The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-02-08


bids are to be opened.
The question Of the workshops IS engag-
ing the attention Of the citizens OF this
place, and was up before the Council on
Tuesday night. A letter was read from
Robert Garrett, Esq, on the subject, but
no definite information as to the extent OF
the shops, etc, communicated. lie sug-
gests the propriety of committee OF the
Council and citizens being delegated to
proceed to Baltimore with view to con,
ference on the subject with the authori-
ties of the Road The citizens of Staun-
ton were called to meet last night in refer
ence to the matter, but no action had been
had, at the time of closing our forms.
The Council meet again Tonight to con-
slider the subject.
AN INTERESTING OccAsloN-Capt. Hugh
II. McIlhany, of Baltimore, aud Miss Matte
G. Trout, third daughter of Mayor N. K.
Trout, Of this city, were married on Thurs
day last, in Trinity Church, by Rev. R. H..
Phillips, assisted by Rev. j. G. Wheat.
The church was througed with highly
cultivated audience, who had assembled to
witness the interesting ceremony. The ush-
ers, Messrs. W II. Allen and Newton Nc
Chesney, were active III their efforts to
procure seats for the ladies and gentlemen
who crowded into the church.
At o'clock the bridal party was announc
ed and all eyes were eagerly concentrated on
the entrance door, to catch the first glimpse
of the attendants as they entered, and esps-
cialy the lovely bride. The trademarks
and brdegrooms entered in the following
order, and took position before the alter in
the order they entered
Miss Mary L. Trout saunton, +. Bradenbaugh, Bal
Phps sug suaais uar Stanton Capt
John Lghtfoot, Orange County Miss Mamie Bell, Au-
aanon 81 Miss SIZE Ella
Alexandria, j. Fred. Effnger, Staunton Miss Lou
she ESns Say Miss
Florence Philips, staunton, R. B Buck: Baltimore
Miss oe ss Nelson s T. rb W.
man. Warrenton Miss sallie A. Trout Stanton, Nor
T aesf Miss M41qo sop1 M
After the impressive marriage ceremony Of
the Episcopal church had been performed,
the bridal party and the immense audience
repaired to the residence of the brides father,
to enjoy the magnificent reception prepared
for the occasion. About 10 o'clock the doors
Of the Dining room were thrown open, and
the tables ladened with every conceivable
luxury, as we'll as the more substantial edibles,
were soon surrounded. A ''feast of reason
and flow Of SOUL as well the qualification of
the appetites. followed, in which all partici-
pated.
The grace and beauty Of the city were pres
ent, and everything passed off as emery as
marriage be'ls''
The fair bride was the recipient Of large
number Of beautiful and costly presents from
her many friends, aggregating the richest IL
veutory Of bridal souvenirs ever seen in this
city.
Capt. Mc[lhauy and his bride left here on
Tuesday morning, accompanied by number
Of the bridal party, to attend an entertain
meut at Mrs. McIlhany's, in Warrenton, to
which over three hundred Invitations had
been issued
CRY COUNCIL Stated meeting of the
city Council held Feb. 6, President r. G.
Bickle 10 the chair
The finance committee presented /. report
Of the Treasurer, which was referred back for
correction.
4 number Of accounts we're allowed
A report was presented from u. Hall and
e. Ii Hudson, overseers of the poor, asking
an appropriation Of $265 for the month of
January
The salary Of 1926 was allowed j. W.
Hilbert, engineer Of the steam fire engine.
On motion of Mr.. German, resolved, that
lamp post be placed in Spring Lane. Re
ferred
On motion Of Mr.. German, resolved, shat
the side walk on Spring Lane be graded and
constructed. Referred.
An appeal taken by R. D. Sears from a
decision of the Mayor, in regard to violation
of the market law. was presented. On mo-
| ton, the decision Of the Mayor was sustained.
On motion of Mr.. German, resolved, that
section 2 Of the market ordinance be SO a
rnendcd as to read, after the words emo mar
ket shall be held on Sunday"-"on all other
days, the market shall be held as follows
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, from daylight until 10 o'clock,
a. M, and on Saturday, from daylight until
10 O'Clock, a. NJ, and from o'clock, p. m,
unit. o'clock, p. m; but the market house
shall be kept open until IL o'clock" Adopt
ed. Ycas-Gorman, Nelson, Hoge, Witt,
Undertake, and Guy. Nays-Bickle, Evans,
Ker and Kayser.
A communication was read from j. II.
Skinner, and referred to the street commit
tee.
A report was presented from the commit
tee appointed, in relation to the Valley r. r
Workshops, which was received and laid on
the table,
I. WITT presented the following report,
which was adopted:
Whereas, the special committee appointed
on the eth of July last to investigate certain
charges, have, at great personal Inconvenience
and sacrifice Of time, discharged their duty
under said resolution, and submitted report
to the council on the End day of January
last, which was unanimously adopted, and
the committee discharged; and, whereas, a
resolution offered by Mr.. Nelson, on the End
day Of January last, in these words-"that
said charges are slanderous and highly i'm
proper, and merit the condemnation of this
Councll"-are not necessary to appear
therefore, resolved, that the clerk of the
Council be, and is hereby directed and requi-
red to expunge from the record the aforesaid
resolution.
Resolved, that the clerk be and is hereby
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