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

CENTRAL LIVE STocK CoMpANY.--We regret
very much that there was not better exhibition
of live stock especially cattle, at the last sale day,
at the Augusta Fair Grounds. There was a
number of buyers from a distance, but compare
lively small amount of stock on exhibition. 1t
is incomprehensible to US, that farmers and stock
raisers of Augusta and adjacent counties cannot
see that it would be greatly to their advantage to
have successful market established at this GEN.
trail point Purchasers could be brought here
every month, sufficient for he supply of fat an .
stock cattle. at fair prices Travelling on the cars
the other day, we ccnversed with gentleman
we'll known in the stock trade in Rocking ham
and the city markets. He had but recently taken
a lot OF fat cattle to the Baltimore market. and
sold them. On his return home he found that he
could have sold them there at a $ light advance on
what they netted him. and saved the trouble and
time Of taking hem to the east
1t certainly seems TO us it would be far better to
build up market here, where men from distance
could come and leave their money, than for us to
drive THIN to the cities and leave money
there. There cannot be question that the stock
brought here would be in a better marketable
condition. than when they arrived in Georgetown
Alexandria, Baltimore or Richmond. Or course
a first class market cannot he established at once
1t will take some time. If our people will only
interest themselve to Improve each sale, then we
might feel some assurance. The company are
| not discouraged Of final success but there has
not been sufficient interest manifested as yet to
give the enterprise that impetus its Importance to
the county should command If each man who
raises stock. and there is no farmer who does not
to some extent. will interest himself in seeing
that steer or horse is brought in for sale, on
every sale day, 1t wolld become of the great
est successes in that line ever achieved in the Val
ley, or the State, in twelve months time At Cor
louisville, in a non stock raising section. they
have established pretty fair market. and it is
improving every month. Here in q fine grazing
country. the same character of enterprise lMgs. -
We earnestly hope more activity will be manifest
ed. and the CENTRAL Stock Market become big
thing, and that very socn
AN IMposTER.-A subscriber to the Virginian,
living in Natchez, Miss, sends US a copy of the
Ne,c South, paper published in that place, con-
tanning an abstract giving an account of ro-
mantle and accomplished rascal representing
himself as J. P. Imboden, NJ. D., of Staunton,
Va, who played his cards SO adroitly as to fleece
some of the best citizens Of Natchez With forg-
ed letters Of endorsation from prominent Virgin
ians and strengthening his case by occasional
| TeleFeuCeS W HIS pIoIHef, 0eHefdl lmO0utL, He
soon, by his address, made himself favorably
known. and so far gained the confidence of Dr.
A. 7. Bowie, as to secure an interest in his drug
store. II gave draft on Baltimore, opened a
bank account, and proceeded to attend to bust.
ness most assiduousy Hepurchased a fine gold
watch and chain, with other jewelry, from jew
eler, and cut high dash generally. In very
brief time he gave out to his partner that he was
going to New Orleans to return in few days
He however. expressed himself and baggage t."
Nashville, Tenn since which time his pleasing
manners and interesting person have been strang
ers to the people Of Natchez. and ever will be,
Unless the officer Of the law bring him back
He is an imposter. No such man ever had ex-
isience in Stauntcn, nor was he ever heard Of
here before.
| AS a sequel to the transactions and adventures
of J. P. Imboden. append an advertisement
which appears in the columns Of the New South.
| NOTICE DIsSOLUTlON.-J. p. ImBoDEN,
~ having absconded, and evidence being re
ceived to show he is Swindler and !mposter and
he having failed to comply with his contract. the
co partnership heretofore existing between A. T..
! BOWIE ami j. p. IMBODEN, uuier the name
and style of BOWIE " 1MBODEN. is hereby dis
solved, and all persons warned against said
| lmposter feb lot A. T.. BOWIE.