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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11
LOCAL..
Business Notice.

We hay re large amount of Indebtedness on our
books VIII, oh we wish to have settled. 1t reaches
to between $4,000 and $4,000. 1t is mostly in
ANAL amour is, ranging from So to $500. Much
of this hard and justly earned money we will
never get unless a sense of honor compels its
payment. We have no desire or expectation to
resort to conceive means at present but respect
fully ask each person who knows himself indebted
if it is fair Just or honorable to keep us longer
ont of what is due us. This is the first mention
we have made for eighteen months of money mat
tara to our patrons We do this now to remind
them of their negligence, and in the confident be-
lief that they will promptly call and settle their
respective dues. We shall adopt a new system
after January LIST 1874. We will confirm our'
business to cash as nearly as possible, after that
date. Certainly SO, as far as subscriptions are
concerned, and all other business connected with
our paper outside of the county.
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/ ]. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY,
SOUTHERN ,CoNNEorIoNs.- Edgar Thorn.
son, President Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. has gone South on personal 10
spectiou Of the Richmond & Danville" and
''Atfanta Airline railroads. which COM pose
portion OF the lines ofra'lroads now belong
ing to the Southern Railway Security Com
pany. It is intended, if possible, to perfect
a, permanent arrangement of an usbroken
al rail line Of communication for freight and
passengers from prominent cities and points
in the South with the railroads controlled BY
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, from
New York and Philadelphia, and points
north and west of Harrisburg via the
Northern Central railway, Baltimore and
Potomac railroad and Alexandria and Fred
ericksburg railway.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

It was Plat Evans, of Cincinnati, who
taught his friends how to buy tender geSse,
but he could not always get them in market.
One morning he saw a lot and inquired of the
farmer how many there were. About doz-
Cd was the reply. 'W-w-well,' said Plat,
4 k-k-keep b-b-boardlng house, and my BIB
boarders are the dearest e.e-eaters you ever
s-s-saw. P-p-piek me out n-n-nine of the
t.t-toughest you've g-g.got.' The farmer
complied, and laid aside the other three ten
der ones. P,att picked them up carefully
and putting them into his basket said i b;
b-believe III tt-take these three.
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marriages.

On the 9th ultmo, in Staunton, by Rev R Q
Hullihen, Albert Edwards, of King William Co.,
Va. and and Miss Mary Virginia Ayers, daught-
ar of Robert NJ. Ayers, of this city. w.
On the 25th ult., by Rev r S Shreve, Stuart
Hcklia and Miss Matte Wilson, ell of Hi shland.
By the same: and on the same Nay. near Doe
Hill, W Armstrong; Of Highland. and Miss
Virginia Hiner, of Pendleton.
By the same, on the 9th ult, VIA ,MeFall,
of augusta, and Mrs Mary Stuart, Of Highland.
On the 9th ult., by nev DIR Handy, John NJ
Sites and Miss Mary z Kerr, all of Augusta.
On the e5th ult.. by Rev Mr. See, G NJ Burns; Of
Braxton, and Miss Maggie ] Campbell, of High
land.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

The GIRL OF THE PERIoD.-She glided into the
cars like queen. There was an imperious toss
of the head ; peculiar flash and sparkle from
her poetic black eye; a regal hauteur in her
stately and graceful form, tall, and, symmetri-
cal !; the raven curls hung negigently and care
lessly over her alabaster neck, and struggled in
wanton disorder over her shoulders. The golden
pendants, hung in varied brillancy from her
ears, the rich colors and texture of her apparel,
with fouace az ound and furbelows, fitting like
nature to her splendid person, set her off in all
that style of attraciveness that captivates and
pleases the casual observer. There was an evil
dent unrest, however, il the little, palpitating
thing, that is supposed 10 be located beneath the
fifth rib. She set down quickly. nervously, and
glanced out of the window Her female com
panon, evidently her inferior in the charms of
person. and therefore il the favor Of the fashion
able circle, watched her with anxious solcitude,
as though cognizant of the emotions that stirred
within. In an instant, the ebon eye seemed 10
flash fre-there, was blood in it, and from be.
meath the cprled lip, there came Kissing out the
breath OF the soul: $ There goes the burned OLD
monkey! He has no more pohteness than dog i"
And she turned her hauty head away from the
passing form, we noticed nice young man
| twisting rattan in one hand and nursing
downy upper lip with the other directing his
lapguid steps away from the platform.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

BRITISH QUARrEnLY REvIEws,-We publishjthe
advertisement of the British Quarterly Reviews,
in another column. These publications are SUI
perior to any now printed. The range OF the
subjects selected, and the manner of their dis
cussion, make them exceedingly instructive and
entertaining to the general reader, and especial
ly to those who have occasion to discuss matters
pertaining TO current history. The style of the
articles in each publication is of the highest
der of composition, and the matter, substantial
and useful. We.do not know the same amount
of money that could be SO well invested as in
subscribing for the entire series.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

SUDDEN DKATH.-Mr William Grcve, of this
place. died suddenly in Richmond on Tuesday last
lie was on his return from Florida where he had
been for his health, when he was taken i'll at the
depot, as he was about getting on the cars for
his home. He was carried TO the residence of a
friend, where he died He had been in feeble
health for several years past. He was young
man, and unmarried
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Deaths.

On the s0th ultimo, in Staunton, Mrs Hannah
Zimmerman, aged about SO years.
On the ,l7th ult., Mrs Allie strough, aged "A
years, month and Is days.
On The 3rd instant. in Aloemarle Mrs Isabella
P Shaw. widow Of the late Charles Shaw, and
sister of Judge + R Watson, of charlottesville.
Ga the morning of the 10th, at his residence
aear Mt. Sidney, of pneumonia, Mr.. Simon P.
stover. aged about so years. He was highly es-
teemed and respected citizen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

NATIONAL HOTEL, WASHINGTON This is one of
the most desirable stopping places in the nation
al tropolis. The accommodations are almost
perfect: the attentions unostentatious, and put
in at the proper time. There are more home
like comforts TO be obtained, especially to Vir-
ginians than can be found in Washington. The
chief clerk. Mr.. Harhin, is model gentleman,
and the assistants, young men peculiarly fitted
for their positions. Virginians will find the
National the place to stop when they go to Wash
ington.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

VALLEY RAlLRo. DIT is understood that the
route of the Valley RAJ lroad has been changed,
and that it will pass under the track of the Ches-
.apeake and Ohio railroad about half mile from
The ssty, and run alongside of the said tracs to
the bridge .Rear the Lunatic Asylum Garden,
where the TRACKS OF the two roads will unite IN
der arrau gemente about being made for a union
depot By this route the Asst property will he
avoided, which has caused considerable dispute
aad some litigation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

SHENANDOAH VALLEY r.. RIVE learn that
the contractors on the Shenandt ah Valley rail-
road have been notified to hold themselves in
readiness to commence operations in January
In accordance with this understanding. the con-
tractors are retaining and feeding their stock.
We understand that the recent purchasers of
the Abbott Iron Works have expressed entire
confidence in the renewal Of the work in January,
and are now making their Preparations to re-
commence their furnace. Those who have the
right to speak are perfectly confident that the
Shenandoah Valley road will be built, and that
pretty soon.
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The report of the President Of the James Kiv-
er and Kanawha Canal Company, read at a
stockholders meeting held on last Friday, shows
that the receipts and disbursements for the fiscal
year were as follows:
From tolls, s98,51e,oo; from. the railroad
dock, $38, 1858; from rents $l8,5S4 total,
$155, 270,06 The expenses for salaries, repairs,
&C., were $97, 1894. %. Mr.. James H. Harris has
been elected chief engineer and superintendent
by the board Of directors, vice, Edward Lorraine
Col Robt. Morrow ,Paymaster Of the Ari
IONA department. Of the army, committed SUI
ieide at his COON in the Occidental Hotel. or
the 9th, with dragon revolver. He free
three shots. The last time he put the mug
zle Of the pistol into his mouth and blew hi
brains out. Morrow. formerly, was the Pri
vate Secretary Of President johnson. N,
cause is known for the suicide.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

SrAuxroN Posi- 0FFIcE.-The President hav-
ing sent to the Senate the nomination of Maj. J.
A. Hartman, as postmaster, on Monday last that
body confirmed it. He will enter upon fhe dis
scharge Of the duties of the position on the 22d,
Mr. Sears term lex iring on the 21st inst
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Western LuEATIIc AsYIuM--At the recent
meeting of the Board Of Directors of the Western
Lunatic Asylum, the salary of DR.. F. 7. Striblipg
the SUPPLEMENTARY was increased from $1,000 to
: 81, 500 per .annum. During the past fiscal year
4. there has beep expended in repairs and improve
ments, ST. S90sa5, and the balance remaining in
the treasury is '$5SS5.97.
The Board elected the following officers Pres
,ident, Maj II. NJ. Bell; Secretary, N. K. Trout ;
Executive Committee, Nv. A. Burke, W. II. Il.
Lynn and N. K. Trout. All the old officers Of
the institution were reeleeted, except the Treas
,uries. That Office abolished, and the funds
of the Asylum ordered into the National Valley
Bank place of deposit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

LARGE Hoas.-s. A. Houshour, Esq, steward
of the Western Lunatic Asylum, slaughtered a
,hog this season, whose net weight was 500 pounds
5This beats our friend Levi Shaver, whose massive
,paal1er only brought the scales to the 5S7 pound
notch.
Messrs. David and William Gil oves living in
'Newtpn;' in this city, killed pen of four hogs.
.one day LAST week, which averaged 1909 pounds
net.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

METHODIST FAIR-The Ladies Of the Metho-
dist congregation will hold Fair in the base
ment of their church on the nights of the 2Srd,
oath and 25th instant. The proverbial taste
which characterizes everything Of the kind un-
dertaken by the ladies of this church, and the
praisewurthy object to be promoted, will insure
. liberal patronage on the part Of our citizens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

From statistics gathered by the Secretary
of yhe National Pork Packers Association In
Chicago, it appears that the number Of hogs
packed up to date this season in Chicago,
Cincinnati, St. Louis. louisville, Milwaukee,
Indianapolis, Peoria, Illinois and Des Moines,
Iowa, is 6o0,667, or 1884 more shan du-
ring the same period last season,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

The Washington Chronicle sass: "The
arrival of heavy ordnance from the foundries
in Pennsylvania INDICATE that our government
is taking every step toward preparing for
thorough Strengthening ct our defens es.-
Yesterday several heavy pieces of ordnance
passed through Washington en- route for the
defenses of the Potomac
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

LAW CARD.-We direct attention TO the law
card of W. J. Nelson, Esq, whe has opened an
off &c on Augusta street. Mr.. Nelson is a gentle
man Of fine intellect, literally cultivated, excel
Dent business habits, and will promptly and eff
ciently attend to any business entrusted him
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

RtoHNoEp DaILIEs Willie Glenn IL now re-
ceiviug the Richmond daiies on the arrival OF
the cars, and these wishing them can be supplied
by caHing at Tyree's drug Store. Regular sub
scribers furnished at their places Of business
or residences as may be desired.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

A MILD WINTER YET PossIBLE.-In 1877 No
vember was the coolest November known in
New England For fifty years, and it was followed
by the mildest winter for fifty years. November,
1873, has proved to be about the coolest and most
disa greeable with one exception) of the past
half century. and December so far, is AN lnten-
si6catiou of this bad weather. In 1927 Novem-
Der ended with surprising change, and the win
ter was famous for its mildness.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

A gerry interesting revival of religion is pro-
crossing in the NJ. E. Church at Waynesboro,
under the immediate charge of Rev: MIR. Weller
A number of additions to the membership OF the
church have been made
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

PosrAI.-A especial post office has been es-
tablished at Laurel Hill, Augusta county, and
James A. Pearson appointed post master. This
arrangement will operate until next July, when
the new route will go into effect and the ONCE
regularly established. The mail matter VIII De
carried by private arrangement until July This
office will accommodate large number of the
citizens of the county.
DR.. F. D. Dellinger. has been appointed post
master at Waynesboro, vice B. M. Lines.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

"a. W. Harmaa is progressing with the erec-
sion of his shops South end of church street,
the Ksilroad bridge. The building is of brick,
and the machinery for planning and dressing
lumber VIII be of the best pattefnsS
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be purchased for the smallest amount of mon
And the answer will come from all who
thoroughly tried the market-go to
Jas. W. N:ewtons
VARIETY STORE
VARIETY STORE.

In the Large Stone Building,
on the left hand side of the street leading from
the depot.
For example, a lady dropped in after having
purchased goods for "REDINGOTE," when
she saw on the counter piece of goods Identical
ly the same in quality and color. She asked the
price. 10 cents, madam She exclaimed, ''45
cents !' "Why, only a few moments ago paid
60 cents for mine, and it is otetter than yours
So hundreds of others would find it to their
advantage if they would call at the 'Litle Store"
around the cornsr-6sfore purchasing elsewhere.
BEAR IN MIND, LADIES, we keep no second hand
goods, from old auction houses or bankrupt sales,
but goods fresh from the manufactures, and war
rant every article as represented or money re-
funded
MOURN1NG GOODs-A Speciality,
Royal Australian crepe, reps, and black alpacas,
from 35 cents to ST so. Mourning wells from
Sc cents to $780,, CREPE. HATS from
$3.50 to $1,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

GENTLEMEN TAKE HEED. -"Delinquent sub
scribers should not permit their daughters to
wear this paper for hasae, there being so much
dus on it, there is danger of taking cold.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Attorney General Taylor decides that the
President of the Board of Education must
elect the county school perinteudents, who
are to enter into Office January LIST, 1874.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Although Colonel Hughes name has been
suggested for several positions under the gov
ernment, he is not candidate for any Fed
eral appointment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Our minister to SPAN, Daniel E. sickles
has resigned, as reported, and left Madrid
This will not affect the relations of the two
governments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Capt. f. W. Early. of Lynchburg, Capt Case Of
Liberty, and Wagner, Of Marion, called upon the
Secretary of War on Saturday last, and profter-
ed their sevices to raise a regiment of men for
Cuba, upon very short notice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

WA, Reed has sold his Grocery store ant ix-
lures to Mr. J. J. Prchard. who will conduct
the Grecerv and Produce business at the old stand
on Frederick street, Logans new building.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

1t is currently reported that Gen. VIM.
G. Wickham will be rendered the Judgshp
of the U. S. District court for the Eastern
District of Virginia, in place Of Judg Un-
derwood, deceased.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Senator Matt Carpenter has been elected
President pro tenn of the Senate. This is
the most emphatic denial Of the recent SLAM
ders Matched up by the New York Tribune
against MIR. Carpenter that could possibly be
given.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

H. a. Walls, jr., has resigned the Office
of District Attorney for the Eastern District
of Virginia. There are about twenty ap.
plicants for the vacancy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Mrs. Sigourney, of Boston, who, With hef
children, was lost on the Vile du Havre,
was daughter of the late Mr.. William c.
Rivos, of this State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

The Richmond Wing says that DR.. Ruff
ner, the able and efficient Superintendent of
Public Instruction in this State, has no re
val for the position thus far.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

That Walk from Col Young's Office to the
bridge on Augusta-stGeet What terrible place.
Is there authority by whish the street commit
tee can be made tortrudge it daily?
P. S. We take it all back. Since writing the
above paragraph we notice that our enterprisang
str eet commissionershay@ really had the pave
luent laid with firm, well burnt brick! We hope
no one was in our sanctum, during our absence
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

The SENATE STANDING Committees
The following is list of the tive most impor-
tant standing committees Of the United
States Senate for the present session
On Foreign Relations; Messrs Cameron
(chairman) Morton, Hamin, Howe, Fre!ing-
huysen, Conkling, schurz, Stockton, Nc
Creepy.
On Finance; Messrs. Sherman, chairman
Morrill, Of Vermont, Scott, Wright, Ferry Of
Michigan, Fenton. Bayard
The Virginia Senators are placed on the
committees as follows; Senator Lewis-Dis-
triet of Columbia, [chairman) Agriculture,
and Engrossed bills. Senator Johnson
Revolutionary Claims, Patents,and Transpor-
ton Routes to Seaboard
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DR.. W. w. S. Butler. of Harrisonburg, has been
appointed Guager of Internal Revenue for the
9th District
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The AMERICAN FARMER EoR DECEMBER, closes
the year with number of great value and in
terest. This old journal while maintaining its
solid character keeps abreast of the age in every
thing connected with the improvement of our
agriculture. Its contents are varied and season.
able, and deserve the attention OF our farmers
The publishers promise some additional attrac-
tons for the new year, and offer the last three
numbers of s13 free to all, new subscribers
whose names are received this month.
Published by saml. Sands & Sea, Baltimore,
Nd at $3.50 q year, or at 81 in clubs of five or
more. Specimens sent free.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

DR.. MuNsEY.-We are gratifed to learn from
the Columbia (Tenn.) Herald, that this distin-
guished divine, Of whom his naSi1e Virginia is
80 proud, is lecuring and preaching to admiring
thousands. The base calumnies which recently
were CIRCULATING, makes the public interest
keener, aRd the large crowds attending his
lectures and preaching, in the sunny South, are
stamping the slaneer as it richly deserves
Long may he live to bless the church and the
world with his Enfisailed eloquence and pure
gospel We wish he would n Gaakse his vay TO the
Shenandoah Valley, where be has a host Of
friends.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

CHRIsEM As.-0ur friend Mai. Newton, always
UP to the times, presents this week his catalogue
of christmas goods. which embraces almost every
thing that is calculated to attract attention in
dry goods and fancy articles. Besides being one
of the most accommodating merchants and gen.
,ereus-heartel gentlemen ip the world, he always
keeps good goods at low prices. OF course we
do not want any one to believe us, but test the
matter by giving him a call.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

The pavement and enclosure in front of the
Jail has been torn up, to make way for new ma"
terial and improvements.
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The weather has been quite warm and cloudy
for several days past, for the season.
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THE NARROW GuAaE-They have gotten into
the injunction business in Harriscnburg The
town council had voted to turn ever $4,000 in
bonds to the n. rrow Guage Railroad, being a
part of The $4,000 subscribed to that improves
ment. This did not suit some of the tax payers,
and hence an injunct' on was applied for to
judge Turner of the circuit court, and granted.
Being tax payer in that wn, we have right
to have word in the matter, and that word is
dissolve the injunction, and issue the bonds. NO
place needs improvement more thai Harrison
burg. and we know of no enterprise that IS CAL
culated to accomplish improvement mere than
the Narrow Guage. The citizens tkare should
look little into the future. The construction Of
the road will necessitate the establishm sn' a
repair shops at that point, where it irterseets
the Valley Road. tt will tattract to Harrison
burg large amount of trade now directed TO
other points; will stimulate industries, and give
an Importance and prosperity to the town THAI
can be attained in no other way. We hope that
no obstruction wifi be thrown in the way of the
successful prosecution of the work. All such
enterprises are reciprocal in their benefits
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

Gen. J. R. Jones has been appointed Trustee
of Public Schools for the Harrisonburg district.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

HORSES AND CATTLE IN AUGUsTA.-The follow
ing returns of all the County Assessors of Augusta
show the number and value of the horses and
col tie in the tnunGhinS named
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-11

A patent has been issued to Mr. Levi Slpe, OF
Keezletown, for planter.