The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

removed, with his family, to the premises, and
viii henceforth be citizen Of this County. lie
is comparatively young man, but has already
made his mark as thorough going, wide-awake
business man, and will be valuable addition to
this community.
Mai. McMahon has taken possession of the
beautiful premises recently purchased by him of
Col. II. G. Harman-one of the loyeliest homes
in the Valley of Virginia. The Majors proverb
ial hospitality and warm Irish heart will add 10
the attractiveness of the place.
Col. Hartman has moved to one Of his farms,
about three miles from the city, but has his OF
fee and suit Of furnished rooms in this place
Mr.. Halle has removed, temporarily, to the
Tate property, recently purchased ny MAJ. Me-
Mahon.
CoURT DAY IN HARnIsoNBuna-We were in
Harrisonburg OH last Monday, Court day. There
was very large number Of persons in the town,
and an immense quantity of tangle-foot consum-
ed The auclioneers were busy plying their
cation bat property, especially horses, sold very
low.
There are some evidences of life in the old
Burg ]. A Lowenbach, one Of the most enter
prising AMI public spirited citizens in the Valley,
is erecting large three story brick building, to
be used as a steam tannery. He has one of the
finest locations, and one of the most efficient,
practical superintendent, in Mr.. Samuel Upp to
be found anywhere.
There is considerable feeling evinced among
the citizens in regard to the workshops of the
Valley Railroad. The people, generally, are
very determined about offering as great induce
ments for their location any competing lcca j.
ty. We like to see this spirt-t shows there's
life in the o d town yet. But we suppose the
~bo vr;N Nov, tor IN
recognized 'hub."
VALUABLE AUGUSTA FARMS IN MARXEr.-It
will be seen by the advertisement that Messrs. N.
K. Trout and Geo. NJ. Cochran, jr., Commission
ers will sell, on the 18th of February, 1872, the
valuable farm belonging to the estate of William
Smith, decd, situated about two miles from
Staunon This is first class farm, we'll water
ed, and in good state Of cultivation The i'm
provemects are excellent, and take it altogether,
it is one Of the most desirable farms in
ket Its proximity to Stanton makes it the
more valuable, here there is ready sale for
every thing raised ON the land, while schools of
the highest grade and churches Of FIVE denomina-
tons are convenient. H.will not be long befors
this locality will be the centre, in reality, of fTe
railroads.
1t will also be seen that the valuable real es-
tate belonging to the heirs of ]. Cyrus McCue,
decd, konwn the Willow Spout property, is
advertised to be sold on the 18th Of February,
next, by Geo Cochran, jr. and Alexander H.
Fultz Commissioners This is very desirable
property none more SO in the Valley, and we
especially call the attention Of our Maryland,
Pennsylvania and New FORK subscribers to it.
1t has long been known as a good stand for pri-
vate entertainment.
The GURRF q + Tn We inf ind
few days since, by several gentlemen from East
Rockingham, that nearly all the -four from that pro
life section ofcountry, found q marketn Stauntoa
as from fifty to seventy~iYe cents more per barrel
was given here than in Harrisonburg. In fact,
there is never demand for any great amount in
that market, while IN the Stanton market, i.
does not require more than few moments for the
farmer to dispose of his produce, get his money
and return home, let the quantity be what it NAV
Our active go-a-head Commission Merchants, are
always prepared % plank down the greenbacks,
at the highest price, for from five barrels to one
Thousand.
Pr contra.-We were Informed by . firm in
Harrisonburg that q great deal Of baled hay from
Augusta county, was shipped at the Harrison
burg Depot, fer Alexandria and Washington
through the hands Of dealers in Harrisonburg
This is owing to the fact that it costs from 81 to
SIS per ton to deliver hay in Washington, by rail-
from Harrisonhurg, while it costs about SIT to
deliver it in Richmond from Stanton, near the
same distance. Now we think the authorities of
the Chesapeake & Ohio Road should look into
this matter aad see whether rates cannot be al-
lowed on their road as favorable as on the o., A.
s. II. road.
SoIRBE AND DaAMA AT THE AUGUSTA FEMALE
SEMINARY-IFe acknowledge an invitation to at
tend the Soifee at Augusta Female Seminary, on
last Friday evening, Prior and indispensable
engagements, prevented us from availng of the
| courtesy extended. which we regret. It always
affords us pleasure to mention the success Of our
various schools in anything they undertake. Of
course the emf ert sinment last Friday evening
was in keeping with the excellent management of
this Institution, under its accomplished princi-
pal, Miss Juliet Baldwin.
Cur neiglibos of the Spectator was more for
tunate than ourselves. as he was able to attend
We must therefore give his account it:
Thu soiree and Drama, given by the pupils of
the Augusta Female Seminary, on the night of
18th inst, brilliant success. The Chapel
of the Seminar was filed with let ana pre-
ciatiye audience and frequent bursts of applause
showed their approval and delight The music,
bOtL am Votdi. NdS Oi lHS ulSNcSL
order, and the ease and beauty with which the
| most difficult pieces were rendered, showed the
remarkable proficiency of the performers. The
| evenings entertainment was closed with a Ora
ma, entitled the ''War Of the Roses.n Not the
''War of the Red and White Roses but one
brought about by the rebellion Of the roses, whose
emblems are Vanity, Pride, Hatred, Envy, &C.,
instigated and led on by Jealousy against the rule
OF the Queen of Roses" The stage was taste
| fully decorated to represent garden of roses
The young ladies were beautifully and appropri-
ately dressed to indicate the different roses thew
| represented and performed their respective parts
! in highly commendatory manner.
CRY CoUSCIL.-At a stated meeting of the City
Council held Jan 10th, 1872, r. G. Bicklc, Esq,
President in the chair;
The committee on finance submitted an order
for the payment of the interest on the public debt
to Jan. 1st 1872.
On the recommendation of the committee on
streets, the of $4,000 was appropriated to
repair the side walk from the Virginia Hotel to
the tilt hammer bridge and $4,000 appropriated
to re nair the side walk Madison street.
A communication from j. B. Sherer ir Can't
of the Augusta Fire Company, was read and on
motion of Mr.. German, was received and laid on
the table.
On motion of Mr.. Nelson Resolved, that the
City Council of Staunton, in passing an ordinance
organizing Fire Department, whilst adhering
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