The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-21

been re-established, with Col. J. c. Cochran as
postmaster.
The communication of a Virginia Republi-
CAM was received too late for this issue of our
paper. 1t will appear in our next.
Jos. A. Waddell, Esq, of this city. left on
Monday last to attend the General Synod of
the Southern Presbyterian Church, which
meets in Columbus, Mississippi.
Col. Jos. MAYo.-The condition Of Col.
Jos. Mayo is greatly improved, both mentally
and physically, and we are informed by the
Superintendent of the Asylum that the pros
pect is favorable for his entire restoration to
health Of mind and body.
METHODIST CHURcH.-We understand that
Rev. Dr. Roszell, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, South, Staunton, will return this
week from Louisville, KY, where he has been
in attendance on the General Conference, and
will fill his pulpit next Sabbath.
THE EXCELSIOR WATERPROOF enterprising
young friend VIM r. Tyree has as valuable
and ornamental adjunct to his excellent Soda
Fountain an arrangement for supplying on
draught the famous waters Of the Saratoga Ex-
celsior Spring. These waters are most deli
ciols, healthfll and invigorating summer drink
containing all the aperient properties of medi-
cinial preparations with the flavor and GOODNESS
of delightful beverage. Mr.. L. has the eN-
elusive right for its sale in the city, and the
waters are shipped to him directly from the
springs secured in the most perfect manner
VILLETA LINDEN.-We are indebted to the
publishers, Messrs. Claxton, Remsen & Haffel-
finger, Philadelphia, for copy of this hand
somely bound and thrilling production by EN-
merson Bennett, laid upon our table by Messrs.
Olivier & Wheat, Booksellers and Stationers,
corner OF New and Main streets, Stannton.-
We. have not had time to read the entire book,
but have glanced over enough of it, to covince
us OF its high merit as a work Of fiction, and
the force and beauty of the style of its author.
Its characters are all strongly drawn, the con-
ceptlons forceful and attractive, and the gener-
al purpose OF the production fifty and vigor-
ously arranged and carried through. Mr.. Ben
nett is a graceful and fluent writer, and this,
like all of his productions is distinguished for
its chaste and elegant style Of composition.
A--
A HAPPY Mantle most contented look
ing man we have seen for many a day. stepped
into our office this week to subscribe for the
VIRGINIAN. AS he cheerfully pulled from a
good sized roll of greenbacks the necessary a.
moant for that purpose, he remarked that he
never owed a printer in his life, always having
paid for his paper in advance. He further re-
marked that-h did not owe a cent in the
world, and for many years he had adopted the
Ian of s'pay as you co. IL had been hard
working mechanic, wagoa-naker by trade,
but had accumulated enough by industry and
economy to live at his ease in his declining
years. That old gentleman will certainly be
entitled to al entrance into the Editors Heav-
en-, which is little higher than anybody elsc's
heaven, as they have to pass through more trib-
ulatiolls and trials than any otl er class of men
in this world, and, of course. upon the princi-
pie that s'as your suferings are so shall be your
reward" they have in reservation rich inher-
itance. We shsll take great pleasure in meet
ing our friend there, and congratnlating him
upon having adopted the true method Of get
ting to the printers heaven, that of paying IN
0deGRce. 8
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY CoUNCIL.-Council
met Tuesday night, May 10. Present, r. g.
Bickle, president, r. W. Burke. ]. WITT, r. m.
Guy, J. B. Evans, J. w. Abby, W. J. Nelson,
II. Ker, rJohn Echols.
The consideration Of the matter connected
with the city's subscription to the capital stock
of the Valley Railroad company, was laid over
for full council, at next stated meeting, when
members would be specially notified to be
present.
The report of the committee on finance in ia
vor of eNempting from city taxation the property
of the schools, churches, Masons, &C., in
accordance with the policy adopted by the State.
was adopted.
d. W. Shott was released of water tax of
$40.
The city's allowance for teachers in the pub
lie school, for the past month, &C., amounted
to $3.50.
The expenses of the special committee con-
sisting Of J. B. Evans, r. NJ. Guy and M. A.
Miller, appointed to examine the water works
allowed, amounting to 1926,
Geo. Harlan, overseer of the poor for ward
No. /, presented an account of $1,000, expen-
ses for April, which was allowed.
Geo. H. Hudson, overseer of poor for ward
No. O. was allowed expenses for April, s102s-
So
Paul Richter petitioned to be relieved from
$40 water tax. Referred to finance committee.
Tmberlake & Bell, and others, petitioned for
the removal OF a nuisance in rear Of Eirsh's
store. Referred to Mayor, as it was a violation
Of an ordinance.
Water committee asked that the matter of
reporting on the revision Of the ordinances on
the subject of water to be laid over for the pres
ent.
D. Taylor, supt. of water works, reported the
supply full, the works in good order, and re-
pairs done for citizens $5092.
J. NJ. Carroll City Treasurer, reported re-
ceipts for April, S., 1872. 90 disbursements 3d.
$50. Balance, sl,95l.50, made up Of city due
bills $50; redeemed serip 1885, and cash
$2S5. The redeemed scrip was burned, by Or
der of council.
Mr.. Nelson from fire committee, read COM
munication from L. j. Crowder, one Of the of |