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

The leading article in the Popular Science
Monthly is on "The Artificial Production OF
Stupidity in Schools" and is taken from the
London Journal Of Physiological Medicine.
Want of cultivation Of the reasoning faculty
is, in the authors opinion, the radical defect
of our modern system of education. Chill
dren are crammed not taught, from their
own study, comparison and choice. they
learn only sounds, and those by rote, and sci
dom known that it is possible to learn any
thing more. They will memorize passage
in any foreign language as easily as in Eng
lish-which is hardly true-or they will re
peat an English paragraph backwards, if tolc
to do so, and iu the mind of the child abou
the meaning Of the words. In fact, adds the
author, sarcastically, a very large number o
children, at present, receive precisely th'
kind of training which is bestowed upon {
learned pig. Though the article takes TO
granted too great deficiency in modern cui
ture, there is, nevertheless, solid foundation
of truth in the structures coptainedein it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Heavy Claim Against tie aoYernmcnt.

WASHINGTON, May 2O-Colonel W. W,
Worden, as attorney for Mrs. Anna NJ. Fitz-
hugh, fled the largest claim ever filed before
the Southern Claims Commission. The de.
mand is for 1915 900 for wood and timber
taken for supplying the United States during
the rebellion, from the large estate Of Mrs.
Fitzhugh, in Fairfax county, Va, known as
["Ravensworth." Among the papers fled is
safeguard in the handwriting of General
Winfield Scott, dated June "A, 1861. which
reads: "Mrs. A. M. Fitzhugh, Of Ravens
worth, lady of great excellence, connected
with the family of the father of his country.
is with her family, servants, house and prop
erty, placed under the safeguard of the ar
nv"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The House Of Representatives, on satur-
day, passed the bill making appropriation for
the payment OF claims reported allowed by
the Commissioners of Claims under the act
of March ), 1871, known as the Southern
Claims Commission.
we are informed that large number of
small claims from Virginia are provided for
in this appropriation.
For the information Of claimants, We will
state that the Claims Commission ars has not.
and will not make another report this session
Of Congress, so that the appropriation refer
red to above will meet only those cases re-
ported December last,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
NeaC advertisements.
Notice.-To John

fommissiOner's NOtice.-To John W.
~ Crawford, Charles X. Hyde, and all lien
creditors Of the said Charles X. Hyde.
Take NorIcH, that in pursuance of a decree
entered in the cause of John W Crawford vs..
Charles K. Hyde, now pending in Chancery IN
the County Court of Augusta, shall ON til U KS
DAY, the Goth day of JUNE, 1872, at my office
in the city of staunton, proceed to take, state
and settle an account showing.
LIST. All unsatisfed liens resting on the real
estate, now and hereafter owned By the defen-
dant Charles K. Hyde, and their priorities
End. The quantity, fee simple and annual rem
tai value of such real estate.
3rd. ALL other matters deemed pertinent by
myself or required by the parties to be stated.
Given under my hand Commissioner in
Chancery of the County Court of Augusta, this
10th day Of May, 1872.
G. M. HARRISON,
may 23-4t Commissioner
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The arrangements for the examination into
the charges pending against Rev. DR. i. D.
Huston before an ecclesiastical court. to be
held in Baltimore, of which Rev Samuel
Rodgers, the Presiding Elder Of the East
Baltimore District, is President, have all been
completed, and the Investigation will be com.
menced on Tuesday morning next, at 1(
o'clock. DR.. Huston, it is said, will bt
present.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Handsome Figured Grenadines at 16a worth 25c /;
Striped Grenadines at zoe, would be- bargain
at 25c;
French Percales at 25c per yard, sold every
where at SOC;
Superior Iron Grenadines at Soc worth 65c
Ginghams Of superior quality at 25c worth 35c !;
Lawns at III, 16a co. and 25c.
Dolly Warden Delains at 25c
Dolly Warden Calicoes,
Dolly Warden Chally,
Dolly Warden Lawn,
Dolly Warden Cretons,
Dolly Warden Perca1es,
Dolly Warden Swiss Muslin:
Japanese Robes all colors, at So;
Japanese Robes watered at $40 worth $12;
Figured Japanese Robes at ~ and 10, would be
cheap at SIS;
Yard wide cheyiot Cambria shifting at 163c
worth zoe;
Lancaster Shifting Camhric at 1890 worth zoe i;
Plain and colored Lawns and Cambrics,
Buff Chinese Grass Cloth at zoe per yard,
Swiss Muslin from Is to SOC per yard,
Striped Hair Cord and Checked Nainsook Muslin
at all prices,
White and Printed Piques from 16a to Toe per
yard;
Ginghams at 1910 worth !68c;
Linen Drilling from 18sc TO soc per yard;
Heavy Linen Checks for boys and mems wear,
/ at 25c, would:be cheap at Soc;
large stock of Drilling, Ducks, Tweeds, Jeans,
| Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, at popular
| prices;
Pure Linen -Fringed Napkins at Coo per dozen
worth ST.
| Large sized Napkins at 1,25 per dozen worth
$1.75;
Pure Linen Table-cloths, two yards long, at ST.,
| worth $3.50;
Pure Linen Damask at 35c per yard worth Soc !;
Table Covers, warranted ali wool, at 81 worth
| $3.50;
Colored Fruit Doyles at 81 ,25 per dozen,
Turkey Red Table Damask;
Extra quality cloths, from two to five yards
| long, from ST. to $500;
Piano, Table, Stand, and Melodeon Covers at all
prices
Glass Towels at 1.5o worth So per dozen;
| Huckaback, Damask, and Diaper Towels from
| ,25 tc SIS per dozen
Linen Shirt-bosoms from 25c to Toe;
Gauze Menino and Silk Shirts for ladies and
| gentlemen;
Linen and Jean Drawers for gentlemen;
Ready made Dresses for ladies'; 5t
Ready-made Garments of all kinds for ladies
Hemstitched, Corded, and Mourning HandEer-
chiefs;
Lace Collars and Sleeves,
English Reversible Cuffs at 25e worth SOC pair ;
Linen Collars at 100 per dozen worth So;
Pique Trimmings from 25c to 81;
Pique Fringes in great variety;
Guipure, thread Blond, valenciennes and Crcch-
ct Edgings;
Kid, Thread, Silk and Cotton Gloves and Stock
ings
All of the new-stylc Ruf1es, Tuckings and Puff
ings;
Travelling Baskets,
Satchels,
School Bags.
|, Trunks and Valises,
Clark's and Coats's Spool Cotton at 75c per doz.
Somerset Spool Cotton, warranted 200 yards, 40c
per dozen;
Jet Jewelry,
Bracelets,
Earrings and Breastpins;
Dolly Warden Jewelry, very rich /;
Jet Bracelets,
Gros Grain Ribbons, in all the new colors;
.Neckties, Bows and Scarfs
Toilet Soaps at factory prices;
Fans of every description, and thousands of 9TH
er articles.
We shall sell fir cash only, ask but one price,
and that the lowest.
Particular attention paid to orders. Goods
will be sent by express c. o. D.; or upon receipt
of the money or its equivalent.
Money can be saved by sending your orders to
LEVY BROTHERS,
1918 and 1915 Main street,
may 23-tf Richmond; Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

y During a terrific rainstorm which passed.
over Northwestern Iowa aud Dakotah on the
night Of the 18th large water spout descend
ed to the earth, striking few miles from
White Swan, Dakotah, ind covering the
earth for a great distance around with water
to depth Of eight to thirty feet. Fortune
atcly it did not strike in the vicinity Of a
settlement, and no person was injured, but
considerable stock was lost
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

LOOK OUT FOR HIM.-A rape was com
mitted on little CIR! near Front Royal
Warren County, on Sunday last, under cir
cumstances reported as most aggravatiug
The following is the description Of the fend
who committed the outrage:
david Delanter, feet Z inches high
light hair, freckled face. loud spoken, quick
in motion, grey eyes, rather stout, about II
years Of age. Supposed to have had on a
blue shirt; had bundle-probably black
satchel. Three men left with him, and arc
probably travelling with him" y CAa,zestovu
Free Press
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Nofice.-To David I'd

commissioners Notice.-To David H.
~ Hopkins, Robert A. Curry and James s.
Curry. and all persons holding liens binding the
real estate of the Defendant, Robert A. Curry.
TAKE NOTICE, that I shall on SAT RDAY, the
22nd day of JUNE. 1872, proceed at my office,
IN the City Staunton to execute decreetal order
OF the County Court of Augusta entered in the
Chancery cause therein pending in the name of
Hopkins vs. Curry, &C., at which time will state
and settle all accounts, aseertaining all liens with
their respective priorities binding thereal estate
OF the Defendant, Robert A. Curry, whether Gre
ated by the will of Samuel Curry, deceased, by
Deed of Trust, judgment, or otherwise, together
with any other matters deemed pertinent by my
self or required by any of the parties to be sta
ted.
Given under my hand this 18th day of May,
1872 q. NJ. HARRISON.
may 23-4t Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The Baptist Convention at Raleigh was
attended by large number of de egates, some
Of them the ablest ministers attached to that
denomination
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

A Cuban letter Of the 18th inst, states
that two hundred Spaniards surprised camp
Of twenty-five women, six children and twelve
old men in the woods between Guantanamo
and Arroyo and massacred all of them. The
Spaniards subsequently were pursued by Gu
ban revolntionists and many Of them killed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Mr.. Butler offered resolution IN the House
Friday, for recess from May goth until the
10Th Of November As there was desire to
get along with the tariff bill, however, he
withdrew the resolution, aud gave notice that
he would renew it again
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The State Republican Convention, in ses.
sion at Houston, Texas, has elected delegates
to Philadelphia and instructed them to vote
for Grant and Governor Davis. They also
nominated candidates for Congress.
The Democratic State Convention of Wis.
consin, to appoint delegates to the Baltimore
Convention, will be held in Milwaukee, June
18th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Just as we go to press VIC learn that the
mill at Rushville, lately sold by Major Thos.
Shumate to Maj. Thos. Hite, was burned this
morning. It IS supposed that the mill was
set on fire as it had not been running since
yesterday. There was considerable amount
|of wheat aud -four in the mill, which was
burned Commonwealth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

IHE CAMERON POISONING CAsE.-We
learn that bottle supposed to contain strych-
nine, was fond in a straw bed in Cameron
house, by the family who are now living there.
Ihe bottle. which was about half full, was
brought to Harrisonbprs and delivered to the
commemorative Attorney who has sent
sample OF Its contents to Prof. Mallet for
analysis = Commonwealth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

ENAIR.-The Ladies of the Presbyterian
Y church viii hold their annual fair in the
TOWN HALL, on MONDAY, the 3rd day of
JUNE. They will serve good DINNER from
l to o'clock, on Monday and Tuesday. and con-
tinue the fair on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes.
day evenings. They hope to receive the patron
age heretofore so generously extended to them.
may 23-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

r expect to start about the 29th of May, on a
i trip Of a few weeks to the West. School
Teachers and others having official business with
me, can have it attended to during my absence
by addressing usual at Staunton, or call.
ing at my Office, as I have made arrangements to
that effect
any business in the West, with which parties
living here may intrust me-
may 23-lt ]. e. GUY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The Washington Patriot says that Pennsyl-
vania Republicans are demanding the nomi-
nation of Pennsylvania for the Vice Pres
idency on .he ticket with Grant They are
free to confess that the State will be doubt
full unless the Pennsylvania Republicans are
thus recognized
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Mr. Cowardin, of the Richmond Dispatch,
has written a congratulatory letter to Mr..
Greeley, upon the nomination Of thelatter as
candidate for President. Both these GEN
tlemen are nearly of the same age, and both
are veteran editors Of newspapers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The Fredericksburg Ledger says that the
length Of the proposed road from Quantico,
alias Potomac city, to Manassas junction, vii!
be but eighteen miles, and through country
Offering no great difficulties of construction.
1t adds that ':work will be commenced on this
road during the summer, the company being
organized aod the route already surveyed"
1he friends of this road think it will help to-
build up a city, in composition with Alex.
anaria We shall ccc @fen the time eopaes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

A delegation from the State of Georgia
accom- panied by all the members of Congress
from that State, visited President Grant, or
Friday last, to lay before him the project Of
an nteroceanic canal to unite the waters Of
the Mississippi with the Atlantic Ocean via
the Tennessee, Coosa and Altamaho rivers
now before Congress, and to ask his cooper
alton in behalf of the enterprise. Colonel
Ffobell, as spokesman. addressed the Presi-
dent at length, giving full explanation OF
the proposed route of the canal and it's mani
fold advantages. The reply of the Presiden,
was very favorable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The friends CT Gen. Grant profess to be
quite sure that he will receive nearly the en-
tire colored vote, and not at all to fear that
Mr.. Greeley will hurt him in that respect.
On the other hand Mr.. Gree!ey's friends say
that he (Greeley) will get a large colored
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Friday, in Washington, after the decision
in the Court in general term, Seth johnson,
convicted Of the embezzlement of S12 600
from the o. s., and sentenced TO pay that
amount as line and suffer one years i'm prison.
ment in Jail, was committed to prison.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Red Cloud, accompanied by several other
chiefs Of the Sioux tribe will soon make a
visit to Washington for the purpose of seeing
the President, permission having been given
him for that purpose. Several other promi-
nent Indians have also obtained permission to
visit Washington.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Elk Senator Allen, Of Ohio, veteran states
man, and lifelong Democrat, has lately been
interviewed by reporter. of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, and in response, Mr.. A. thus ex-
presses himself:
81 am certainly in favor of the nomination
Of Horace Greeley by the Democratic Conven-
ton. From the beginning of the movement
[ consider Greeley; of all the candidates nam
ed, the one around whom the masses Of the
Democratic party could most easily rally, and
they would with rare exceptions, rally around
him and elect him, if the leaders pursued
the part of wisdom by avoiding nomination
at Baltimore I know Greeley personally
and know him to be man Of kindly disposi
ton, humane nature, and filed with popular
sympathies. He is, perhaps, the only Repub
aican in the Utited States who has deep
ana abiding sympathy with the great mass of
the people"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

There is bill now pending in the House
of Representatives to re-enact the Ku-Klux
law, which will shortly come before the House
to be discussed on its merits The majority
think they are, and possibly may be strong
enough to pass it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

One evil effect of the two ''term principle"
is that the incumbent of the Presidential Of
flee, if nominated for re election, is very apt
to turn the efforts of the administration in a
great degree, to secure the success Of the nom-
nation. The evil is not peculiar to General
Grant at all-but it is SO from the nature Of
the case-unless the incumbent be man Of
the highest order of public virtue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
I ATEST ARRIVALS.
IL GEO. "A. SMITH.
MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA,

IL GEO. "A. SMITH,
MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA,
I Has the handsomest assortment of ladies,
misses and childrens
! SHOES, CATERS AND SLIPPERS,
ever offered in this market consisting in part of
MARIA ANTOINETT SLIPPERS.
SARATOGA SLIPPERS,
NEWPORT TIES,
and an endless variety of other styles, manufac
tured out Of the best materials and after the la
test and most fashionable patterns.
Also,
GENTS PRINCE ALBERT SLIPPERS,
SUPERIOR GALE BOOTS AND SHOES,
COARSE BOOTS, SHOES, sc.
In addition to the large assortment of goods in
his line, that he had manufactured,
EXPRESSLY FOR THIS MARKET,
in Baltimore and Philadelphia, he is prepared to
receive and execute orders for all descriptions of
work TO be made up in his shop by the best work.
men in the country. 1.
He is determined to keep up with the progress
slye spirit of the age, and give no one an excuse
to go beyond the limits of Staunten to have the
shoe line.
His large experience in, and practical knowl-
edge Of his business, with his
UNRIVALLED FACILITIES
for supplying the wants of customers, justifes
him in promising 7~
PERFECT SATISFACTION + ~.
Also, fine assortment of HATS, for men and
boys as can be found in this market, and at pri-
ces to suit all.
He returns his sincere thanks to the people of
staunton and Augusta county, for the liberal
patronage he has heretofore received, which en-
abled him to thus enlargehis business and offer
greater inducements than ever, and hopes to
have continuance of the confidence and friend |
ship of the public in the future, which will be |
duly appreciated.
REMEMBER,
that if you want
A NEAT AND ELEGANT SHOE,
for either
LADIES, MISSES OR CHILDREN,
A FINE BOOT OR SHOE
GENTLEMEN AND BOYS,
that
g FORGE 4 4 sMITHss
THE PLACE TO GET IT.
nay % tt .stsfs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

WANTED, $4,000, for L, 2, 8. and 4
w years, at 10 per cent. interest, payable
semi annually. Abundant and desirable landed
security given. Address H. L. H., care Of "val-
ley Vlrglnlan. may 23-St
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Neae Advertisements.

E1lhe Piano, which will be given away to
4 the largest cash buyer during the year 1872,
has arrived, and is now on Exhibition at
my store o. G.. A. GLADKE. s
NAV 23-1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
State Conservative Convention.

The State Conservative Committee at their
meeting in Richmond on Saturday, passed
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That this Committee being of
opinion that State Convention ofthe Conser-
sative party in Virginia ought to be held for
the purpose of preparing fos the coming Pres
idential election, and the last State Convention
having in express terms withheld from this
Committee and denied to anybody other than
regularly organized State Convention, the
power to declare for the Conservative party
in Virginia any opinion or policy-it is there
fore
Resolved, That State Convention cf the
Conservative party be held at Richmond, the
9th day of June 1872, at IL o'clock M, to
be constituted in all respects as provided by
the plan Of the Conservative organization.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Great Fire-Destruction of Somerset.

The beautiful mountaia town Of Somerset
Pennsylvania, was literally DESTROYED BY fire
on the 9th inst. So great was the calamity
that movement for relief was immediately
instituted by their neighbors of Cumberland
Md through the medium of a public meet
ing.
From the Cumberland Daily .News of the
1th we CLEAN the following information :,
SOMERSET, May 10, 1872
Eds. NeDs About 4 o'clock Yesterday
afternoon the alarm OF FIRE was heard through
out our heretofore quiet little town. 1t took
bat few minutes to discover that a large fire
was raging in the northwestern part. A
strong wind was blowing at the time. The
ire originated from spark from either
blacksmith shop or the foundry; it will pro-
badly never be known which.
In less than an hour more than half the
town, some one hundred houses, including
three hotels two banks and two churches. was
entirely consumed. The loss is roughly esti-
mated at from $500, 600 to 81 900 900. Many
will be .swamped" beyond recovery whilst
others will rebuild without loss of time The
"Glado Hotel is among the ruins, Mr.. Pick
ing not saving thing. In fact, with diff
Guilty he saved his wife and daughter, (Mrs.
Wrlght.) who laid sick at the time. Very
little was saved by any, excepting few val
uables which could be carried by hand At
O'Clock last evening the fields in every d.
'ection we're filed with people. and last night
nany houses contained dozen families
those that saved their property have been
7ery kind to the unfortunate, and are doing
III Ia their power to make them comfortable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The New York State Democratic Conven-
ton at Rochester, Friday, passed resolutions
indicating the liking of the Democratic party
for the platform adopted at Cincinnati, and
then left the delegates to the Convention to
act on it without any trammels. The New
York Radicals also held their Convention
Friday, and advised Differentiation of Grant
at Philadelphia, but did not commit the del
egates unalterably to such course.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23


FALLEv RAILROAD The following Sec
tions have been let to contract: No. 8, in.
Guiding North River Bridge. to McCabe
Nos. 10 and Il, including 2nd North Rive
Bridge, to Cavan, No. Fl, including Middle
River Bridge, to Smith and Nos rs and 26
aear Stanton, to Kelly and 0 Conner.
Two corps of Engineers are now being or
gained by that accomplished Engineer, Mr.
Richard Randolph, to commence the location
eof the road between Staunton and Buchanan
the first to commence the location at Buchanan
and the second to commence at Staunton. Ii
is expected that this portion of the road will
be put under contract as soon as possible
after its archaeological.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The Cincinnati Enquirer having attributed
10 General W. S. IIancock expressions disre-
specaul to The Pres lent the former prints
card denying having done any such thing
The disturbed condition OF Spain is in-
creased by the movements Of lending Repub-
|cans ia that country, who want to get rid
both of Don Carlos and Amadeus.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

The Shenandoah Herald says The wheat
is suffering for want Of rain. IF we do not
get rain in shert time the crop will be very
short.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

NONCERT.- SUE RIDENOUR, as
~ sisted by the pupils of the Blind Depart
ment, will give aCONCERT in the Institution
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Miscellaneous.

T7OR SALE OR RENT.-A house and
i lot in the Western portion of the city, hear
the Cemetery. It will be sold on reasonable
terms. For further information call at this Of
fce or to the undersigned at Parnassus, Angus
ia county, Va.
MY 1876 JOS. NJ. FAUVER.
VALUABLE Farm for Sale
Near StauntOn.
Having more land than can farm to advant-
age, offer for sale my farm of
go Acres,
located in rear Of D. R. Williams, and one and
one fourth of mile from Staunton.
For further particulars, address,
JOHN N. OPIE.
march 14-9m Staunton, Va.