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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

SALE OF PROPERTY IN INSTRUMENTATION
the Rockingham Register we learn that the follow
ing sales of property in Harrisonburg have beer
made; Wright Gatewood has purchased Samue
Ups suburban property Price, So, 300 Sam
Upp has purchased Mr.. Lewenbach's property
on the Red Hill, occupied by Capt Ran D Cush
en-, for $3.50. Henry Forrer has purchased
Wright Gatewood's property, for $3.50.
The brick residence of Jones to Capt W
Lurty. Price, 81 900
The residence of Capt Lurty, with % acres at
tached, to D Jones. Price, $4,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

LIST of Unmalable Letters remaining in the
Post Office, at Stauhton, Feb, 9Th. 1874.
Mrs. s II Bell. swoopes Depot, Robert Cochran,
staunton, Va, Augusta Ferlet, Staunton, Va,
Hunter, staunton, Va, Miss Kate Nelson &
Brother, staunton. Va., Illustrated Record, New
York, Menifee, Staunton, Thomas Osburn,
Leesburg, Va, Miss Sallie Terrell, Waynesboro'
silas cambridge, Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

At regular meeting of West Augusta Lodge,
No. &c, 1. O. G. 7 held Saturday evening. Jan
uary 3lst, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term: Worthy Chief Templar, Jas.
W. Newton; Worthy Vice Tcmplar, Robert O.
Haines; Secretary, W. R. England; Chaplain,
W. G. straughan; Treasurer, w. L. Herr; Fl
nanoial Secretary, g. A. Turner; Marshal, VIM.
B. Taylor; 1. g., Miss Lizzie Taylor; o. G.,
Frank Rohr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

LARGE Observation-Disclosures e tor two million
pound sterling, in favor Of English capitalists,
given by the s 0 R Company, was recorded
an the clerks Office of this county Tuesday
aast. The rate of interest paid is per cent
Spirit of Jefferson
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

A PRRsEvERING PEpEsTRIAN.---A German ar
rived in this city yesterday who walked all the
way from New Orea,s distance of over twelve
hundred miles. He three months and ten
days on the road, and is on his way to Stanton
After ascertaining the best route, he shoudered
his carpet-bag and resumed his journey. Eng.
OF course he couldn't b. expected to stop in
such one horse place as Richmond, when staun-
ton was only hundred and thirty-six miles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

ARRESTED FOR Horse STE 4LiNG.-A man named
James Fitzpatrick, was brought to this place OF
Saturday last, in the custody Of constable D
Zimmerman, to be imprisoned on the commttal
of Justice Smith Of Greenville, on the charge
of having stolen horse from Baxter Crawford
on last Wednesday night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

/ Prof. Austed, of England, who has been ex-
aiming the mineral resources of West virginia,
says that the great Kanawha field is the most re-
markable in the world for the variety, richness,
and extent of its coal deposits. and that the iron
deposits east of the Aleghanies, and on the head
waters of the James river, are as extensive as
the coal on New river and the great Kanawha.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

GEORGIA CHAIR.-We gratifed to learn
that Gen. D Llley, is meeting with deserved
success in his effort to establish the Georgia
Chair in Washington and Lee University. The
Atlanta papers give quite list OF liberal SUBJ
scribers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The absence Of the Editor, for the past
week. will account for any want of attention
to our general and local editorial columns in
this issue. There are several matters to
which we should have referred, bat for the
reason that We only reached home few
hours before the paper went to press.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

R. D. Bush, Treasury Department watch
man, committed suicide by shooting himself
in the mouth at his home in Washington, on
Saturday Family trouble is the reported
cause Last Eight D Il. selders, Treas
ury Department clerk died il a cell at the
central police station while intoxicated, in
which condi'ion he had been for week -
tie was fifty five years Of age, and had been
ia the department. fifteen years,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
Third Assistant Postmaster Gel

OLD BUT GooD-We have heretofore noticed
one of our standard exchanges the senior of til e
agricultural press in America, The American
Far'ney.-This journal is solid, practical one
for reading and working farmers, but while it
admits no light and trashy material to its columns
it has departments which will interest and in
struct every dweller in the country. The Farm
naturally has the place, and especial care is ia
ken of the Dairy and Live Stock. Homemade
and artificial manures. the staple crops, grain,
tohrcco. cotton, &c. Then come the Prui: and
Vegetable gardens full of valuable hints, suited
both to market and home gardens, the Vineyard
Poultry, Sc. Flower garden has full space Civ
en- it with directions for lawns and green house
illustrated with fine engraving, &c. Another
prominent feature is the report Of Farmers
Meetings in various directions, showing the in.
clination now felt among that class towards CO.
operation and union
We commend this ancient but progressive pa
per to our farmers.
Published by Samuel Sands & Son, No. North
street, Baltimore, Md, at ST., so year, or at ST.
to clubs of five or more. Liberal premiums TO,
clubs. Specimen copies sent free.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
cynical Western doctor is in favor D

A cynical Western doctor IS in favor of
tight lacing, and gives as a reason, that none
but foolish girls will "draw the strings" and
it don't matter much about them. That
same NJ. DIS presence is respectfully solicit
ed ct an Indignation meeting to be held at
certain female seminary on next Sunday
morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

stoSer, Of the Culpeper Observer, sto0e
a stick of wood at the head Of Justice of
the Peace on Wednesday last If that's all
that country editors want with the wood
they are always whining about at the head
Of the local.column, we would advise the farz
mers to let their papers run on indefinitely.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The barn of Mr.. Albert Bush, about miles
from Middletown, was burnt last Sunday night.
The stable was underneath the barn and there
were three horses in it, One of the animals was
burned to death, and the two others severely
burned. 1t is supposed that it was the work Of
an incendiary.-Shen. Herald. esv.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Snow fell to the depth of four inches on Sun
day night and Monday. Of course, sleigh bells
were iingling all over the Streets Would be
bloods, in the desperate DESIRE now or never, to
sit by the side of the fair school girls, thrust
their hands down deep into their trousers pock-
cts, to draw forth the spondulix, which the hard
hearted livery men insisted in taking in advance.
The girls enjoyed it. ut least they giggled most
becomingly, MS bundled in furs and robes, they
flashed past their less fortunate sisters who
were forced to plod their weary way along, in
NIL probability, quoting those classic lines of tb,
Hiberneau poets: a5's
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

OLD VIRGINIA NEVER TIRES Elk Gov. James
NJ. Harvey. just elected to the U. S. Senate, from
the State of Kansas as the successor of Caldw ell
is native of Virginia. He is staunch
Republican in politics and farmer by occupa-
tim
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

In Charlottesville, on Thursday morning Last,
whilst Mr. Jackson Taylor little daughter, aged
4 years, playing near the fire place, her
clothes caught fire and the child was Sc
verelY buried that she died within six hours.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

EGGS TRADIrIoNARY.-The egg story which we
are about to relate is so apparently an eggs exag
geratiop, that are almost inclined to refuse to
chronicle it; but are assured the statement
we will make is of facts, which are sustained by
testimony of a reliable character:
A hen, belonging to Mrs. NJ E vanvacter, who
lives thu ee miles from Charlestown, was placed
in coop to be fattened preparatory to killing,
laid thirty taoo eggs in nine days, as follows: 2
on Wednesday. Jan. q, on Thursday, on Fri
day, 2 on Saturday, 8 on Sunday, on Monday
on Tuesday, ts0stue on Wednesday and on
Thursday 10th. The twelve laid on Wednesday
are in our possession-all of them of ordinary
size and with hard shetland will be exhibited
at this office for a few days. AS soon as this
wonderful hen commits suicide, on which she
seems to be bent. and is leid out, will give the
particulars of the post norton = Free Press ID
That will do, thank you We don't care about
the rest
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Charity Council. Nc. +, and Staunton, Council
No. AZ, Friends of Temperance, have received re-
titions from the Secretary of the State Council,
which they propose to present to our citizens in
few days for their signatures. The object of
the petition is to secure the passage o: a law by
our Legislature similar to that of West Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

CoNsIDERATE.-We always knew hat the
editor of the Citizen was domestic man,
and withal good provider. Hear what he
says:
We wish it distinctly understood that the
22nd of February comes this year on Sun.
day, therefore buy your s'bust=head" on Sat-
urday, and don't go to church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

DR.. F, 7. STRIBLINa.-The Richmond Dispatch
pays the following just tribute to the skill and
services OF our distinguished citizen, the accom-
plished medical Superintendent of the Western
Lunatic Asylum:
Our readers know that we are not much given
to putting, but if we were no man would complain
of personal paragraph complimentary to Dr..
Strbling, superintendent of the Western Lunatic
Asyl at Staunton. He is man whose servi-
ces to humanity entitle him to the respect and
honor of all men. We believe that no of his
day equals him in skill and sagacity in treating
and controlling lunatics and no man has contrib
uted more towards the amelioration of the saddest
condition Of life. DR.. Stribling was here very
recently to answer the interrogatories of legis-
lative committee. His health good, and he
was remarkably we'll We hope he will be long
spared for the good of society,""
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

A Grand Can tata is to be given at the Wesley
an Female Institute on Friday night. we have
not seen the programme, but have no doubt as to
its originality and taste. Favored ones may ex-
pect rare treat
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

NEW FIRM.-Messrs. Turner & Herman, hav-
ing purchased from H Cease, his store and
fixtures, and lease of his store room, will open
in few days, a complete assortment of Fancy
and Family Groceries, staple Coufectioneries and
family sundries. They young and energetic,
Of pleasant address, and should succeed. Ad-
vertisement next week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The Board of Supervisors, at their last meet
ing. sold to the county of Rockbridge, that por-
sion of the junction Valley Turnpike, which
passes through that county, for the sum of 5000,
90.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

A dog With two tails was seer OH the Ma
W. yard the other day. One belonged to an
OK, and was carried in the mouth OF the ca
nine.-Eu.
The same spectacle is witnessed on our
streets every day. Both of the tails, how
ever, belong properly to some vcrdant tail
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Housekeeper's will be sorry to hear that the
price of Coffee is advancing. The cause is a
short crop in the two chief coffee producing
couutries-Brazil and the East indies
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The grangers are alive in Page county, certain.
Two oranges have been organized on the Hawks
bill. embracing many of the most substantial and
thrifty farmers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

One hundred and thirty six marriage licenses
were issued in Shenandoah county during the
year 1878. Look out for squalls.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The condition of affairs in Cuba is going
from bad to worse. Between the insur-
gents, the expressions of the Government,
the unsettled state of affairs in Spain, and
the prospect Of short crops, the people are
disheartened and disguised, and would, it is
said, gladly welcome any change which
would promise the least hope Of peace and
tranquility.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

d. L. Bruce, colored, has been elected to the
U. s. Senate, for the long term. from Mississippi
and H. R. Pease, late Superintendent Of pub.
lie education, for the short term.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

We are scrryto learn that Mr.. John G. Myers,
of New Hope, in this countv, is lying dangerous
~ ill, of typhoid pneumonia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

John A. Noon, has opened a tirst-class Groce
ry in the building formerly occupied by the post
office. See advertisement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
LOCAL..
Dost Office Mail Arrangement.

DOst Office Mail Arrangement.
Il JANUARY 9Th. 1874.
OFFICE HOURS S a. IN. to p. m.
A~riUe. Ctose
Eastern Mail, am. & Pm. 10a. m. + 4 pm
Western, 10 80 a. m. Sp. m.
Harrisonburg, $50 p. m. Sp. m.
Lexington. | 1890 a. IN. SPIN
by W. train,
Tus. Thu A'Sat. Mon Wed. Fri
Lexington, Up m. "m'
Cedar Grove, SPIN. a m.
Tus Thu Sat. Tus Thu. Sat-
Beverly. 6p. ~. 9p.m
Tus. Fri. Tus I Fri.
Mount Solou,- II m. Jpn.
Money Orders issued to all parts Of the United
States, Great Britain and Germany. ~
Office Hours from a. IN. to p m.
$50 JOHN A. HARTMAN,
Jan is Postmaster.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

There is letter in the Richmond post-of6ce
for W Stutz, Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
"PANIC TIMES"
Jas. W. Newton S
VARIETY STORE,


In the Large Stone Building,
on the left hand side of the street leading from
the depot.
For example. lady dropped in after having
purchased goods for a ''REDINGOTE,'' when
she saw on the counter piece of goods identicals
ly the same in quality and color. She asked the
price A. cents, madam She exclaimed, s'45
cents p ''Why, only few moments ago paid
60 cents for mine, anu it is no better than yours"
So hundreds of others would find it to their
advantage, if they would call at the ''Lit1e Store"
around the cornerIbefore purchasing elsewhere.
BEAR in MIND, LADIES' we keep no second hand
Goods from old auction houses bankrupt sale-,
but goods fresh from the manufactures, and war
rant every article as represented or money rs>
funded.
MOURNING GOODS-A Speciality.
Royal Australian crepe, reps, and black alpacas.
from IS gents to S so. Mourning wells from
S. cents 10 $500. CRnPE HATS from
$3.50 TO $1,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Col BENZ. ]. Jordan, has leased the iron mine
Of Elizabeth Furnace, in this county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Twelve 6rst-c!ass and fouf second-clas
clerks of the Quartermaster Generals Office,
but on duty in the Adjutant Generals Office,
received notice on Saturday that their SER
vices we're no longer required. Others were
reducsd to lower grades
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

An Illinois man has invented steam
jackass. As if u steam one was necessary,
|-Ec.
s'aaat0n has secured the patent right
long ago. We call the attention Of the
City couu il 70 t lsiss wcstcra iafrinscs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
PosTAI.-We publish the following order be-
cause it is interesting the gen eral public as well
as to Postmasters
PosrofFIcE DEPARTMENT., \
WASHINGTON, D. c.,

To all Postmasters By direction of the Post
master General, on and after January 1st 1874
the fee for registering letter mailed at any post
office in the United States or Territories, aud adj
dressed to any other posofce in the Unit ed State
or Territories, will be fixed at eight cents, in ad
dition to the regular letter postage.
Please govern your actions accordingly, requir-
ing both fees and postage to be prepaid by postage
stamps affixed to the letter, and duly Cancelled a.
the mailing office.
Until further notice the department will no,
provide stamps of the dene mutation of eight cts
as that gum can be ohr".Aed by combining stamps
OF the most convenient denominations at hand
The fifteen cent stamps in the hands of Post.
masters on January list 1874, must not, in any
case, be returned 10 the Department
E. W. BARBER
Third Assistant Poslmaster General
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Laura s. Webb. editor Of the St. Louil
Western Sun, will lecture at Steinway Hal
this evening on ',The Power of the Press
~. Y Times.
Now, whose been pressing Laura SO pow
erfully? We would like TO know.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The Virginia Senate is composed of ~
members. On recent occasion eleven Con-
sentative members we're found absent on the
call of the roll on an important bill
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The wheat IN Page county is looking splendid
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The cost of the Tichbo trial will not
exceed S2,500,000, which will be very
pretty little for the amusement John Bull
has had out of the claimant The trial has
taken the whole time Of three judges for
more than year. The government has
paid the expenses of the claimants witness
SEES, as we'll as its own; enormous fees to sew
eral lawyers, and the cost of several COM
missiouers sent to this country and Australia.
The end is expected 10 February.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The trial of John NJ. Resley at Cumber-
land, Md on the charge Of murder in kill
ing with pistol shot Lloyd L. Clary, some
months ago, has resulted ia a verdict OF ac-
qu'ttal, which was received by cheers in the
crowded court room, and followed up by a
triumpha escort Of the released prisoner to
his home in the city amidst cheers all the
WaY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
CHAS. A. GLADKE.
1878. NEWTON. 1873.
Paw CASH AND BUY CHEAP!
J w. NEWTON,

Whose entire stock has been marked down to pri.
ces to suit the stringency in the money market.
Practice economy and Golden Opportunity is afs
forded you make money. Every dollar saved
in making your purchases judciously, adds one
dollar to that cherished, long-for, eagerly sought.
after reserve, carefully laid aside for that
'sRAINY DAY"
Gentlemen SO fortunate as " have supply Of
Qreenbacks in these ~@...
"PANIC TIMES"
when visiting city to make thsif
FALL AND WINTER PURCHASES,
should ask, LIST. Where can the best quality and
the largest amount of
Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Notions,
sfnoss. Shoes, Hats, or
MIIllLIN ERY
be purchased for the smallest amount of money =?
And the answer will come from all who have
thoroughly tried the market-go to
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
STAMPING DEPOT.

STA MFfWG DEPOT
Stamping ON Linen. Cotton or Flannel, neatly and
quickly executed.
ORDERS from the country, amounting to $500
and upwards, will receive prompt attention, and
the packages delivered free Of charge.
We satisfied that if persons favor us with a.
call before purchasing they will be amply repaid
for their trcabe. and will go away delighted.
bearing their BuNDrEs with them call is ALI
we ask end we guarantee prices. Remember, some
have called alter purchasing elsewhere, an.f
learned to their sorrow that they had lost money!
by not calling and making their purchases of
dec II j. W. NEWTON
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

important NOtiee.-Our Acesunts are,
i made off up to the ]s. Of january, l8i4--
iYlese indebted to u.s. are respectfully and earn.
estly requested to call and settle Interest will
be charged attan lst of january, on all unad-t
;justed accounts.
jan 15..4t A & BlCkLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

'Taam@e of ssnsimess.-The undersigu~
~ ea has purchased the stock of
Dry Goods, Groceries. &C.,
of ] Utey, and will heratter continue the
rus mess at The same stand.
Mr.. Utley will continue to attend to. business
| for me.
am still engaged in the Tobacco business. anh
can be found either at the cid place, at the
store recently occupied by Nh Utley.
j L TIMBERLAKE
| ;.n 0-It-aitx papers copW
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05


Senate.-The Senate met at IL o'clock
President in the chair. Prayer by the Rev
Charles H. Reid.
A number of House bills were communi:
Gated through the clerk.
Mr.. Lakeland presented bill to prescribe
the times for holding the circuit courts Of
the Fourteenth judicial circuit. Referred
House bill for Che relief of the late sher
ifs of the commonwealth was considered and
| tabled.
BY Mr.. Allan
Resolved, That the committee for courts
of justice be and they are hereby instructed
| to inquire into and report as to the coDstitu
tionality of depriving citizens of the com
monwealth of an original trial BY jury ii
cases wherein the right Of the trial by jury
is guaranteed by tina constitution of the
| State.
| Hy Mr. Lacksnd-
Resolved, That the cotnnittee for courts
&c., inquire into the expediency Of amend
| ing the Code in relation to the maliciou,
| burning Of barns, stables and other build
ings.
BY Mr.. Allan
Resolved, That the committee fol- courts
&C., inquire into the exfsdiency Of adopting
code of practice for the courts Of this
State similar to the code Of practice of the
State of New York or Kentucky
House bill to prevent pulling and tearing
down, and Of opening aud leaving oper
gates without permission of owners, was
taken up, discussed at length, ano
passed with amendments as proposed by ths
committee for courts, &C.,
An unsuccessful lotion was made by Mr.
Massey to amend the title in these words =
san act to prevent fox hunting in this com
monwealth."
Bill amending an act in re,ation to sher-
ifs bonds was also passed with amendments
as proposed by, the committee on courts, Us.
Several bills were advanced on the calen-
dar Adjourned.
House Opened with prayer BY Few. Dr.
Preston. Called to order BY Speaker Hang
er.