The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-20

fo~ the past two or three weeks, in which
christian teacher OF eminent abilities. both as
speaker and writer has been charged with
gross immortality. This paper has not followed
the example set by the press, generally,
for the reason, that we have no taste for the
circulation Of evil reports and because we think
that as all publishers of newspapers expect
their papers to be read by persons Of all classes
and sexes, and such reading is demoraiiziMg
in its tendency, especially to the youth or Our
LAND
We wish to record few reflections which
these scandalous revelations have suggested to
our mind.
The fondness shown by very many women
for their pastors, and ministers generally, ard
the great desire so often exhibited to unfold to
them tlieir sorrows, and even confile to- them
their secrets, as well as the freedom with which
they are wont to treat them, has been, by prll-
dent and thoughtful men, looked upon as ex-
tremely hazardous. No man except one de-
void Of all sensibility of feeling, can receive
such evidences of regard without being touched
by it.
Women should remember that they are SAT
est when they seek comfort and consolation
from the men of their own fresides. If they
have no real friendship there, then they have
none; and it would often happen that where
some little alienation exist at the home altar
and freside, frankness and confidence is the
wisest policy to pursue, and in most cases, all
thOco ip;,
standing would disappear with the smiles of
tenderness and loving confidence.
| Few men are so void of good feeling. as that
when they realize that they have been incon-
siderate and wanting in sympathy and tender
ness not to try to change their manner, cor
rect their mistakes; and attempt new life,
when they are aided by the frankness of their
wives in confding to them the secrets OF their
bosoms.
Let no wife who thinks she is neglected or
less loved than she deserves, revealh her sorrows
to male friend, no matter who he may be-
Bette, far better that the canker burn even
the core Of the heart and suffer all the trbula-
ton siucident 10 life with silence, than to chide
him, whom she prmoised to love and honor, to
one.
| One great evil amongst both sexes, is that
curse Of ''hero worship" landing to the skies,
men as stars OF the first magnitude, especially
that profession which is clothed WITH, or who
are believed to be, with the ''livery of heaven"
and sent with glad tdings to perishing world.
They are but men, and subject to like passions
with others, and should be received into fami-
lies aud treated as any other gentleman, and if
they come with their benedictions of blessings,
let them be gratefully received, but if their
conduct should be contrary to their professions
let them be kindly but firmly dismissed.
REPUTATToN.-Th great dranlatist has well
said that he who steals ones purse, steals trash
while to rob a man. Of his good name makes
him poor indeed. A man, however crcum-
spect he may be, needs to be on his guard, and
keep watchfuI vlgilence against traps and pit
falls. In this 18th century in great and small
cities as in country life, every movement OF a
man is narrowly watched by class OF persons
who go about silently and stealthily,, like the
hungry lion, seeking whom they may devour.
The fierce highlander. descending from his
mountains, with his armed retainers to plumber
and pillage and light the inoffensive hamlet
with flame, is not to be dreaded more than
that class Of persons, who delight in blighting
til good name and pure reputation Of others.
The wounds they seekto infiict on man and
woman ate more than mortal stabs, and more
to be dreaded than death.
ELECTIoN.-Won if the friends OF Hon.
William Mines jr. are in earnest about pres
enting his name to the Democratic convention
in opposition to Hon. John I. Harris. Why
have his fee lings mortified with such an over
whelming discontinue as he will receiver
Why bless your hearts, the thing is fixed, and
John T. will hare the satisfaction of advocat-
| ing his own election which he has promised to
| do in that very meek card of his, published to
| the voters Of the District. But we warn the
| Conservative Democratic Candidate, whoever
he may be, that he will be called upon by the
candidate Of the republican party to define his
| platform of principles and let the people know
whether he is with Maine or Indiana. The yo-
tiers should be informed.
Messrs. r. A. Gibbins, VIM. B. Yancy and
J. II. Larkins, have purchased part of the
farm on che Shenandoah river, in Rockingham
county, about mile below River Bank. be-
longing to Mrs. Julia Winsborough, including
fine water power and a site for mills and
manufactures. They will commence at once
the erection of a new saw mill and wooden fac
tory, both Of which will be built upon the best
and most approved plans. In connection with
the mill and factory, they desire to erect a
foundry and repair shop.
A GOOD APPOINTMENT Rives has
authorized Mr.. B. Gildersleeve to take tempo
rary charge Of the office OF the Clerk of the
United States District Court in Abingdon, re-
Gently made vacant by the death of Mr.. E. S.
Watson. The ''Virginian, Of that place, says
Judge Rives will do himself credit and the
public valuable service by making the APP
pointment permanent, as Mr.. Gildersleeve has
all the requisite qualifications, and is thorough
ly acquainted with the routine duties OF the
office.
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PoIsoN.-A standing antidote for poison by
oak, ivy, etc., is to take quielzlne, dissolve it
In water, let it stand half an hour, then paint
the poisoned part with it. Three or four APP
plications will never fail to cure the most ag-
orayated case Poison from bees, hornets. spi-
der bites. sc is instantly arrested by the APP
oo,o1 y,artc of co,nrffoT, salt and