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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-22
Letter From President Grant.

: The following letter was written by Presi-
dent Grant in response to an invitation from
the citizens Of Chattanooga, irrespective of
party, to visit that city. 1t breathes heal
thy spirit He comprehends and condenses
the paramount question at issue in the pres
ent contest in the following sentences III
should enjoy visit to Chattanooga under any
ordinary circumstances, and particularly SO
as the guest ST the citizens without respect to
party Ny desire as to see hormony, concord
and prosperity er'st e0ery~here i" our COM
mon country." This is much in little. -
1t embraces all that has been said on the
subject of reconciliation" and peace. It
evidences that according to the declaration
of each Of the candidates, which ever is elect
ed, sincere effort will be made to I'LL up
and span over the bloody chasm OF the war,
and unite the people in laudable purpose
to push forward to the accomplishment OF
our high destiny as nation.
| The following is the letter
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. Is, 1872
Hon. j. J. Bryan, Mayor Of Chattanooga !:
Shat the hauds of Governor Samuel
Bard I received the kind invitation OF the
Mayor, Board of Aldermen. and the Board
Of Trade of the city of Chattanooga for my
self and Cabinet to visit your city and Look
out Mountain sometime during the present
summer. l have delayed final answer to this
invitation to consult with the Cabinet on the
subject. I am compelled, most reluctantly,
after this consultation, to inform you that it
is not practicable for us toaccept. assure you
however, and through you the gent, men to
whom we are indebted for the invitation. that
I, on my part, highly appreciate the compli-
ment dou5ly because it is Independent OF pol
itical or party predictions, at time, too,
when party feeling runs high.
should enjoy visit to Chattanooga I'M
der any ordinary circumstances, and partic-
ularly so as the guest of the citizens without
respect to party. My desire is to see harmo-
ny, concord aud prosperity exist everywhere
in our common country.
With renewed assurances Of my apprecia-
ton of the invitation to visit your city, and
with my best wishes for its future prosperity
l subscribe myself, very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
U. S. GRANT.
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Markwo0d's Dyeing ana sc9ur-
tween the virginia Hotel and the Gas Works
where am prepared to renovate and an Bepair' in
the neatest manner all kinds of Clothing, both
for gents and ladies.
MY experience in the business enables me to
guarantee satisfaction in all cases, and my pa
irons may rest assured that work entrusted 70 me
will be faithfully executed. ..o.a
Work from distance will be promptly a''enu-
ed to- and expressed free Of charge
respectfully solicit a trial: ,,.pvwoon
aug l5-tf T.. NJ. MANN WIZ
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.trihling Springs,

Otribling Springs,
y IL miles from Stanton, Virginia
The Mineral waters here, consisting Of Alum.
Sulphur and Chalybeate springs, are among the
most valuable known, and may be relied upon
with great confidence remedy for Anemia.
Chlorosis, Neuralgia, Scrofula, Erysipelas, some
forms of Dyspepsia, and Liver Disease. Chronic
Diarrhea and Dysentcry, Chronic Bronchitis
and Pneumonia Diseases of the Urinary Organs
and of the Uterus and, iu general, for all mala-
dies which have their origin in poverty and i'm
purity of the blood, and Debility of the Nervous
System.
This place has location of very great natural
beauty. Large and we'll shaded grounds add to
its attractions. and there are fine roads for
drives and promenades in the immediate vieini-
ty The atmosphere is remarkably pure and bra
cling, and there is an abundant supply Of the best
Freestone water The Hotel is now opened to
visitors Hotel accommodations strictly first
class. Lawn and Ballroom Music e1livens the
place, Visitors have the use of a Bowling Alley
and Billiard Saloon free of charge.
On and after this date the following very mod
crate rates will be charged:
Board per day ........ $500
week $1,000
q" &c month" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $40 20
! For full account of The medicinal properties
of the mineral waters of Stribling Springs, see
the Striblings Springs Circular, which will be
found on the cars Of G. & 0. R. R., at most Of
the Watering Places, or can be procured by wri-
ting to
S. GOODE, Supt.
aug. 22.-4t. Stribling Springs, Va.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
STAuNToN Va Aup Dist 1872


STAUNToN, Va, Aug. 21st, 1872.
To Edwin NJ. Pondexter, Plaintiff, and John
B. Baldwin, Executor of Thomas johnson, decd,
Alexander H. H. Stuart and John Hendlen his
securities, Cynthia Ann johnson, widow of said
Thomas johnson, decd, and James I. Maupin,
Defendants, and all persons whomsoeyer interes
ted in thi suit.
TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance of decree of
the Circuit Court of Augusta County rendered
June2Oth, 1872. in a cause therein depending in
style of Poindexter vs.. Johnsons Ex'or, &C., l
shall, on
FRIDAY, THE 9th DAY OF SEPT. 1872,
at my Office in Stanton, proceed to lake, state
and settle the following accounts: LIST The &C
counts OF John B. Baldwin as Ex' or of said Tho
mas Johnson decd. 2nd an additional account
of the debts still outstanding and 'unsatished
against the estate of said Thomas Johnson, to-
gether with such other and further matters as
may deem pertinent
At which time and place you are required to
attend, and & II creditors of the said Thomas
johnson, are then and there required to attend
and file before the undersigned proper evidence
OF their claims.
Given under my hand Commissioner IN
Chancery this 21st day of August 1872.
j. w. GREEN SMITH,
ano 024t Commissioner.
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August 22. 1872.
The False and the True.

We notice an article extensively circulated
detailing little love affair between a stone
mason named Miller. and a daughter Of W.
G. Browplow Of, Tennessee. 1t seems that
there existed mutual attachment, but
l;rownlow opposed the match on the grounds
of inequality Of social station. The girl was
sont to convent and Miller followed her
10 the vicinity, which is the last Of the affair
published. -. This publication is made avow-
edly to chronicle misfortune to Brownlow,
and to demonstrate how disasters may come
upon man who has never regarded the sane
tlty of the domestic hearth, but has really
gIoated over al! the saddening scenes that
ever darkened the social life of those he did
not like.
Now instead of having sympathy for Brown
ow and his girl, our feelings of commisera-
ion ere for Miller. If he is respectable
mechanic, he is too good to be the son-in.
law of such miscreant as WIN. G.. Brown
low, Notwithstanding he is U. S. Senator.
If Miller is good stone mason, and an hon
est man, he is too worthy for nine out of ten
of the butterflies Of fashionable pauchbecks,
the parvenues of society. We despise the
miserable, contemplate pretender of either
sex, wherever we see him or her. We would
not give one good, fair.mrded, honest me
chanic for dozen of the fashionable tops,
who curl their sickly mustache, aud swagger
themselves through the avenues Of life with
disgusting air of superiority, dependent for
their daily bread and apparel upon the favor
of too ipdulgent parents. Of course such
will always find ready admittance to the draw
ing rooms and the smiles of the Miss Flora
McFlimseys Of society, who would give dis
dainful toss Of the head and call for the
smelling bottle, at the..sight of brawney son
of toll who earned his bread by the sweat of
his brow.
But you can't make "silk purse out of a
sows ear" no more than you make a true
gentleman out of glistening broad cloth and
pomade. Unpretending dress and earnest
struggle in the bivouce of life more frequent
" point true merit in tho young men of the
day than pretentious..apparel and iodolent Gle
gance. Horace Greeley once gloried in ink
black paws, and Henry Wilson pulled wax.
ends.
The great prototype Of this Miller, the stone
cutter of Comarty, struck tt fires of genius
from the old Red Sand Stone, and ilumined
ages with the science of geology from the chips
Of his chisel, and went onward and upward
in the achievement Of his grand conceptions,
and the still increasing grasp Of his brain
until it became too big for its citadel and
burst! ,Itleft, however, its lessons and its
glor les for the enlishtmept and edifcation o.
all ages until the last syllable Of time shall
: have been recorded.
We think if Miller escapes the Brownlow
family. and is true to his chisel and his chip:
he will be fortunate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-22

Rev. Dr. Thos. Il Bond, one of the most
gifted and genial newspaper writers in the
NJ. E Church, and distinguished minister
in that denomination, died at his farm in
Hartford county, Maryland, on the 18th. in
the seth wear of his age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-22

The Third National Bank of Baltimore on
South Street, Was entered by burglars on the
night of the 18th, and took about $500, 900.
The bank offers reward of $40, 900 for the
recovery..of the stolen property.
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COMMISSIONERS OFtlnE :

sTAUNToN, VA August z. 1872. 'S%
To John A., Patterson, Mary L. Snapp. Exec
'utrix of Robert B. Snapp deceased. and M. *.
Trout Trustee Plaintiffs, and Daniel Wampler.
Joseph liouif. Samuel b. Slower. Joshua Slower.
William Slower and B. F. Houif. Defendants, in a
certain suit now pending in the Circuit Court of
Augusta on the chancery side thereof under the
style of Patterson &c. u.s. Wampler ct al and 70 all
persons whomsoever in anywise concerned i'll said
suit
7ahe notice, that in pursuance of decree rem
dered in said suit at the June term 1872 Of said
court, shall on the
23RD. DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1872
at my office in Stanton, proceed to take state
and settle the following accounts, viz Aa ac-
count of the amount of debts and Liabilities Sc
cured by the deed of trust exhibited with the bill
executed by the defendant Daniel Wampler t.
Nicholas X. Trout, Trustee, and now remaining
undischarged
At which time and place you are required to
attend. ,--
Given under my hand as, Commissioner in
Chancery Of the Circnit Court of Augusta, this
9Th day of August, 1872.
j. W. GREEN SMITH,
aug -I5-4t Commi sal Oner.
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CODs21y'Ts Notices.
commissioners Office

t'IAONlUN, VA, july 3Iu I0i2.
10 Polly Johnston, Pt'f, and Ia chariah John
ston and James Johnston, Defendants: Take no.
tice, that in pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court Of Augusta county, rendered the 10th
day of June, 1872, in cause therein depending
in the name of Polly Johnston. Pit f. vs.. Zacha-
riah Johnston and James Johnston, Defendants
| shall on
THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT,
at my office, in Staunton. proceed to take, state
and settle an account of the value of the provis-
ion made for the Plaintiff by the will of her
father, and the amount due oD that account to
her from the defendants: and also Of what shall
be paid by said defendants annually by way of
provision for said Plaintiff in conformity with
her fathers will; and any other account speci-
ally stated deemed worthy by himself, or re-
quired by the parties to be stated.
AT which time and place you are required to
attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner in
Chancery of the Circuit Court of said county, the
day and year first aforesaid
aug lat J. W. GREEN SMITH, Comr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-22

The editor of the Petersburg Index, wri-
ting to his paper from Middleburg, Loundon
county, Va, says: "Col. Mosby's avowed op-
position to Greeley and championship Of
Grant is no. without its effect, especially in
the upper portion of the district, and it will
be necessary to get before the people num.
Der Of good canvassers to overcome it, Mos
by is greatly liked through this country, and
many people share his natural indignation at
having his motives iu this matter misconstru-
ad -
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r essons in NIusic.-I propose to give
IL lessons in Piano Music to beginners, ~
in number for $35 each per session Of months,
beginning Sept 18th 1872. For particulars and
reference call on F. Stabler, jr, at the Drug
Store of B. P. Reese & Co.
aug % 4t MISS A. G. s.
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Sam'l Harris fell from the roof Of Geo. A.
Smiths houss while carrying shingles, and
eceired ser7oux irinries.
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The Conservatives have thus far ma de the
following nominations First District, E. NJ
Braxion, third, Geo. D. Wise /; fifth, A. M
Davis sixth, Thomas Whitehead; eighth
Eppa Hunton. The second and the fourth
have large republican msjorities. The sew
euth (this district will meet in convention
on the 5th of September to nominate.
The Republicans have made the following
nominations: First, J. B. Sener ; second
J. FL. Plat third,::J, Amber Smith; fourth
Chas. H. Porter and w. II. Fl. Stowell, both
members of the present Congress, and each
claiming to beathe regular nominee; ninth,
r. w. Hughes.
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nv heat, Wheat. Wheat.-Wanted to
w purchase 10000 bushels of Wheat Please
give me call with samples
P. B. SUBLETT,
Augusta street, next door to Post office.
aug 22-tf
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commissioners NOtice.-To James
" NJ. Harris, Plaintiff, and George NJ Woods
and Susan Jane Woods his wife, NJ Harvey
Etfnger, Trustee for said Woods and wife, anu
Jchu b. Baldw in. FIX o.. of Braxton Davis. decd.
an Agnes NJ. Davis, the widow of said Braxton
Davis, decd, Robt. G. Davis, Margaret E Curtis
(formerey Davis John J. e. Davis Livingston e.
DAVIS, James Weade and Ellen his wife, Eleanor
Davis. Henry G. Davis, Caroline Davis, Charles
B. Davis, children and heirs of said Braxtou Da-
Wis deceased. Defendants. and ALL persons whom
soever in anywse interested
TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance of two or
dtrs of the Circuit Court of Augusta on the
Chancery side thereof. made in the suit of James
NJ. Harris VS.. Woods and wife. &C., shall GU
MONDAY, THE BOTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
1872, at my Office in Stanton, proceed to take,
state and settle the following accounts.
LIST 10 ascertain what balance is due from
the estate of Braxton Davis, deceased, who was
Trustee for the wife and children of said George
NJ. Woods, after allowing said estate all proper
credits for payments and disbursements made by
said DAVIS in his life-tims.
End To ascertain what payments, If any, were
made ny said Harris in discharge of his liability
as security for said Davis as Trustee aforesaid
and
ard. Any other matters deemed pertinent by
myself or required by any party IN interest to be
so stated.
AT which time and place you and any party
whomsoever interested, are required then and
there to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancerv for the Circuit Court for Augusta, this
2lst day of August. 1872.
j. W. GREEN SMITH,
auo 90 4t Commissioner.
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Lumber!
COaly LuMDcFs
III. L. POWELL.
Red and White Ash Anthracite

Coal!
in Chestnut, Stove, Egg, and Foundry sizes.
Georges creek Cumberland Coal prepared for
open CRATES or blacksmiths use.
LUMBER furnished at short notice for any sized
bill, a: prices corresponding with saw mill rates.
Offices at yard along the Oh esapeake and Ohio
Railroad, and in the new building occupied by
Messrs Berkeley & Fontaine, next door to the
Spectator Office
Call and leave your orders at either place.
P. 0. Box 157, Stanton, Va.
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.NfaC Advertisements.

WANTED TO RENT a small House and from
w 80 to 100 acres of Land near Staunton,
with the option of purchase. H.
aug 22-lt Gordonsville, Va Box 95
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The tedious and protracted triaE Of Judge
Barnard of New York for corruption i'll his
ofscial position, who been concluded by a YER
4sse # guilty. lIo is removed from and
&sr.e'ii IF m l'r'dinr caiee
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Greeley,s Speech.

Wepublish to-day speech made by Har-
ace Greeley before clam-baking audience
in Portland, Maine. The general scope and
sentiment of the speech are excellent, but if
that portion Of the production which refers
to the patronage he expects to dispense, is
boiled down, it will be found to be disgust
: ing piece Of demagoguery, and the invention
of the aspiring politician. tits protfer Of
she spoiis Of Office to catch votes, the idea Of
: which is none the less conspicuous because
he informs those who have already applied to
him for positions that their temerety will as
sign shem back seats at the feast of fat things.
The fact Of these opportunities is used by
him to affect an exalted merit on behalf Of
himself, while really the purpose is to keep
prominently before the wavering, the hope
and expectancy of Office. We think the tenor
andl intrinsic purposesof the allusion are both
= unworthy Of candidate for the Presidency
. There is 40 assumed certainty about the pos
session OF patronage not justified by anything
now brewing 10 the public atme sphere, and the
publication Of weakness which it would
have been we'll to have kept concealed
Doubtless his reference to the South is strict
~ true, especially as to the people generally,
for their sense Of propriety and self respect
have ever been characteristic, notwithstand-
ing the ridicule and perversion they have
heretofore received at the hands Of Mr.. Gree
ley himself, and those who once acted with
him. The splendid thoughts of Mr. Gree
ley's speech, in other respects, are sadly mar
red by ahis unfortunate alasion Ito the pat
ronage Of the government and the manner in
which he means to dispense it, when he comes
in possession Of ia contingency We may
remark. when viewed in the light of the I'M
certa; mites attending the results Of American
politics, by no means assured. q
BUCKINGHAM CouRr-We were in Har.
risonburg on Monday and Tuesday last, the
FIRST days Of the Rockingham Court. The va
rious candidates for Congress were on hand,
and addressed the people. aCol. Duke lead of,
was followed by Col. Skinner, Judge Harris,
Gen. Roller apd. Col. O'Ferrall. Each one
spoke remarkably well, better than we have
heard them speak during the canvass.
Gov. Smith made an eloquent and stirring
speech after the candidates had concluded.
We have not space to notice the efforts of
the gentlemen as they really deserve Polis-
icd excitement runs high in Rockingham.
The Congressional candidates addressed
tie people at Bridgewatcr Tuesday, on the oc-
nnAiua IF raising Greeley and Brown pole.
THEY have Greeley and Brown pole in
usrrisonbuig. - I
Tho Republicans were preparing to raise
Grant and Wilson pole onsTuesday.
The tedious and protractcd triak Of Judge
Barnard OF New York for corruption i'll his
,ikcial position, who been concluded bya YER
lsse # guilty. He is removed from and
.:e'ifi = r. m rr'diny ctis". I
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NOmmissiner's Noiice.-To John E.
~ Roller, Administrator of David Van Pelt de-
ceased, Reuben D. Hill Pleasant NJ Dice. John
h. Keagy. George F. Funkhouser. John d. Camp
bell, David Ross, Benjamin Weller, James l. A.
Tro,ter, Philip Linn, Thomas shumate Maria
VanPelt, Chas W. H. VanPelt. Newton 3 Van.
Pelt, John K Myers and Mary ~ his wife, and
James B. Campbell and Virginia H. his wife, par
ties, plaintiffs and attendants to two several suits
depending in chancery in the Circuit Court of
Augusta under the style of P Linn VS.. d. Van
Pelt's Administrator and Thomas shumate VS.
VanPelt's Administrator, and to all persons
whomsoever interested in said suits and to all
creditors holding claims against the estate OF Da-
vid Van Pel, deceased, whether by trust deeds,
judgment or otherwise.
TAKE NOTICE that in Pursuance OF two orders
of the Circuit Court Of Augusta, maderespective-
ly on the 4h day of November, 1911 and on tie
18th day of November, 1871, IN the above men
toned causes / shalt on .,
THURSDAY. THE 26Tn DAY OF SEPTEMBER
at my office in Staunton proceed to take, state
and settle the following accounts, VIZ.
lst A settlement of the accounts OF john y.
Roller as administrator of David VanPelt decd
showing therein the amount o. personal assets
subject to the payment of debts ana the amount
of such debts outstanding 80,
3D. The liens on the lands in the bill mention
ed
Bird. The estimated value OF said lands
At which time and place you are re4"lreo ~
attend. and all creditors holding claims agalhs!
the estate of David VanPelt are also required
then and there to attend. and file with the UNDER
signed proper evidence OF heir claims.
Given under my hand as Commissioner IN
Chancerv this the II st day of August. 1872.
~ J. W. GREEN SMITH,
auo % -At Commissioner.
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DAGlFIC GUANO! PACIFIC GUANO!
i AND FLOUR OF RAW BONE.
Allison & Addison, Gen'l Agents, Richmond, Va.
have been appointed Agent for the sale of
the above valuable Fertilizers. Samples OF each
can be seen at my store, next door to the Post
office, on Augusta street, Stanton
aug 22-tf P. B. SUBLETT, Agent.