The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-02-20

Association, OIL London, OF which Prince AIbel
is President, en- the subject of Virginia, on til
18th, yesterday. He had been presented t
the Duke Of Argyle, with whom he dined, an
made deep and favorable impression upon tn
minds Of the company by giving them, reliabl
information as to the resources, climate and ad
vantages of the Valley. His society was eagerl
sought by the most distinguished personages &
the Island, all anxious 70 become better acquaint
| ed with country that had figured so conspicu
ously in the history of the colonies.
| Mr.. Easton is satisfied that Major Hotchkis
will accomplish great benefits by his visit for tn
| State. He says that no American, whatever hi
position in private life, could have received NOR
| hattering reception than that extended to E1ajo
hotchkiss, and tkat the most significant eyidenc
of the high regard paid him, is the invitation
rarely extended, of addressing the Royal Ar
Association. He will also address other Dustin
guished Historical Societies before his return
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CRY Couac1L.-At reg
ular meeting of the City Council, Feb. 18th
Present, R. G. Bickle, President, P B. Hoge J.
B. Evans, Heber Ker, A. Fl. H. Stuart, W. J.
Nelson, I. Witt, r. NJ. Guy, B. T. Bagby, and
w. H. German.
On motion Of Mr.. Hoge the reading Of the min.
utes of last msetiny was dispensed with.
MIR. Stuart, from the committee on lights, made
statement that some five weeks ago he had or.
dered some street lamp posts from the Staunton
Iron Works Co., but as yet. they had not been
furnished. He was at loss to know what to do
but thought it better to await short time. before
ordering them elsewhere. It seemed to be the
disposition OF the council to wait little longer
MIR. Nelson from the fire committee, incident.
ally remarked that he had not been able to find
the ''gong,'' and suggested that the committee
had better advertise for IT.
Mr.. Bickls thought the police had better look
after it.
The committee on safety, to whom IVES refer
red the petition of j. Shomo, asking the privilege
to erect his work shops on his lot on New street.
was not prepared to report. Some desultory
conversation transpired between members as TO
haTing systematic rule to governing building
in the city No positive action taken.
The report of Il. Hall, overseer of the poor for
LIST ward was taken up and SIS appropriated
for expenses of current month.
Nir. Hoge moved to 90 into the election CT
councilman, to fill the vacancy occasioned by The
resignation eff. L. ;Timberlake, and nominated
J. A English, who was elected.
Mr.. Evans offered q resolution instructne the
finance committee TO prepare and report tax
bill for the fiscal year 1873 4 Adopted
MIR. Stuart offered resolution instruc:ing the
committee On Police to inquire into the exnedien.
Of nj oh ~, q
the city policemen, alternately, while working
on the streets. Adopted.
The question Of paving the street fcom Miss.
Brooks building OH Augusta street to the build
ing occupied by Jno. Christian was brought up
by Mr.. Hoge. The authority lies in the street
commissioners, under ordinance, to require the
owners of property to relay payements when
once Ibid The weather has prevented the pave.
ment mentioned from being laid
Mr.. Ker offered resolution, asking gas light,
at the intersection Of Frederick and Green rect
provided the gas company pay for ditching and
pipe Adopted.
Mr.. Nielsen thought it would be we'll enough to
have lights where there are no payements.
Mr.. Evans said number of -pavenents would
have been laid and repaired but that Messrs Bag.
By s Jordan raised the price on brick, and tho
brick were no account. They had monopolized
he brick business.
A long talk ensued on the Valley Railroad and
;he citys interest Herewith connected After
livers suggestions and a great deal Of pointless
shaffering, resolution offered by Mr.. Evans Yves
finally adopted, requesting the President of the
council to visit Baltimore to represent the city of
Staunton, and il the event he could not not do
20, to appoint an alternate. Adopted.
During the talk, great fear was manifested as
o squeezing the city out Of her stock, under THE
erms of the mortgage recently given on the road
tipulating that if tho interest On the bonds sub
cribed was not paid within go days, the mort
gage shall be foreclosed. It was contended BY
he understanding was that $3,2oOo00 would
complete the road, and that there would be no
necessity for a mortgage Hence the subserip-
ion o. the last 100000 by the city. When MI.
5van's resolution was first offered Messrs Stuart
md Bickle were suggested to go to Baltimore
'he former wanted his name omitted, and the
after said it was happy time to go to that city
7hen the small pox was scattered all over the
,lace.
Messrs Nelson and German could see no good
o be accomplished BY sending delegation. Col
iarman and Judge Shelley were there and would
ee to the city's interest. 1t was suggested that
hey were interested in having the road built,
nd would regard the greater interest, and not
o much the $150,00O of staunton. Mr.. Stuart
lad written article for one of the Staunton
'apers during the tendency of the subscription,
Warming the city against probable mortgage,
nd instancing the case Of Rockingham and her
subscription to the Manassas Gap Railroad
Mr.. Stuart was mistaken about Rock inghanl's
took being "saueezed" out of her After the war
he road was ruined, the company bankrupt A
ender of county and private subscriptions was
oade to the Orange g. Alexandria R. R. Oompa-
y, on condition that they would complete, which
ras accepted Much more Of this kind Of con.
ersational remark was INDUCED, but we don't
,are to use our notes, as there was no particular
oint in it.
Mr.. Evans stated that Mr.. J. H. Picker 3 ro-
osedto excavate for his new building on Angus
} street, and proposed that the city haul away
the dirt
Mr.. Stuart suggested that it be placed on Lew
Street. s,
Mr. Ne1sou --Whv N NJ Trieh Allow That .troat. Il