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Public Sales.

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF
~ VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
A Administrator, with the the will annexed, l
shall proceed to sell atPublic Auction, at the
depot at Fishersville, at IL o'clock, on SATUR-
DAY, the Goth day of June, 1874, the
"GAY FARM"
belonging to the estate of the late Col. Frank
Ii n McCue, lying in Augusta County. about six
miles east of Stanton. This is very desirable
property, either for the farmer or the specula-
tive purchaser. 1t contains about
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES
of the best Long Meadow land; some seventy
acres being finely timbered, and all watered BY
tor and James River Turnpike, within few
hundred yards of the Fishersville depot.
TERMS: Liberal and will be made known on
the day of sale.
MARSHALL HANGER,
Administra tor, with the Will Annexed,
my 29.4t of Franklin McCue.
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MARRIED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. = In
Salt Lake City, Utah, March 9th, 1874,
by D. H. Wells, Albert III. Cleveland,
formerly Of .Staunton, Va, to Mrs. So
phia W. LeGenstrom.
ACKBURN. AT the residence
Of the brides father, DR.. 9. ]. Blackburn, in
Bethany, Mo-, on May l4th, 1874. by Elder
J. S. Allen, Mr.. Joseph Taylor to Miss
Kate Blackburn, formerly of Stanton, Va.
TERsON-BROWN.- the 10th inst,
by Rev. D B. Ewing, D D., Mr.. VIM: W.
Patterson to Miss Mamie c., daughter OF Mr.
VIM. A. Brown, all of Augusta county. No
cards.
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ROLL OF HoNoR--The following pupils in the
High School, of which Captain Lackey Is Teacher,
were placed on the Roll of Honor for the week end
ing May a2nd, 1874.
R. Atkinson, John Barrett, H. Bell, F. Bergin, H.
Caperton, VIM. Cochran, W. ClinediAst, Judson
Cushing, Michael Dinneen, Cornelius Dinneen, Percy
Echols, Charles Echard, Howard Hoge John Hardy,
VIM Hardy, John Hughes, VIM. Hughes, NJ Kyle,
William G. Kinney, VIM. Moffett, Charles McGufin,
Frank McCaffrey, Alexander Nelson, Charles Mel
son. Robert Richardson, Ed Stratton Robert STRAIT
ton, M. Shott, David switzer, Charles Shuf James
Taylor, N. Trout, M. Trenary W. B. Woodward,
George dudley, Mary Pagan, Ellen McCarty, Ellen
Nottingham, Mamie Mahoney, Emma Paris.
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STRAWBERRY FEsT1vAL.-On Thurs
day evening nexta strawberry festival will
be held in the Picker building for the
benefit of the Mission School, commencing
at O'Clock. The ladies having the mat
ter in charge have made every arrange
ment to make it most delightful affair,
and it is to be hoped the attendance will
be large
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FAYETTE ON THE TRACK.-Old Fay
cite, the inevitable and the irrepressible,
is on the track for Congress again. In a
card to the voters of the 9th district, he
says:
81 think I was not we'll treated, and
fairly beaten when General Terry and Col.
H ughes ran against me, nor had 1 fair
chance in the late convention, which nom
mated General Bowen. will now say to
all the aspirants for the position what 1
have often said: You are all young men,
as compared with myself, and two years is
but short time in your lives, while in
mine it is a great deal If you gentlemen
will allow me the honor to walk over the
Congressional track the third time without
opposition, will give you my bond and
security that I will not again be a candi-
date for Congress but l say, if you ''doub-
lie teams" upon me as you did in the Terry
and Hughes campaign, if God, my creator
and preserver, will bless me with eyesight
and the capacity to write, and speak, and
travel, I am a candidate for Congress until
I can have fair, single-handed race. [
do not wish to represent the people unless
l can reflect the will of the majority.
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REDucT1oN IN FRE1GHT.-The rate of
freight on the Valley Railroad from Balti-
more, has been reduced to the following
figures per hundred pounds list class,
soc; I'd class, 4Oc; Sd class, S5c; and 4th
class, 3oc. Special rates for bulk freight
such as large quantities Of groceries, &c.,
wilTbe made at 25cper hundred,
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THE PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SOUTH.
in the General Assembly of the Presby-
sippi, Saturday, DR.. H. M. Smith, of the
committee on bills and overtures, reported
an overture from the Augusta Presbytery
asking that the course Of study in theolog
ical seminaries be extended from three to
four years, with sessions of only six months
each year. The committee recommend
that the overture be answered in the neg
alive. On this an able debate ensued.-
DR.. Plummer speaking in favor of the
present system and DR.. B. M. Smith, Of
Virginia, in favor Of the four-year course.
Before reaching vote Rev. DR.. Baird,
secretary of publication and education,
read the reports of the executive commit
tee on these two subjects, which were re-
ferred to the standing committees.
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REMOVAL OF BISHOPS REMAINS
The Rev. DR.. Beale, of Edinburg, on
Thursday last had the remains Of Bishop
J. Markwood, U. B. c., disinterred and
transported, from Luray, Page county,
Va, to Rhorersville, Washington county;
Md, for interment. A beautiful monu-
ment is there, ready to be placed over his
last resting place. Though he had been
buried for about sixteen months, his fea-
lures could still be recognized. -Shenan-
dooh (Va..) Democrat.
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Private Sales.

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-As sur
v viving Executor of John Churchman,
decd, offer at private sale, fine FARM,
about four and half miles from Staunton,
on the Cross Keys Road, containing 123
Acres, adjoining Cochran, Gilkeson, Paris,
and others. Mill Creek runs through it and
affords sufficient power for machinery; has
on it about fifteen acres Of meadow, severa
fine Springs, Dwelling House, Barn and other
houses and about thirty acres of timber, and
is admirably adapted for fruit, grape and
market garden. elf saGa tl
will show the premises to any one desiring
to purchase. sms. f>s
TERMS LIBERAL.
JOHN S. CHURCHMAN,
febl4-tf 4-.l Executor.
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MAD Docs AND HoRsEs.-The Alex
andria (Va;) Gazette. Of Monday,
Fauquier county last night, report several
mad dogs and two mad horses near Pied
mont station. The horses belong to gen
tleman named Pritchard. One was bitten
by mad dog, and then bit the other, and
they are said to have almost torn them
selves to pieces, one having pulled his own
teeth out by tugging at the shoes on his
foot
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The Piedmont ssVirginian' announces
the death at Orange Courthouse, on the
10Th, Of Professor John F. Allen, in the
50th year of his age.
Hon Willoughby Newton, Of Westmore-
land, well known Virginian, in other
days, who once beat Senator Hunter for
Congress, died on the 23d inst.
Congressman Mellish, Of New York,
who was sent to the Lunatic Asylum in
Washington last week, died there Sunday.
William Shakespeare Caldwell, who gave
$250,0OO for Asylum in Richmond, Va,
a few days since, died in New York Mon
day.
W. T. Anderson, of Lynchburg, Va,
has fallen heir to $3.50, 900 by the death of a
relative in England.
The First National Bank OF Norfolk,
Va, suspended Tuesday
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TEH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES of
the Augusta Female Seminary will take
place on the evenings of the 18th, 10th and
18th of June. Rev. W. U. Murkland, OF
Baltimore, will preach the commencement
service, in the Presbyterian Church, on the
18th Of June.
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G. T. A d x ELS
STANTON, VA.
NEW PRICE LIST.


Having received our second purchase OF
Spring and Summer Dry Goods and
Millinery, we now offer our Goods at the
following prices:
Beautiful Bed Spreads and Quilts, 1874 at ST. rs
to SIS 90.
Linen Towels, very large, $3.50 pr doz., worth
$500
japanese Dress Goods, soc pr yd., worth 75c.
Satin Stripe Mohair Dress Goods, at SOC pr yd.,
worth 90c.
Iron Grenadines, Plain and Satin Stripe, at Csc
to ST. 90.
Beautiful Japanese Dress Goods, at Csc, worth
SOC.
yds of Bleached Cotton for SOC, worth l5c per
yard.
Mary Stuart and Grand Ouch
esS make.
Double Face, Black Alpaca, at SOC per I'd.
This is the best for the money in the State.
- We have a ine line of DRESS GOODS,
and cannot be undersold By anybody. -m
Alligator Belts from 25c to $l.00.
large assortment of Hamburg Edge, 10 to 90c.
Parasols from 30c to $500.
Kid Gloves from Toe to So so.
Shoe strings, ga long, Ice per dozen.
Hair Plaits at 25, 40 and SOC,
Real Hair Goods, the largest assortment in the
State, good and cheap.
1t will do your eyes good to see our
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A QUEER RIDE.-Y esterday morning
the western bound Express train, Captain
Anderson's, struck a hog at Millboro, and
carried it on the COW catcher thirty miles
to Covington, where it was ''unloaded'
with only bro ken leg.
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CHURCH NoTEs.-Rev. VIM. E. Bak er,
of this city, preached at Deerfeld on Sat
urday and Sunday last.
Rev. Mr.. Howard, of Highland, preach
ed at the Presbyterian church here We'd
nesday night and will preach there again
tonight and Sunday morning next.
Rev. Messrs. Andrews, McKim, and
Grammer preached at the Episcopal
church here Sunday morning, afternoon
and night.
Lexington Presbytery will meet at
Churchville, Wednesday, June Sd, to hear
a difficulty referred from Loeb Willow
church.
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APPEARANCE OF THE PoTATo BUG.-
This agricultural pest has appeared in the
vicinity of Staunton. It is to be hoped
that the visitation will not be of serious
character,
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W7ArcHEs, CLOCKS AND JEwELR1
"A. a. COMB.
Successor to Cone and Hsager,1

Successor to Gone and HaAger,J
OLD STAND, MAIN ST., STANTON, VA.
have on hand a large Stock of the above
Goods, and am constantly receiving additions
thereto. Also, fine Sterling Silver Ware, the
celebrated Rogers Plated Ware, Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Castors, lee Pitchers, &c. l am agent
for the
DIAMOND SPECTACLES / EYE GLASSES,
in fine Gold, Steel, Shell and Rubber Frames.
Recommended by Opticians.
ALI kinds of Repairing neatly done by myself,
and warranted. A. A. CONE.
my 29.ly -
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STRUCK BY LIGHrNING.-On Saturday
last Mr.. Whitefeld Woodall, a farmer re-
siding in Campbell county, near Brook
neal was struck by lightning on the head,
the fluid passing down the left side OF his
shoes ana Sd se 70 the Hf f0O %s aTre ms
jured and his recovery is very doubtful
LAnchbArQ Nelus.
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VT7ANTED.-A young MAN to assist me in
w the Mill for the season commencing July
Ist, 1874. One who understands grinding
wheat must come well recommended, must be
honest, temperate and industrious. One from
the country preferred. W. u. SWAN.
my 29-lt# Waynesbo.o, va.
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ad yer tised, to
JUNE 3rd, 18th, 9Th and 9th, 1874.
PURSES and STAKES amounting to over
1000 will be trotted and run for by some
of the finest horses in the United States. have
the promise already of several of the best horses
from the following States: New York, Penn
sylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, West Vir-
ginia and last but not least, the best horses in
this State.
This series of Races will be the first ever held
in this part of the State, and every preparation
is being made to make it as interesting and at
tractive as possible, both to the owners of horses
and to the visitors. Every amusement will be
afforded the visitors during the time not occu-
pied by the Races There will be fine Boats on
the Lake tor boat riding, Roller Skating in the
Rotunda, Boat Races on the Lake, Mule Races,
Foot Races, &C.. &c.
The gates will be open each day at IL O'Clock,
for the reception of visitors Races to begin
precisely at O'Clock each day. Tickets will be
sold at the gates and at the principal Book
Stores in Stanton. Tickets for the season ct
reduced rates. Policemen will be in attendance
and good order is guaranteed.
1t is customary for all Railroads throughout
the United States to carry passengers and stock
at excursion rates to Fairs, Races, &C., and
every effort will be made to obtain this privi-
lege from the Roads running to this place.
Carriages and Buggies admitted to the
grounds free OF extra charge. Every one should
st.end, as the fastest trotting ever done in tht
state Will be seen at these races. Come one
| Come all ! and leave behind you for a few
| Gays your cares and toll, to witness one of thu
hnest exhibitions ever seen in this country. Fo
particulars, &C., Address,
]. Il. SNAPP,
Lessee Of B. A. Fair Grounds,
apfz4'tdr Staunton, Va.
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Mr. PATRICK O'TooLE, is out again and able
to attend to business, and can be found at his
Stables, where he will be pleased to see and
accommodate his old friends. 3t@
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N7ANTED.-A Good Compost
w tor. A sober, steady and efficient
Printer can get permanent situation BY
applying at once at this office. None but Q
strictly sober man need apply.
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nov15-ti

JACOB HILDEBRAND'S CELEBRATED
81 WORKED.FLOORING constantly on hand,
warranted perfectly dry and No. 1. in every
respect also LUMBER of all kinds, SHIN
GILES and LATHS. Bills furnished at short
notice.
rs Highest Cash Prices paid for all kinds
Ct Merchantable Lumber, Shingles and Laths.
Apply to
WIN. F. SUMMERSON,
opposite Vindicator Office & Va. Hotel.
feb20-tf.-Spectator copy.
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COCHRAN WALKER now offer to the
trade, wholesale, G. W. Gail AXIS celebrated
Superior Scotch Snuff: at factory prices.
augl ......
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF VALUABLE LAND.
BY virtue of the decree rendered in the chan.
Gerry cause of Carr and wife, &C., 0s. Brooks
Administrator, &C., by the Circuit Court Of
Augusta county, the undersigned Commission
ers will proceed, on the premises, to sell at pub
lie auction, at II o'clock, A. NJ,
SATURDAY, BOTH DAY OF MAY, 1874,
SO much of that valuable tract of land contain
ing two hundred and twenty-four acres Qess
the quantity heretofore conveyed to the widow
of which James NJ. Brooks died sliced and pos
sessed located near Waynesboro, adjoining the
lands Of Samuel H. Steele, the George Shlrey
land and others.
TERMS.-As much cash as will pay the cost
of snit and sale, the balance on credit of one,
two and three years, the purchaser to give bond
with approved personal security bearing inter.
est from day of sale and the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
GEO. N. COCHRAN, JR.,
MARSHALL HANGER,
Commissioners
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NEW GRANGEs.-DeputyG G.. W. Koiner,
has organized the following Oranges of
Patrons of Husbandry, during the past
week, with the following officers and mem
bers:
Naked Greek Grange.-George Sea.
right, Master Robert A. Curry, Over
seer Cyrus Brown, Lecturer John
Harshbarger, Steward Andrew Young,
Assistant Steward John Seawright
Treasurer; W. S. Hiser, Secretary; Isaac
Baker, Gate Keeper I; Levi Picker, Chap
lain Mrs. Baker, Ceres Miss Fannie
Curry, Pomona Mrs. Young, Flora
Mrs. Julia Hunter, Stewardess.
Midway Gra,,ge.-J. M. Harris, Master
B. S. Rowan, Overseer W. A. Donald
Lecturer; J. M. Stoner, Chaplain; M. M
Dull, Steward; E. F. Lockridge, Assis'
tant Steward; G.. W. Mcclure, Treasurer
S. F. Carson, Secretary John Moore,
Gate Keeper Miss DEMANDS Rowan Ceres
Miss Eliza Lockridge, Pomona; Mrs. j
M. Harris, Flora Miss Jennie Brown.
Stewardess.
Mezrose Grange, Rockingham. Colone
John q. Doval, Master; B. F. Armen
trout, Overseer; Cyrus Rhodes. Lecturer
James Baker, Chaplain G. r. Yancey
Steward D. H. Moore, Assistant Stew
ard; John Kerlin, Treasurer S. r. ALE
baugh, Secretary; E. Long, Gate Keeper
Miss E. A. Flock, Ceres Miss M. j
Haines, Pomona Miss i. A. Rhodes
Flora; Miss A. M. Armentrout, Stew
ardess.
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DIED.

suddenly, in Monterey, High
land county, Va, on May 18th, Mrs: Eliza
beth Frances, wife Of Mr.. Osborne Wilson,
in the gath year of her age.
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NEW ORGAN.-On Monday last, the
new organ for the Lutheran Church arriv-
ed from Baltimore. 1t is a Goodman"
cabinet organ, with four sets of reed, man.
ufactured by W. Knabe & Co., of Balti-
more, and cost $3.50. 1t was tried after
service Wednesday night by Professor E.
L. Ide, who presides at it, and proved to
be of great power and softness of tone,
much resembling pipe organ,
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Commercial.

Commercial.
New YORK, May 2e.-Flour, quiet. Wheat
heavy. Corn, dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, Nay 2s.-Flour, dull and heavy
Wheat, steady and quiet. White southern
Corn, eoae5c Yellow, SIC; Oats, dull al
68a72 Rye, $l.l0a$l.l2.
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r OW FOR CASE. Proposing change in
IL our business on the LIST of July, we will
offer our stock until that time, VERY Low to
Cash buyers. r. L. FOSrER W.
May z2-3t
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MUTILATIoN,--A man named Evans, a
musical teacher in this section of country,
ragged citizens of North Carolina some time
since and mutilated for lacivious conduct,
will, it is understood, probably die from the
effects Of the injury inflicted upon him.
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WYE have just returned from the Eastern
w market with new and we'll selected
stock of Hardware, which we are determined to
sell very low. Mechanics and Farmers would do
well to call and examine before purchasing else
WERE
A large lot of heavy twist and straight traces
for sale cheap by
may8-tf WOODS h GILKESON.
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A VIRGINIA BELLE The Washing
ton "Chroniclen says: Miss Lizzie Cabell,
Of Richmond, accompanied by her uncle,
Colonel Cabell, of Missouri, called upon
the President last week and had a pleasant
chat with him, at the termination OF which
ly and exquisite bouquet. Miss Cabell's
SURPRISING beauty and varied accomplish
ments make her one Of the foremost bellies
of the ssOld Dominion
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7 RAGS WANTED. Cotton and Linen rags
are wanted at this Office at the market price,
No wooden will be taken, and must be separated
before tn ey are SENT or the lot will be rejected.
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FOR good assortment of fine Segars, inclu'
ding Imported and Key west, call on
augl COCHRAN g. WALKER
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AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-The Board
of Directors Of the Augusta County
Baldwin Agricultural Society, met last
Saturday. It was determined to divide
the premium list into departments, and
also that all stock exhibited for the same
premiums is to be examined in a ring to-
gether. The following propositions were
mentioned and will be considered at the
meeting of theBoard, June Goth, to which
day it adjourned: All corporators to ex-
hibit without paying entrance fee, but 10
per cent. of any premium they may take
to be retained all exhibitors, not cor
porators, to pay the amount of 10 per cent.
Of the premiums they contend for, whether
they get them OF not; the striking out OF
all premiums on horses for general utility ;
the striking out of all I'd premiums except
on stock, and the giving corporators who
present certificate of having paid their
dues, admission to the fair for their families
anu those residing in their households;
instead of six tickets for each, as is the
present plan.
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AND SUMMER GOODS.

cPR1NG AND SUMMER GOODS.
NGILLINIERX. m
have Just received at my store on Frederick
Street, q large and
Attractive Stock Of Millinery Goods,
consisting in part of
RoNNETs AND HATS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS,
Wells, RUCHEs, sAsHEs, oRNA-
MENTS. &C., &C., &C.
have lady from Baltimoren charge of the
trimming department who comes highly recon-
mended as having large experience and culti-
waited taste in her department. would most
resnectfully ask call, and an examination of
goods, styles and prices before purchasing else
where.
NV motto is quick sales and small profits.
Thankful for the patronage extended me the
past season, hope by prompt attention to BUSH
ness and fair dealing to merit the patronage Of
the public.
still continue to carry on the DRESS MAX
ING BUSINESS in all its branches at my resi-
dence on Main Street.
Ma. Orders from the country promptly at
tended to.
aprl7-3m. MKS. .. M. bkY AN.
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Twelve of The. public schools have been ex-
amined this week. On Wednesday the
Primary schools on Frederick street, taught by
Misses Brown and Mills were examined by Rev.
DR. Manly and Mr.. P. B. Hoge, and reflected
great credit on the teachers. The colored gra-
ded school, numbering $50 scholars, was ex-
amined by Messrs W J. Nelson and Mp.
Funkhouser, on the same day, and in Arithme-
tic, grammar, geography, music, &c. showed ad-
mirable teaching. One primary and two inter
mediates in the academy taught by Mrs. Dill ion
and Miss Beers and Miss Lilly Mills, the last of
whom retires at the close of this session. hav-
ing resigned her position, were examined and
madea fine exhibit. Yesterday the High School
Grammar and first intermediate, was examined
in physical geography analysis, complete geo.
graphy, mental arithmetic, science and music.
Taken altogether the progress made by the chill.
dren, with the new system under Prof. Ladd,
was simply wonderful. Rev. DR.. Manly said,
in an address yesterday, that all his life he had
been connected with education, and he had new
er before seen such success, both by children
and teachers Capt. W. A. McCue. for many
years a professional teacher, said the system
was the best he had ever cen, and all his preju.
dices against it had vanished. Mr.. J E. Guy,
former county Superintendent. complimen ted
Professor Ladd on his success. Major 81. M
Bell, President of the School Board, spoke with
Just pride of the schools and their management
The examinations in Latin were remarkable fol-
showing the thorough grounding of the schol.
ars in the language. The singing at all thu
schools was great attraction. Altogether ii
was triumphant day for Professor Ladd's sys
isher'' of it, as far as Staunton is concerned