The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-21

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ROCKINGHAM CouRr.-We attended Rockingham
county court last Monday. There was a very
large number of people in Harrisonburg, on the
occasion. The auctioneers were busy sailing
horses, and other personal property
We noticed on the streets DR.. Cosens carriage,
with his valuable horse and cattle medicines,
which he was busily engaged in introducing 10
the people.
THE DRAMA AT New HoPE.-The affecting ana
beautiful play of ..Romeo and Juliet" rendered
some time SINCE with fine effect, by the dramatic
club, at New Hope, will be repeated on FRIDAY
evening, the goth inst. We acknowledge an inyi-
taton to be present, and will avail ourself of
the courtesy if we can possibly leave our bust
ness here at that time.
DEATHS IN RocK1SauAM.-On Friday last, 4.
St. Clair Sprinkel, formerly clerk of the circuit
court of Rockingham, died at his residence, near
Harrisonburg, of typhoid pneumonia, after few
days illness.
On Monday morning last, Mr.. Christly Myers,
an elderly gentleman, and IL merchant at Melrose,
was stricken down while rubbing his horse in the
stable, and died short time afterwards.
These were both highly respectable and esteem
ed citizens of Rockingham.
The PEN1rESTIARY.-The bill to leesethe Pen
itentiary has passed the Senate of Virsi 1t
provides for comm seion to consist of the Gov
ernor and wo citizens to be appointed by the Pres
ident of the Senate, and three by the Speaker of
the House, 70 invite proposals for the lease of this
ctit and thah irinr IF all fha
They authorized to enter into contract for
q term terms Of not less than three more
than ten years, subject to certain conditions. The
House has to act on he bill.
The town Of Winchester seems to be awakened
to the Importance Of manufactures The Coun-
Gil is considering the proposition of releasing
from taxation, for certain number Of years all
new enterprises in this line. Stock compan-
les are in contemplation, and a general DISPOSE
ton to push forward the interests cf the town
We hope they will speedily inaugurate the con-
templated enterprises, and set an example to
their less active neighbors
TO AA>oaANTs.-Th continuous increasing
circulation Of the Vryin;as. makes it one. Of the
best advertiser mediums in the State. 1t is read
by all tae live business men Of augusta and by .
great many in Rockingham, Tighlald, Bath and
Rockbridge. We believe that advertlsements
published in the T;rginian are a. generally rean,
to say the least, IN any other paperin the Val
ley. We aim to give all the county and neigh
borhocd news in our local columns, which causes
people to seek it, even when they do not subscribe.
We are prepared to print off at short notice and
reasonable charges posters and circulars, every
description, in the neatest style. Persons want
ing work Of this kind, Will DO well, 10 give US a
call.
An ELOQUENT SGsmoN-0a Sunday last Rev
8. S. Roszee preached original and eloquent
sermon in the Methodist church Of this place
He read the End Psalm and the End chapter Of
Hebrews and based his remarks On the first clause
Of the first chapter end first verse Of John-ssIn
tie beginning scas Tie acord.' He presented some
startling thoughts, he progressed with his
theme, couched il The n oet ornate and attractive
language. With fac person, splendid imagin-
alton, highly cultivated mind, and an eiocuiion
rarely equailed, he arrested and held the aicp-
ton Of hi, large auditory in complete obedience
6on'c Of his IDEAS were truly sublime, as well .s
fresh and novel. AID gave evidence Of irClepant
ent An original thought suggestive Of the busy
working Of big brain. Mr.. Eoszeilc is q very
impressive pulpit orator, and deservedly enjoys
high reputation il his church. 5. III
IN IstpEanISG DirFicuLTY. On Thursday last,
when the Land Scrip question came up in the
House. Mr.. Riad.eberger called the pending
question. Immediately on the announcement Of
Mr.. Riddleberger's motion, las learn from
the Evening Nsusy slr. Deneale, from Rock G.
ham, alsaaeed towards the seat Of the member
from Shenandoah, and remarked, "this is a pref
ty game, and This man from Shenandoah is al the
bottom of it, lIeis q scounlrel and puppy
The evidence of retaliation became immediately
50 papable that the Sergeant at arms Col. Crit
tenden felt called upon, by sense of duty, to
arrest the parties. They were held in 5000
each, for their good behavior, and a committee
appointed to Investigate the matter The next
day the committee reported that they could
discover no Intentional diseourtesy, bat recon-
mended censure by the House A member
moved that the case be dismissed and the mem
bers restored to their privileges, which was car
rea.
We have not heard whether there WAS prob
able cause to apprehend a future difficulty
less some modification of the offensive remark is
made, we expect rencountre, when they are
released from the restraint Of their bonds
MAJ. S. NJ YosT:-Dear sir-Will you permit
me to present to the numerous readers Of your
valuable paper the following question: Will the
Coyington and Ohio Railroad, when completed,
be an advantage or disadvantage to the citizens
of Augusta? If an advantage, in what way?
| e'es s'ii as9a.n te7 AUGUSTA
1t would occupy more space than We are allow.
ed to devote TO one subjectto answer fully the
question Of our correspondent. Of course, the
completion Of this great thoroughfare, will be of
incaleuable benefit TO our people. In the first
place, it will tringto cur doors the coal, iron
! and timber of the western part of Virginia and
! Of West Virginia, at comparatively low figures,
and enable our capitalists to invest their means
in manufacturing enterprises, by which the mon
| ey dug out of the ground by the sweat of the
[ farmer will be kept here. THERE'S no reason why
agricultural implements, now purchased in the
North and West, could not be manufactured here
at a less cost than We Rave to pay for them There
is no reason why all of the vehicles, of whatever
kind, either for necessary purposes on pleasure.
could not be constructed here nor is there any
sufficient reason, why the buckets, tubs, brooms.
&c, which take SO much Of our money to distant
States, could not be put up here to great sdvan-
tage. tt.1% s't.k
The completion CT this road, will necessarily
induce the establishment of blast furnaces and
roilsg mills here flour own people do not avail