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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-25
STANTON, VIRGINIA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER g. 1873.
THE GREA- WATER LINE.

1 - 0ASA<A- " - AA' AAAtAs
The friends Of cheap transportation BE-
tween the West apa the seaboard are NOV
ing earnestly in the matter. Among the in
hucntial members Of Congress from tn,
West who favor the James River Canal, i
Mr.. Loughridge, Of Iowa. At a meeting
Of the Southern and Northwestern members
on Saturday last, in Washington, after tn,
subject of cheap transportation had gottes
fairly under discussion, ~ y,
Hon. John T. Harris of Virginia, spoke
| of the James river and Kanawla canal as 6
| short and feasible water route between the
Ohio and the James. The channel was con.
structed and in operation from Richmond te
Buchanan, at the foot Of the mouut.ins.-
1t was perhaps known that this route had
been surveyed by Government engineers, and
estimated to cost, when completed ito entire
length, from forty to 6ity millions. This
estimate is based upon channel Of sufficient
capacity to admit Of navigation by steam
propellers, and would involve an enlargement
OF the present canal and the locks through
out its entire length. It was estimated that
1t would cheaper, freight thirty cents per
bushel. He had often noticed the contrast
between railway and canal transportation
l. was beautifully illustrated upon the upper
Potomac, where could be seen train on the
one side costing two or three hundred thou
sand dollars, transporting by rail no more
freight than was being towed along the ca
nal on the opposite side. Of the river BY a
single mule, which, with the boat, cost not
to exceed one or two thousand dollars. It
was this immense difference in outlay of
capital that made railway transit so onerous
Mr., Harris concluded ~ saying that cheap
transportation vas the desideratum of the
times. These improvements ought to be
made. He and the people Of his section had
formerly opposed the construction Of such
improvements by the General Government.
but he had gotten over that, and he was aow
ready to support bills granting such appro-
priations as would secure the construction of
all the proposed routes. He believed they
would all be needed, aud he would 90 rs far
as any one to secure them.
He alluded TO the fact that Virginia had
long ago ceded chat vast t,r tory t, the
General GoverDment, out of which those
grand, great Northwestern States had been
erected, and he felt confident that when their
'old mother now came f,rw.r off.ripg to
her children the cheapest and shortest route
that many of them could find to the market
for their production through her bosom, they
wond not reject her proposition, but would
deal fairly with her in this matter All he
asked was an equal chance for his State with
the rest, and that he felt sure would cheer
fully be accorded to her.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-25

Not more than fifteen or twenty persons
were 10 the Indian disguise, but among then,
wero s9mc Of the leading citizens Of Boston.
and one of them was said to have been no
less 2 parsonage chan John Hancock him
self. Those on board the vessels made "a
resistance, apd when the last bog was hoissed
aod Its contents poured into the waves, busy
brooms soon swept the last vestIge Of tho tea
from the deck, and the motley visitors, with
satisfied grnnts, march ashorein Indian file,
and the crowd quietly dispersed in triumph to
their homes. One of the mock indians asterward
took from isshoes the tea that had fallen into
them and sealed it up in vial as keep
sake, and the vial was after some time given
to Harvard College, where it may still be
seen, az arslic Of the Boston tear party, 10
this day. Fa.S
This crest historical and memora bic even.
the "Rcston tea party"-which brought
on the Revolution and the Independence 1T :
the Coljnies,will doubtless DO remembered aud
commemorated to-day in thousands Of homer.
In Philadelphia it is to be celebrated by ths
ladies in public tea party, with as much
interest and pride in it as If the event had
occurred in their own city. And in every
part Of the land the s'Tea Party in Boston
Hsrbor" will be called 10 mind to waken
thankiulness to the kind Providence thas
has thus far led US as nation. and to in
press lessons from the deeds Of our fashers
that shall liye in cur hexr,s and bear fruit
10 our lives.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-25

a FENAEH LoTHARIo.-One Of Il % aols
remarkable nlatrim onial adventures sh.t
ever travelled in this country was brought
before tie public Of Toledo yesterday, ia
the person Of one Mrs HolIister, alias Mrs 1
Doran. alias Mrs Ward. alias Mrs. Parmeu,
ter It appears that she was born and rais-
ed in Seneca county. in this State, her ia.
theirs name being Vail. Ho died when she
was quite young lady, and she married /.
MIR. HOLSTER in that county. She claims
that Mr.. HOLSTER treated her very kindly,
She had two children by him, according e,
her story and just about the time the seeond
one was born he ran away from her. and fed
with Landowner woman She then strug
gled along for while, and finally went 10
DsKalb county, Indiana, to try her luck =,
mong the Hoosiers" After while. it an,
pears from the statement Of the man him
self, she fascinated and married MIR. De-,
ran. She lived with him short time, bus
yearning for something pew, and ever ready
to indulge at her fayorite ,pastime of adyen-
ture, she loft Mr.. Doran and made a flying
visit to this city. Mr.. D. followed her
some time after, and, on arriving here. dit-
covered that his wife was also tho wife of
VAL WaIa, auu tuas' Vie CcTelTOnJ naQ Daeh
lawfully performed at a justiqg'a Office in
this CITY.
He preferred not to disturb the serenity
of her newly found affinity, and left her
alone 10 her glory. Shellived With Mr.!
Ward few weeks, and finally, tired OF him.
she then took tramp to, the lumber section.
Of Michigan. It vas only few months 90,
that she met a Mr.. Parmenter at Sagipay.
aud By her usual attractive graces succeeded
in capturing his, heart. That gentleman.
married her, and short time before thes.
facts became known moved to this oi.y. ".
believe just seven weeks ago. The thre-
husbands live, it is said within a stone.
throw Of each other. and it il quts strans.
that they should have lived so close together
for such length Of time without raising
'rumpus." The woman claims that she
does not know Messrs Dora3 or Ward, and
that Mr.. Parmenter is her SECOND and "lav z
full husband. She was arrested on com
plant of MIR. Doran yesterday morning bv
Detective Burbanks. This morning at 3 o.
clock she was III cell at the station. claim.
ing to be ia very delicate condition and ap-
parently suffering some pain Toledo Com.
n,ersiql. 5-as.i
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syElETNEss.-A tender.h hearted little girl
once came in from the woods and showed a
face covered with musquito-bites. "Why did
you not drive them away 2" said this moth
er. They would not g." said the child
why did you not kill. them? 2 1t would not
have been right was the answer. But /
have seen you kill them at home urged the
surprised mother. Yes, mamma, argued
the child firmly. Ifthey come into my house
apd bite me. kill them But if ID INTO
the woods. that is their house, aud have 90
right to kill them
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RsMARKABLs PRopHncY.--Ths following,
whichais known as Mother shipton's Prophecy =
was first published in 1883, and republished in
l64l. 1t will DO noticed that all the events pro.
iicted in it, except that mentioned in the last two
ines-which il still in the iuturs-AAys already
'ome to pass; :
Carriages without horses shall 90.
And accidents hll the world with woe,
Around the world thangA.s shall a.,
Ia the twiqkling of ~ eye. .sfl
Waters shall yet more wonders dol
Now strange, yet shall be true.
The world upside down shall be,
And gold be found At rect Of tree,
Through hills men shall ride,
And no horse or ass Do at his aida,
Undasr water men shsil walk;
sh.lll ride. shall sleep, shall talk.
In TIE air men shall be seen, +a'
4 In white, in black, in green. 's AG
Iron in water shall Goat,
As easy as a wooden boat.
Gold shall be found and found,
In land that's not now knowa
Fire and water shall wonders Do.
England shall at last admit Jew.
The worldto sa end shall come,
ln eighteen hundred and eighty-oas. 4a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-25

H II
CHANGERS Come TO WoRK.-The Iowa
State Grange Of Patrons of Husbsudrv
which vas in session last week at Des NJ eiues
closed contract for the purchase Of har-
vester pateppt, with the intention of starting
a maoufactory of their osu, A committee
was chosen to draft railroad tariff bill to
be presented to the Legislature with a me-.
mortal. The transportation COMMITTEES 70.
ported IN favef Of the Mississippi river and
Fox and Wisconsin rivers improvement
Resolutions were adopted declaring against
the acceptance Of railway passes by legisla-
tors, ~ favor of purchasing no more agri-
cultural implements from tho Illinois ring
end IN favor of extension Of currency and
free banking. @ ss es
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How REPORTER LOST HIS SITUATION
1t is said that 10 moment Of temporary in
sanity, Boston city editor assigned horse
racing, base ball and aquatic reporter to re-
port in half a column the.sqpday services at
the Church ola sensational! preacher. This
is the report he published, and for which he
was discharged: aat sN sas
THE house met at 1890 M. PRAYER BY
the Chaplain. The first race. was between
the Chaplain and the singers, Il being rret-
ty even match tie first two heats; but the
singers got the best Of the last three heats
and came in on the amen two lengths ahead
winning the last three heats and race. Time
Soc. Petitions were then presented for
forgiveness and other similar matters, and no.
lice was given for special assignme nts during
the coming week for various Objects The
singers then sailed up to the judges stand.
and after getting into position sailed away
on the course with all canvass set and span
king breeze from the organ, which drove
them along in fine style. The top.rigocd
fiat flying the blue pennaut was we'll ahead
at he stake, and came home ahead of all the
fleet. The speaker then took the floor and
announced his intention to ask that the reso
lutions of cepsure that had been heaped upon
Anapias should be rescinded, and proceeded
to read the records Of the case, from WHICH it
appeared that Ananias had sold hishorsaes and
had not given all the price to the church
Thespeaker then went GA to say that no rea-
son Appeared on the records f3r Ananias to
give any and much less all, his property to
the Church, and he questioned If any of
those before him wouddo any more than An
anias had in the same place. He then went
on to show that Anauias had obeyel his wife
IN the matter. and expressed the belief that
few of those before hing could say as much
for themselves. After further arguments of
similar character he moved that the char
acter Of Apanias be and hereby is declared
a by the members of the house"
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See the animus. The Wing aeknowl-
edges the eminent ability of Junge W. J..
Robertson and his entire fitness for the po-
sition Of U. s. Senator, but would pre-
fer that he had been ''little more Of pol:ti-
clan" 10 the last canvass; and the Wyth-
vile Enterprise accuses him of having voted
for Grant. This last charge is not true
He was as much opposed to Graut as Gree.
ley, and would support neither, But what
we wish to particularly note is the partizan
spirit that pe!rvadss these illusions to one Of
the purest men, and ablest jurists 10 the
State Because he would not stoop to
dabble in the cesspool Of partizan politics, he
is regarded as an improper person to represent
Virginia in the U. s. Senate, BY these self
styled Conservative journals! That is what
is called Conservatism in Virginia.
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GAS! Gas!! CASH.!

STAUNTUN, VIRGINIA,
Is still engaged in Gas Fitting, Bell Hanging. &c.
and is prepared to furnish Chandeliers Pesdant
brackets. Drops, Burners, Lights and Shades
any description desired.
He will also put up WATER RAMS at short
notice. His long experience in every branch of
his business, justifes h,G in promising entire
satisfaction to those who may favor him with
orders.
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
Thankful for past favors, he respectfully solic-
1t share Of the public patronage. febI5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-25

BY R. w. WRIGHT.
In the golden cleaning
OF the dew-eyed morn, 4
With her bright locks streaming
Like the tassl'd corn,
Trips the little maiden,
Ger the flashing dew,
With her treasures ladea-
Violets, gold and blue;
Staging little snatches,
From some rare old tune.
OF the violet patches
Sleeping reath the moon.
In her hand basket,
Fill'd with violets rars;
In her soll casket,
Diamond gemm'd and fair;
With her bright eyes beaming,
La:trous as star,
Meath the waters cleaning ie
From blue depths af.r
With wonirous beauty
Chissl'd in her face,
Aud brave eyed duty
Height'ning every grace.
Blue eyed violets rseping
From her basket light,
In the moses sleeping,
Half concealed from sight
Hid by dainty fingers,
To protect their bloom,
While the buyer fingers,
Or neglects to GOMEZ
HBlue-eyed violets, try theml"
Timidly she cries:
"Blue-eyed violets, buy theH!'
Plead her earnest eyes.
Angels! give her greeting.
While the April rain,
In her eyes entreating, n
SParkles yet again.
Angels lift the sorrow
From her trusting heart,
Make the bright tomorrow
Hers to share in part.
Angels! watch her going
To an fro the. street,
With life's thorns bestowinr
Sandals for her feet.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-25

We would say to the readers of Tho State
Journal that the bankrupt law is certain to
be repealed within very hriaf period, and
that all who desire relief, under the existing
law, should apply at once to the proper tribu-
nal for the same. The people of the West,
aud all the heavy moueyed corporations Of
the country, are down on the Involuntary
feature Of the existing law, and, without
drawing any proper distinction, arc clamor-
Gus for its entire repeal. It is questionable,
therefore, whether there will be any relief to
the keoest bankrupt beyond the next
ten or twenty days.
We regret this precipitious haste in the
repeal Of law which is Of the utmost impor-
lance to our people. But the colossal mon
etary power which is brought to bear against
it is certain to wipe it from our statute books
within the next twenty days, and the people
should everywhere govern themselves accor-
dinghy. Notwithstanding the fact that EGG
land, and nearly every other civilized cation
of the globe, has Its standing bankrupt law
for the benefit Of the honest nselvent debt
or, the involuntary feature Of the Usited
States law, which gives any and every hostile
creditor the right to take fe. chile proceedings
against bis creditor, is certain to bring
about the repeal Of the law within the time
we have named. The whole thing is a bug
gear, as our personal knowledge enables Us to
know, since out o. some eight thousand bank
rupt cases in this state, only about two hun.
dred cases have been involuntary, yet the
monetary power of the country is arrayed a.
gaiust this feature Of The law, and it requires
no prophet to predict the result.
The people of Virginia would gladly dis
pense with the involuntary feature, could its
other aud more important clauses be retain
ed. But, as the current of opinion is now
running in Congress, there is no hope Of this.
and we have only to 'shedpe" against public
opinion, as against any other popular fanati-
cism that may rage for the time being
State journal
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WaglDn Making and
~ RlaelkSmifIpinp.

The undersigned, formerly of Churchville. has
opened Wagon Making and Blacksmithne es-
adjustment, on New Court House street. sfaun-
ton. Va, next door to the Carriage Factory of
Captain Waters, where he is prepared to execute
all work in his line out ct good material, in
the best manner and at low figures.
REPAIRING promptly done and all work war.
ranted.
| also manufacture Fesieg's patent LIFTING
JACK. the greatest thing out and Indispensable
to farmers generally. Call ana see it,
feb 13-tf JAMES NJ. LICKLITER.
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Mood News for the General Pub
VI lic.-I have just returned from the Northf
ern cities where purchased entirely too large
a stock Of oil kinds Of Goods, for the size of my
store-house. therefore propose to sell for
SIXTY DAYS
at very reduced prices for Cash, in order to make
room.
Come early and often if you wish to get bar
gains in Dry Goods, Notions Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Clothing, and in fact everything usually kept in
a general Variety Store.
vary respectfully,
oct 3-tf B. F. HARDWOOD.
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Our New District Attorney.

Mr.. James Lyons has received his re-
ward, and been appointed by the Prcsiden,
and confirmed by the Senate, as successor to
Mr.. Wells to the Office OF United States Dis
trct Attorney for the Eastern District Of
Virginia
Mr.. Lyons deserted the old Wing party
because Of his extreme Statc-right and Sc
cession proclivities; and the election of Mr..
Lincoln SO fred his patriotic soul that his
roar of defiance was heard far and near
However. after the Confederate flag was
furled. he considered discretion the better
part of valor, and became SO intensely loyal
that he could neither support such old reb-
els as Kemper. Withers. and Daniel, nor
yet his old FRIEND, General Joseph r. An
dersop, and the gentlemen associated upon
the ticket with him to represent this city in
the House of Delegates. Yet, notwithstand--
ing all this. worse appointment might have
been made, for Mr.. Lyons is gentleman
and will doubtless faithfully and impair
TALLY discharge the duties of his Office to
the best Of his abilities. We commend the
appointment,- Richmond Wing
This is damning with faint praise The
Wig, however, does not very we'll digest
its remarks. IF Fir. Lyons werc capable of
changing his politics for reward" and
declined to support Kemper in the hope Of
getting an Office, we caunot SEQ how such
conduct would comport with the Instincts Of
gentleman" There is no raan ia the
State who has fairer personal record than
James Lyons, but because he chooses not to
let the Wing do his thinking, and decided
upon policy not ia consooaEce with the
course Of that paper, uercenary motives
must be attributed to him. The leaders of
the Conservative party will never realize
shat We have had q civil revolution, and that
men now form opinions Of facts and poll
iciss as they exist under changed condition
OF things to what existed fifteen years ago
So long as the South had her peculiar no.
tions about the theory Of government to
contend for, Mr.. Lyons was with the South.
Now that the distinctive ideas which created
parties previous to the war, are obsolete, he
regards it as wise and patriotic to recognize
facts, and address himself to them. Mr..
Lyons has shown his good sense by takin e
practical view Of the situAtion, and until
Virginia does the same thing there is gloomy
future for her.
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DRESTON A. BAYLOR,
L Attorney at Law

SOLICITOR IN CHANCERr,
STANTON, Va.
Practices in all the Courts of Augusta and o d
joining Counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col George Baylor, deceased, on Augusta
street, opposite the Courthouse. nov l6-ly
4 HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
Il Forms and am prepared to make put tie
necessary papers for any one desiring to cls M
the benefits of the Bankrupt Act.
l will also attend to making out and forward
ing the applications Of Soldiers of the war Of
1872, or their Widows. for the Pension granted
by late Act of Congress,
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
march eft Attorney at Law.
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GENERAL HOWARD IN AN pNToRTUNATE
SITUATION THE affairs of the Freedmen
Ba1sau have been SO fully ventilated that
the mass of evidence submitted to the House
does little more than confirm the
statements previously published. The only
really new feature is the statement that
General Howard is unable to produce the
IN Missing vouchers. and cannot say what be-
came Of them; and the fact that he has Of
tered no satisfactory defence since the char
ges were first jpade. year or more ago, is
regarded as very damaging. The amount
of money missing is 1918 ,ooe. 1t is resar
ded as certain that General Howard will be
cashiered if his case goes on before a court
martial, and he declares that he cannot get
fair trial before such tsbunal, goviag to
the prejudice against volunteer officers IN
the regular service.
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St0MsatOn. ( dUea,t6sense3ets.
GEyler, Cooper e Co.
sTAUNTON, VA,
- GINEERs, FOUNDERS. AND
~ MACHINISTS.

u.,ufactnrs portable and stationary Stean En-.
.;oss Saw M;fis Nimnr and Mil, Mach;n-
.ry Car Wheels Railroad Trucks ner.
.;.,,s chaft;,. p,l,aus anS 49,
''eas 3 p;..,s Ehra a Maoh lazy
Pana;.s p,aas nd pln.n
Taa,;na. w. Ralos
i oass e.s,. r, "t ,ae'
~ ~ w.
s.gi.a ,a co. "o'
-. we desire to express our appreciation OF the
liberal patronage bestowed upon US during the
last two years by generous public. Our bust
ness firm being made up principally Of strang-
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XNnl. Patrick.

Wm. Patrick.
SgAUSTeN, VA,
Will practice in all the Courts Of Augusta
and Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
Office with II. B. Niche
cant II
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Alexander, H. Stephens does not indulas
in the average Bourbon estimate Of Presidens
Grant Here is what he said, 10 converse.
ton with friend. a few days ago. concern:
ing this brte noir of Democracy sn 81 !.
''When I FIRST met him in 1866, I mads
up my miad that Grant was one Of the moss
remarkable men of the age. said 90, and
wrote to- that effect, before Grant was ewes
thought of for the presidency, and every
year since has strepsthened my conviction.
He has shown wonderfully clear conception
Of his duties apd powers as President. Hs
has executed the laws as he has found them
and is as little incl.nedto usurp power ~
any President We ever had ); in this respecs
he is great contrast to Jackson, who had as
ihperiops will. Even in thu Louyisian.
troubles he has illustrated his character H
enforced the DEGREES of the Upited State.
court, andwhen asked to send apothe or Jude >
to New Orleans in place Of Judge Durell. r,
replied that he could not interfere with tbs
assignment Of judges made b. the Supreme
court. Not much Csesarisnl ip that" '.'''''F
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WILLIAM J. NELSON,
w ssre Attorney at Law,
AND
GENERAL COLLECTOR.
OFFICE ON AUGUSTA STREET, end Floor,)
OPPOSITE THE CouRr- House..
dec II
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Matches, Clocks and JeWeIry.
2 AIT, A. MIX.

MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA,
Has on hant beautiful assortment of all de.
scriptions of Jewelrys new style, pure gold, in
GLIDING fngerrings, ear rings, charms, &c, also
gold pens and aqlders. Silver and Gold Watches.
just received. All work warranted and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. GIVE him CALL nov 20
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zx1rr. MI. HsORRAUGH,

WTNE. MI. DORRAUTGH,
w COMMISSIONER IN U. S. COURT AND
SOLICITOR IN BANKRUPTCY
(ate of Page county,, Harrisonburg, Va, at
tends faithfully and promptlyto all cases in Bank
rupcy Has had much experience and remark
able success in this business Place of business,
Main Street, nearly opposite the Office of c. D.
Gray, Esq, Registrar in Bankruptcy. Refers TO
C. D. Gray, Esq. May 22-tf