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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
Boot and Shoe Making.
SMITH g. ORCHARD

Have commenced the manufacture of Boots and
Shoes. on Main street, next door to Bickle &
Bros cabinet shop, where they are prepared to
fill all orders that may be given them. Their ex-
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
a. better style than has ever been done before IN
this city, and at the shorteet notice
december 21-tf ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

The steam saw and planning mill of Har-
rington and Brothers, Baltimore, suddenly
exploded on last Friday morning, killing one
Of the proprietors, the engineer and young
man. The entire collection of buildings was
shattered to pieces and fell in crumblins
mass of ruins to the ground. A number
persons were badly injured. Loss heavy, but
no estimate given.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

The city authorities Of Alexandra know
thing or two. Not unfrequensly some seedy
chaps come over there from Washington,
and commit some trivial offence, in the hope
Of being arrested, and placed in comfortable
quarters during the night, and discharged in
the morning Instead Of such treatment
they are 'cobbed' and ordered to leave tho
city at once Good idea.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

A man named Ruskowski, living in Mil.
waukie, Wisconsin, was supposed to have
died from smallpox and was buried few
hours afterwards. His sister, having pre-
sentiment, that lie was not dead, had his body
exhumed, and to her delight found that life
was not extinct The buried mau IL row
living and doing we'll.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

A young lady named Miss Thorpe, died
from the effect of poison, IN Winchester, lass
week She was from Summit Point, Jeffcr-
son county, and was stopping at the residence
Of citizen of Winchester. No particulars
arc given 10 the .Ners, from which we gath
Ell the information.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

no Milk Consumers am milk kew custom pao
ers of Mr. c. Hale. with fresh milk, morning and
evening, in any quantity desired Those who
have heretofore been supplied by Mr.. ha!e' GU -
be furnished promptly with what they aeslT re- ~
communicating with me. E. W. BAlLEi'
dec 28-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Miss Ellen Foy, scholar at the Newark,
n + Normal school, had her Throat cut IN
trying to swallow part ct the GORE of an rl.
Pile, and died from the easss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11
Stau,,tom Cards.
Sign Painting.

HOuse and Sign Painting.
D 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. JOHN W. CLINE,
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

= J.;NUART Isl, 1872.
have this day admitted Mr.. NJ N. Bradley, as
partner in my business un'ler the firm OF
BURKE & BRADLET,
and will continue the Liquor Business inthe store
formerly occupied by me. in Masonic Building.
Thankful for the patronage so literally bostow-
ed and with increased facilities. ask contin-
uance of the same to our new hfin.
n4-3m ROBT w. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Notice. having been placed in my
IN hands for settlement the Books and Papers
Of Joseph C. Laley, deceased, | hereby request
all persons having claims against the said Jos. G..
Laley, to present them to me for settlement, and
all persons knowing themselves tosbe indebted to
nlease come forward at once and settle.
G. NJ. HARRISON, Attorney, Sc,
for Mrs. Jos G. Laley, Administrators.
dec 2l-4t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

IF you want live paper subscribe for the
VALLEY YIRGiXIAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

FAMILY GRO CERES of ali kinds for sale by
Z nov a9-3t +, 4. GLENN 70,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

In the House Of Delegates, on ths End, a
message from the Governor was read, announ-
chg his disapproyal Of the joint resolution
suspendlng the funding Of the public debt,
ard setting forth his reasons therefor, as fol-
lows
COMMONWEALTH OF V1aaINIA, J
EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS,
RICHMOND, Dec. %, 1871
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

e HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
L Forms. and am prepared to make cut the
necessary papers for any one desiring to clsim
the benefits of the bankrupt Act.
l will s.is> attend to making cut and forward
ing the applications of Soldiers of the war Of
1872, or their Widows. for the Pension granted
by a late Act Of Congress.
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
march O. If Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

EssEg KEEe.
Ill OFFICE, NEW BRICK BUILDING,
COR MAIN s. AUGUSTA STREETS,
Second Floor, adjoining Valley Virgin;an' Cfice
gag~ Entrance on Augusta Street. ga
OFFICE OF STAUNrUN BUILDING AssCCI-
Axiom.
He offers his services to the people for settling
accounts, writing up books, and all kinds of scriv-
ener's work ang S-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11
DEs. w. Re. TURK,
SSvrr.r0nrp EAnFeGsSa

nEa. w. r.. TURK,
~ Surgeon Dentist.
Respectfully tenders his professional services
10 the citizens of Staunton and vicinity.
Natural Teeth operated upon in careful and
gentle manner, with strict regard to permanency.
Artificial Teeth mounted upon any base now in
use, and unsurpassed for comfort, beauty and du-
rability-
Old gold and silver Plates taken at their highest
value.
OFFIcE-Man street, in room with DR.. Chap
man. aug l0-ly
A CHANGE.-l will hereafter be found in my
IN building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (stauntonl in the second sto-
ry the entrance to which is atthe east end of the
building ascending fight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
me i'll my profession, I, in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been SO modified IS to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof will, along with
other business. give special attention to this.
have ali the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
: will too, give special attention to the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonabl commissions.
j. B. WATTS.
7
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

n B. HOGE & BRO.
Successor to Hoge s. Mason,)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
GROCERIES, PRODUCE AND FERTILIZERS.
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, Blacking 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 Cast, Price Paid for Country Pro
Auce june 3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11
Notice to Railroad Contractors.

NJ office to Railroad Contractors.
In PROPOSALS will be received for the
GRADUATION, MASONRY and BALLASTING
of The first twenty-six Sections of the VALLEY
ROAD. between Harrisonburg and Staunton, un-
til J AN UARY 18th, 1872.
Specifications, forms Of contract and other in
formation can be obtained at the Company's Of
fee, in Staunton, or by application to
RICHARD RANDOLPH, Engineer,
dec 14-5t Camden Station, Baltimore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11
New Feature in the Banking
IN Business.
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS.

THE VIRGINIA BANKING AND TRUST
COMPANY
will hereafter pay interest at the rate of PER
CENT. on deposits thus supplying the much felt
desire of saving moderate rates of interest upon
temporary idle funds. Deposits, to bear the
above rate of interest," will be received subject to
The customary sight checks without notice.
For particulars, apply to
dec 2l-tf W. H. TAMS, Cashier.
G. A M 2 B e L L B A R,
Next Door to Vindicator Office,
STANTON, VA,
Where can be found the purest and best liquors
of all descriptions to be had in the country,
such as
PURE HOME MADE WHIsKEY,
APPLE BRANDY AND GIN,
PURE FRENCH BRANDY,
ALL KINDS OF VINES,
ALE AND PORTER.
respectfully solicit share of public patron
age. ROBERT CAMPBELL,
dec 21-3m Next door to Vindicator Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Physician celebrated institution discovered when
in the great hospitals of Europe viz England France
and elsewhere, the most cert in speedy pleasant and
etfectual remedy in the world for all
DfSEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Home Office at Petersburg, Va. wuh Local Boards
at Richmond. Norfolk, Lynchbury,
Staunton and Alexandria.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-11

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London
Gradlate of one of the most eminent Colleges in the
United States and the greater part of whose life has been
spent in the hospitals London Paris Philadelphia and
elsewhere has effected of the most astonishing
that known; many troubled with ring
ing in the heal al when eep great nervousness
being alarm az the sudden sounds ba~hfllness with
frequent hush ng, attended metimes with derange-
lnent of mind were cured iman,dia ely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
THE DOMINION OF CANADA.

OPPOSITION TO THE WASHINGTON TREATY.
OTTAWA, May 9-The Hon. Edward Blake,
leader Of the Opposition spoke four hours last night In
opposition to the bill introduced by Sir John A Mac
donald give effect to the Treaty Of Washington he
reviewed the Treaty as affecting the commercial inter-
ests OF the country, its political relations and the con
stitutional responsibility Of the Dominican Government
in the matter He spoke strongly against the BILL argu-
ing for the interest OF Canada concluding
his speech by saying the Government had taken the
10 the fmperiai Government that the settlement
Of the Fenan claims for money consideration was un-
with the washington treaty by the Canadian people bat
the proposal coming from this side in January without
, anascOnntaSe action on the part Of who
the to OPPOSITE Sss Illuminating ana sOrcs
ton Of principles d the blow that s
had eceived The proposal for the guarantee loan
not only to be as settlement OF the Fenlan caim
was their opinion the mode by which their hands
iisles 9, the Treaty In fact, it was :aSsss..a
with the Treaty in one hand and money IN the other
and the House would pocket their feelings and their
was in the Interests Of the Empire or peace that this
set their hearts that which was not their own and
s aS ssS Of 4Sy
and whether its rejection should result In appeal
motto "0od and our right justice would prevail In
the end. He would therefore move amendment, that
before proceeding further upon said bill this House fees
bound to declare that Her Msestys loyal subjects and
the people OF Canada, while at all times cheerully max
any reasonable sacrifice In the interests of the Eur
pire, have just grounds for great dissausfacIcn
at the mode In which rights have been dealt with
the negotiations resulting In the Treaty Of Washington
and In the subsequent proposal OF our Government
England To ndorse the Canadian loan - price for the
adoption Of the Treaty, for the abandonment OF tho
claims with respect to Fenan raids which affect noe
only our purse. but our honor and our peace.
Mr.. Blake was followed by the Hon. Mr. MacDousa,
who supported the BILL The debate was adjourned until
Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
A NEVADA MINING SCANDAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8.-Intense excitement
and indignation produced here to-day by the pub
LEGATION Of what purport to be revelations made to Will
ham Sharon and his associates by j. 8. Hubbell. a
guardsman the Nevada State Prison, and formerly
the underground superintendent Of the Yellow Jacket
Mine. 1t is alleged that Hubbe made detailed state
ment charging that the fire In that mine three years
ago, by which many lives were lost and damage to
the extent of millions Of dollars DONE set intention
ally by G. T. Kellogg, who employed for that pur-
pose by j. p Jones the Superintendent OF the mine.
Hubbe declares however that he made this statement
at the instance of Sharons friends having been prom
ised $50 doing for the purpose Of running Jones'
and that he refused to sign 1t, and himself Informed
Jones OF the plot against him. Jones and Hayward
Gently ousted Sharon and his friends from the manage
of the Savage Nine and Jones and Sharon are bit
rivals in mining speculatons, and also rival can
ddates for the United States SeDatOrshp from Nevada
Public sympathy il all the side Of Jones' The matter
will 20 into the Criminal courts Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
MEXICO.

PROGRESS TOWARD THE RESTORATION OF
ORDER-AMERICAN ENTERPRISES.
Mexico, May LESS anarchy now prevails
in the Central Western and Southern States. 1t appears
that the present revolutionary movements are for the
purpose of gaining the aseendency In LOCALITIES
for plumber and seizure Of the revenues Pub
lie attention has been turned TO the
operations the Rio Grande and the movements OF tho
Americans canse considerable excitement at the capital
The Juariss blame the revolutionists for the difficulties
while the reyOutonsts publish extracts from American
Journals, unfavorable TO Mexico. TO show what the
Juarez Administration has brought the country TO- The
revolutonisfs charge collision between Juarez and
President Grant.
Animated and long discussions have taken place IN
Congress on a motion to grant additional facilities to
President Juarez. test vote resulted In tie The de-
cisye vote expected the Cd inst. Tie Government
has paid all the civil employees on the American works.
and the railways and canals are actively pushed forward
the lives the revoutiOnists Edemro Meyer Francisco
Carricate, and his brother, who were condemned 10
death at Puebla. Commissioner Guzman goes To wash
in9tOn to. day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
FIRES.
PAPER-MILL BURNED.

FORT EDWARD, N. Y, May "a fire broke
out in the attached to Hodgeman Palserss
paper-mi at noon to-day Before assistance arrived,
the flames were raging with terrific force. As soon
possible assistance was called from Sandy Hill and
t,lens Falls in time the surrounding houses
The buildings were destroyed upon the site six
years ago. Loss s75,0oo insured for s2s,ooo
THE lsHANDAKEN FOREST FIRES.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, May 9.-The fires in the Shan
daken Mountains were temporarily checked yesterday
Hemock trees in gorge north Of Chichester were gnited
by sparks and large force Of remained last night
in the vicinity and attempted to check the names but to
purpose. When they reached " dug-away" at Jake
Moons there was o sea Of fire from mountain to
tain, completely barring progress, 50 they were com
PEELED to retreat and wait for daylight One Of the men,
German. becoming separated from his party Vas Com
ton. he shouted frantieally for help The finally
rescued him. but his clothes were burned In many places
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
XLuD. CONGRESS-2D SESSION.

L.
On motion of Mr.. STEWART Rep., New, the
Goat Island bill was taken up and read second time
Mr. Stewart then moved to refer it to the Committee on
Pacific Railroads
Mr. COLE Rep., Call moved to refer 1t to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs
THE AMNESTY BILL.
These motions pending at the expiration OF the
morning hour when the Amnesty bill came up as the
- On motion OF Mr.. sPRAGUE Rep., R. H., 1t laid
aside, and the West Point Appropriation bill was taken
up and passed. 80
motion substitute the supplemental Civil Rights bill
for the bill IL came from the House.
Mr.. BLAIR Dem, MOI offered an amendment provid.
ing that people In each CITY, county, or STATE shall
decide for themselves by popular vote the questions
MT AICORN Giep MissJ said that the Legislature of
Mississippi In which the c9ored people were 10 I'm M
people Of that State by deciding In favor OF separate
and he would not vote to reopen the question In
Mr. LOGAN Hep., Tll.) said that Mr. Summers bill was
at least unmey. The measure which 1t was necessary
for the Republican party TO pass now IN order Ito 70
the action Of the Senator from Massachusetts tended to
MT EDMUNDs (Rep, VT said that the amnesty plank
OF the Cincinnati platform stolen from the President
OF the United States and he thought the people were
70 SeSer toan a bs
Mr.. Blars amendment was rejected-Yeas. 49, Nays 80
Mr.. FERRY Rep. Comm offered as an additional sec
ton the first section OF the House General Amnesty bill
Mr.: FENToN, who voted in the negative. explained
feared that coupling with Summers bill would tend to
section of the House Amnesty BILL which agreed to
fs Mr. TkEMsuL Rep Ill., moved to strike out the
vote on Amnesty.
vote was taken on the motion to strike out the Civil
Rights BILL and 1t was reeeted-Yeas 49, Nays &c. as fol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
CIVIL RIGHTS.

FHOW
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May GA large meeting
held, this evening, at the Congregational Church.
which was presided by Frederick Douglass the
subject OF Civil Rights Among other letters the follow
ing was received from Vice-President Cofax:
VICE PRESIDENTS CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, May 7, 1872
DEAR SIR: Having voted recently In the Senate upon
the question Civil Rights to which you refer need
make extended statement as to my views upon
it for actions always speak more loudly than mere
words. But IL that needed Justification as 1t does
not the travelling experience of delegates 10 the
National Colored Cow at Orleans as detailed
Would be it's fullest vndioation II orderly. sober citi
zens of the United States. entitled by its Constitution to
equality under the law cannot obtain food and lodging
at public hotels like the rest OF mankind" or even
average accommodations railroad trains after paying
first class should either acknowledge the Con-
sttuton is a nulty should insist on that obedience
it by all, and protection under It to ALL which are
alike the right and the duty of the humblest as well as
the influential throughout the land Respectfully
YOURS SCHUYLER COLFAX
+. douglass, jr., and others. Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. Ely Oem., N. W asked leave 10 oner

the following resolution:
wse Tan KSwTGns s Of fss' Msy cs%%scs
from % position & Isa sOp sha. the str Of
the I s be- sss 70 report
to his House the the removal Of b. '. S"Ae HUN VIC
e'esssR 81 , Tan Miss1 and Others objected
The bill amending the act Of the so June sI, ior
supplying artificial limbs to disabled soldiers no S an
Mr. sToUGHTON Gep Mich from tae @ mnl,ey
Committee reported back the o !a land variants for
TO discharged soldiers ana mo'eu 'ho pre-
NS%s sARGEST ep CALI moved to lay the bill on the
table as being only for the benefit OF land SPECTATORS
The vote by tesrs was IS to 49, IN, ysos and yavs sav
ing that he wanted to know who were In favor OF giving
the public Land to Tr S 9sas apad Nsys
Yeas Nays 1o. 30 the House refused 10 lay INC Dill
W Without further action the bill the House. at 1925
went into COMMITTEES Of the Whole Mr.. seofeld Qtep,
PENN in the chair on the Tariff and Tax pill. ,o,
Al the close of the discussion the question was taken
on Mr. Duels motion make the duty on salt IN bulk
IA cents instead of scents per 100 pounds
MIR. DUELL GRep.. N. " then moved to make the
duty salt 10 cents Rejectedm oS6 70 Vs. sr,ko on. the
paragraph to have salt In bulk put on tho Tree S
Rejected-53 TO SO. ,.,, .,,o,
that salt actually used in the curing and preserving OF
fish shall he admitted free of duty.
Mr.. FARNSWORTH (Rep, I'D moved 10 amend tho
amendment by adding the words butter and meats oil
all kinds" Adopted: 6s to IS.
words or IA fertilizers." Adopted, 20 TO 50.
Mr.. Buffers amendment as thus amended was then re-
jected, 66 to 70. ,
The ne 1t item in the bill that fixing the duties on
band betting leather and on Spanish OF other sole
leather at is per cent ad valOrem. .
Mr.. KELLEY CRep. PENN moved TO strike out the
paragraph to leave the duty as at presents per
cent After discussion Mr. Keley's motion and all other
amendments offered TO the item were rejected.
The next paragraph, In regard TO upper leather was,
after some discussion, modified TO reads On upper
leather of all kinds, and SKINS, dressed and un-
finished OF all kinds 30 per cent ad ya0rem all skins
from morocco tanned but unfinished 10 per cent ad
valorem.
Mr. KELLEY moved to insert On chicory root, I'M
ground one cent per pound. Adopted.
The Committee then rose after having disposed, 80
far, OF but 20 lines OF the bill.
The South Carolina contested election taken
up and Mr.. Wallace. the sitting member, was declared
entitled the and the contestant allowed S. 2
for his expenses. Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-10
OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
OUh hEIAIIONo VIII toI NM
PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE NAYY-EXPECrED
SUSPENSION OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
WITH SPAIN.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.1

GENERAL PRESS D1SPA1CH1
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Committee on
Naval Affairs will hold meeting, tomorrow night, TO
arrange their previous TO asking the House to
set aside an evening next week the consideration OF
the various bills already proposed by them, but which
they have not yet had opportunity of reporting TO
the House. Among these measures rs bill providing
for the construction Of steamers, suggested by
the Committee on Foreign Affairs and apart from any
udations OF the Secretary OF the Navy in his
aunual report. Not only the Committee on Naval AT
fairs but distinguished officers OF the Navy heretofore
by the Committee together with the Secretary
of the Navy are fully impressed with the necessity OF
an efficient navy present force is inadequate for
extended service in Of emergency besides 1t 10
said among public that relations with Spain are
of such a character TO suggest preparations; not
looking war but to the protection OF the rights OF
citizens OF the United States go
II is known that Minister to Madrid will soon DC
reLty SAID by high executive officer, Spain shall be
cre disposed than she is now to act with JUSTICE ana
according treaty obligations" Although war Is not
regarded probable, there Is an increasing de-
sire that navy shall be placed In an efficient con-
litlon and therefore the authorities here may before
Cug orders 10 the several navyyards 70 place al
our available vessels In seagOing condition. The united
states and spanish Claims Commission although organ
zed than months have as yet decided no
there being delays in consequence or the dncuty
IN procuring proofs The United States having proposed
teal mode OF settling claims OF citizens OF the United
States growing OF the rebellion in Cuba, there can
no agreement this point; but there are other
questions, including that pertaining TO DR.. Houard
may further irritation and give occasion TOT
q more determined policy toward Spain.