his pupils the night before. Good read
ing is very rare, but from what we heard ut these
exhibitions, we may expect great change IN this
respect very soon. Miss Covell, one of Prof.
Scharfs juni or pupils, recited the May Queen
with manner, information, GESTURE and expression
far beyond her years
Accuracy and expression characterized the en-
tire performance and showed clearly how well
the pupils are trained in this Institution We
owe cur thanks for the beautiful solos on the
harp played by request. The grand old Christ
mas hymn, sShout the glad tidings,'' was magnif-
icently sung. The solos were clear and express
sve. The grand chorus by the whole school, ac-
oompaaied by the piano, harp, organ and violin
was stirring and impressive as well as most
appropriate to the festival of the Nativity.
At the Baptist Female Institute, the perform
apces were attractive and satisfactory. The in.
strumental part, under the direction of Prof Ha-
mer was finely executed, and the vocal, under
that elegant gentleman and accomplished instruc-
| tor, Dr. Brown, was equal to any we have heard
| in the schools of Staunton. There was an ease
and self confidence ON the part of the young ladies
that bore testimony to their excellent training.
and the superb system that pervades this insti-
| tuition.
These various Soirees deserve more detailed
and accurate notice than we have teen able t.
give them this week, as they show the high char
acter of our Schools for Female Education, ane
the unequalled opportunities they afford in this
regard. Hereafter, we hope to be able TODD jus
tice, not only to the instructors, but the pupils
in noticing these preliminary exhibitions, whicl
| precede tile final Commencement Exercises.
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fJohn Paris VIM. T. Rush, William
PRSsEsr. Crawford Vim. B.SCochran, Henry l..
Sieg and joni p. Brooks,
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ISAAC PAUL.
i Commission Merchant,

| References IN Washington Cily.-Messrs. Jack
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