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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
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225 Of which is under cultivation. lying on either
side oil the Military Road house aud barn little
on the road at edge Of timber. Good pasture adj
joining. Farm extends 60 fine bottom within one
mile OF the house, through the entire length OF
which runs living stream a never-fang spring
convenient to the house and barn House frame
story and half; barn frame, 80 by 40 feet, with
feet stone basement; small bearing orchard on
the place. School house the farm. The
phase lies on the immediate line OF the Gaena aud
Southern Wisconsin Railroad, which Is expected to
be built within year. really wish to sell, and
therefore offer for
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

A rabd Greeley exchange estimates that
there we're 100000 federal soldiers killed or
died during the late war, and adds that this
will show what it cost the people Of the North
to make Grant president. Such illusions
are disgusting. Grant had nothing to do
with getting up tho war. He only did his
duty as soldier, and is no more responsible
for the butcheries of the war than any other
general. Nothing is ever gained in polit-
ical campaign, by such attempts to locate
blame where it does not belong. It was the
expected and legitimate result of war and no.
thing more. Had he not used every means
that his mind suggested to conquer the South
ern armies and close the war, he would have
rested under the execration of all mankind.
As General Sherman said once,-"War is
barbarism." There is more mercy shown in
a short, determined and decisive war, than in
protracted, lingering and agonzing war
If we had to be whipped, it was better for
both sides that it were done quickly, SO that
the people could return to the pursuits of
peace, and recuperate the sooner from the
direful effects.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
HON. z. T. W. DUKE.

This gentleman was competitor of Judge
Harris before the Convention which met in
this place on the 9th inst, to nominate candi-
date of the Conservative party for Congress.
He was voted for solidly by the delegates
from the counties east of the Blue Ridge,
with single exception. Judge Harris was
supported unanimously by the delegates from
the counties, west Of the Ridge, and was no
minated on the first ballot.
Although our acquaintance with Col. Duke
is of brief duration, we do not know that we
have ever met with gentleman who more
favorably impressed us by his manly, frank
bearing, solid sense and elevated character.
1t was source of regret not only to ourself,
but to many other delegates, that we had to
vote against him. The fact that the upper
and lower districts, composed partly of Val
ley counties, had selected candidates from
east Of the Ridge. influenced the determine
ton of the delegates from the Valley to stand
firm for Judge Harris Otherwise the VAL
ley Of Virginia would have had no immedi-
ate representative in Congress.
The cordial and unaffected manner which
characterized the action of the delegates from
the east had decided and deep effect upon
the Valley members There was a candid
genuineness in their endorsaton of Judge
Harris, after his nomination and in their votes
to make that nomination unanimous, which
could not be mistaken. They were in earn
est, and we doubt not will give emphasis to
that earnestness IN the active exertons they
will make to secure the election of the sue
cessful nominee.
Col Duke and his friends, who so faith
fully and warmly supported him in Conven-
ton, will in the future have no occasion to
regret the spirit they manifested after their
defeat. Opportunity will doubtless present
itself hereafter to give tangible evidence Of a
reciprocal feeling. The STATE can lily afford
to lose the public services ola gentleman of
Col. Dukes ability and high character, and
he may rest assured the Valley people will
take pleasure in testifying their apprecia ton
of his worth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

The Winchester News intimates that the
parties who are engaged in building the Mar
tinsburg and Potomac Railroad desire to
complete the Washington and Ohio road, but
will not bind themselves to do it under the
present management. 1t is not likely, or do
we think it would be the part Of wisdom or
prudence for the present management to give
the control Of this road, constructed at
cost of more than million Of dollars, into the
hands of any parties unless the most ample
security was given for its certain completion,
and then we see no good reason for making a
change, when so much energy and ability has
been displayed on the part of the present in
cumbent of the Office Of President. If the
parties named are really willing to build the
Washington and Ohio Railroad, however, we
are Of the opinion that Mr.. Mckenzie will in
terpose not the slightest obstacle, or in any
manner stand in the way of speedy begin
ming.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
Last week plot was discovered by detec

Last week plot was discovered by detec-
tive Pat Woods, of Richmond, to kill travel
lers and plumber the trains or the Richmond
Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad On
several occasions recently, distractions have
been found on the track of this road, by the
track reviewer, colored man named Nor
gan. Woods was sent over the road to work
up the case. He succeeded in arresting one
of the party, named W. L. Rogers, who, af-
ter being heavily ironed, confessed his crime
and implicated his brother and man named
John Billiard. The object was to smash up
trains and passengers, and rob them in the
confusion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

New York STATE CONVENTIONS. The
Democratic and the Liberal Republican
Conventions which met at Syracuse on
Wednesday, the one in the Wieting Opera
House, and the other in Shakespeare Hall,
agreed, after some discussion, on fusion
ticket, the Democrats nominating the Gov
ernor, Canal Commissioner, and Congress.
man at large, aud the liberals the Lieutenant
Governor and prison Inspector. The ticket
for the principal officers and Congressman
at large as finally chosen stands thus:
For Observation-Disclosures Herman.
Lieut. Governor Chauncey NJ. Dapew
Canal Comm issioner T. Hubbard.
Prison Inspector-E c. Brooks.
Congressman at large-S. S Cox.
The proceedings were very harmonious.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

MARRIAGE OF PERE HYAcINTHE.-
Hyacinthe, the distinguished pulpit orator,
was married in London on Tuesday. The GER
emory was performed at the Marylebone re
gistry Office, one Of the places licepsed by the
Government for the declaration and enrol
ment of marriages made under the civil con-
tract system, which has been legaiized by
Parliament The bride is Emile Jane Mer-
riman, aged thirty nine years, an American
widow, daughter of Amory Butterfeld. The
lady is known in Paris as one of Pere Hya-
cinthe's church converts. The Very Rev
Dean Stanley, Lady Stanley, his wife, with
other distinguished personages, were present
at the marriage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
STAUNToN FEMALE INSTITUTE,

Rev. j. |. Miller, principal, is nominally IN
der the patronage of the friends of the Luth-
eran church, but like the other ostensibly de-
nominational schoosl,is patronized indiscrim-
lnately. 1t is also youthful in age, but is
fast growing in popular favor. Mr.. Miller
is we'll qualified for the duties which have
been assigned him, and, like the Baptist
school, will soon enumerate its pupils by the
hundreds.
THE MALE SCHOOLS
are the Staunton Academy, G. B. Young,
principal, and Eastwood High School, Pike
Powers, principal. These academies of learn
ing embrace all the higher english and CLASH
cal studies, and are presided over by gentlemen
whose experience and success as teachers are
so well known, as to command the unques-
toned confidence of all parents.
THE FREE SCHOOLS.
Capt. Lackey, principal, assisted by Mr.. A.
J. Wall, DR.. Downey and VIM. Waddell,
were we'll attended last session, and as we
know the instructors to be thoroughly COM
petent, in every respect, the usefulness and
success Of these schools will be more COM
plctely demonstrated the coming session.
OUR FUTURE.
With all these advantages, surrounded by
wealthy and prosperous country, an intelli-
gent and energetic population, it might be
regarded as extravaganza were we to give ex-
preston to our sincere belief as to the future
growth in business and population of Staun-
ton. Suffice it to say, that it is now moving
forward in the path of prosperity with aston
ishing strides. New enterprises are being
inaugurated every day. Buildings are going
up in every direction, and the evidences of
thrift and pluck exhibiting themselves in a
remarkable degree.
The above may convey an imperfect idea
to distant readers of the Present and Future
prospects of Staunton, and will serve as an
answer to the various letters we have receiv-
ed requesting information as to the business
prospects Of our mountain city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
aug 29-4t

(t0zas zsai ssioner's Sale.-By virtue of a
" decree rendered by the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, on the 9th day of June, 1872
in the case Of Taylors heirs VS.. Taylor Admin
istrator, and ais, shall Commissioner of
said Court proceed to sell on the premises on
FRIDAY, the goth day of SEPTEMBER, 1872,
tract of "A acres of valuable land lying on the
west side of, and being that portion of the farm
belonging to the heirs of ohm Taylor, which has
been assigned under decree of Court to John NJ.
Monroe and wife, James Edmonson and wife, and
c. D II. Campbell and wife, adjoining the lands
of VIM. Crosby, George Zimmerm an, and others,
lying about three miles west Of Staunton on the
north side of the Morris Mill Road.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in hand to pay
the costs of this suit and sale and the remainder
IN one, two and three years, taking from the
purchaser for the deferred payments, bonds with
approved personal security, retaining the title as
ultimate security. G. M. HARRISON,
aug 29-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

CHARLES O'CoNNoR.-A committee from
the Louisville Convention waited on Charles
O'Copnor, on the 10th, to learn his final de-
termination about accepting the Presidential
nomination by that body. He will reply in
writing, and it is said the answer will be ia
vorable. He is said to have stated that Gree
ley was the candidate Of the corruptionists,
and to have denied that he ever ssid he would
not support Grant
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
The Maine Election.

The election of State officers and Congress-
men took place in Maine on the 9th. Siren
uous efforts were made by both parties in that
State, each sending its best speakers, and all
the money that was needed to control the re-
suit. The Republicans elected their Govern
orby 10000 majority-an increase OF 5000
over the vote Of last year, and all the Con-
gressmen. Speaker Blaine was reelected by
an increased ajority, although it was conf
IDENTIFY predicted that he would be defeated
Six weeks ago, Mr.. Greeley claimed that the
Liberal movement would sweep this State
The coalition between the Democrats and Iii
berals was complete, and the result is as
above stated. Maine was looked to as fur
nishing some indication as to how far the
Greeley movement would disorganize the
Republican party. The returns show that
instead of drawing from it any strength, the
effect has been the reverse. Evidence is
crowding upon us daily Of the fact that a
more disastrous bunder was never commit
ted BY party than the nomination Of Gree
ley at Baltimore. We do not believe he will
carry two States north Of the Potomac or
west of the Ohio. This is our candid opin-
ion. The Juror that carried away the people
of the South in support Of Greeley has subsi-
died. The reaction is upon US and there is
nothing now upon which to base the hope of
enthusiasm. Mr. Greeleys record is SO re-
pulsve that the more men reflect on it, the
less their inclination ito enter earnestly into
the canvass.
1t is useless to attempt to conceal or smo-
Their up the fact, which to our mind is as GER
tain as any future event can be, that Grant
IS to be our next President. The prominent
men Of the Republican party who Joined in
the Greeley movement, did SO by reason of
personal disappointment and embittered per-
sonal feeling. They have drawn after them
but few of the rank and file. Indeed, Gree
ley has driven more Democrats to Grant than
he has drawn Republicans from him.
These views, we are aware, are not popu-
lar. But they arc logical, and We do not
mean to attempt to mislead our readers, by
resorting to subterfuges. It is better, in our
judgment, to look things squarely in the face,
and be prepared to meet the results of incon-
trovertible truths.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

DEATH OF AN AGED CoLoRED WOMAN
Peggy Arlington, believed to be the oldest
person in Virginia, died few days since at
the residence of Mr.. Thomas F. Poindexter,
near Brookneal, in Campbell county, at the
extreme age of one hundred and sixteen years.
She was born in the city of Petersburg in
1856, and was therefore 10 years old at the
commencement of the Revolutionary war.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

A BRIDGE MISUNDERSTANDING ago a
storm Of wind moved the bridge on the Valley
pike, at Mf Jackson, about twenty-one inch
es Builders and others decided that it
would have to be taken down and rebuilt, but
Mr.. Shacket President Of the company, and
Mr.. Andrews, Superintendent, thought diff
erently and they determined to make an effort
to draw it back to its place. On Tuesday
last, everything being ready, they went to
work, and by Wednesday evening, they had
the bridge IN place without breaking bolt
or displacing a piece Of timber. The diff
Guilty of the undertaking will be better under
stood when we state that the bridge is COW
cred one, one hundred and seventy feet long,
and built of the best and heaviest timber
By the tact and enterprise of these efficient
officers the company has been saved the ex-
pense of rebuilding the bridge, which would
have amounted to several hundred dollars
Ha,visonburg Enterprise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
taunton Female Infirmary.

q taunton Female EmflrMaFy.
- Having been compelled to refuse several pa
tients for the want of proper accommodations, I
have made satisfactory arrangement, whereby in
future, this difficulty will be obviated
The result to be attained in the study of medi-
cine must be by careful research and earnest Ia
bor> in each of its branches, and physician
would dare to boast that he thoroughly knows all
the branches. of medicine and is equally good
as an Oculist, Clematologist, Accoucheur or Gy-
necologist. have for number of years given
especial attention to the treatment of all ''Di-
seases peculiar to Females" and with an expe-
rence of over twenty years in the profession
with increased facilities and diigent attention.
shall continue to devote my energies to the treat
ment of this class of cases.
sept II If T. b. REESE, M. D.
Vim & Spec. COPY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

The Hon. Robert M. 7. Hunter, denies
that he ever wrote to Mr.. Aug. Schel he
effect that II cannot see how any true patriot
can hesitate between Grant and Greeley" Mr.
Hunter says:-"I declared my own intention
to support Greedy and Brown, but made no
such remark on the course of others who diff
fered from me in opinion
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

It is asked frequently through the press,
who sent the delegates to the Louisville Con-
vention We expect they were sent by au-
thority equally as Legitimate as the delegates
to Cincinnati, who nominated Greeley, were
sent,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
IL Per Cent. L0an-the Best on
the Market

WANTED $4,000, from one to three years, at IL
per cent interest, payable half-yearly in Staun-
ton, secured by lst Deed of Trust IN K Trout,
Esq, Trustee) on one of the richest most beauti-
full and desirable river-bottom farms in the VAL
ley OF Virginia, highly improved; with large
BRICK DWELLING, BARN, sc;
LIST class in every respect, and ready sale at all
times, for more than double that amount. Title
and everything right. Virginia Consols taken,
in any sums to suit, at $53, and other Virginia
bonds and public securities at highest market
rates. Apply to NIX. TROUT, ESQ,
sept 5-3t Staunton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
Proposals for Cross Ties.-prop,

Proposals for Gross Ties.-Propo-
sails will be received by the undersigned, at
the Office of the Central Improvement Company,
in Charlestown, West Virginia, for furnishing
about ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND CROSS
TIES for the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, be-
tween the Shenandoah River at Riverton, and
the Potomac, at Shepherdstown.
Contracts and specifications can be obtained on
application at the Office of The Central Improve
ment Company. The Company reserves the right
to reject any small bids.
JAMES W. NORRIS,
Chief Engineer,
sept SGT Charlestown, w. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
Valuable Middle River Farm
for Sale i'm AUGUSTA County.


I offer for sale, my farm lying on Middle Riv-
er, about miles North Of Staunton, containing
SS5 Acres,
one hundred and fifty of which is cleared under
good fencing and in fine state of cultivation.
The balance we'll timbered.
The farm is well watered, and there is one of
the finest Springs in the county in the yard. The
improvements consist Of good two-story
BRICK BUILDING,
with a log house attached, good brick smoke
house, stone spring house. corn house, and new
Barn, 60 by SO feet, and other out buildings.
The soil is very productive, regarded first
class Middle River land. The farm is located in.
a good neighberhood, accessible by good roads,
and convenient to
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
Any person wishing to purchase, can be shown
the premises by calling on the undersigned, who
resides on the farm.
TERMS LIBERAL and made known on application
to GEO. A. ANDERSON.
may 16-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
TostIe voters Of the Seventh Congressional
District.

I am candidate to represent you in the next
House of Representatives of the United States
From the year 1861 down to this day, my con-
nection with public events is fully understood by
the people of this Congressional District. I
invite inspection into my every public act.
My record during the war is known to my COM
rGdes, and | shall leave them to speak of it.
My Legislative record has been too recently
made to require repetition of my acts. I stood
by the necessities Of my countrymen, oppressed
and trodden down by the misforunes and desc
lationof war, and in this l take no step back
ward.
If it shall be your pleasure to confde to my
keeping this sacred trust, shall strive to exc
cute it with fidelity, and to stand by my State in
the future as I have endeavored to do in the
past. CHARLES 7. O'FERRALL.
;nno 11tb 1870
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

Charles Trigger, colored, broke into the
store Of John E. Rice, at New Market, last
week, and stole $50 worth of merchandise.
He was committed to jail and the goods re-
covered. That was not good Trigger.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

The joint high commission, recently assem-
bled at Geneva, to adjust the claims between
the United States and England, has adjourn
ed. The awardment of claims to the United
States is stated at SIS 100000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

The Right Rev. James Gibbons, Vicar
Apostolic of North Carolina, has received
from Pope Plus the Ninth, at Rome, the bull
creating him Bishop Of Richmond, Va, to
succeed the late Bishop McGill. He retains
jurisdiction over North Carolina.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

DR.. schoeppe, who was under sentence of
death for killing a Miss stinnecke, by pois-
on, and to whom new trial was granted, was
acquitted last week, at Carlisle, Penn, and
is now free. He has taken legal steps to ra.
cover the property of Miss S., bequeathed to
him by her last will
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

4 tonsHaHssio1ger's Sale of IL Small
" Tract OF Lanea.-By virtue of a decree
of the County Court of Augusta ounty, render
ed at its May term, 1872, in The cause of Siler
and wife VS.. Letchew's widow and heirs, &c.,
will on
SATURDAY, the 21st day of SEPTEMBER,
1872, proceed on the premises to sell at public
auction, Ten Acres Of Lend situated about miles
from staunton, and about Il miles east Of the
Staunton and Brownsburg road, adjoining the
lands of Peter Ellinger, and others
TERMS.-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
charges and expenses of SALE and the balance in
three equal instalments, payable in one, two and
three years, with interest from the day of sale,
the purchaser executing bonds with approved Sc
curity for the deferred instalments and the title
retained as ultimate security
VIM L. MOWRY.
aug 29-4t Sheriff and Com'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

Church Fill, Richmond, is in danger of
being bursted open from the blast explosions
in the tunnel now being constructed under it
by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com
pany. Hereafter the blasts will be from
smaller dril-holes, aud not 50 threatening.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
4 MEXICAN HOTE,

~ IMMEDIATELY AT THE G. & OHIO RAIL ROAD,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
McCHESNEY g. NADENBOUSCH, Proprietors.
Tho Proprietors in resuming the management
of this wei, known and popular hotol so long and
favorably known to the travelling public, promise
in the future to retain the reputation the Ameri-
can has borne,
FIRST GLASS HOTEL.
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot,
renders it convenient stopping place for per.
sons on business or in search Of health.
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
All the Offices of the Telegraph and Stage lines
running to this town are adjoining this house.
A first class Livery Stable, conducted by Pat
O'Toole, is connected with this House.
McCHESNEY & co
N. B.-Citizens Of the county will be furnished
Dinner at SO cents, and Horses fed by Pat O'Toole
90 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

Billy Forester, the supposed murderer of
Mr. Nathan, in Philadelphia several years
ago, has been arrested. There was reward
of $50, 600 for his capture.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

It is asserted, upon the authority of dis
tingu:shed physician, that it is a rare thing
to find person decidedly fond Of fruit be-
coming Incorporate. The two tastes are said
to be antagonistic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12

The city of San Francisco is TO take a vote
shortly on subscribing ten millions dollors
to the Atlantic and Pacific RAILROAD That's
the estimate they place on railroads on the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-12
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL
\ GIzROMOy

ASHI NOTION
PRESIDING OVER A MEETINGJ OF THE
Masonic lodge. at Alexandria, Virginia.
convened preparatory to
LAYING THE CORNERSTONE
OF THE
NATIONAL CAPITOL, 1893.
Size 20 26-Price SIS
Framed in any style to order. Sold only by
subscription by the agents,
HUNTER g. CO.,
sept off Booksellers, Staunton, Va