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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-05-29

James Alexander, Esq, is making the To-
cal columns of the Charlottesville Jeffersonian
entertaining and spirited The old gentle
man has lost::none of his journalistic taste and
fire.
Mr.. J. w. White, travelling agent for tn
Churchmun, and correspondent of the Alex
andria Gazette, is stopping in the city, and
favored us with call He is writing some
interesting Letters from the Valley.
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Appropriateness Governor Walker has appoint
ed The following commissioners on the part of
yirginia TO settle the boundary line between this
State ana West Virginia Messrs. E. S. Baxter,
of Winchester, Ran D. Cushen, of Harrisonburg,
formerly of the Old Commonwealth, and Mann
Splitter, of Page county.
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SIGN-Sincs that abominaole ground inflicted
upon US the severest spell of weather last winter
we have ever experienced. we have come to tie
conclusion that there is something in the tradl
.tional sign EheilecasJ tree is now putting out
avery full bloom, which presages urge corn
crop and ifsthe crop of corn corresponds with
the blcon cfrocust. the return to the farmer will
be amply encouraging.
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i'm writing!

i Will be received at my Office until MAY
Goth, for the following work according to speci
dcations: Moving to the new Fair Grounds at
Donaghe's the
Rotunda, Gate Buildings, Stables and Cattle
Sheds
Excavation, per cubic yard, Of earth, slate and
rock Masonry, per cubic yard; Materials for
fence entirely round, workmanship of the same
per running foot. Office hours from 10 o'clock
until 2. WIN. A. PRATT,
may 92-2t Engineer.
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We notice that our young friend, Mr.. Mofett
Newman rs having erected on his farm near Har
risonburg, handsome twotstory brick building.
This will he cutie an improvement when finish
Id
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Deaths.

On the Sth instant, near Middlebrook. George
Dull; in the Goth year of his age.
On April Goth, in Mount Sidney, Mrs. Eliza
beth Bell, wife of J. H. Bell, and daughter of
George W. Taylor, of Rockbridge:
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[Case No. 283 ]

Case No. 283
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
n States, for the Western District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy
In the matter of John A. Judd, Bankrupt.
To Whom 1T Moy Concern;
The undersigned, William M. Dorraugh of Har.
risonburg, Rockingham County, Va, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as Assignee Of the
estate Of John A. Judd, Of Page county, in said
District, who was, on the 2Sth DAY Of February,
A. D., 1872, ad1udged a bankrupt on his own pc
tition by the District Court Of said District.
Dated May Is, 1872.
WM NJ DORRAUGH,
may 22-3t. Assignee.
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u ents ON Tenement Houses

ents ON Tenement Houses
lO Reduced.
The new brick tenement houses, with five
rooms in each located on New Streetand on the
street leading from New to Augusta Street. near
the Old Valley Hotel property, have been reduced
in the rents.
THE NEW FRAME BUILDING,
located on corner of Coalter and Vine Streets
facing Frederick, containing comfortable rooms
and garden, is for rent.
For particulars. apply to
may opt SMITH s ELDER.
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local.

aoT1oE.-S. H. HenkeI Dentist; will be ab-
sent from his Office in Staunton, from lst 10 1o'n
of June
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Strawberries, large and luscious are now
in the market, at 40 cents quart. Todd Il
Co. and W. S. Stutz received the first we
noticed.
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REAL ESTATE SALE.-On Saturday last, Capt.
W. s. Lurty. commissioner, sold ga acres of
land Belonging to Isaac Paul. Esq, lying near
Harrisonburg, for $50 persacre. This was Ger
tainly very low price for such lands, located
as it is. First Nat. Bank, of Harrisonburg, the
purchaser.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-05-29

It will be seen by the notice in another CO.
lnmn that the Summer Opening at the Tenn
pie Of Fashion, will take place tomorrow,
Friday. the 30th.
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INTEREST RuLEs.-The following rules have
been we'll tested and found entirely correct
II per cent-multiply amount by humber of days,
separate right hand fgure and divide by 81;
10 per cent multiply by number Of days and di-
vide by &c. 9 per cent by 40; per cent by IS;
IS per cent by CO., 5 percent by Y; per cent
hy 80.
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COL M g. HARMAN-Now that the great
work of the construction OF the Valley Railroad
is an assured fact, it is appropriate to make men
ton of the wonderful energy; untiring devotion.
and the dauntless courage, with which this great
enterprise has been pursued for six long years.
by Col NJ. g. Hartman 1t is one ofthe most re
markabte results of determined will, and fruitful
suggestion, that has under our no
tce. With a singleness and decision Of purpose
rarely equaled, he has Encountered and overcome
difficulties, turned defeats into victories, com
bined antagonist elements, fought corporations
and legislatures. and succeeded in bending every
thing he grappled with, to the great object he
had in view, until finally the long delayed and
by almost everybody else abandoned, end has
been attaihed-the assurahae Of the construction
of the Valley road from Harrisonburg to Salem.
During this long, vexatious and sometimes dis
heartening struggle, Col. Hartman has given ev-
dence of remarkable mental resources, wonder
full powers of combination and endurance fer
tility of suggestion and originality of invention,
which mark him as one of the most remarkable
men of the day. We do not believe that another
man in Virginia could have accomplished what
he has in this instance. The great benefit to
our city, and the obligations that we are under
for his unf inching energy, may not now be ap-
preciated. But in five years time will venture
the prediction, when the benefits to result from
this important road practically realized in
the development of the rich minerals of the coun-
try north of US, and the consequent establish
ment of manufactures here, all will award to
him benefcent purpose, public spirit and a
comprehensive intellect, that must command
their respect and admiration.
Of course there are other gentlemen whose la
bors command recognition, prominent among
whom are Capt. W. H. Tams of this place, and
Col w. Allen, of Lexington The latter gentleman
has been present at all the tugs, land by his clear
cool head, and well balanced mind, aided in keep
ing the prime object steadily in view, and brush.
ing away the mists and shadows that sometimes
hung over it. But to the impetuous ardor,
and wonderful powers of combination, brought
to the work by Col. Hartman is mainly due the
credit Of this splendid oonsummatioa,
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We have received the catalogue Of Wash
instop and Lee University. Lexington, Viz
oinia for the year ending June, 1873.
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Ameutrouts Ice cream saloon IS In full
blast. and other cooling delicacles on call.
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Spring MILL Farm,

adjoining Waynesboro', Augusta county, in the
beautifrh Valley of Virginia. containing about
TWO HUNDRED ACRES,
nearly all bottom land The soil is very fertile.
The Improvements are a common frame house
with five rooms, a barn 3Ox50 feet. with the asa
al out buildings and pretty good orchard. Be-
sides these, there is chopping mill, aistillery
and rectifying house that could be put in working
order at very little expense, the whole situated
by large and constant spring, which turns the
MILL This is most desirable place for paper
MILL the water being pure. abundant enough for
turning the machinery and supplying the mill;
and the finest straw can be had from the adjoin-
ing farms in abundant quantities, while the rail-
road depot is not more than half mile away.
About two hundred acres of
MOUNTAIN LAND
will be sold with this farm, on which there is q
LARGE DEPOSIT OF IRON ORE.
This is very valuable farm, and, if desired,
could be adyantageously divided.
WAYNESBoRO' SAW MILL AND WATER
POWER,
with three acres Of land and hrioh house for saw
yer 400 yards north from Chesapeake & Ohio
railroad depot. The saw mill is in good order
The power is the whole of South river If desired,
which is constant. This would be fine site for
almost any kind Of mandatory, and the
country abounds in materials.
SIXTEEN ACRES OF LAND
within 100 yards of the Chesapeake & Ohio rail-
road depot at Waynesbore', embracing three fields
with orchard, garden, &c. Dwelling, large
brick, with rooms halls with brick kitchen
In addition to the above, there is on the proper.
ty large tannery, 81 watts, brick leatne. 4.vus
and beam shop frame finishing house, bark shed
and bark mill and house.
Also. about FORTY ACRES of Valuable Land
adjoining the town of Waynesboro.
The terms of sale will be as follows: One
fourth of the purchase money in cash and at the
option of the purchaser l will take well en-
dorsed negotiable notes OF sixty days, adding in
terest at per cent.
For the remainder of the purchase money the
purchaser will be required to give bonds of equal
amounts payable in one. two three and four
years from the day of sale, and all bearing inter-
est from date at six per cent payable annually.
Deeds will be made to the purchasers and trust
deeds taken to secure the purchase money
The title of the property is believed to be good,
but will convey such title only, as l have under
the trust deed.
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
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RAwLEY SPRISGs-It will be seen by the adver-
tisemeut, that this celebrated watering place,
will be open for visitors by the lst of June. The
Accommodations this year are much more extern
sive than they were last season the company
having been engaged during the Fal', Win e.
and Spring, in charging their facilities, and
making arrangements to place Rawley in the
front ank of Virginia and West Virginia
Springs. 1t is almost unnecessary to make men
ton ofthe medical properties of the water. These
are 80 extensively known, and have been so sat-
isfacteriy tested, that commentator would seem
superauous. What the people want TO know are
the necessary accommodations there? Being
able to answer this in the affirmative. there will
be question as to the visitors focking there,
on the announcement of the readiness of the man
agement to receive. Jos. N. Woodward, the ell
cient superintendent. has been the grounds
for some time past, systematizing the various in
terests of the establishment, instructing the SER
wants. and preparing for large attendance DR..
Eyster the physician in eharge,is also there pre-
pared to meet any demands in his department.
This company have established telegraph
line to fIarfisonburg connecting with the main
line of telegraph communicating to every part of
the country. The turnpike to the springs is in
excellent condition. and double daily line of
stages in operation. Besides this there are
several extensive liveries in Harrisonburg, ready
to meet the heaviest demands for travel A
large company is expected this season ut Raw
ly.
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Marriages.

On the 21st instant, in Bridgewater, by Rev.
W. H. Dinkle, D. C. Neff, of Luray, and Miss
Sallie A. Williams of Brdgewater.
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IrEMs.-The trial OF w L. Pates, indict-
ed for the killing of young Sheets, has been
postponed to Both of June. on account of
absence of important witness. Col. Baldwin,
senior counsel was also absent. and Mr.. Coch-
ran, the Junior counsel for the defense, in.
disposed.
Isaac Hyde, eol'd, was sentenced to six
mouths in the county Jail, and 20 lashes, in
FIVE instalments. FIR petit larceny.
John M Carol the efficient city Treasur-
er, was reelected on the I'D, without cppc-
sition-he receiving every vote cast.-415.
Rev. R. q. fIunt of Philadelphia, has az
cepted The Invitation to deliver the address
at the closing exercises Of Staunton Female
Seminary lLutheran,3 June 10th. The
public are invited to attend.
The increasing business of G. &. 0. Rail
road has compelled the company to order so
additional locomotives, and 1000 cars.
The recent warm weather has been fatal
to the cut worms, which have been commit
ting fearful depredations upon vegetation.
Stoncwall Band has been recognized as
follows: Prof J. J. Turner, leader;
NJ. Clinednst, E fat cornet j A. Armen
trout, B flat cornet; G. W Miller, B fiat
cornet; D. e.. Strasburg. solo alto; J. NJ.
Carol. 1st alto IS N. Miller End alto; f..
NJ Cushing. lst tenor; Samuel Baskins, End
tenor: Charles E. Haines, baritone j.. P.
Asst, tuba.
It will require about $500 to purchase
new instruments, and an appeal will be made
to our citizens for assistance. which will
doubtless be literally responded to.
Il. L. Powell on Friday, was Frustrated by
the effects Of the hot suu. =. N Miller was
threatened with sun stroke on Saturday last
while returning from HarrIsonburs.
Rev. Spotswoed Berkeley preached morn
inc and evening Of last Sabbath in Trinity
church. His sermons indicate future useful
ness aud distinction in his holy calling.
Capt. A. W. CARRIER, Of Richmond has
bean visiting his numerous friends in Staun-
ton, for several days past, and also purchas-
inc horses for his extensive Omnibus lines in
the capital city.
Nelson Watson, colored, was committed to
;ail Saturday last, on warrant issued by
ESQUIRE W. F. Smith, of Greenville, charged
with attempted violence on the person of a
white lady in that vicinity.
The weather has been excessively warm
for several days past.
The Virginia Hotel is repaintins and re.
fitting, preparatory for spring and summe'
travel.
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PROPOSALS..
UFF1CE CI1f bNGfNhEN'
STAuNToN, VA, May stk. )

TO CONEEACIOhS.
OFFICE ClTY ENGINEER.
STANTON, VA, May sk. )
Bids will be received of Office of City Engineer
until MAY 9th, 1878, for the masonry in the
abutments of the bridge across Lewis Greek. and
the graduating and ballasting OF New Street from
New Court House Street to the .. q q. ~ u.
Bids must be made by the cubic yarland accom-
nanied by satisfactory reference. The Engineer
reserves the right to reject any and all bids Any
information in regard to the work can be obtained
from Capt Danridge, " R. R, Office
DONALD ALLLE.
May Is Il City Engineer
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.raNtns Cl:asses will be held At fhe 1nos

nraWing Classes will be held at themost
Dconvenient hours over DR.. Wayt's Drug Store,
LIST National Bank. where mechanical,
perspective and other drawing will be taught by
Mr.. Alfred Smith, F. r. 1. B. A., E. R. A. s. E.
T. A. D. [ e Specimens can be seen at Bells
Book Store. Any one DESTROYS of joining the
class must Communicate with Mr.. Alfred Smith.
without delay as above. NAV Is
At 0TICE.-This is to certify that have
~. appointed J. ?. KAvnNAuGa, my ageat to
conduct the
GENERAL GROCERY, PRODUCE s. LIQUOR
BUSINESS,
il the Boleh House, corner of Augusta st. and
Spring lane.
Staunton, Va. MT. KAVENAuGH
April, 18th, 1873.
NAV % 2W
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Lsr THEN CoME.-We were pleased to learn,
while in HarrsosGurg last week. thas D. T..
Jones' Esq, was maturing his arrangements to
establish ;;e,.59ural Element ware house IN
Staupton, in connection with popular business
citizen Of Augusta 1t is their purpose to build
2 house suitable for their purpose, at once.
We also learned that several gentlemen OF cap
ital and experience aaad IT in contemplation to
open large wholesale and retail tobacco house
in Stanton
Another gentleman is considering the PROPOSE
ton to go into the spoke and helve mandatory
business-We will cordially welcome them all
to our glowing city.
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UNIQUE EsrABLIsHMENr.-Msj. John B.
Watts has converted his building on Court House
Alley into q model of neatness and convenience,
no vino introduced gas in all the rooms, water at
tho door and arranged the rooms for comfort
with an architectural taste that is commendable.
rrto ;irst eoor comprises two neat and airy apart
menta admirably suited for Offices, or shops
.v;fb ,,rossas in both. There is also hall and
commodious closet. The second floor IS divided
into four rooms, one occupied as the Majors la"
office. one as a bed room, and the other Two suit
able for most any purpose. Che attic is arrang
cd fer storage rooms SC.
The situation is convenient to business, on ont
Of the most frequented streets of the CITY, ant
the lower rooms would be the very place 1of
well conducted Tailor or Shoe Maker Shop, OF
the front an back office of professional man
the Major has certainly. shown considerable eng'n
>erjng tact in the arrangement OF his cosy prem
Ises.
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Land Sales,
Nreat'and Attractive
VI OF VALUABl
FL GU RING n.

Great and Attractive
VI OF VALUABl
FL O URING N @
TIABERED AND MINERAL
Corn and Chopping and Saw
nery, Distillery,
Fine Farms, with Superior Improv,
ORCHARDS, &C., SC. AT WAYN.
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
By virtue of a Deed Of trust executed to
Hugh L. Gallaher, dated April 20, 1871,
corded in the County Court of Augus'a. Brn
page 227, and with the consent and apprU,a
all concerned, l will sell, OF public auction
lhe town of Waynesboro in Augusta county,
FRIDAY, JUNE zlst, 1878,
beginning at - o'clock NJ. the following proper
ty conveyed by said Trnst Deed, viz:
WAYNEsBoRo FIGURING Mills in the village. on
South. River, only 800 feet from the depot Of the
Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, with acres of land
attached. large dwelling, and all necessary out
houses, fine garden. orchard, meadow, SC. The
mil is a frame building 81 stories, on a stone
basement, making the whole A stories, and is 40
by so feet. with store house 40 by 40 and
plaster mill, the Whole in good order. The mill
has pair of wheat aurrs and one pair for mid
dngs, corn. &C.. ana pair for chopping, turned
by new Leffel's Donbte Turbine Wheel, 42
inches in diameter, with water and room enough
for another of the same size capacity now. so
barrels of -four per day. and has ground $4,000
bushels Of wheat for toll. about The same amount
of corn and rye, and 900 tons Of plaster per year.
The location of this mill on the railroad, and at
the outlet to market for extensive and highly
productive region. give it great advantages and
custom equal to- any capacity that may be given
it. A switch to the railroad could be constructed
at a little expense.
TIE former owner Of this property refused $l8
900 for it before the war; and since the war it has
been remodeled, and greatly improved by the in
PRODUCTION of new machinery. and an adaitioAst
story. plaster mill has also been added 30by
40 feet-the whole cost of Improvement being
over $t1, 600. The brands turned out by this
mill have been favorites for many years in the
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ORDER OF Coop TEMpLARs.-G. W. G. T..
C. w. Miller of Staunton, accompanied by s. N.
Miller, J. W. Blakemore, and r. w. johnson, Of
Augusta Lodge, and Rev. o. Hicks, of the Crys'
tai Fountain Lodge, visited Harrisonburg on
Friday night last for the purpose of organizing
&, Lodge of Good Templars in that place. The
ceremonies incident to the occasion passed of
very pleasantly, and the following officers elected
DR.. w. j. Points, W. c. 7 ]. P. Efinger, W
V T; Rev. J. B. Fitzpatrick, W. Chap; Win
tield Liggett, P. VIC. T.; s. W. Cotfman, w. M
A. A. Gambill. F. Sec; G. B. Strother. Treas
j R. Lopton I. G.; W. P. Grove, 0. g.; Rev
J. B. Fitzpatrick, Lodge Deputy.
We have received full report of the proceed
ings, but are compelled to condense them into
the above paragraph, on account OF the press
ure On our columns.
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Jefferson Davis is Presi lent of the company.

LITnoGRAPH1d SToNE.-We have been shown @
specimen of Lithographic Stone, taken from a
quarry on the farm of Mr.. John K. Keyser, near
Waynesboro, and imme diately on the line of the
Chesapeake s. Ohio Railroad, which indicates
that it is superior article of the kind One
piece was polished, and presented very re-
markably even and smoothe surface, peculiarly
adapted to litaographing purpose. Welearn that
the supply is large, and that the quarry can be
worked to great advantage, being convenient to
the railroad and accessible
On the same farm there are deposits of fine
iron ore, and the Indications are that this min
eral EXISTS there in large quantities. ii fact,
throughout the section of country between Fish
Wills and the mountain, the evidences are convin-
cling that inexhaussible supplies of valuable min
erals exist, and the owners of these lands are
turning their attention to their development
These sources of wealth must necessarily con-
tribute largely to the Importance of Waynesboro
and Fishersville as manufacturing points, and
we hope soon to hear that the citizens there have
taken steps to develop these buried riches.
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DEATH OF DAVID STINEsPRING.-M David
Stinespring, living in Dayton, Rockingham
county, while returning home from Harrlsonburg
on the 18Th fell from his horse twice, but was
finally gotten to his residence He went to bed
complaining but little. In the morning he was
approached by some members of his family, ana
found to be sleeping soundly. and could not De
aroused 1t was discovered by an examination
that his right side had been paralyzed. He re-
manned in an unconscious state until the evening
ofTuesday, when he died. Mr. Stinespring Was
in his cd year; was kind hearted neighbor
and citizen, and at one time energetic business
man. We remember him well in our boyhood
days, as the cheerful active, 60 ahead man, full
OF mrth and enterprise. He leaves widow and
several children, among the latter, Mr.. John
Stinespring, ofthe firm of Long Stinespring,
Harrisonburg one of the most promising young
merchants of the Valley.
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WHOLESALE PRICES.

Corrected every week by P. B. Hoen g Bro.
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CAROLINE LIFE INSURANCE CoMpANY.-A meet
ing Of those interested in the organization of
branch office of the above company in Stanton
was held at the Virginia Hotel last night Mr..
E. s. White, the special agent Of the company,
informs US that he has already received the
names of twenty Of our prominent citizens, who
will unite in the formation of the branch compa-
ny. The object last night was to elect local
board of directors, President, Treasurer, and
other officers incident to such Organization.
The policy will be to invest 30 per cent of the
proceeds Of tie operations of the local company
in Staunton, thus retaining in our midst much
Of the means heretofore carried away. When it
is remembered that there are $4,000 annually
taken from Staunton for life and fire insurance
policies, the Importance of such movement be-
comes apparent.
Gen. Wade Hampton, who was PRESENTS Vice
President ofthe company, and President of the
Eastern Department, with head quarters at Bal
timore, Md.
nor; 30 ]oyt af tbn