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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

The Lexington, Va, Gazette says that W.
W. Corcorau, Esq Of Washington, has with
in the last week given to Washington and
Lee University, twenty th'uSand dollars in 6
per cent. Coupon B9ods Of the city Of Alex
audria, Va. Our readers may remember that
a few months since, SIr. CoTc}rsn made a
present to the University OF the large and
valuable Library-for its rchucss IN cassca
literature ,une1ualled BY any in the 'stase-ol
the late n P Howard, Esp, Of Richalond
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

The Lynchburg Nc,os says:-.'A golden
harvest waits the people of Virginia if they
have the manhood to embrace their opporlu-
nieies. Wealth and greatness, and power,
are the destined rewards Of energy, industry
and we'll directed effort. No State in the
Union has such brillient prospects, should
she but prove capable Of utilizing her adyaa-
tages Nature has showered her choicest
blessings upon US with lavish hand. 1t is
only necessary to strecth forth aud grasp t e
preferred prizes. Let us resolve then, to
ssmove on" without further urging, 10 the
oomputionsof our railways, the development
of our mines, the erection Of manufactures ),
and the improvement of our lands. Let US
cease to resolve, and begin earnestly to do"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

The horse epidemic has had one good re-
sult-people have discovered that legs were
made to walk with. The number Of women
who have found OUT that they can 90 on shops
ping expeditions without carriage, and OF
men who now they can reach thcis
places of business without hofsc-car, has
been materially increased. There is 81 eat
deal Of pedestrian ability III this country that
has never been developed. Nobody can un-
derstapa how quickly he eau get from one
point to another on his own legs until he tries;
and that caunot be considered misfortune
which eompe.s him to make the trial.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

The Detroit Ad0srtiser says: IL some ep-
zootised cities the lnilk ineii use oxen instead
OF horses for the distribution Of their supplies
It would be as easy to bring the COWS then'-
selves to their customers, door, bat tAe pump
s-saeFe's k;se sub !"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

. I h Norwich BulletAs says: A sympethet.
ic Now ch man stoppiag i'll Bosom, GU learns
lnz 4 at 10 cheoS the fire great many build
in $ ust be blown up, "ucs o4aiercd 10 con-
trbu'e his mothe, sin law fur RI" purpose =
The fire was stastd however, before tbs ses-
ssb.e agency WAS essuirea,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

A youthful stranger at O.naha tell in lows
q, fist sight with photograph exhibited as
weeks ago. went up stairs aud enquired the
name ct the fair origios, procured an intto-
ducton to her called upoa ADD oour;sd her,
aid Il, VI, come Christ,oas will ,narr y her.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

A smart lad in San Antonio, Texas. recent
y took lis stapd by The side Of a bind o.
gan-grinder, and hat in hasd, soiic'ed aims
Whe,rhis nat WAS nearly filed 10y TIE syin
pathetic passers-by, he walked OFT, leaving the
organist grinding away, utterly is2ofaat cl
tbs whole transaction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

hat Was d very tenacr-heaftcd nlan who
on being old that his wife Vi ho had left Jhs
house oniy an hour before, Was drowned, aud
that Ler ody was found a mile or SO below,
sal, .. he must have doassl' down quito
Ir,stv p
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

The poet Of the Lyuchburs Nsacs ass.'
been particularly lucky. In an ode 10 hi'
girl ho says: Keen isJour sorrow bu'
keener is ny grief" The oolpposltor, WIZ
lost his undermost nickel On the top row tls
night before, set it up, but kslo is ~
grief
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

1t is hardly necessary to say that this il
from the Coarter- Joursal: Mrs Stanntou
is lecturiug on the Coming Girl The ST..
Louis Times watts to know, YOU know how
she knows whatit will be. Another paper
suggests 'ha. if she expects such an addition
SHE had better be at I5n.e kiiy up sup
DIV Of small clothes raths + than be travelling
over the country bfassi. & about her expce-
;atiuus."
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Stanton Cards.
= ..,A S,g,, E,aimtimg.

Touse and Sign Painting.
III The undersigned IS now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WOhh
done in the best manner and on ACCOMMODATING
terms. Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to. JOHN ". CLINE,
Augusta Street. Staunton, Va,
;uJv 7-1v seE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

A woman catered the house of man ma
med Eulis, ut Memphis, a lew nights ago,
during the fanlly's absence, aud robbed it OF
$500 aud upward. Assisted by two II threa
other women, who remained outside. she had
climbed into window, aud, being greatly
excited, did not miss her garter, which sho
left near a bureau "ithin. This 1as given TO
a detective and convicted her.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

A mddle-ased WOMAN appeared before .
Buffalo poli,e court the other dag, aud eon-
planned Of herself for being drunk, and
though she had money, preferred to expiatc
her offence by imprisonni, ut instead Of u liue
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28
BEFORE THE WEDDING.
BY MARIAN DOUGLAS.


The locust treeis shedding;
O, if this weather would but stay,
could not ask lovlier day, . 2
To morrow for my wedding!
Yes, It's, in truth, my bridal path
The wind with flowers is strewing.
The thing woman says she won't
She's always sure Of doing;
And, from child, have declared
I'd choose maid to tarry,
And single handed fight my way,
Before I'd ever marry
Though he, by all his deeds and words,
We're worth and wisdom proving)
Methodist itinerant, se
And keep forever moving
Just two years in place
Stopping here and off again,
With scarce breathing space. 80
But when camp meeting came around,
A year ago this summer,
The Sunbury people had tent,
And |, with Sister Hartly, went,
And first heard brother Plummer.
"a young man looking for wife,"
Was some ones sly reminder. ~
ssAnd he may look for all Of me-
/ said, "and never find her."
1 But when came to hear him preach,
He told the Gospel story
sothrilingly, through all the grove
Went-up one shout OF ''Glory!"
Rough men were bowed, hard sinners wept,
l owned mis- power to hold me
His glowing fervor, like spell,
Against my will controlled re.
s.For, who is he?" I said, my own
Admitting thoughts reproving;
"a Methodist itinerant,
Who keeps forever moving,
Moving, moving, moving
Just two years in place.
T1at's3too hard a way" thought I,
s.To run the Christian race!'
I said preacher pleased me not
did not wish to meet him;
And. when we met, tried to see
How>coldly formal could be
And courteously treat him;
6 But when woman tries to hate
Be sure it's loves beginning;
The more frowned, the more felt
That he my heart was winning;
Dull (may the Lord forgive y l found
The class, unless he led it,
And sweeter seemed the blessed word ~
OF pture, ii he read it;
And, from the closing love feast, when, :
As we walked home together,
He led me- down quleL path,
And calmly asked me whether
s.My future should 30 one with his ?''-
And must take or lose him,
felt my hold on earthly JOY
Was lost, should l refuse him.
'sBut, if l love, there's but one way"
| said, ''my love Of proving;
And l am wiling, for your sake,
To keep forever moving,
Moving, moving, moving
Just TWO years III place
Happy, whefeso er 1 so,
Il but see your face =
So now, my bridal blossoms fall,
These locust flowers sweet scented
My future pathway is the enc
I've always thought that would shun,
Yet am well contenled
We choose not for ourselves we go
The way the Conference sends US
But rough or smooth we know, through all,
A Fathers care attends Us. a,
His perfect strength our weakness shields,
His patient love broods O er US
" hat matter it what changes fill
The years that lie before us :?
s Weonly pray we may be kept
From falthless servants proving, 9s
And onward, as our footsteps press,
May they be heavenward moving
II tIa1ttc Mon/hLu far Decsn,ber
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28
Merchants and Mechanics
FIRE INSURANCE co.
1851 OF VIRGINIA.
ryHE HORSE DISEASE.
= II 'AAA - , m

eEprzooTIC SPECIFICS
Safe. Certain mad Speedy Cure
{ The disease appears to be Catarrhal Fever of
an Epizcotic nature, the result OF some atmos-
IA ond vo,np. in good or bad condition.
syuproms .@Dullness, staring coat, watery
discharge from the nose followed by hacking
couch. pulse ouickened, the mouth hot, the mas
Al membranes are injected and the ears ana legs
unnaturafly cold.
The above compound is made from ar eeeipt of
Prof. J A. Stewart, Y ). ..Edenbu gh. Prlncl.
NJ nf Veterinary College. N. y. who has treated
ppse horses and has lost but six cases.
Save your horses time and money by using
Prof offs stewarts Epizootic Specific
address 3. D. AVIS, Druggist, Wholesale
Agent, Harrisonburg. Va: Price Sl,o0
Sold BY DR.. N. WAYT s BRO.
r,orv114tf tt Staunton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

In case OF doubtful suspension of fife al
that one has to do Is to Tie string firmly
around the finger Ut ho supposed corpse. II
thare i the least spark OF lie iefs THAT is, il
the blood circu'ates at all the whole fnasr,
from the string to the tip, will gradually tusu
blush red from the ca.orss;AonS Of tao
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28
yOMN M. DOYLE.

WITH FRANK NJ. YOUNG. DEALER IN
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, HOSIERY, CAssI
MEREs, CLOTHS, AND BOYS GOODS,
one door east 1st National Bank,
l7o Vain Street. ssatziton' w.
VIII be pleased to see his friends, and soait OF
hem. He will offer asyood bargains, as can be had
in the city, New goods received every week.
o
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

n AIDES. Serge, Kid Newport Ties, Lasting
+ onera Polish, Parepa Ties, Janauscheck
sIinners-a beautiful styles, at WELLER'S boot,
ahoe and hat store april 18-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

A CHANGE.-1 will hereafter be found in my
n building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (staunton) in the second sto-
ry, the entrance which is at the east end of the
building, ascending hightof steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in nay profession, T. in like spirit, ask its
continuance. A.
The bankrupt act having been SO modified as to
give full relief from all indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof Twill, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court Of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
I will too give special attention to the selling
Of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonable commissions -
rs ssa4 J. Is. WATTS.
ATTORNEY at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

DODN.KE EPENG!
D DOUBLE OR SINGLE ENTRY. }
The undersigned offers his services TO the busl-
ness men of the city of Staunton, to keep BOOKS
copy, adjust and bond accounts, or will do any
sort of .i
SCRIVNER'S WORK,
that may be entrusted to him, with neatness ana
dispatch. Patronage respectfully solicited.
Egg At the Circuit Court Office
nov aO-tf A. J. DEAKINS.
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Female Insirrs.:ary.

GtaunstOn Female EMsirHs:ary.
- Having been compelled to refuse several pa
tients for the want Of proper accommodations,
have made satisfactory arrangement, whereby in
future, this difficulty win be obviated.
:. The result to be attained in the study Of medi-
cine must be by careful research and earnest la
Dor in each of its branches, and no physician
would dare to boast that he .hor oughly knows all
the branches of medicine and is equally good
an Oculist, Clematologist, Accoucheur or Gy-
necologist. have for number Of years given
especial attention to the treatment of al .'Di-
seases peculiar TO Females and with an expe-
rience of over twenty years in the profession,
with increased facilities and diligent attention,
shall continue to devote my energies to the treat.
ment of this class of cases.
sept II If P. 3. REESE, NJ. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28
:. M. BRUCE's

"A M. BRUSE7S
Augusta County. Va.
orn RYE WEilSkE Z ,
81 n. Gamer Distilled and Rectfed under the per
am :, sunervision Of the proprietor expressly for
M.dcinal, Family and first class Bar room USE
has no superior aud is warranted pure ana iree
from .dulteration
- LIBERAL TERMS TO DEALERS.
To get it, send your orders with the .a cash 70
NJ. BRUCE.
Stanton, Augusta Co.,
x;ss.y ..,sg,s> Virginia.
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FEE VALLEY VIRGIN1AN
SrAUNTON,
THURSDAY, -. Noyemberss, 1872.

~ TERMS. 3
The ssvirSinian . will be NAKED 20 sup,
scribers ut $500 per anMEm. in ADVANCE
Ifpayment is deferred THREE MONTHS
81 so will be required, and a. the esld OF the
year SO 90.
Transient Acknowledgement will be inserted
at the rates of $s.OO per square, of eight
lines. for the first insertion aAl 20 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Special Notices 20 cents per lime for each
insertion.
Job Work don a t EaItfmu rates, for Cash
COrrespOndentsw will address
.svALAEY vIRGINTAN.''
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WILLIAM CHAPMAN, D. D. S.
Stanton. Virginia. :

OFFICE, south sids~of Main street-old stand
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold, Silver and
Vulcanite All operations performeai in the most
scientific and skillful manner, with strict regard
to permanency. and Warrapted to compete with
any work done in the larger cities. aars
He returns sincere thanks to the citizens of
Augusta and adj Joining counties for the liberal
patronage extended him during the long period of
his residence in Staunton, and respectfully So
licits continuance of their orders.
5 Highest price paid for old gold and plate, q -
april 25-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28


AN IMPORTANT CANAL PRoJEcT.-A
'sCouvention OF the Governors Of the South
aad Northwest" has been called, to meet at
Atlanta Oh the 18th lust, to compare views
as to projected canal from St. Louis to Sa-
vannah 1t is also proposed that the conveu-
ton, after their adjournment here, shall visit
Macon and Savannah in body, and in per-
son view the ground. aud acquaint themselves
with the temper and opinions Of the people Of
those cities. The project contcmplates con-
tinuous line Of water communication, natural
aud artificial, from St. Louis, in the State of
Missouri, ia Savannah in the State of Geor-
gia. The Mississippi, the Ohio, and the Ten~
nessee, to Gunter's Landing, including the
canal around Mussel Shoals, now being con-
structed, form the upper portion OF the line.
The company now organized IN Georgia pro-
pose to continue this line south, first by
canal from Guater's Landing to the Coosa
river at Gadsden. in the State of Alabama
thence by said river eightyseven miles to
Rome thence up the Etowba and Little rv.
ess to point near Roswell, in Cobb county,
where it will cross the Chattahoochee, thence
via Atlanta to one Of the tributaries Of the
Ocmu!gee and Altanaha will form the res
maindcr Of the line until point shall be
reached nearest Savannah SAY the mouth Ut
the Oohoopee which the canal will be
continued to that city. The distance frous
ST. Louis to Savannah by this route is abcus
l, 300 miles.-Bah. GozeUe.
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Professional Cards.

mr.. GEORGE III. EYSTER,
~ Office, corner of Main and Water streets.
One Door West of Lutheran Church,
STAUNTON, VA.
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THE M
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF RATTTMCRE.

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF BALTIMORE.
~ ORGANIZED 1866.
Onacc In Co.'s EsuiHding, 10 sossth Street
Assets over 100000.
Pad up Guarantee Capital $780, 600 deposited Nth
ths-7reasnrer Of the State Of Maryland
ress This well established Maryland Company
grants Insurance upon Lives upon all the most
approved Plans, and at the Lowest Rates consls-
tent with undoubted security.
nea. All policies participate in Profits
GEORGE p, THOszAs, President;
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Hamilton Easter, Hiram Woods,
Allen A. Chapman, Thos. Cassard,
Geo. P. Thomas, Geo. H. Miller,
Hugh Sisson. VIM. DevrIes,
- Charles Webb.
A. K FOARD. Secretary.
CLAYTON C. HALL, Asst Secretary and Acy.
T. W. MATTHEWS, Manager.
c. W. BAYLY, Agent.
nov 7-tf Staunton, Va.
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NTEW LIQUOR STORE.

Ne" A''o :, :, ~.
Large and Superior Stock OF Imported ana w
nestle Liquors Of all kinds, at 81 .sa-7-
A. I. BUCKS, sl
Augusta street. near Post-office,
sTAUNTON, VA,
AGENT for MOORES & co. tail.more'
Az and PORTER in bottles for family use,
..n.,to Scotch Ale and London Porter, at hall
their cost. =; tho
LIQUOR business, have awaited myself OF 1ns
knowledge thus acquired to select the Pures' anu
hest articles. Those wishing such, will DO well
to call before purchasing elsewhere. n,1cv
nov 16-f a. = = =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

ZINE calf sewed and pegged Boots and Gait
II ers, for Gentlemen and Youths, low at
april 16-tf G. L. WELLER'S. 2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

J. FRED. EFFfNGER. ROBERT CRAIG.
EFFINGER & CRAIG,
ATToRNEES AT LA w,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Practice in the Courts of augusta. Roc6-
ingham, Rockbridye, Albemarle, atleyhany
and Bath
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the Collection OF
claims in each one of the above countless
feb 8-tf
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HEBEB KEEs.
OFFICE, NEW BRICK BUILDING,
COR. MAIN & AUGUSTA STREETS.
Second Floor, adjoining Valley Virginian' Office.
sssrEntrance on Augusta Street. TsSa
OFFICE OF STANTON BUILDING AssoCi-
ALTON.
He offers his services to the people for settling
accounts, writing up books and all kinds Of scrlv-
aner's work. aug 3-tf
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TyOBACCO! TOBACCO. Chewing and smo-
Il king-various brands and grades-sold as
cheap possible, by aaag IS ~
oct 3-tf RICHARDSON & BEL L.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

-seas-ssssz Have in Store
$50 pairs of Boots and Shoes Wood and Willow
Ware. Large stock of Sugars of all grades, Mo-
lasses syrups of ever variety, China and Earth
enware, Backing and Brushes. Bacon, Fish, Soap,
Matches, large lot of Liverpool Salt, $50 punches
of Cotton Yarn Rice, Tea, &c. &c.
$4,000 Pounds of WOOL wanted.
Highest Cash Price Paid for Country Pro
49, june 3-tf
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NO. 81.
IMPORTANT Decision The Washington
Of the Baltimore SIM, under

IMPORTANT DECISION The Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore 4Snn,. under
date of Nov. 10th, says:
The Supreme Court of the District of Coll
umbla, in genera. term. rendered decision
yesterday in the case of the State OF Mary
land, use of Jas. Stark weather ct AL. VS.. The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, ro--
versng the judgment Of the Circuit Court.
aud dismissing the suit for want Ct
jurisdiction. This suit was brought, under
the provisions of the Maryland code, to re-
cover damages for the death Of Mrs. Roxaua
Starkweather, who was killed at the Rolay
House III November, 1868, by being run over
by train Of cars belonging to defendant
Upon the trial ofthe cause, the counsel for
the defendant contended that the action could
not be sustained in the courts Of the District
of Columbia, because there was no law in that
District which authorized such actions, and
the law of Maryland could not be enforced
beyond the limits of that State. But the
court overruled the objection, and the jury
rendered verdict in favor of the plaintiff for
ten thousand dollars The defendant appeal.
ed, and, as before stated. the court 10 general
term sustained the objections Of defendants
counsel and dismissed the case The jndy-
es were unanimous in this opinion The
plaintiffs talk of an appeal to tho Supreme
Court OF the Uuited States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

TAIRCHILD'S celebrated GOLD PENS, Pock-
IL ct Books and Pocket Knives at
sept-5 HUNTER & CO.'S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-28

Tust Receiye<a-a fine assortment of
y Clocks and Watches. For sale cheap. by
aug 1-tf G. C. YEAKLE. .
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Liquors.

Bolen'e Building, I am NOW prePa1e GU W TUT 111'
MEALS AT ALL HOURS,
and also to supply families or parties with meals
At their dwellings at The shortest notice.
~ WEDDING PARTIES
Furnished with Cake of any kind, of the best ma
t.risl and handsomely decorated, by leaving their
orders two or three days before hand
We trust, by keeping an orderly ana qu,es
house, that in good STYLE that we w'
. liberal patronage from citizens OF ci'y anu
Country. a, s4ss D caCCHERI.
June 27-tf =. 80 800
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| Nl tofore existing between Drs. Hanger &
Futz having expired by limitation the under
signed will continue the practice Of hisprofession
| in the city and county.
| OFFICE-in the rooms above the office Of Dr..
Chapman. dentiet, on east Main street
jan 26-tf J. H. FULTZ, NJ. D..
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ENT'S-Fine
VI may Aef
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For Rent.-A splendid Room in the central
= part Of the city, cheap-suitab.e for one or
mora single gentlemen. Enquire at this Once.
on 24-tf
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D0ARDING.-M NJ. J. Splitter will
ID take few Boarders, with or without lodg-
ing, ct reasonable rates. Residence, corner OF
Green aud Frederick streets. oct z4-i