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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-19
A. BAYLOR.
L Attorney at Law

SOLICITOR IN CHANCER1,
STAUNTON, VA. ~.
Practices in all the Courts Of Augusta and d
joining Counties.
OFFICE The same formerly occupied by his
father. Col George Baylor, deceased, on Augusta
street, opposite the Courthouse Tnov l6-ly
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EMPORIUM OF FASHION.
New store! New Goods!
r

New store! New Goods.
T.. STEINER,
NEW STREET,
Next Door to FaitZ's Drug SfOres
has opened a superior
Merchant Tailoring House,
supplied with fne
CLOTHS, CAsSIMERES, &C., &c.
Superior CUTTERS and WoHKMEN in his
employ, and neat fits guaranteed. His patterns
are Of the very best. and his styles of the latest
lie respectfully solicits share of the public
patronage. nov Eft
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THE VALLEY VIRGINIAN.


ST AUN TON, VA.
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Mr., A. NJ. SIMPSON would be pleased to wait
an his friends. Ee is to be found at Vel
ler's boet, shoe and hat store oct 20
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-19
MEXICAN HOTEL,

. Ladies and Gentlemen, buy your Gum shoes at
a L Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat store; he has
. large stock ON hand. oct %
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imported gesrs. ct f. e FEREE'S Drug store
aenk 2h
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sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 49, 1874

the past, and cannot as yet "accept the stu
alton" With very good grace. This cling
ing to the past seems to me a great error
with the people of this State, who lose sight
Of the progress of the age we live in in their
blind devotion to the days and things that
are no more The influence of the Conser.
vativs press by no means tends to change
this feeling among its readers, and whenever
it is suggested that d rev idea or a new
man could be well introduced among them,
they raise the customary vail. and call up
the shades Of Washington Jefferson! Mad
ison !! Monroe! All these were good men
and true in their day, no doubt, and worthy
to be initiated. but l am 10th to believe the
soil of Virginia is SO poor as to produce but
one crop, aud would fain hope that there are
men Of this and the co.alng day for whom
these sages of the pat would not blush as
Virginians. He8
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-19

ElINE GOLD PENS--a large assortment
u mar 27 HUNTER & CO.'S. Booksellers
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

That iron is Valuable as a Medicine has
long been knnwn. but il is only since its
pr.pars!i ia thr i.ar' irnlar form ri Peru.
Wan SyruI, lha al tuli poarr over a. ea e
has bern brought to light. Its effect III
cases at dyspepsia and debility is most
salutary.
Most all pills in the market ami those
styled yegefa"i-, not only large
nauseon> eripng and hiffirH!t +" swallow
but they c:hla.' Nsr'urN a>i.!s> t,~eS
Gamhoo. and other njuri"n> dra>lics.
Thee are oid mrnicit e> and u>pi before
medical sce.cr d-,e.n}e,l better; now
suppanI-d by much m"re pleasant but
effectual cathar.c. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgarive Pellets embody the latest and Lest
cathartc properties in concentrated, yet
mild and searching from, and are never
taken with disappointment Wholly vege-
table, sugar-coa; ed, small, neat, and in
de .icate glass vials. Sole at 25 cents, by
Druggists.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Kissing your sweetheart" says a
very trifing young man, 'is like eat
ing soup with fork; it takes long
time to get enough
A Missouri paper publishes mar
riage notices free, but charges heavily
for obituaries. 1t believes in we'd
dings, and wants to discourage
deaths.
Queen Victoria showed her friend
ly feeling toward her ex-Premier re-
Gently, by inviting Mr.. and Mrs.
Gladstone to attend, or rather COM
manding their attendance, at the
grand banquet given to the Gar al
Windsor Castle.
The Brooklyn Argus says that in
South Carolina a man Is looked upon
as a sort of Croesus if his fortune
only amounts to half as much a:
Governor Moses debts. Yes; an(
they also think he deserves the rope
if he is only half as great a rogue:
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

MEETING OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. -
The Board held its regular monthly meet
ing last Monday NJ. p. Edwards, Chair
man, presiding.
TIE Trustees of Walnut Creek and Swift
Greek Townships were authorized to con-
tract for rebuilding the bridge cross Tar
river near the mouth of Walnut Creek
We hope this time it may be done 50 as to
remain some time.
An order was passed allowing Col.
Knight, late Sheriff of Edgecombe, eleven
hundred insolvent polls for the year 1872.
The Trustees of No. Township were
instructed to let out contracts for building
bridge over Conetoe near Hickory Fork.
VIM. H. Johnston, Esq, made his re-
port of the monies received and paid over
ty him IN the matter of the Wilson Fund,
showing a balance of $6O5 - still due by
him.
Sparta bridge was received as a county
bridge again.
|
and twenty-five insolvent polls for the year
1871.
Three licenses to retail ardent spirits were
granted. Most of the time was taken up
in allowing small accounts and revising the
tax list
The following jury was drwan to serve
at the Special Term to begin the 3rd Mon
day in July:
P. S. Sugg, Hilliard Dowd, Willie Ed
wards, Amos DAVIS, Henry IIiggs, Lewis
Long, Pollard Edmondson, Willis Dawes,
L. NJ. Alsbrook, Carter NJ. Rose, Stephen
Brinkley, Frank Lane, Rufus Hines, Sam
uel Belcher, H. B. Proctor, Hilliard Baker
Allen Bullock, John Stancil, W. B. DAVIS
J. B. Wick.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

SUPREME CoURT.-We learn from the
News that the Supreme Court Monday and
Tuesday was devoted to the examination
of candidates for attorneys license. After
which appeals from the several Judicial
Districts will be taken up as follows: 1st
week, 1st and I'd Districts I'd week, 4th
and 5th Districts; Sd week, Sd and 9TH
| Districts; 4th week, Sth and 9th Districts
9Th week, 10th and 11ths Districts; 9th
week, 18th and 9th Districts.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

ATLANTIC HoTEI-We ask the attention
of these casting about for q lealthy and
pleasant resort for the summer, to the adj
vertisement of the Atlantic Hotel, Beau
fort, n. c.
The Atlantic Hotel is situated immedi-
ately over the waters of Beaufort Harbor,
and commands a fine view Of Fort Macon,
Old Topsail Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean.
The building has been remoddled and re-
fitted by Mr.. Robert ID. Graham, lis pres
ent owner, and all preparations seem to
have been made to render the stay Of visl-
tors pleasant. For full particulars see al
yertisempnt.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

A CoNvERsATIoN.-Th following dia-
logue was heard few days ago in the
iewelry store of Mr.. Jas. Fl. Bell:
Gent.-"Mr. Bell, am glad to see that
you are succeeding in your business.
Mr.. B.-"Yes Sir, l have succeeded
very well and l attribute it to a great de-
gree to advertising"
Gent" have no doubt that judicious
advertising pays. If man does what he
advertises to do, that is, advertises the
truth, he will doubtless be fully compensa-
tod ~
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Dos T. BE DIsCouRAGED-Suppo you
hare s'tried fifty remedies and received nc
benefit, is there therefore mo balm il
Gilead?" Verify there is. Your LIVER may
be congested, your stomach half paralyzed
your nerves quiverinc, your muscles knotteC
with torture, your bowels CONSTRUCTED, youl
lungs diseased, your blood full of impurities
yet in one week after commencing
yourse of DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTER:
cou will feel like new creature. 4w
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

TIE RADs.-It may be OF interest to
some of our readers to know the doings
and the intentions of these Philistines and
hence we report occasionally. Since our
last g big meetins have been held at the
Poor House and Edwards. The speeches
of one or two of the Ring-masters at the
Poor House are characterized as abound
ing in obscenity but, taking all things into
consideration, very appropriate. The
civil rights meets with hearty approval
from the white speakers and especially,
SAYS our informant, from the new aspirant
for the sheriffalty. The meeting at Ed
wards seems not to have been altogether
| so harmonious as that at the Poor House.
| The town Mabson-McCabe Ring do not
seem to have this district so well under
their control and it acts with some degree
of independence. If our friends, the en-
emv, would allow us to make a suggestion,
we would recommend that Allen Turner
| be sent at once to Edwards to get the
sovereigns straight With the exception
of this township, however, we think the
Ring has pretty thoroughly manipulated
the county and may expect triumph in the
convention next Saturday week, although
Sheriff Bryan is a pretty good schemer
and may out-wit some of the Ring yet.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

FURNITURE. Simmons once more
makes his bow to the public, and informs
it if any one of its members are in want of
bedsteads, wardrobes, wash-stands, chairs,
or any other variety of furniture, he can
be supplied with any style at reasonable
rates. He can be found at his old stand
round the corner on Pitt Street.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Hay AND CoRN.-A sign of good far
mer is that he has hay and corn for sale
Notice our advertising columns and see
what Edgecombe farmer offers these com
modities to the public.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

SPRINKLE THE STRRETs.--A proposition
has been made by one of our enterprising
citizens to the business men of Tarboro, to
keep Main Street from the Commons to
the bridge, free of dust during the sum
mer at cost which would be but a trit1e
to any one if all would bear their part, Il
the enterprise should be effected, it would
add much to the comfort of Main Street,
as well as prevent considerable damage
to goods bv dust
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Saturate Piece of Bread or Meat with
gastric juice, and it '0M dissdre. This is
digestion. Add to such mixture little
alchohol, it will not dissolre. This is indiges-
ton. Beware, then, of tinctures, or tonicS,
or decoctons containin4 spirituous liquors.
Shun all rum ''tonics and rely solely on
DIR. Walkers Vingar Bitters, the finest di-
gestive invigorant known, aud free from the
fiery curse of Alcohol 4w
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

BASE BALL" The Tar Heel y base ball
club of Tarboro is now in full trim and
ready to receive challenges from any ju-
venile club in the State. We bet on the
Tar Heels" for the championship
Master Faank Pender is the Capt. of this
club
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

TEMPERANCE Pic NIo.-The Pic Mic at
Rocky Mount Wednesday, given by the
Good Teusplars is said to have been most
pleasant affair. A friend promises to give
us full report of 1t for our next.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

MATRIMoEAL.-The club recently Or
ganized here to promote the cause of mat
rimony, report little progress. Its mem
bers are however truly jealous, and we are
not without hopes that something may bc
yet accomplished by their combined eff
forts.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

FEMALE SoHooL.--Mrs. PGnder has COM
menced her session under most favorable
auspices, in fact with such patronage
that she finds it hard to accommodate her
pupils. Would it not be well for the
Trustees of the Female Academy to hold a
meeting and take into consideration the
propriety of adding to the building and
leasing it for term of years ? 1t seems
as if the Seminary has hung fire and in the
mean time there is need for more room for
boarders at the academy.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

\ LETTER There is letter in the post
office at Tarboro from c. B. benson,
KELVIN Nursery, Pittsboro, n. c., direc-
ted . To lady who sent for seed, no name
cioneJ -
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

READ THIs.-Can you read the remarks
of Senator Boutwell, and not feel indignant
against Southern men who endorse them
And yet there are white men in the county,
who have decent connections and decent
associations, that are in favor of the en-
forcement of..the Civil Rights Bill.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

CARRIAGE BRIGADE.-The numerous
baby carriages on our streets pleasant
afternoon, with their sweet little occu-
pants, present doubtless to every one but
some Grabbed old bachelor most interest
ing sight, but we must say they are great
ly in the way sometimes. Would it not be
good idea to keep the carriage brigade on
the back streets?
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

DRAINAGE There should be more hands
employed in draining the streets so as to
push the matter on more rapidly. Drain
age is something not to be neglected.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

C0yGENIAL-Ifa Southern white man
favors the Civil Rights Bill he should be
made to seek his associates among his con-
genial spirits, the negroes. He has arrayed
himself against his race.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

CRoPs.-On stiff lands the cotton has
not good stand. Corn is said to be look
ing badly. Upon the whole the crops of
EQgecombe are said to he comparatively
mOOd
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

FIRE.-We regret to see from Western
papers furnished US by Rev. Mr.. Owen,
that Central City, Colorado, the present
home of our former towEsman, Thcs R.
Owen, Jr, has been almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire We notice, however, from
the Central City Register, that fires are
small matters in that enterprising region.
1t is thought that in a short time new
city will be built on the same site far sur
passing the one just burned. We hope
our young friend will partakc OF the recu-
perative spirit of the location and socn
rally from the losses sustained.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

MARKED DowN.-The attention of la
dies especially is directed to the advertise
ment of MIR. s. E. Spiers. This gentle
man seems determined to sell and is now
offering his stock at much reduced rates.
Be sure to read his advertisement.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

WAKE FORREST. thanks to the
Marshals for an invitation to be present al
thee Wake Forest College Commencement,
which takes place on the 22nd, 23rd and
9th inst. Gen A. M. Scales delivers tht
address
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Just received at BELLS, a fine lot Solid
Plain Gold Rings, from So to sl2 each. Also
Gold Studs, Collar and Cuff Buttons,
Watches Jewelry, Silver Ware, spectacles,
&c, sc. Now is the time to buy them cheap,
cheaper, cheapest.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

In TME.-We expect to move into our
new building soon, and hence give notice
that it will be impossible to issue paper
week after next. The immense heavy
machinery of our office cannot be removed
and put up for work in a short time. We
ask public indulgence, with promise that
the missing number will be made up to
subscribers and advertisers.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

CHEAP RATEs.-In addition to the cheap
summer rates published in our last by the
W. & w. r. R. agent at this place, we
herewith append the following sent us by
the agent of the Piedmont Airline Rail,
way:
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Who are punished for failure to put
prisoners to work and keep them at it, when
| the sentence is Hard Labor 2" +
TIE THEsPIANs preparing two
new pieces, Zone of them it is said espe-
cially attractive) and viii soon be before
the public again. We.hope the success Of
the last occasion will guarantee better
attendance. The young ladies and gentle
men who put themselves to SO much in
| convenience for the entertainment of the
public, should be encouraged.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

The best stock of Opera Collars, Kids,
Sashes, Neck Ribbons, Dotted Wells, and a
great many other new goods, you can find
them ct low prices at Mrs. Feldenheimer's
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

RUNAwAY.-T Two mules hitched to a
wagon ran away in town last Saturday and
came near fatally injuring the driver and
another colored man who was in the wag
on. Fortunately their heads were too hard
to be cracked.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

DEMOCRATIC CONvENTION.-1he propll-
ETY. and policy of holding a Democratic
County Convention in Tarboro some time
during the present month, has been discuss
ed and seems to meet general appreciation.
The corrupt state of politics i'll Edgecombe
demands a serious and careful c0nsideTa-
ton at the hands of her true and honest
citizens. The apathy with which our
county political affairs have been treated,
should be abolished, and people should
look upon them as matters deserving their
most earnest attention. There could be
be much good accomplished if the promi-
nent men of the county would be prescn;
at the convention and lend their years and
experience towards the direction of public
affairs. Due notice will he given of the
time of holding the convention, and it is
to be hoped that citizens will recognize
| their duty and turn out in force. We car
do a great deal towards reme!ying The eyi
| if we would only cooperate.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

aB~ S. NJ. PETTENGILL & CO.. 10
State Street, Boston, 81 Park Row, New
York, and 701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
are our Agents for procuring advertisements
for THE Enquirer in the above cities, and
authorized TO contract for advertising al our
lowest rates
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

School ExAMINERs.- following is
the new Board of School Examiners Fl.
, II. Shaw, r. :. Williams and DR.. W. A.
! Duggan
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

STEAM ENGINES. S. S. Nash &
c., ask the attention Of farmers to the
Bookwalter Engine for running Cotton
Gins. 1t is small cheap engine and,
when not used for ginning, could be en-
ployed for various farm purposes. See
advertisement
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

PANoLA GRANGE-At its recent meeting
contributed $25. 90 to the suffering Patrons
Of the Southwest and appointed commit
tee to solicit in behalf of the general desti-
tute of that region.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Court advertisements inserted weeks for s..
Rg-Narriage, Funeral and Obituary notices. not
more than ten lines inserted FREE CHARGE.
SubScriptiOn SO 80. If paid cash al
time of SU bscri ing So 90.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

TEMPERANCE FEsr1vM.-The festival
given by the Edgecombe Council, Friends
of Temperance, last Friday night is spoken
of by all who attended, as a most brilliant
and pleasant affair. The ice.cream and
strawberries were delicious and abundant,
and music and dancing made all go merrily
until O'Clock, when the party broke up.
The novelty of the occasion was the
toast offered by Dr. JOS. II. Baker. The
sentiment was, 'To our Order: May the
good it will accomplish be commensurate
with the evil intemperance has done, -
which was presented in a few chastc and
we'll selected remarks, and is said to have
been appropriately responded to.
The Friends of Temperance in Tarboro
is in most fiourishing condition, having
about hundred on its roll and good deal
of conservative zeal among its members.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

N~~~---N-~~- --TSN-@~~~~O~@0SN
BOURNE.-At Brandon, Miss, May
18th, 1874, Mrs. JENNIE n. BOURNE, con-
sort OF the late Jos. W. Bourne.
IN MEMORIAM.
BY MRS. VIRGINIA FRANTZ.
As fades the morning star away,
As sinks the sun at close of day,
SO calmly passed her soul to rest,
Upon the loving Savlor's breast.
She was so weary waiting here,
The cold dark shadows brought no fear,
Nor through the valley could they hide
The light upon the other side.
Leaning upon the Sayior's arm,
She felt secure from every harm;
And babe adieu without sigh,
Unto the loved ones weeping nigh.
She raised her hands and feebly said,
6 I'm almost Those around her bed
Heard not the rest the heavenly light
Had dawned on immortal sight.
Perhaps the loved ones gone before
Came thronging to the beauteous shore;
A glimpse Of Katie, pure and fair,
Made her forget to whisper" there =
Amid their greetings of delight,
She was not "almost there" but quite.
Safe, safe at last from care and pain,
How could we wish her back again?
A mother, leaving children here,
Methinks will often Gnger near,
For heavenly joys are not so bright
/ AS to bedim earth loves sweet light.
Oh she may know her children's need,
And for their wants may even plead
| With the dear Jesus, meek and mild,
Who was himself little child.
Farewell dear friend ! We would nc
grieve,
For her whose latest moments leave
! A bright example of the faith
That triumphs over pain and death.
Brandon Miss, May 10, 1874.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

If you want to see something entirely
new in Dress Goods, they have just arrived
at Mrs. Feldcnhcimer's.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05
nATES OF ADyERTISING |:

Advertisements will be inserted in THR ENaun
EE -SourHERNrR at the following rates. Ten lines
Of ,1xIoS, or one inch lengthwise win constitute
SQUARE:
One square one insertion, q 90
Each Subsequent insertion, so
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05
LOCAL MATTERS.
JUNE

JUNE
This sweet time, the glory of the Spring,
Young verdurous June's delightful open
ing,
When leaves are lovliest, and young fruits
and flowers
Fear not the frost of Mays uncertain
hours
Rich, rife, luxuriant, yet with tenderest
hues,
Waves the full foliage and with morning
deWs,
And showers that gush down from the
radiant skies,
To bring below the air of Paradise.
HowITT.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

STRTK E8. We hear that the colored la
borers in some parts of the county are stri-
king for $1.0O per day and board. The
farmer who acccdes to such demand has
very little idea of self protection.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

For the best stock of City made Ladies
Misses and Children's Shoes, you will fine
at Mrs. Feldenheimer's
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

A. Whitlock has always full assort
ment of Ready Made Clothing.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

CUEREST-It is reported that Mr.. John
Norfeet will canvass this county for Judge
Moore. The more the merrier, pitch in.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

HIeH.-Spring chickens, of most re-
markably diminutive dimensions, retail in
our market from 20 to 25 cents.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Who are punished for failure to put
prisoners to work and keep them at it, when
the sentence is g Hard Labor ?"
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

For new shades of Silks and Silk Pop
Inns, 90 and see Mrs. Feldenhe:mer
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Summer Under Clothing and White
Shirts, the best in town, at A. Whitlock's.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

PERsONAL~-Hon. T. J. Jarvis, of Green
vile, passed through our town during the
week. He was looking as well as ever, and
his enthusiasm for the Conservative cause
seems to have lost none of its ardor.
Stylish Straw and Fur Hats, just receiv-
ed at \. WhitlOck's.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

For new shapes in Hats and Ronnets,
call and see them at Mrs. Feldenheimer' s
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

Go to Whitlock's Clothing House and
examine goods and prices before purchas-
ing.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

FAsHIoN-All puffs, rolls and huge
chignons are ruled out. The hair is now
worn parted in the centre, drawn smoothly
from the face, and braided neatly to the
back of the head. Hurrah for that
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

TIE RAIN-Wednesday was welcomed
by the farmers, but as usual this spring
there was most too much.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

/ call special attention to my mon
fading" Gents and Boys Flannel Suits,
in all styles, A Whitlock.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

New York Markets.
NRw YORK, June 3.-6 P. NJ.
Cotton dull sales $50 bales, at Is 3-8a
18 4.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05
JNo. S. DANCY,

The Rocky Mount Mail, Wilson Plain
dealer and Advance, Enfield Times and
Roanoke News, will please copy.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

En- VILLE.-Col. VIM. F. Beasley, of
Baltimore, is visiting his friends in our
city. The world seems to be going as well
as usual with the Col. He showed us
samples of his patent lock and, if we are
any Judge, they are fine concerns.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-05

New Goods arriving daily. If you are
not suited to-day, call tomorrow, at a.
WhitlOck's S.