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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19
Prize Essay.-Susan E MCGOWAN, o q
CARRINGroN PRIZE WArcH.

DARLINGTON PRIZE WATCH.
General Excellence during Session
Awarded, by the unanimous voice Of the
Pupils, to Miss Leila Beers, of Va.
GRADUATES.
EocuHsom. Mobile L McCay La.
French Neville A Irwin, Pa; jamie n
Pettigrew, N G.
Music.-Eva Dawson, Va; A A Dunovant,
Tex; India D Happier, N G; NJ Ella Hous-
ton, Ala !; George McCnIoh Md; Sallie G
Todd, La;Fannie Fl Ware Ala.
Schoolor Moral Philosophy andBelles
Letres. Florence G Adams Va; Leila
Beers, Va; Carrie Goree, Ala; Lucy R Ham,
Tex; Mary J Hamilton, Miss; Clara J.
Harris, Ohio; NJ Ella Houston Ala; Neville
A Irwin, Pa; Era A Jordan, Va; Kemp Kinc-
kle, va; Mollie L McCay La. Matte Perkins,
va; Annie G Randolph, La; Sallie G Todd,
La; Ida van Deventer, va, Fannie H Ware,
Ala.
! INcIDENTs-THE PRIZE FOR GENER AL Elk
CELLENCE.
The first prize of the School called the
"Carrington Prize" which is splendid gold
watch, worth $3.50. given every year by Col
W. G. Darlington. President Of the Piedmont
and Arlington Life Insurance Company, at
Richmond, to be presented to the young lady
who excels in scholarship, department,
diligence, ncatness and punctuality," was
hard to give away. Mr.. Phillips finding great
difficulty in deciding. The pupils were then
ask to name one OF their number who was
worthy of it, and they unanimously named
Leila Beers. of Richmond. 1t bears the inscrip-
ton Oh one side For General Excellenc, Miss
Leila Beers and on the other virginia Fe
ale Institute, 1872 on both side is Il
wreath Of golden flowers enclosing a star
which holds the inscription.
In the case of the prize Essay which was
awarded to Miss Susie MCGOWAN, of s G. the
recipient unselfshly ATTEMPTED to have the
decision reversed and the prize awarded 10
Miss Clara Harris, of Ohio.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

SALE OF City Lors.-Maj Jed. Hotobk'ss' on
Saturday last, sold to Garrett g. Gooeh. Esq
eight building lots on Oak Hill. southern por-
ton Of the city, four hundred front feet az Sio
ner trout foot. 1t is Mr.. Goochs purpose TO
hu,ld IN them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

new post Office has been established at Mid
die Mountain, Craig county, on the route from
Bonsaek's to Allegheny station, with Miss +. A.
Scott as postmistress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

EccLEsIAsrIcAL.-Att the Quarterly Conference
.ofsStaunton Station, on Thursday evening last,
Ii. Risk and VIM. NJ. Bryan, were elected dele
gates to the District Conference, which meets in
Mt Crawford in August next. Alternates, Aaj
J. W. Newton and Geo. Harlan, Esq. The cen
ference also, voted to fix the salary of Rev s. s.
Roszell, pastor of the Church, at ST. 500 per an
mum. Jno F. Beard Mas elected Steward to fill
asvacancy in the Board.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

The dwelling house of Col. A. Maupin' Oh
Port Republic, was burned on the 7th inst. win
a considerable portion Of its contents. 1t was
accidental having caught from the stove pipe.
Loss about 800, fully insured in the West Rock
ingham Insurance company.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

John Christian, one of the best caterers and
'bar-tenders, in the Valley, has left for Capon
Springs, where he will remain during the Sum-
'mer season with Messrs. Frazier & Sale, in the
refreshment departments His business here wall
be managed by his wife in his absence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

The Register says ground was to have been
broken on the North river Railroad the first OF
this week. The first mile. from Bridgewster 70
Burlington, has been let to Karicofe y 20.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

john waldrop has been appointed postSmaste'
at Swoope's depot, Augusta county, wee " illlan
Hoover, resigned and moved away.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

mo beautiful Hymn Book now in use in the
NJ. E. Church, South, was a present from our
coofrere of the Vindicator. W H. H. Lynn, Esq.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

ssTHE GREEN BnIER"-We have received the
first number of weekly paper by the above
name, published at Lewisbung, Greenbrler coun
ty, ". Va, Ny r. Burke & Co. The Salutatory
of the editor, Mr.. Burke, is well written lnde-
pendent and aggressive in tone and indicates that
the future of the paper viii be in the interest OF
the people. Mr. Burke is forcible and grace
flu, writer, and we have no doubt his enterprise
will meet with success. He still edats the Resis-
ter, at Union, Monroescoung. We wish she new
enterprise success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19
Local..

AZ, Cornelius Childs Frederick county was
az. ~ ,.;,,a ID last week while loading saw
~ He leaves wife and two children
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

Capt Cushen, late of the Old Commonwealth,
who was appointed by Gov Walker, one of the
commissioners to settle the boundary line be-
tween Virginia and West Virgins, has been
greatly annoyed by having his name spelled
Christian He says it is applicable neither mona
inaliy nor practically.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

The Maryland editorial excursionists passed
here on Saturday last, under charge Of Maj. N.
Hotehkiss AZ open car was attached to the
.train. to enable the party to take glimpse OF
.the>soensry las they progressed on their journey
They we're joined here by Maj, Jed Hotchkiss
w T. Nelson, j. Addison Waddell, and perhaps
others, who will msaas the through trip with
, them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19
DEATHS.

AtLakenan, Shelby county, Missouri. May %.
Robert RiSercomb, son OF Gritty and Martha
Mveraomb, in the 22nd year of his age.
On the 9Th instant, near Belle Fonte. Rocking
ham, John Blain, Esq aged so years.
On che 2sth Of April near Grove Hill, George
Shular. in the 7oth year of his age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

Decoration day was beftingly observed IN
HarrisonSarg large number of citizens OF
town and county wendell their way in solemn pro
csssion to Woodbine Cemetery, and placed 'fpon
the graves of the 800 dead heroes, who quietly
rest there, flowers and evergreens. in commence
ration If their brave deeds The battle flag of
the 10th regiment was placed upon the mona
ment in the centre of the cemetery. Judge Zen
new was marshal of the day. and at the close OF
the ceremony, stated that the Ladies intended 10
erect suitable monument to the memory OF the
Confederate dead, to be placed in the cemetery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

Eyler, Cooper s. Co.. have turned out a large
steam cylinder, to be attached to $50 horse pow
s,ervengine, for Lushbaugh & Bross sash and
blind factory, now in proce S. Of erection. This
is the largest piece of work of the kind ever
manufactured in this place, and shows that the
spirit of enterpriseand progress are fully ap-
preciated by this energetic firm.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

The on Commonwealth mentions the arrival at
Harrisoubhrg ola number of gentlemen from
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin, who are pros
pecting for hew homes. They are we'll pleased
with the appearance Of the Valley. flour land
owners do not fix their figures too high, they
will doubtless be able to dispose of part of their
possessions to this desirable class of population.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

LACY SPRING ScHoeL.-The High School OF
Prof Taylor, located at Lacy Spring, Rocking
ham county, is one Of the best prlvase scnools III
the Valley. Prof. Taylor is a thorough teachef'
and we are pleased to learn is succeeding IN his
expectations in the beautiful and wealthy Sec
ton of the country, he has chosen for his enters
prise The closing exercises of his school will
commence to-day, the 10Th, and on Friday Ito
morrowy there will be exhibition and pic MIC.
On this occasion Gen. j. E. Roller, of Harrison
burg, will deliver an address, and IN the evening
a cotillion party will add to the attraction ano
pleasure of the occasion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

I aides Gaaze Vests and ladies' and misses,
Ia oaildrens and infants superior Iron Frame
Hose. w. II. WELLER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19
TNARLATANS, in all colors, at
l. W. Fl. WELLER.S

Nv ii. WELLER has just received a new sum
ply of hleached and brown Cotton. fans,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-06-19

Part I'd opened with the overture, civilian
Tells pianos and organs. Pianos-Misses
Oufd, Withers, Martin, Cumming, Ewing, Solo
mons, Alara, Forsyth, Moseley, Barton, Neil
wee organs-SIisses Sherre& and Ripley.
..Thou everywhere" by Miss Corran, then fol-
lowed. Miss c. possesses voice Of rare hexl-
bility and -richness-One that charms and lntox-
icates the finer senses and bathes the very soul
of the listener with delight. In response to the
| enthusiastic encore the last verse was repeated.
Next was Concerto in G. Minor, piano So
10. executed by Miss Crawfecd with an exquls-
| ;teuess OF toueh ana correctness, truly wonaer-
| full.
,.yieni al MILO SEM" vocal duet oy masses
Sherrod aad Corran, meriteA the ualversai ap'
plause it received
Andapte and Polacca. by miss Rood and Prof
Koerber next followed.
| The entertainment closed with the performance
| Of Poets ..Bells" solo and chorus with the accom-
nanimept of pianos, organs and BELLS This
was the eyest Of the evening. Everyone was ea
GER to hear The rendering of that wild, irregular
unr;yaled production of genius, and although ex
notation was raised to lis highest pitch, yet w
can safely cay that all were more than gratihea
We will attempt no description of this wonder
full piece, but leave it to the imagination Of on
readers 10 picture, seventy-fve clear swes
! voices, four pianous and two organs
Keeping time, time, time,
In sort of Runic rhyme,
To the Standardization that so musioafiy wells
From The bells. bells bells, bells,
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Tt'NERIJ NEWS.

The Russian harvest has been failure this
year.
One of the Partisan journals is represented
at the Bazane trial by negro reporter.
The loss of the Ismalia is now generally
conceded in New York She carried no pas
sengers.
The Distinguished pianist, Frederick Week,
has just died in Germany at the age of IS
years.
Insurgent prisoners captured during a re-
cent engagement in Cuba were shot by the
Government forces.
1t is now proposed to give the old capitol at
New Haven to Yale College for recitation
rooms.
Victoria has been presented with one of the
few remaining horses that took part in the
charge OF Balaklava.
A lump of gold weighing 700 ounces, and a
lump Of coal weighing $500 pounds are exhib-
tied il Salt Lake City.
The Milwaukee papers are talking about
an unsuccessful merchant who went from
Wisconsin to Ilinois. They say the last
The Montana people are boasting OF silver
mining discoveries bringing $50, 900 10 the
ton and ar also confident that they have one
of the best agricultural countries in the
world.
James H. Lucus, the wealthicst citizen OF
ST. Louis, died Of paralysis Sunday night.
The property of the deceased is estimated to
be worth eight or ten millions of dollars.
A Western paper, in describing an accident
recently, says, with considerable candor ::
cdr. Crawford was called, and under his
prompt and skillful treatment the young man
died on Wednesday night
Hugh Doherty and Catharnc, his wife, of
Woburn have been declared by the Coroners
jury accessory to the murder of Michael
Doherty sCeue weeks since.
telegram from Quebec says that the set
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RAILROAD MATTERS.

The Eastern Railroad Company have coun-
fernandez the order to reduce the hours OF
labor in their car shops.
1t is stated that at a recent meeting of the
Texas Pacific Railway Company policy was
determined upon which will soon enable the
construction company TO resume business.
An exchange says the Eastern Railroad
Company is reported TO have offered the Low
ell Railroad Company $50, 900. year for the
joint use Of the new Lowell Railroad station
in ston. The price asked is 5000
The net earnings Of the Europ an and
North American Railway, from all sources,
during the month of September, were S70,-
600. The directors of this company, on the
withdrawal of the Pullman cars from the day
trains, three weeks hence, place thereon new
cars similar to the Pullman in arrangement,
given for the withdrawal of the Pullman is
that in stormy weather their weigh. prevents
the trains from making card time, and also
that the Pullman Company bear 10 expense
in running these cars, except in paying con-
ductors. The directors say that the Pullman
are more ihan double the weight OF ordinary
first class passenger cars, and that the aver
age number of people who ride in them is but
six, thus making the company pay the expense
of hauling what is equal to two and half
ordinary cars for the accommodation of six
Dassenpers
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IOLITiC.4L.

The amendment of the New \ ork constitu-
ton by which it was designed to substitute an
appointive for an elected Judiciary was de-
feated last week.
The Democratic party is in want of organs
in Indianapolis, Louisville, St. Louis and
Chicago. The Democratic newspapers in
those cities have abandoned the party and be-
come independent.
1t may be hard on New York, but as far as
the Republican party is concerned, says the
st. Louis Democrat, a little Democratic su-
premacy there Tor year or two will be just
the thing to insure the State for the Repubh-
can candidate for President in 1876.
The Dayton Daily Journal, of Ohio, says
that "Among the emblems carried by the
jollifying Democracy at Lancaster was a car
feature of one-legged soldier. 1t was
characteristic fling at the Union soldiers and
was premeditated insult to General Noyes.'
Let the Republicans of Ohio stay at home
again, as they did at the last election, and the
Democracy will then have chance to carry
emblems caricaturing widows and orphans of
dead Union soldiers.
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ward the work Demonstration. The people

ward the work Demonstration. The people
of New England, he says can hardly realize
the passions which have sway in commuhity
where slavery has prevailed. The law of
force continues to assert itself, life is held
cheaply, prejudices are unrelentiog murder
and assassinations crop out continually.
From the bloody riot of 1866 to the negro
massacre at Colfax, there have beer repeated
proofs of the inherited barbarism in Louisi-
ana. Such things must be feared during this
generation. Mr.. Billings's solemn words are
as follows: Il raise my voice here to night
to tell you that for years to come you must
protect the former slave in the exercise Of the
rights OF the citizen, by legislation on the
part of Congress. The United States armies
and the United States courts must stand be-
tween him and over-awing violence, or you
have but Knocked him by making him citizen
All bis succor thus far has come from the
General Government; none Of consequence
from the Governments of the States"
And yet the political situation in Louisiana
| as stated by Mr. Billings, is better thah we
had apprehended. Governor Kellogg al
| mnistration has been successful IN qu'e'ihs
disorder, reducing expenses, coilectlns the
taxes and meeting the obligations OF the State
"He has filed his post nooly ana well
| grateful recognition is given OF the JUST anu
firm course OF GTeslueNt GFdht to""!u ho"io'-
ana, and hearty words are said in remem-
brance of Gen. Buffers rule in New Orleans.
The coored people, who comprise more than
half of the inhabitants of Louisiana, are
| sketched as well behaved, industrious and
thrifty in the mass. They own in the vicinity
of fifty millions of dollars worth Ct property
in the State, although the retention OF great
plantations is unfavorable to agricultural
prosperity ia free community. The ne
groes raise most of the cotton, and 1t Is Their
children who almost exclusively attend the
| schools outside of New Orleans. The State
Superintendent is colored man. ia a
word. saws Mr.. Billings, .'while Of course
they nave shortcomings, think history
furnishes scarcely parallel to the tremen-
dous effort they are making to come up fully
to the standard of their new and suddenly &C
quired duties and responsibilities. All that
they need is that justice, that protection OF
life and property and that sure educational
provision wh ch it is in the power and the
obligation OF Congress to grant Boston
JOuYHGl.
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NEW FALL GOODS.
Wooden Yarn 4 cts. a Skein.

Large Skein Blue Mixed Yarn for % cts.
Ladies' Fleeced Lined Hose only % cts.
Closing out our Hamburg EdgingS at cost.
Five Ladies' handkerchief juH size for % cts.
Children's Wooden Hose only 10 cents
Ladies' Felt WOoiea Skirts VERY Low.
Gents Undeshir and Drawers for 80 cts each.
Best White Initial Note Paper for ID cts. a box.
Good Linen Towels for 5 cents each.
A few dozen Ladies' Ribbed Hose at cts. pair.
SILK Neck Ties for Ladies, large assortment.
Kid Gloves for 40 cent pair.
All our HAMBURG EDGINGS AT COST.
Good Busties Tor IS cents each.
Nice Linen Shirt Bosoms for IS cents.
French Corsets DC Bonesl only so cts.i
Gents White Shirts, Gents Ovcrshirts, UGdcrshirts
Drawers, Overalls, Jumpers.
2uAKSb sta BlT TIERS ONLY ON 20 CENTS
Adamson's Cough Balsam, - "
Elastic Cord, only cent yard.
Twelve doz. Good shilt Buttons for 5 cents.
Atwood's Vegetable Jaundicc Btters, IS d"
Johnson's Anodyne l.iniment, only %
Gents Mdfs. AH Linen and Al Hemmed, 20 cents.
Good Pins cents. Good Fine Combs cents.
Children's Round Rubber Combs, 10 cents.
Men and Boys Neck Ties and Suspeaders.
Selling Out our Jewelry AT COST.
Lace Collars cents. Pearl Shirt Buttons cents.
Kenncdy's Medical Discovery only lis.
DIR. Schenck's Seaweed Tonic, SIZE
Ayers Pills, 20 cts box Herricks Pills 20 cents
Schevck's Mandrake Pills. 20. Holloway's Pills, 20
Al other Kinds of Pills only 20 cents box.
Ayers Hair Vigor, Is cts Rings Ambrosia, 65 cts
Halls Hair Remover. IS cts. Knowles Restorer Is
Best l06 yards Machine. Spool SILK 10 cents spool.
Spool Cotton, (warranteu POO yds.) 30 cts. dozen.
Good Note Paper, cents qIre.
Nice Quality Note Paper, 10
Nice Tinted Initial Note Paper, 20 cents a box.
Nice Perlumery, 10 cents. Good Hair Oil, 10 cents.
Bet Lily White, 10 cents Tooth Brushes, 10 cts.
Elmwood Paper Collars Qinen corered) % cts. box.
Thomas Allcocks Porous Plasters, only 20 cents.
Miss Sawyer's Salve, go cent size) Tor 40 cents,
Gents Undershirts and Drawers at Low Prices.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, IS "
Magnolia Balm (fOr the complexion) 80
Plantation Bitters, only 70 cts.
Ayers sarsaparilla and Cherry Pecloral each
Peruvian syrup preparation of lron) 20 cts
Russia Sarsaparilla and Iron Cheap.
Vinegar Btters, 10 cents. Vegctlne So cents.
% Nice Envelopes for 10 cents.
IIelmbold's Buchu. 50. Smolanda's Bucku, cheap.
IIoyt's German Cologne very nice. Bushs and
Batcheldel's Hair DYES
For the Next 30 Bays we shall offer Ertra
Bargains and it will be the Best Time to buy, as
later in the fall many kinds OF goods SURE to be
HIGHER than they are now.
COOKS CHEAP VARIETY STORE,
Second Door above Post ONCE.
janl5-ttucs &thurs&w IaIlOweu.
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LOUISIANA AND ITS STRUGGLE.

We have read with much interest an ad-
dress delivered at Hatfield, Mass, by Edward
c. Billings, Esq, former citizen ofthat town
and now resident of New Orleans, where he
has taken prominent and honorable part in
"the struggle between the civilization of slav-
cry and of freedom" which has been going on
in Louisiana. His object is TO present to his
old neighbors and to the North sketch of
that great controversy and Of the duties il still
involves. Many points Of the story have now
gone by, but others are as important as ever.
Mr.. Billings is convinced that at the last cleo
tion Of Governor Mr.. Kellogg had all of co.
600 majority, had the votes been rightly
counted. Even hostile officials conceded his
election. The outrageous steps taken BY
Gov. Yarmouth to nallity the voice of the
people are given in detail. 1t is well remen!-
bered that they were defeated by the ruling of
Judge Durell Of the Circuit Court. Having
ourselves had some doubt as 10 the legality of
Judge Durelis action in this matter, we ought
to say that Mr.. Bilingss defence Of it appears
unanswerable. He also pays'a warm tribute
to the Judge, who is New Hampshire man
by birth and graduate OF Harvard College.
Still more interesting and important is Mr..
Billingss testimony to the inherent character
OF the struggle ofthe races which has been
inherited from slavery in Louisiana, and
which is typical Of the state Of things through
out the entire South lie msintains hat some
constitutional provision like the 10Th amend
ment was absolutely necessary to carry for
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The Ueek{y Times.

THE WEEKLY TINES is undoubtedly thu,
per for the farmer, for the mechanic, az
who live in localities which are served
weekly mails. 1t contains. in addition to
comments on current topics, an ext elleDs,
satIon OF the news of the week; the most :
events both h me and foreign, are VI
length, and large guam ity Of matter Isl.
pecialy interesting to tn farmer and :
Its market reports are the fullest and most
IN the country. Terms 81 per annum. ~
Club rates of The Weekly-all to one u !.
address-tive copie-, per annum, $3.50; T.
per aunum, Sl35O; Twenty copies, per an Y
Thirty copies, per annum, $50, and one 4
to each club, For every club of fifty, oil
The Semi-Wcekly Times TO the getter-F
club. h
When the pancs of subscribers are + h
be written upon each paper of the club NJ;
Office address, ten cents for each copy w
to the above rates. n
The Sem.Weekly and Weekly mailed N
clergymen at the lowest rates. n
The prices are invariablc. Remit I'M.
New ork or Post Office Money Orders
and where neither of these can be prod
the money in registered letter. Ell
Terms, cash in advance.
THE NEW YO.iK TIa 4
New W
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Notice TO Teachers.
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE IS hereby given that by virtue of IL
IN eense from the Judge OF Probate for kenne-
bee county, shall sell at public auction the
twenty-second day OF December next, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon, the premises of the late Joseph
Snow in Clinton in sid county all the right title
and interest which Joseph Snow late of Clinton in
said county, deceased had in and to the following
described real estate, viz. The home tead lot sup.
posed to contain about one-iourh acre of land sit
uated in the vicinity of Clinton village in said town
of Clinton, ana on the road leading IRON said vii.
lage TO Benton, and bounded as follows, 10 wit: On
the west, northwest, by said road leading from
Clinton village to Benton and on the northeast and
south by land of Joseph piper.
THOMAS Is. sTlNCHFIELD Administrator.
Clinton, Nov. 10, 1873. 3wi7r