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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1873-05-30


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The North River Railroad.

!. We are greatly gratiied to announce that we
have positive anddefnite information with egard
to the Ito some people, mysterious movements Of
the North River r. r.
The N. R. R. R. has been absorbed by the
Shenandoah Valley and Ohio r. B. which will ex-
tend to the Ohio river at Point Pleasant and Park
ersburg. The line will diverge at Buchanan, Up
sher county. WA, connecting at Point Pleasant
w8h the South and South West, and at Parkers-
burg with the North and North West, with a
branch to Monterey in Highland, starting at some
point IN Pendleton county
company has been formed with Paul W. La
than, Esq, of Jew York as president, who con-
template improving Lowmans Springs, near
kawley, for the erection of buildings sufficiently
extensive for the accommodation Of 900 visitors
rms company is attempting to negotiate with the
n K E 3 Co for depot at their springs, which
# consummated, will be the only stopping point on
this side near the mountain. We learn from
Chief Engineer, Col. Osborne that two corps of
engineers will be in the field in active operations
by the LIST of September, SO that the road may be
let to contract at the earliest practicable moment
We learn that Capt. Han Clay, the energetic
and 80 ahead Superintendent of the N r 4 r
now the Shenandoah Valley and Ohio r r. will
start mountainward next week, on business con-
nected with the prosecution of his improve
ment-ReoIster
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Nhange of schedule.-The pogasA

GtMaMge of Schedule.-The popa!Ar
" line for Richmond and all points Oh rs,
Cnesa peake and Ohio Railroad IJ
RICHMOND, YORE RIVER s. CHESAPEAKE
w Railroad Line. !.
The magnificent iron steamer 'SUE'-Capf. A
G. NIcKLE, will leave Pier 10 Light street whary
foot of Barre street, on Mondays, Wednes iay+
and Fridays at p. M, stopping at the Land
ings on the York River and arriving at Hic,
mond 10 a m the following morning. =,
Passenger Trains leaving Richmond for Rel''
more and all points North, on Tuesdays, Tha,s
days and Saturdays at IN, arriving at Bai,i .
more the following morning.
This route from Baltimore offers to the puhli
an uninterrupted nights rest on the Bay, ami
entering the York River at Daylight affords the
passengers beautiful view of the magnificent
scenery on York River and allowing time Sc
partake Of Breakfast on the steamer before a.,
irving at West Point,
Passage from Baltimore to Richmond IS o. !,
after thirty days tickets will be sold to Baltimore
over this line at the same price of any Other
line. , ~
Freight received On the days mentioned above
carefully handled and forwarded with dispatch,
All Claims for lost and damaged freight will b.
promptly traeed and adjusted. Through bills q
Lading and rates guaranteed to all points south
as low as by any other line. ..,,, "
For further information apply to- R. FosrRs.
General superintendent, 80 Light ST. Baltimore.
Az: EDW. F. FOLGEk,
Gen'l. Ticket & Freight Ag't. Richmond, vs..
II Il HoToHKIss, Travelling Agent. july ~
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Death of Can't. L. L. Stevenson.

Capt Levi L. Stevenson died at the country
residence of his son in law, Col. M. G. Harman,s
few miles from Stanton. on Wednesday the zotn'
at II O'clock NJ, in the Seth year of his age
He was born at Liberty, Frederick CO., Nd NOV.
II. 1881, and removed to staunton IN 1915 wnele'
we believe he had ever since resloed He ~
ated into the Masonic Fraternity IN 1874, ana BE-
cama one Of the brightest members of the order hav
inc for many years held the position of Grand Mas
te. for the Stare of Virginia. He was gentleman
If v;oorous we'll balanced intellect. accomplishe
,nannsrs, and extensive reading, and was held
in high esteem by all who knew him 1t is rarely
that we meet with one with many solid qualities
stern in his integrity, accurate in his judgment
and accessible by all classes. We have merely
lime to announce the sad event of his death befor
closing our forms, leaving a more extended no
tice of his life for future occasion.
The deceased will be buried by the Masonic
Fraternity this evening at 5 O'Clock.
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Railroads..

IEtHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD-Ors
~ and after 9th Of May, 1873 the passenger
trains will run as follows 81..
WESTWARD :.
MAIL TRAIN---Leaves Richmond 8 40 m =
daily except Sunday, connecting with w. c.. Va
NJ " IT, ). railroad at Gordonsville and Char
lottesvllle, and arrives at Ssaunton 3. 40 p m and
a. "n..e sulphur springs .at,o-o5p ms, ~. n.
EXPRESS TRAIN.--Leayes, Richmond at 10 n. m.
daily except Saturday, odnnecsing at GordousyilIe
with ". c., Va, NJ & G. s. Railroad trains and
Lynchburg and southw est, and arrives at Stauuton
.. 40 a. n. and at Huntington Ut $50 D. m. Steam,
er leaves Huntington on arrival of che train, and
arrives at Cincinnati at O'CLOCK next morning.
This train stops between Riohmondsand White
Sulphur only at Junction. Gordonsyille. Char
lottesville, Staunton, Goshen, Milboro and Cow
lngton. 49,.
AcooMMoDATIoN TnAIN,-Leaves Richmond al
$40 p. M daily, except Sunday, and arrives at
Gordonsville at 8:45 p. m.
4 EASTWARD
Steamer leaves Cincinnati at D. M daily e1.
cept Sunday, and arrives at Huntington at =
m. next day. connecting with express train.
EXPRESS TRAIN;-Leaves. Huntington at 10 q.
m. daily except Sunday, and arrives at Staunton
1925 p m. and at Richmond at 4:30 a: m. next
day, connecting with trains going South and with
James River steamer for Norfolk. This trau
stops between White Sulphur and Richmond only
at junction, Gordonsville, Charlottesville, Stsun-
ton, Goshen MILFORD and Coyington.
MAIL TRAIN.-Leaves White Sulphur 5,55 a. III.
daily except Sundays, connecting with W. C. Va.
NJ l. G. s, railroad at Charlottesville and Cor.
donsville, and arrives at Stauntop at 1920 q. m.
and at Richmond 500 p. m.
AocoMMonArioN TRAIN.-Leaves Gordonsvil!s
6 SO 9. m. connecting with train of W. C. Va.
Nj. q G s. Railroad from Lynchburg and South
west daily except Sundays and arrives at Rich.
mond 10:15 a. IN.
H.. a..4.. IS. "A. H. PERRY,
General Superintendent.
james 2. Nether1and, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

VIE v1ReIN1AN.-T There is scarcely day pas
SEES that we do not add new subscribers to our
already large list. But this does not satisfy US.
We want every friend whose sympathies with
the public views we maintain to 60 to work in be-
half Of the VIRGINIsN. 1t is our purpose to dis
G IS fairly and fearlessly the issues of this can
vass We will state nothing that we are not con :
WINGED is true aud make no argument that has
not the approval of our honest judgment II IS 5
in This wav we expect TO secure the confidence of
The people. What they want are the. facts and
The reasons based upon them. We shall endeav-
ar 10 rive these If every friend will do his duty,
there will be no difficulty in adding at least
thousand more readers to those we already have.
From this date, let earnest effort be put forth,
and The result will be shown in November next.
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DubEie Sale Of Personal Property.
4 | will sell at my home firm en-

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 1873,
all of my personal property, consisting of ten
head Of good horses-some Of them good brood
mares; COWS; hogs, sheep, plows, wagons,
harrows, and harness, 2 sets two-hoyse harness,
two wheat drills Hubbard mower wheat FAM
corn shelter, roller, scraper, one buggy and har-
ness. carriage and harness, eight or ten bushels
of wheat, oats and corn, thirty tons Of hay and
household and kitchen furniture and a great
many articles not necessary to mention.
TGRMs.-All sums Of SO dollars and under,
cash over $40, six months time with bond and
approved security, except the wheat and oats
which will be sold for cash on delivery.
]. SIDNEY MOFFETT.
aug l4-tds Il NJ Cushing. Auctioneer.
Valuable City PROPERTY for Sale.
l offer for sale privately the valuable prop
erty in which now reside, on the corner of Ma IN
and Madison streets. The house contains four
comfortable rooms and kitchen, with a cellar.
1t is corner lot fronting n Main street 60 feet
and 80 feet on st Clair street.
Terms made known application to the
dersighed. Mrs SOPHIA SCHMITT,
aug 7-3s or JOHN r SCHMITT.
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L5ve,rl,yy.
n'TOole's American Hotel
W - Livery stable.

ORIOLES American Hotel ,. >.
In commencing the new year O'Toole has I-4,ie.
his arrangements to present the handsomest aHd
most durable Livery outfits ever seen in the Val
ley. His - -
Buggies, Carriages, &C.,
are. all new, and made to order. His splendid.
stua of Match Horses, including Blacks. Grevs.
Bays and Browns, cannot be surpassed in the
State ~
. His riding horses are frst-class, both for sffset
and ease. asvs
He is prepared to accommodate his frierif. ma
the public either with single feeds for their nor.
scss or by the day, week or month, on lber.',
terms. a .,
His Stables are close and comfortable, his sheds
ample, and his hostlers attentive and .accommoc
dating. <. -
He respectfully asks d continuance Of TIE Lbs
eral custom heretofore extended, promising that
no one shall 60 away dissatisfied.
aY~ OFFICE at the Bridge, near American
Hotel. jan Ar
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DURRE'S LIVERY STABLES,
- Stauialt0n ga.

q, In entering upon the new year, On
the subscriber has had his New Stables arrnua Il:
for the accommodation of his growing cue
aud calls the particular attention of his fri 81.
and the public to his unusual facilities for carr
ing on his Livery on an enlarged scale,
His Stables. ere entirely new, the 84corg saar'.-
ed to the comfortssef horses, and his sheds A.
up for the proteot:on of yehjclss frcza the. We"
er. 8, -
plete outfit of ndw.' ByGGlES, CARl.IAs;f +,
PHAETONS, H ACES, &C., in neatness and 6. i
of moEing, are not to be equaleI by any Live. =.
in the Valley. ~.
/; Hc can accommodate persons with superior Iii.
ding and Driving Horses both Gentle and Fast
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal TERMS !.
The famous liosler, Tom Eetdel is in genera
charge of the stables.
/ OFFICE near the Bridge, (nesO 5uzainy.)
JAN Aft ED. BUhKE
1878 1874
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Land Sales, dc.
Farm ON Middle River

n : for Sale
We will offer for sale on the premises. on
SATURDAY. AUGUST both, 1873,
tract of about goo acres. on Middle Riv-
er. Augusta county, adjoining the land of n. b..
LYMAN, and known as the Robert Kenney Farm.
There is a tolerable dwelling house snd stable,
and quantity of s
SELECT FRUIT TREES.
The tract has several Springs. The boundaries
Will be shown on the day of SALE The terms will
be one-fourth in hand, and the remainder on easy
torms, to be agreed upon. The title comes to US
under the will Of Judge John Kenney, deceased,
ard is unquestioned
JOHN KINNEY.
aug 7, 1873 MARGARET MCKAY.
At the same time, as surviving partner Of ]
C. Mckay, I will, at my residence on Middle
River, offer for sale at public auction, number
of work horses, young cattle, cows, hogs, and
shoats, and all the farming implements on the
farm; reaper mower several wagons. cart,
buggy, several sets of harness, and almost ev-.
erything needed on farm. Also lot Of wheat,
OATS potatoes, hay. &c. Terms sh for $40 and
under; over that sum credit of six months, the
purchaser to execute bonds with approved secu-
rity. JOHN KENNEY.
enr7 1879
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John C. Woodson, Esq, is called upon in the
last Register to announce himself as candidate
for the Legislature from Rockingham county
Mr.. Woodson was one of the most useful members
ofthat body sent from the Valley. 81. :.
Philo Bradley is mentioned in the same paper
as suitable candidate for Treasu FER The peo-
pie of Rockingham could hardly select better
officer than the present Incumbent s. r. ALLIE
sbaueh
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RoAp.-The portion Of
the Round House contracted for, is RAPIDLY APP
preaching completion. Workmen are ow engag-
ed in placing On the roof. The material was
gotten at the Buckingham Slate Quarry, and is q
very superior erticle, 1t is taken from the mine
in blocks Of various sizes, and split with chisel
the thickness desired. We understand the guam
tity is apparently inexhaustible This quarry
was discovered abont l8 years ago and worked
by several day laborers They are now wealthy
and Independent.
The Round House under construction is only
one-third of the building, as designed, when com
pleted. At present this Will be ample to accom-
MEDIATE the trade of the road When the Vest
ern connections are consummated and the bust
hess of the road commences in earnest, the origi-
nal design will be carried out, and the entire
structure put up, with capacity for 48 engines.
Arrangements now being eonspmmated for
the contractors to go to work on the Big Sandy
the main Western connections. Mr.. Huntington
when here few days ago, had conference will,
Messrs. Mcmahon, Mason, Menifee and John.
ston, with reference to the early Inauguration OF
work on this improvement, and the probability
is that it will be commenced early this fall 1t
en- races about eighty miles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

We met Capt. Ridd eberger, of Shenandoah in
Harrisonburg, last Monday. He is candidate
for reelection to the Legislature, and expects to
succeed, of course. He made ar active and eff
Gent member last session.
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e Also New Block for
STAMPING on Flannel, Linen, Cotton, SC.
Orders promptly executed.

ORDERS from the country, am ounting to $500
and upwards, accom- panied by the each, will re-
ceiye special attention, and the packages sent
FREE Of express charges over.raii and stage
lines. Satisfaction as to quality and prices guar
anteed. 4ss
ssz- Persons coming to our city BY the morning
gsg~ train will find my store on Augusta street,
eag- the one leading from the depot, in. the
nsr large stone building on the left hand
h@s- side. Look out for the Blue as.k
&, agg- White tripod flaming. $50
Thankful for past favors solicit an early call
CASH BUYERS will find it to their interest to
examine my goods before purchasing
,nn,ryy 81 r. W. NRWT0y
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A CJRIosIrY.-We have seen strangely shaped
egg, the production Of au eccentric female chicken
about year DID, the property ofW. H. Myers,
at New Hope. IL has the form precisely of a
gourd. The bould il about the size large hiek-
CRY nut, and the handle an inch in length.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

Five young ladies from Texas, among thela two
daughters Of Judge Reagan, P. NJ Genera. in
Buchanan 8 administration, have already arrived
at the Wesleyan Female Institute to enter as pr
pills for the uext session
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

Weunderstand that Messrs Byers s. Summer
son contemplate establishing regular Bakery in
Staunton.
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"HoME again, from foreign Shore" is
applicable to our friend G. A. Richardson, of
the firm Of Richardson & Bell, who reached
New York yesterday, and will be home next
Saturday. >.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

Westminster RepieaD for July has come to hand.
Contents Public and Private Schools The Chan
son de Roland; An Early French Economist;
Mt. Lewis's ''Juyenal )" Emigration and the
Coolie trade in China Bishops in the House of
Lords; Life of George Grote; France and its
government Contemporary Literature, &c.
Address Leonard Scott Publishing Company, 40
Fulton street N Y
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Administrators Sale.

At the same time and place, as Administrator,
with the will annexed Of J. c. Mckay deceased
will offer for sale at public auction 1.-THE entire
estate Of J. c. Mckay, deceased, consisting of
HOUSEHOLD s. KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Also Horse, Buggy and Harness.
The buggy,is entirely new and the horse walks
we'll, and is quite well broken. Terms cash for
all sums of $40 and under; over $40, a credit
of six months, by the purchaser executing bond
with approved security.
VIM. F. WILLIAMS,
aug 7-tds - Administrator, t a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

The conservatives of Highland, held a ratifca-
tion Getting in Monterey, on the 18th, over
which John 7. Armstrong presided. Speeches
were made by W. W Fleming and Hartman HI
ner, and resolution endorsing the Richmond
nominee adopted
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad require a.
bout one hundred new cars every month to ac-
commodate their increasing freight business at
Huntingdon.
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DESERVED ConIPLIMaET.-Re John Hart,
Principal of Staunton Baptist Female Institute,
has been elected Principal of Richmond Female
Institute to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
promotion to Richmond College, of Prof C. F.
Winston. Mr.. Hart is very competent nstruc-
ter, and we are gratfed to learn has received
this appointment. We would have much prefer
red his remaining here, but as his school was not
sufficiently patronized to justify him in doing SO,
the announcement of his appointment will be
agreeable information to his many friends in
Staunton.
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= -
MNa'a'g0ges. /

NE0rl'50ges.
On the 18th instant, ih Lexington, by Rev J.
L. kirkpatrick, W. A Dabney, of Atlanta, Ga,
and Miss Lucy B., eldest daughter Of Prof. J. g..
Campbell, Of Washington and Lee University.
i On the alst ult.1y by Rey. Mr.. Bushsng, Albert
J. Greaver and Miss Henrietta Greayer all of
Augusta. >. IS y
On the 18th instant il the Clerks Office, by
Rev. A. Weller, Jonathan Balsley aud Miss Eliz-
abeth j. Mayo, all of Augusta.
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-. $50 a>.s., .5,I-J.
>S,.,s ssSSs.s
i5PLENID LIVERY.
l. ..sIs
Thornzsapg C Co.

Have just had made to order, four beautif,f
carriages. averaging cost Of about $1,000 ear,
which they propose to use expressly for tHgy
STAuNTON LIVERY. ~ !,
They have now the best Livery ever establisx.:A
lin the State of Virginia. The Carriages. ~
gies and Harness are all first class, and char
moderate.
Call at their office near the Virginia Hotel, aEs
'the ora Livery Stables; or1send orders, w1Jrs
will be promptly attended to,
may 1e-,t ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

Coon spEED.-A few days ago President Hun
tington, of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
made the distance, over ninety miles, between
the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs and Staun-
ton in three hours. President Huntington, with
other officials of the road, has "lateiy made a
Thorough inspection of it..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

PERsoNAL.-We had the pleasure of meeting in
our sanctum friend of our school boy days
whom we had not seen for twenty-five years, Rev.
w. B. McGlvray, now of Richmond. 1t has been
quarter of century since partednHarris-
onburg, he to pursue his studies at Dickinson
College, where he entered and remained, without
returning home in vacation, until he graduated,
and veto complete our trade at the printing bus
mess in Staunton, We had never met during that
period, but recognized each other in an instant.
We were pleasedto see our old friend looking SO
WELL and TO learn that he is employing his fine
talent in experimenting number ofthe Public
Free Schools of Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

AT Ontaro, Canaaa, a mother and father
were found with their threats cut, and their
asiEtFe child by them, crying.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

Hiawatha Tribe, No. 80, Improved Order of
Red Men, of this city, has changed its night of
ting from Wednesday to Friday. j.,
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y. The w.. C. & st. I. N. q. RR.

The commissioners appointed blythe Court to as
sess the laid damages on the line of the Narrow
Guage Railroad betw cen Harrisonbu an Bridge
water have reported, and the figures aggregate
about 1000: After reaching Bridgewater, the
road Will most probably take the line of the North
river 10 North river Gap, a-distance of II miles,
the friends of the route having generously pre-
scented the Company with the ri hit of way through
their beautiful and productive farms. This sud
den change Of the line of the road from Bridge
water onward, has produced much feeling on the
line which has been already surveyed and mark led
out by the way. of Messy Greek, Mt. Scion, sc.
La the mean time the work along the line begins
to grow lively Contractor Duncan is running
number of carts, and will soon increase his force
near Brldgewater. Work will likewise soon COM
mence between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater, on
Mr.. Lowenbach's contract We want to see ac-
tive movements all along the line-Rsgister.
CENSUS FIGUREs.-Mr. John B. Corey. of
Washington city, furnishes the State Journal with
the following facts and figures relative to the
vote in 1873:
CENSUS OF 1870
Voting in 1873.
White, 1885
Colored, 81, O4l
Total, POI 1894
Entire Population
White, 713. SOL
Colored, 5I1,e82
Total, 1,22, 1913
White, 252. g1a
Colored, 1880
Total, 416, 222
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-08-21

W.. J. D. Bell. ESQ, has sold the Arpurkle tract
ofland, containing 200 acres, to Franklin Koiner,
at $40 per acre.