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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07
THE TONGUE DEALT WITH.

''fhc only edged tool that becomes sharper
by constant uso' is the tongue. It is often
a sting full of deadly poison. It is both an.
offensive and defensive weapon-a shield and
spear. Some carry dirks in their pockets.
others in their mouths The tongue Of the
malignant is like masked battery, which
makes US feel fire when we can't see smoke
There's never spur for the tongue in all
the Bible, but many bit. As a condition
of longevity, physicians say, keep the head
cool and the feet wa'm'' This is Peters re-
ceipt for a long and happy life: "He that
will love life and see good days, let him re-
+ ain his tongue from evil; and his lips that,
they speak no guile" Physicians are aseus-
toned to judge Of the body by the condition
of the tongue, assuming as settled priDcip
| that there is an intimate connection between
the state Of the tongue and the tone of the
system. The Apostle James adopts similar
course TO judge oe sou-health he looks at.
the tongue. If any man offend not in word
his moral health is perfect. On the other
! hand, if any one seem to be religious while
| the tongue is uubridled, that mans soul is
sick Read the third chapter of James.
What deIiniatioa Of the secl siakpsss IL
shs ssAs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07
DEFINITION ORA DARLING.

Brick Pomeroy: as rough case as ever
sat in an editorial sanctum, was requested to
give the definition of the word darling" aud
he replied as follows:
eff my definition will please one, or settle
point in dispute, it is given cheerfully. A
darling, as we would speak the word, woull
mean very dear, good, heart loved girl or
woman, who held the innermest place in our
ht art She would be a woman loved above
all else in the world woman VIC should de-
fend before all mankind woman whose
lips were those Of truth and sacredness ;
whose happiness man could live for; wo-
man man would be proud Of; a woman you
could put your armi in gentlcuess around, draw
to your heart, press kiss to her forehead
and one on her lips, and as her head rested
half on your shoulder, look deep into her eyes
and whisper sdarlingH She would be wo-
the world one man would be proud to make
happy. and whose pride would be in her hus-
bands success, happiness. reputation her own
good name. her person, her friendships, her
house, and the purity Of her heart Darling
means everything, words uuspoken, carresses
ripenng for love to feed on. volumes unwrlt-
ten, kind action waiting opportunity, hopes
uhexpressed faith untold for want of suiia-
Bile words; it is the flower which beauties
the tree that bears the most delicious fruit in
season. The word is volume 1t means
more than one can express; the clasping OF
the spirit hands, Of love in hcart-worship OF
the bud Of the true and good the word rain
bow which spans the sky Of hope and life
the bursting of the bud of the most beau,i-
full flower which shedsa perfume over the
heads Of those We love"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07
THE PLANETS AND THEIR INHABITANTS.

! NJ. Fi3gnier, noted French scientific cen.
| tlenan, says that modern astronomy has dem
onstrated that there are other worlds than
| ours, that the earth simply makes part of a
class or group of stars which do not differ
essentially. and that there is an infnity of et,.
er globes like it. proceeds to consider the in
ternal affairs Of the other worlds. Since there
is nothing TO distinguish the earth from the
other planets of our solar system-Aercury.
Venus, Mars. Jupiter. Saturn, Uranus and
| Neptune---he argues that we must find in the
others as we find here-ar, water. a hard soil,
rivers and seas, mountains and valleys There
must be found also in them vegetation and
trees, and tracts covered with verdure and
shade. They must have atmosphere and heav-
ems. There must be in them animals and
even men. or at least beings superior to ami
mails. and corresponding to our human type.
''Sclence las shown that the physical and
Chronological connections of the earth
and the other planets are identc 4 On these
planets as on the earth the sun shines and
disappears. yielding place to night, and cold
and darkness succeed to heat and light
In them as on the earth. the rich carpet of
heritage covers the plains. and uxuriant
| woods cover The mountains Rivers flow
| majestically on to the seas Winds blow reg
ularly or irregularly and purify the at
mosphere by mingling their strata charged
in different degrees with the produce of the
evaporation of their soil. In quiet nights
dweers on these planets see the same
heavenly consultations, the same celestial
visitors. They have panoramic views Of
the planetary globes with their following
Of faithful satellites and luminous stars,
shining like gently-brandished torches
Once in a while there is sudden luminous
trial which burrows the heavens like flash
Of silver it is star that shoots and drops
into the depths of space. Again, it is
comet with beautiful tail that comes to
bring rews from worlds millions of miles
away"
The planetary man, according 10 his belief,
corresponds TO the terrestrial man. In the
planets the process of creation Of organized
life must be the same as in the earth; the
successive order of appearance of living
creatures is the same as on the globe. And,
like the terrestrial man, the planetary dies,
is transformed after death into super-human
and passes also into other.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

BUCKINGHAM sLATE.-Among the COM
mercial Interests growing up in this State, is
that Of the quarryng and expectation of slate
The Buckingham Slate company of this city,
whose quarries are in Buckingham county,
is put to Its utmost resources to supply the
demand for material for the Eastern States
During the last year they quarricd, shipped
and got the cash for 900 tons of slate.
worth 100000 A cargo of 400 tons for
Boston was shipped from Richmond CD Satur-
day. The Welsh company whose works are
In the same county, arc also doing thriving
business. Rich WAig
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07
SAYINGS or spURGEON.

Spurgecn sententiously expresses number
Of thoughts s'worthy remembering" in the
following appropriate sentences, which he
publishes as advice gratis .
Nobody is more like an honest man thar
a thorough rogue.
When you see man with great deal 0,
religion displayed III his shop window, yor
may depend upon it he Keeps very small
stock Of it within.
Do not choose your friend by his looks
handsome shoes often pinch the feet.
Do not be fond of compliments; remember
s'thank you, pussy and thank you, pussy,
Kill the cat.
Don't believe the man who talks the most
for mewing cats are very seldom mousers
BY no means put yourself in another per-
sons power ifyou put your thumb between
two grinders, they are very apt to bite.
I, Drink nothing without seeing it; sign moth
ing without reading it and make sure that
it means no more than it says.
Don't go to law unless you have nothing
to lose lawyers houses are built on fools
heads
Put no dependence on the label of a bag,
and count money after your own kind.
In any business never wade into water
where you cannot see the bottom.
Sec the sack open before you buy what is
i'll it, for lie who trades in the dark asks tc
be cheated
Keep clear of man who does not value
his own character
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

A doctor was very much annoyed by an
Old lady who always stepped him on the
street to tell him over her ailments. Once
she met him when he was in great hurry.
"Ah l see you are quite feeble" said the
doctor. shut your eyes and show me your
ton.ue."
She obeyed. and the doctor. moving off
left her standing there for some time in this
! ridiculous position, to tho Infinite amusemen!
Of u! Wis Witnessed the faany seeaA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

In various parts of the country efforts are
b In madeto Emulate tic cultivation offorcst
trees and TO check the reckless and wasteful
destruction Of woods for which Americans
have been distinguished. California has
engaged professional arboriculturist at ii
salary OF $4,000 a year, to superintend the
selection and planting OF trees in that State !;
aud If the man is master Of his business,
the mouey paid to him will be well invested.
The Legislatures OF several States are moving
in this matter, which commcnds itself to the
favorable consideration Of every practical
mind.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

During the year 1871 two hundred and
seventy two lives were lost, and six hundred
aud twenty-five people were injured, more or
less seriously, in the mines Of six counties Of
the Pennsylvania coal region. Two hundred
and twenty women were made widows. and
from & se hundred to six hundred children
were made orphans by these disasters. A
great part Of this misery was caused by the
penuriousness of the mine owners About
onc-third of the whole number killed mel
their death on account ofthe neglect of opera.
tors to make second openings to their mines
another third fell victims to explosions of gas
which might have been avoided if the law
providing for thorough examinations Of the
mines had been complied with In Schuyl.
kill county one man was killed for every so,
600 tons of coal produced.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

A Rhode Island man has been arrested bJ
Two railroads for attempting to obstruct their
tracks. His excuse was that he had to take
a log of wood home, and If the State is not
big enough for. him to lay down log in it
without blocking up all the railroads, the
fault lies with somebody besides him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

A gentleman was describing to Douglas
Jerrold the story of his courtship and mar
rlsse, how his wife had been brought up in
convent, and was on the point of taking tho
veil when his presence burst upon her enrap.
tured sight, and she accepted him as her.
husband. Jerroid listened to the end of the
story, and he quietly remarked. "Shc simp-
Iy thought you better than num-.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07
TIEWALE INFGEssaAksY.

~ DOctOr Is. T. NE EiSi1 VIII Il foiI5 anu
an .c essfill experience of the treatment OF
@DySEASEs PECULIAR TO FEMALES.
has opened an INrtRM .RY where Ladies will be
received for treatment. 1t is useless to mention
the advantages to be derived from being under
the constant supervision of the Physician, In
many of these cases. Experience has long since
taught, by the evidence of the best physicians as
well as the Institutions of this character IN the
large cities, that this is the only way OF success
full treatment.
Patients will be received rs members Of the
family having every attention necessary for their
comfort and improvement.
Staunton, aug o-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

This is what the Boston Traveller saws.
HIhc Hartford Post is again swapping at the
Traveller John, hand US that squirt gum"
And this is what the Boston Post says in
return I: "Now, then. the Boston Traveller il
going to have some editorial matter. They've
sent John for the editor.N
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

"Ma, why don't you speak p asked little
Jake. why don't you say suthin' funny"
What can | say? Don't you see I'm busy
frying doughnuts +? Say something funny,
indeed p "Nall, yer might say, Jake,
won't you have cake?' That 'ud be funay
for gov"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07
PAUSE, spoRrsMEx !.


Sportsman. stay thy hand;
Spare thou that little bird
And Ger the fruitful land,
Still let his song be heardl
OF all the feathcr'd train
Who cleave the all of heaven,
Not one is made in vain,
Nor yet for sport was given.
Hark! to the robins lay
That pours from yonder grove,
To hail the break of day,
And bid all nature move!
Hank. to the nightingale,
Whose notes attwilight come
From yon green fowery vale,
To charm the peasant home
And see, how heaven ordains,
That birds in time of need,
With insects from the plains,
Their helpless young should feed Z!
That thus, the farmers hope,
No hidden worm destroy;
That he may save his crop,
And birds their food enjoy.
And shall the sportsman's gun
Arrest the parent bird?
And leave the work undone,
1t sought at nature's word?
Must harmless songsters bleed,
To please the heartless youth?
Pause, sportsman pause, and read
The page of natures truth
God hears the ravens call,
And answers to his cry;
He guards the sparrow's fall,
With kind: protecting eye!
If birds are thus HIS care,
Who life to man hath given;
Then, sporteman O, beware!
Nor tempt the frown Of heaven
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

A witness under cross-examination, who
had been tortured by a lawyer for several
hours, at last asked for drink of wate,. -
"lhero," saidthe judge, Il think you'd bets
ter let that witness go now, as you have
pumped him dry"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

Now is the time to rally to the festive do.
nation party. A donation party is festive
gathering, where a poor ccrgyman's fock
overwhelm him with bead watch pockets, and
cat up about $1,000 worth of his proyis<
ions
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gae Sa1lfg Wi,sinian,
sTAUNTCN, VIRGINIA.
Thursday. March 2, 1872.
TERMS.

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

COMFORTABLE SUICIDE Hail. queer
genius, had made frequent promises to his
friends that he would put an end to himself.
One singing cold night he vowed he would
go out and freeze to death. About. seven
o'clock ., he returned, shivering aud snapring
his fingers.
why don't you freezc?" asked loving
relative.
"By Jove" said the pseudo suicide "wheu
freeze mean to take warmer NIGHT than
this for it,"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

Youth beholds happiness cleaning in the
prospect. Age looks back on happiness Of
youth, and instead of hopes, seeks its en-
joyment in the recollection of hopes Thus
happiness ever resides in the imagination.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

coNvINcING.- Jack" said a gehtIemaa
10 an Ola negro, who was rather lazily cngag.
ca IN cleaning the Sow from the premises
JACK you don't get along with this job
very fast 4"
''Wh master" replied Jack, scratching
his wool, pretty considerable for an old man,
guess; and I copceit myself that eau
clear more snow away in desc short days than
the spryes nigga III dis city could do in the
longest summer day ever vas"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

Rumor has i. thata beautiful young lady
not yet out of her teens has declined six of.
fess of marriage. If thisis So she should be-
called slay-bcllo for wriDgiog so many
hearts
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A tteration! Attention.!

A tterstIon AstentioR!!
The undersigned have opened shops the old
National Hotel Stable Yards. in tie House for
merly occupied by j. G. Larry, as
WAGON MAKER,
and are prepared to do all work in tie Wagon
Making line. such as building and repairing wa
CONS. carts, etc. They are also prepared to dc
all kinds of
BLACKSNITHING,
such as ironing and repairing wagons and other
vehiales, Understanding. ETC.
Their prices will be adapted TO the times, and
they will it to the interest Of all to call on
them, either for work or repairs
L. HARTMAN s. co. !.
WEg. III. WATTS. Agent,
w ST. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE ms. CO..
has moved his Office. and can always be found
with l.. Iarman & Co. Liam. Aft.
DOOK-K EEpENG!
ID DOUBLE OR SINGLE ENTRY.
The undersigned offers his services 10 the bust
ness men of the city Of Stanton. to keep books
copy, adjust and bond accounts, or will do any
sort of
sCRIvNER's WORK,
that n ay be entrusted to him, with neatness and
dispatch Patronage respectfully solicited.
gag- At the Circuit Court Office.
nov 30-tf. A. j. DEAKlNS.
DEM. +. HARDWOOD,
- Dealer in
Fancy and Domestic Dry Goods. Hosiery
Gloves, White Goods, Trimmings,
Notions
BOOTS, SHOE, HATS, CLOTHING.
and
GENTS, FURNISHING GOODS,
MAIN ST., STANTON, VA.
TERMS CASE
june S-tf
r liverpool Salt. 200 Sacks, in prime or
Ia der For sale low for cas..
JAMES II. BLACKLEY,
opposite the Court house, Stauaton, Va.
nov 30
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

Those who buy tombstones of us look
with pride and satisfaction on the graves of
their friends is the advertisement ola Vest
ern stone cutter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

Punch's mental philosophy What is
mind? No matter. What is matter Never.
mind. What is the nature of the soul? It is
imnlatcrial.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07

A man who travelled through New Jersey
says he saw some land there so poor that you
soalan's raiss disturbance on it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-03-07
Livery,
LIUe3y.
NEW LIVERY STABLE - -
THORNBURG & CO.,
AT
BURKE'S OLD STAND.

terminus of New Street, near Va. HOTEL
STAU NToN, VA
II aving. recently taken possession Of these
LII commodious stable we are gratified TO an
nounce to the public generally. and our friends,
that we have stocked them with every adjunct 10
complete Livery. Our horses are young fresh
fast, and well broken; our Bugges, Carriages,
&C., new and of the lateststyle and our drivers
select ed with special refer ence to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hour
with single or double bugges. riding horses, fos
ladies and gentlemen, carriages spring wagons,
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyers Cave would
do we'll to give us a call.
Horses fed by the day. month or year, at usual
rates. 81
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
Hoping by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit continuance of the favor hereto
fore shown u.s. we respectfully solicit a share
of the public patronage. dec 7-tf
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Work is the weapon of honor aaa3he who
lacks the weapon will never triumph.

Mankind arevery odd old creatures One
half ceuturc what they practice, and the 9TH
er half practice. what they censure
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Professional Cards.

|nR. J.. w. HARRIS.-IIaving perma-
~ nently located in Saunton, respectfully
tenders his professional services to the public.
OFFIcE-aL present with DR.. Fultz, East
Main street. feb 8-tf
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Sta mlsto1s Cards.
, ard SIGN Painting.

HOuse and Sign Painting.
IL Z The undersigned Is now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch. HOUSE. SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and on accommodating
terms Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to- fls JOHN W. CLINE,
Augusta Street, Staunton,Va.
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NEW ESTABLISH ENT.
Boot and Shoe Making.
SMITH g. ORCHARD

Have commenced the manufacture of Boots and
Shoes, on Main street. next door to Bickle x
bro. cabinet shop. where they are prepared to
hill all orders that may be given them. Their cx-
perience in the practical part Of their business
enables them to guarantee satisfaction. They re-
specially solicit share of public patronage
N B.-They are prepared TO do repairing of
subscriptions. both for Ladies and Gentlemen, in
better style than has ever been dene before in
this city, and at the shortest notice.
december 2l-tf
GATHER, Shoe Tools and Shoe Findings,
IL for sale by N B. HENDRY,
at Shoe Factory,
Angusta street, opposite the Court house.
may H-tf
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(NsA3 keLES +. OsFERRALL.
y Attorney at Law,

" Attorney All LAW
5e s.l HARR1SONBURG, VA.
| Practices in the County and Circuit Courts Of
| Rockingham. and the Court Of Appeals at Staun
ton and rho u. S. Courts at Harrisonburg.
may ..5-tf +ss
| M ctfic:al NOtice.-Tl,e partnership here
| w totore existing between Drs. Hanger =
| Futz having expired by limitation, the under
signed will continne the practice of his profession
| in the city and county.
| @0FFICE--in the rooms above the office of DR..
I Chapman. dcntiit, on east Vain street.
jan 26-tf j. II. FULTZ. NJ. D.
TYR. B. II. Reese.
~ OFFICE AND RESIDENCE
Opposite Market House,
CORNER OF FREDERICK AND WAFER SITS,
Sta "A ton, Va,
where he can be consulted at all hours. day or
| night. unless professionally engaged.
| feb 20-tf
GRATTAN.
| " Attorney at Law,
STAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland.
as5~ Office with the Sheriff. nov 16-tf
MEADE r WEET'EHl,
lYl Attorney at Law,
STAUNToN VA
COURTS-Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland.
Refers by permission to the Law Faculty of the
University of Virginia
OFTaCEs---Couri-EEonse Alley.
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l.. FASHIONABLE TAILOR,

July lily n 1900 177IE n y
D Es. tsr:syes. es 6ae
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
Maiu Street, Staynton, Va, efe
Foul doors East of Crawfords old stand,
Where he is prepared to executeiwork at tn
shortest notice and in the best manner at reduc-
ed price for CASH Cutting, Revovating done in
the best manner. april $50 If
GarPiages and Esuggies.
" | wish TO inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SIlOP to my new build
ing near he Virginia IIotsl, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
expect to give entire satisfaction. | will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give nc call
before purchasing J. H. NtATEks.
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ESS5 . ESS .
DURKE,s LIVERY STABLES.
III S9.searstnss Wss

DURKE,S IHVERY STABLES.
- Ss:ksntOIs. Wa.
~, In entering upon the new year, Hr
the subscriber has had his New Stables arranged
for the accommodation Of his growing custom,
and calls the particular attention of his friends
and the public to his unusual facilities for carry
ing on his Livery on an enlarged scale.
His Stables are entirely new. the floors adapt
ed to the comfort of horses, and his sheds fitted
up for the protection of vehicles from the wealth
er.
He wishes to remind the public that his COM
nlete outfit of new BUGGIES, CARRIAGES,
PHAETONS, HACKS, &C., in neatness and ease
Of moving, are not to be equaled by any Livery
in the Valley.
He can accommodate persons with superior Ri
ding and Driving Horses. bo'h Gentle and Fast.
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms.
The famous lIostler, 1om DetAet, IS In general
charge of the stables
OFFICE near the Bridge, (nes0 6uildiny)
lam AR ED. BURKE.
n,TO0le,s American Hotel
~ Livery Stable.
Tn commencing the new year OToole has made
| b;e arrangements to present the handsomest and
most durable Livery outfits ever seen in the VAL
| ley. His
Buggies, Carriages, &C.,
ra oil NOW and made to order. His splendid
stna Of Match Horses, including Blacks, Grcys,
Bays and Browns cannot be surpassed in the
| State
His riding horses are class, both for speed
| and ease.
He is prepared to accommodate his friends and
the public either with single feeds for their hor-
Sos, or by the day, week or month, on liberal
His Stables are close and comfortable his sheds
annie. and his hostlers attentive and accommo-
dating.
er.l ustom heretofore extended. promising that
| no one shall 60 away dissatisfied.
@ OFFICE u tho Bridge, near American
ucsI.. jan 4-.f