The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-21

Sunset Cox has set politically behind lower.
ing cloud, having been badly beaten in New York
for congressman at large by Mr. Tremaine. Coz
is one Of the most brilliant men of the age. and
the proceedings of the next session Of congress,
will loose much of their sparkle and zest by rea.
son of his absence. Greeleyism snuffed him out
We notice that some of our draymen, induced
by the exhorbitant price paid for hauling, are
working sick horses. This is not only penny.
wise and pound foolish policy. las exertion i.
certain death to horses suffering with the plague
but is inhuman. 1t not only evidences an avari-
cious disposition on the part of the owners but
is offensive to persons who apprecia to the
suffering of the brute.
APPRAIsERs.-Judge Smith has appointed NJ.
II. Efhngcr, Sam'l H. Hoshour, James c. Mar
quis, J. H. Blackley and James Waters, Esors.
appraisers of the land condemned by the c. & O.
R. r. for their Work Shops-bslonging to Msssrs.
Hartman, McChesney and Shomo.
The appraismcnt will be announced in the
City Court, Wednesday week,
The Wsstmiaster Rsuiew for October has been
received Contents-the Heroes Of Hebrew His
tory; Pendar Free public Libraries the D.
scent of man the Scotch Education Settlement Of
1872; France. its Position and prospects the
Aesthetics of Physicism Contemporary Literatur.
Address Leonard Scott, Publishing Co. 40 Full.
ton st. New York
GAY AND HAPry.-0n Wednesday Of last week.
there were six brides and bridegrooms on thu
cars from Gordonsville to Alexandria. Two OF
the brides were from the yalley--Miss Mollie
Hawkins, Of Staunton, now Mrs. Turner, of
Baltimore, anil Miss Williamson, of Lexington.
now Mrs Purcell, of Richmond. We did not
learn the names of the other parties, but one Of
the ladies attracted great deal of attention by
her splendid appearance.
-IMPEcuNIosIrY-isth that virtue by which trav-
cling troupe, or dramatic Association pass
through the world without paying reasonable
printers bill and expect the generosity of an Ed
achievements and
amazing success as gratuty.
This is an age of utilitarianism, and this togeth
er with q lack of overlooking generosity causes
us to deal gently with the deeds and doings OF
certsin ones in this region round about.
An interesting revival of religion is now pro
crossing in the VI. T. Church in this city under
the auspices Of Rev. DR. Rosser assisted by the
pastor of the church. the Rev. Mr.. Kennedy, ami
President Harris of the W. F. Institute
Fhs interest. i. IS yet. I'm ,bltcl. and has result
ted in the conversion of aome 80 or 40 souls
large number Of wa. have connectcd thems sl7e,,
with the church. The Rsv. DR.. Ros,er ha. Ia
bored W til great wi aal prea she with uac.i Va
and po..r t. Large All Ao2:e,i,ting au liz ices.
May it continue.
PREPARE FOR WINTER.-1hose of cur renders
who have net as yet furnished themselves with
stoves for the winter, would do well to cores
pond with Mr.. J. Il. a. Cunningham, Baltimore
whose card will be found in this weeks Virgin
ian. Besides being clever and agreeable gen
tleman himself, he keeps none but the very bes
articles of stoves, either for the parlor, office
setting room or kitchen.
We commend his establishment to our readers
who may wish to purchase, and especially te
dealers in that line of merchan:lize.
II. BaRNuM.-The bare name OF this king Of
Showmen throws curiosity seekers and circus
goers into the widest excitement. But when VIC
tell them that he proposes with his immense Me-
magerie, Museum and Hippodroms to visit this
place sometime during the winter their ecstasy
Will know no bounds. Everybody knows Barnum
to be the greatest Snowman in America. His
vast museum has for years been the wonder and
admiration Of sight-scers while his Hippodrome
and Geological Gardens are without coinpari-
son.
Look out for the advertisement and don't fail
to see him.
FOUNTAIN HOTEL, BALTIMoRE.-This Hotel, su
perintended by Major P. H. Woodward, with Col
R. Share. as Proprietor, is fast becoming to the
Valley people what the Maltby house was in times
past. 1t is kept in excellent style, free from os
tentation, and furnishing every comfort that
could be desired. Excellent eating and comfor
table sleeping are the two essentials of good
Hotel. These prominent features of the
Fountain. But all know that whenever Major
Woodward has soy so, these things m lst follow
He would be like fish out of water, if he could
not furnish his visitors with good eating and
sleeping and attentive servants.
THE FAsHIoSs.-Recent openings confirm the
fact that nantes have become necessity to the
costume for street wear. The mate
rails velvet, cloth and cashmere, and the more
stylish ones are black. The trimmings are com
posed of embroidery, braiding, with sprinkling
Of jet, satin. fringe, gimp. fancy designs in cut
velvet, and beautiful patterns. in passementer;e
The newest and most popular shape is the IDOL
man" The prettiest modification of this has a
postillion back which is drawn tight to the fig
lre at the back by strings tied beneath. Two
shoulder capes form large flowing sleeves. The
backs are invariably trimmed in the fashionable
Vatican styles, some with long ends. and full
loops, others without either, only large tassels
with a great deal of jet are used instead of the
ribbon.
SEMI CENTENNIAL 1S23-1873 The fifty
years of the NeO York Observer are completed.
and to signa,ize the event tina publishers about
to present to each subscriber q memento in the