The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

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South of Staunton.
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-Mr. aid Mrs.
c. MeGuffin, Esq, near this place, lost their
little son, Henry, on last Wednesday under
the most distressing circumstances.
The child was playing in the room, its moth
er having been called to some other part OF the
house, andln some uncountable way his Clothes
took fire. Upon the return Of the mother, you
can imagine her feeling when she saw her boy
enveloped in the flames. Without thinking OF
the danger to her own life, she clasped the
child in her arms and endeavored to smother
the fire with her dress, in which attempt she
succeeded, but not until the child had been so
badly burned that death ensucd about seven
hours afterward. The tereaved parents have
the sympathy of all in their sad affection
CHRISTMAS DAY passed off quietly. OF
course there was the usual amount of frecrack-
ers and the like, to say nothing OF an Infamous
continuance resembling rubber balloon, Which
is inflated with wind, and the urchin takes his
mouth from the tube, the Wellin resounds with
a noise to which the ancient squedunct is a 81
rens song. They were immense sources OF
revenue to the bad boys, though, as they would
initiate them and march into the sitting room
and announce to their paternal that If he didn't
give them five cents they would let the thing
s.po Off and there would be fuss in the fam
/ lily. The nickel was drawn forth and pater IT,
milias congratulated himself on this lucky es-
cape A few Of the s'b'hoys'' came out second
best in tussle with Egg-nog, but we heard OF
no fight OF disturbance and every one seemed
to enjoy themselves. In the morning the
sFantastics' paraded the streets and created
a good deal OF merriment at the expense OF
their beautiful ''pEizs'' and grotesqae cos
tunes. In the evening the West Augusta
Guards, in full dress uniform, headed by the
Stonewall Brigade Band, marched through the
streets, and of course were the observed.
At night fire crackers, rockets, roman can
dies, &C., furnished amusement to others be-
. sides the little ones The Police tried in vain
to fluid out who was making all that noise, but,
| strange to say, although the street was crowd
ed in front OF the confectionery store. there
was not Il single one who could give the de-
sired information when the gallant soldiers OF
the city asked ''who set fire to that pack OF
squibs.'' Besides the usual amusements OF
Christmas nigh. Taylor & Bordwcll gave a
first rate performance in the Town Hall, and
few can look at james Taylor's comic dellnea-
tons without feeling Jolly all over.
We can say without fear Of contradiction
that staunton enjoyed merry Christmas
COUNTY CoURT.-The December term OF
the County Court, commenced on last Monday
Tho following is summary of the proceedings
for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:
Up. Lowman qualified as Notary Public.
ia. Logan qualified as admir- with the will
annexed of R. G. Logan, decd.
The estate OF Rebecca Higgs was committed
to the Sheriff for administration.
The will of Juda Shaffrey was admitted to
probate.
License was granted Frederick Baker to sell
liquor at his distillery, not to be drank when
sold.
Commonwealth Us. Beverly Manor Town
ship, for not keeping road in repair-three GU
ses-dsmissed.
Commonwealth VS.. Rush Harris, Indictment
for petit arceny, nolle prosequi entered, hav-
ing been previously sentenced by Justice to
months imprisonment
Commonwealth VS.. VIM. B. Dixon, indict-
ment for receiving stolen hogs-verdict not
guilty.
Commonwealth VS.. G.. Thomas, indictment
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Commonwealth VS.. VIM. Kurtz, Indictment
for unlawful trespass, verdict one cent fine,
and Judgment accordingly and for cost.
D. S. Sheets qualified as administrator, with
the will annexed of Simon P. Slower, decd.
Petition of E. L. Houff and others for road
was re-committed.
Rule awarded against Geo. A. Hundley, Jno
G. Slower and Kenney silings to show cause
why petition for appropriation to build bridge
across Middle River should not be dismissed
for want of prosecution.
Account of James Bumgarnner, jr., amount
4 ing to $500, was allowed, also an account Of
$500 Of Drs. McChesney & Son.
! Overseers of Poor VS.. Eugene Irvine-dis
missed.
Estate Of Archibald G.. Raynes was commit
ted to VIM. L. Mowry, Sheriff, for administra
ton.
Thos j. Walker qualified as guardian Of Jos
R. Walker, vice YIN. Crawford, resigned
Fifty-three deeds and, writings admitted
to record since last term Of Court.
STATE DEBT.-In the case OF Hggenbothan
VS. the Commonwealth, docided in the Court o
Il Appeals few DAYS AGO the effect of the de