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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

VALLEY RAILROAD WoRKsHoPs.-We hear it
whispered en- the streets, that a proposition has
been made by the authorities of the Valley Rail-
road, to Col NJ G. Hartman, that if he will re-
lease the land damages on the route adopted
through his farms, the workshops Of the Com
pany will be located on his lands, about three
miles from Staunton, in the vicinity of his MILL
We are not prepared to say whether this is 3D.
IA fac proposition or not. fit is, we are salts
fed Col. Hartman will not accede to it. We do
not believe he is the man to 60 back upon the
people of Stanton, whom he actively persuaded
to subscribe $780, 600 to the Valley Road, for the
paltry pecuniary advantage-if it would be au
advantage-of having the shops at the point pro-
posed. Hia land damages must necessarily be
heavy, as the road viii cut through the most val
liable portion Of several OF his farms, and render
great portion of them, not actually taken up,
comparatively worthless to him, besides injuring
the Suitability Of the farms.
Apart from this we do not think it would be
lust 10 the people of Stanton, for the company
TO disregard their claims, after the liberalty
they have shown in their subscriptions, while the
county, on three different occasions, refused to
lend a helping hand.
We lave been an active and earnest friend Of
the Valley Railroad, and formed the highest es-
innate of the controlling officers of the company.
We confess, if such proposition is really in con-
temptation, we will be taken by surprise We
can hardly think that the claims Of Staunton for
the workshops, would be thus contemptuously
thrown aside, after the libearlity the people have
shown, in taxing themselves for the benefit of the
company And we are very sure Col. Hartman
will not entertain the proposition if presented to
him. lie could not do so, with any show OF con-
sistency or justice to the people Of this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

FIRE. ALARM.-The alarm of ire was given on
Wednesday morning, about 10 o'clols. It was as
certained to be in the music room of the Wesleyan
Female Institute. 1t originated from defective
fue. and was speedily extinguished by the in
mates of the building before any of the fire appa-
ratas could be gotten there. No loss of conse-
quence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

Those were beautiful setts of Parlor aud cham
her Walnut Furniture purchased by 7. K. Meme.
fee, Esq, Of Hewitt. Tiilb & Co, and delivered
on Wednesday. The finish is superb, and not to
be surpassed any where. In fact their whole
stock is of superior quality aud the rapid rate at
which the firm is disposing Of their furniture is
evidence that the prices are reasonable
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18
Death Of Bishop McGill.

Bishop McGill, who for the past twenty one
years has been in charge of the Catholic Diocese
of Virginia died Sunday morning in Richmond.
He had been i'll 8 long time and his death had
not been unexpected. He was a learned and pi-
Gus prelate, greatly beloved by the members OF
his own church, aad respected and admired by
persons Of all denominations. During his late
visit to Rome, he was recognized there as one Of
the ablest bishops in the Council. The general
sorrow with which the account of his death has
been received viii show the estimation in which
he was held. Appropriate honors to his memory
will be paid everywhere.
The Baltimore san in noticing the death Of
Bishop Mcalll, says:-s lie was consecrated
third Bishop Of The Diocese Of Richmond, Nc
veaber 10, 1850 He was sixtytwo years Of age
ct the time of his death. lie was at one time the
vicar general of Bishop spalding, in Kentucky.
He was the immediate successor of the Rev.
Richard Y. Wnelan second Bishop, and Rev. Pat
rick Kelley, first Bishop Of the diocese of Rich
mond, which was established i'll 1921, and compri-
ses Eastern Virginia and the Valley formed by
the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains south
ward as far as Monroe county. lie YVES born in
Kentucky, and was at one time member of the
bar in the courts of his native State. Before he
was consecrated bishop he was pastor at Lou
isville, Kentucky, where he regarded es q
very eloquent preacher and a close reasouer.-
Bishop tIoGill was Ct venerable and imposing
appearance, easy in manners, and 9 most persua-
si7e speaker"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

JUST received - large assortment Of the bess
= clly-made BUTToNED BOOTS for Lnars,
Misses and Children, at G. L. wELLER's,
may ~ Boot Shoe, and Hat Emgcrt,w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

Run CFf.-The two horse team of MIR. Gran
vile Grener, left standing On Main street took
IN to their heads to exercise their limbs Wednes-
day evening. by starting at rapid gait They
attempted to turn at the Luth eran church, and
coming in contact with the corner of DR.. Eysters
office, deposited there the ladders attached 10 the
wagon, keeping on. unmindful Of this little Incl
dent, and were finally stopped on Frederick ST.,
near B. Crawfords residence. No damage, ex-
eept slight hurt to horse they ran against, and
she harness broken.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

EorIcR TO MINISTER'S. We published last week
the number Of marriage licenses issued by the
clerk of Augusta county Court, viz: ISL for
whites and 81 for colorei. We are informed by
the clerk, W. A. Burnett, Esq, that in about Is
instances of white aud colored, mostly the latter,
the certificates have not been returned by the
ministers officiating, as the law requires. A fail
ure to make the return wit hin 10 days after the
ceremony has been performed, involves penalty
of 500 in each case. Ministers will make note
of this
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18
DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,

DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,
Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods, Jewelry
Notions, &c., SC.
Black Alpaca, 25 cents to $1,0O;
Japanese Silk, rs cents, worth 81, 25 yard;
Black and white Poplin, so cts, worth &c.,;
Beautiful corded Alpacas, all colors, IS Cts,
worth so cts.
Scotch Plaids, from IS cts, to 81 co.;
Genuine French Merino, 81 90;
Empress Cloths, so to IS cts;
Delaines, 20 to so cts.
Best Medicated Flannels, at IS cls
Fireman's Flannels, at SO cts.
Canton Flannels, Is cts. to so cts;;
White Flannels, 20 cts. to 80 cts;
Striped Hickory, Is c.s to 80 cts.
Large Linen Towels, red ends, at Is cts.
Corsets from IS cts. to $3, 90;
Ladies' Hose, from Is cts. to 81 90 pair.
OF Calicoes and Cotton Cloths we have large
stock, and sell good article for less money than
any other house in town.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18
Modus Operandi:

Il E III A r K s.:
again assert that mean what say, and those
who have dealt with and know me, know that I
will strictly fulfill all promise. intend to sell
class goods at the very zoscest cash rates and
guarantee satisfaction, and to give Piano (ecorth
$50O.OO) besides to the largest retail cash buyer
during 1872.
NONE SHALL UNDERSELL ME!
TRY ME AND SEE FOR YoURsELvEstr
n6c cali attention to the following list Of pri-
ces of Winter Goods, embracing only part of
my large stock of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

FIRE CoMpANY.-We earnestly hope that the
hitch between the City Council and the Fire Com
pany may be s.nicably adjusted, and the splendid
material of the olo company be preserved to the
community in an ORGANIZED form to meet the ex-
igencies which may arise. It IS too serious a
business for difference of vews and misunder-
standing t. exist, such an extect as to prevent
active cooperation.
We give in the proceedings Of the Council the
resolution passed by that body, disclaiming any
disrespect to the Fire Company, in the action
they have taken, and communication addressed
TO the Council by the Firemen.
''Let us have peace" and unite our efforts for
the common good.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

BANK D1REcroRs ELEcrEp.-On Tuesday, the
9th inst, the stockholders Of the two National
Banks in this city, met and elected the following
Directors:
First National Bank.-Presdent-A H. II. Stu
art; Vice President-Robert u. Blckie; directors
q r. Mason James Walker, VIM. Frazer, 2.
II. Front. and James W. Crawford.
NJ Harvey Efinger, remains the efficient Cash q,
ier, with Maj. kinney, Teller, and Th0s' Bled-
soe- chief clerk
National Valley Bank, -President-Joh ohm hoho is
Vice President-Benj. Crawford; Directors q D.
NJ. Bell. P. B. Hoge, l. Witt, A. W. Mcclure H.
". Burke.
The efficient and gentleuanly corps of officers
remain as before-W. c. Eskridge Cashier; N.
P. Catlett Teller; Mossrs. Rollins and McGufin,
clerks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-18

AD,r ErHE NUIsANcs.-The miscellaneous crowd
that assemblies on the platform at the Depot on
ehe arrival of the each evening, is great nu
isance s'Black spirits and white; red spirits
ana grey mingle in splendid mosaic, cspe-
cially to the student Of physiology, but not SO
agreeable to the weary traveller, who seeks to
press from the cars to the omnibus for the Virgin
la, or step across to the American. Absolutely
Staunten will soon become as bad in repute as
Charlottesville, and worse than Gordonsvile-
for there has been some improvement about this
latter place-if our Police are not instructed to
see that the platform is cleared of the impossible
jam of miscellaneous human flesh that accumu-
lates every evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10
Gossip abou, Itinerary ueu.

An occasional contributor 10 the Independent.
who has access to the literary circles of Great
Britain, sends some interesting gossip anent a
few literary BOtabilities of the old world where
he is at present sojournng. He thus writes of
some English authors: "Carlyle, now nearly
iourscore years OF age, has entirely abandoned
writing, but appears occasionally in society," and
talks as vigorously as ever He is often 10 be
seen in the Kcnslngton district of London,
walking with William Allingham, the poet, who
is one Of the editors of Fraser's Magazine, the
other editor being James Anthony Froude, the
historian, now on the eve Of his departure Tor
New York. John Ruskin has been absent from
England all summer. IennysOn was 50 Oyerrun
with lion hunters, chiefly American thai ne
rented his beautiful place on the isle Of Whit
Tor the summer TO escape the periodical afilc
ton which continues during the months OF June
July, August, and September, and took refuge
IN billy and inaccessible district of Surrey
where he is perfectly sale from the most deter
mined hunters, Professor Blackie, of Ednburn
and Robert Buchanan the poet, have sum.
mer residences at O5an, on the west coast OF
Scotland The latter is the owner Of hand
some yaehtn which he spends great portion oil
tue summer days. Philip james Bailey, the au-
thor oil "Festus," had narrow escape from
drowning at Whitby a few days since His
great poem has passed through seven editions
N England, and probably as many more in the
United States. S. G. Hall, the veteran author
ana editor, has made his friend, James Grant
Wilson, the bearer Of Colerdge's inkstand. The
general takes it with him to the new world, as
gift to Professor Longieow Browning, the
poet, is, during his residence in London, a con
slant hdbitte Of the atheueum club.
Thackeray's son-in-law is the present editor
o the Cornhill Magazine, and his daughter,
Miss Ihackeray, one Of its most constant con.
tributors; her weekly receptions during the
season being together one of the most charm
ing literary circles 10 be met with in London.
a 1aa
the fellows Of some college at Oxford, occupy-
inc an oak seat two hundred years old and SIP
ping my ale out Of silver tankard of the same
age, we visited the Bodeian library, where. on
asking for Bryant's translation OF Homer, of
which had been speaking TO my friend, we
were grayely asked, "What Bryant2' and upon
this question being answered, were solemnly
Informed that they had never heard OF himl
Such is fame; or, at least, such is Americvn
fame in England.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10
Voting in asenrgia.

The Savannah newspapers leave no room TO
doubt that atrocious outrages were perpetrated,
In the recent Georgia election, to exclude re.
pubicans from voting. The reality went far
beyond anything that has been reported. The
measures employed were substantially the same
throughout the state; and they had evidently
been planned and carefully considered, previous
to The election. There was deliberate purpose
TO keep out of the ballot-boxe as many repub.
can votes as possible; aud it was carried out
with extreme rigor against the coloreG voters
In some cases, the tax law was used with great
effect, in this way; In Chatham county, during
the six days appointed for the payment Of she
taxes, the collector refused 10 receive the
money Of eolored men, or omitted giving
them receipts By this device more than 1000
coored voters were practically disfranchised.
White democrats who had no tax receipts were
allowed TO vote on giving their word that they
had paid the tax, while colored men were ex-
cluded who offered to make cath that they had
PAID II, such an oath being ali that the consttu-
non or the laws require. The same course was
pursued In Savannah; and this. together with
the brutality and violence used led nil line re.
publicans to discontinue attempting to vote. and
retire from the polls, early in the dav. None
but democrats were allowed 10 oficiate a, ,ho
polls and the spirit and character Of the nro.
ceedinps Of the democratic officials NAV he 500,
in the following statement, which we take from
the Savannah Journal:
"About ten O'Clock Colonel Bryant, VIM was
Chairman OF the republican challengers, noticed
asaaH. r. $50 Nsss.H a..
stopping republicans as they went to the polls
and examining their tic els. He objected, and
was Informed BY he deputy sheriff hat be re.
eeivsd instructions from the sheriff 10 do so.
Col Bryant called the attention of the chief
deputy sheriff, who happened 10 be near, to the
action OF thls man, and was informed tibet he
haa received no order 10 thus interfere with
voters. Col. Bryant then requested that ne
should be instructed 20 stop. Al that moment
Rrush was made at Col Bryant by the crowd of
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10
Ghe 9aip 9spps daurst. GbursOag Muns October TO- 1879.

ling as if we had never heardsof them before.
There is real sublimity in the simple votes
passed by the towns which were expected TO
profit by the msfortunes of Boston, and to be-
come loyal to England in consequence. "The
merchants of Newburyport voted to break off
trade with Great Britain and lay up their ships
until the port should be opened" "Salem
averred that they must be lost to all feelings Of
humanity to raise their fortunes on the ruins of
their neighbor." And then contributions began
to pour in for the relief of Boston sufferers 1t
is like the Chicago experience, and might have
been written last year. Ardent and Jealous
workers in the cause went from door to door,
from street to street. as they gathered the patri-
otto offerings. The gifts were accompanied
with letters expressing the deepest sympathy,
and promising further assistance if it were
needed. After quoting some of the letters, Mr..
rockingham says: "These words were born of
generous impulses and a noble enthusiasm.
The deeds they heralded were the blossoming OF
a rare public life; but the spirit wasigreater than
the deeds. The blow dealt on Boston, like
wound on a single nerve, convulsed the whole
body"
1t is good to think that the life and spirit did
not die with that generation, but were an in
heritance for children and children's children,
who have been tried as their fathers were, and
like them have been found faithful to the end.
This seems TO me an excellent book to be
taken up by classes in history, in connection
with the biography of the prominent men of
that time, and with fuller accounts of
special events, both here and in En-
gland, which Mr.. rockingham, in this
condensed record, can do little more than
mention. In this way the history of the rise of
the United States must be made as interesting
and exciting to young readers as the rise of the
Dutch republic, or any of PrescotPs picturesque
histories; and they would learn why New Eng
landers are so proud of their birthplace, and
realize that old Bostonians have some reason
to be-wel-to be what they are, Undesirable
by common PEN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10

POWER OF CoMPREHENsIoN.-Itw was said of
Thoreau, we believe, that he could take up any
given number of lead pencils Without counting
celebrated trapper once assured us that he
could tell how many balls he had in his bullet
pouch by placing his hand on it, and without
stopping to count them, and added: 81 can tell
the number of bullets instantly without stop
ping, as you pronounce word without spelling
it.. SOuthey was accustomed to take in the sub
stance of a book in turning the leaves over
continuously, gancing down the pages. Hou-
dan, the Magician, trained himself to quickneSS
of perception when boy, by running past
show window at full speed, and then trying to
tell what was in it. We once met a man on a
canal boat, who was amusing himself by going
from passenger to passenger, and telling almost
every one where he had seen him BEFORE on
such train, in such a hotel, in such a
street, giving date and place to people with
whom he had never exchanged a word. This
training of the faculties in particular directions
is carried to a marvellous extreme by woods
men, trapperS, and men who guess the weight
of animals. Perhaps the most remarkable in
stances are the markers who leap from loE TO
log at the mouth of the boom, standing on the
floating log and translatng instantly an old
mark into new one, remembering what equiv
aent to give for each of a hundred marks, and
chopplng it upon the log in the time that it
floats its length. 1t is said that Thorcau knew
the relative order of Towering of all the plants
in the Concord woods, and knew the note of
every bird, and thousand out-ofthe-way things
besldes.-Hedrth and Home.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10

whelmng evidence, the'relations OF the great
group of tertiary beds of the west to the creta-
ceous. 1t is the purpose of this survey to take
nothing for granted to accept no statement
year a certain amount of force will be cOncen-
trated on all obscure points of western geology.
The amount of new material in all departments
of research to be illustrated in the quarto series
of volumes connected with the survey, which
has been added this present year, surpasses all
previous years.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10

An adjourned meeting of those interested in
the securities of the Vermont Central railroad
was held in Boston yesterday. The committee
previously appointed TO confer with the trustees
and managers made a report, in which they
state that the floating debt is 81 ,52S ,915, and
that 81 300 900 of this might properly be charged
to construction account if such an account were
still open. They say: "The important and
practical question is, how is this debt to be
iundedp The report recommends that this be
done by issuing the eight per cent. bonds al
ready authorized; and all interested are invited
to subscribe for these bonds. A form of subscrp-
tor was presented TO the meeting, which was
readily signed by many of those present. The
committee favor the polly of organizing a cor
poration, and say in reference TO this matter:
''Your committee are not prepared - report
on any scheme, bur one under which the capital
of the Vermont and Canada company and the
trust debt should be represented by preferred
stock or a new mortgage, and the other securi-
ties should he fairly dealt with, they think would
he for the general advantage. When the
plans are further matured they will be submitted
10 the various persons interested
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10

Some one called Richard Steele the "yilest Of
mankind" He retorted, with proud humility,
1t would be glorious world IL / were"
origin, and refer to the discovery Of DR.. Living
stone. For instance, lady who is thirsty now
eHclalms, u would give hundred strings of
ygaas u have glass OF waterp and when Mr..
" hite meets Mr.. Brown, be should say, raising
MS hat, Brown, presume2V
NanaJ u4yel Is quite exciting in Virginia City,
NeYauu' Tue other day a drove Of cattle was
vending its way through one of the chief thor.
ougniiates Of the city, when suddenly majestic
OK disappeared tail foremost from human vision
investigation showed that the animal Ind allen
inl9 an old mining shalt 500 feet deep, which
missioners. NS' 'o'n-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10

Read the following testimonials of Worcester
people cured by DR.. HeniOn;
e, Il. Burden, of the firm of Richards, Metcalf &
Co., IA Main street, cured of catarrh by DR..
Henion; will answer inquiries.
Miss Alvira P. Gilbert, 46 Newbury street, wor.
cester, cured of cancer under the arm in five days
by DR.. Henion, without pain. Miss Gilbert will be
pleased to give any information to any one suffering
from such terrible disease as regards Dr. Henion's
treatment, and will answer inquiries
All those who do not enjoy good health should
go to the Bay State house and consult DR.. Henion.
Consultation free
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-10
GATB5E MAELx tG-E'g

Ntw YORK, Oct 9-Money easter, after loanlng at I
per cent and coin interest," closed at a per cent Gold
weaker, selling down to ll2A. sales by holders
on the election news Loans average OF per
cent for carrying, with exceptional loans at fat The
treasury dsbuTsed S22QOg Clearngs $4,000 OOO Ster-
ing lgsh Tor prime, and lO9h or sight Governments
dull and lower, In sympathy with gold. 1he treasury
dd not buy any bonds to-day all offerings were above
opened buoyant, and prices rapidly rose from 10 peT
cent Western Union was the favorlte, and Vanderbilt
shares were strong and freely taken. Wabash was also
prominent in the alvance rising from SO OhiOs
were carried up to d. with an active business The
story That they took put to 60 Is again aOat North
western common advanced IRON 7lt to nv; Columbus
Cincinnati and Indiana Central from SAY TO 35T,
Rock Island from 1867 to l08A, Pacific Mail fom
" TO 3h; Western Union from 70 to 7lN and
~. tPaul common from j4N TO 56A. The huctua-
tons in other shares were slight The temper OF The
market Is bush At the na close prices were slightly
on from the highest point Of the day. closing strong
United states SKIES 1881 coupons. ...........lI54