davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
LOCAL..

THE VIRGINIAN AND THE NEW YEAR.
Although it is customary for the country pa
ncrs OF Virginia to omit the issue for christmas
week entirely or only give half sheet, we have
invariably acted upon the policy that it was
s:custom more lowered in the breach than the
observance" and given our readers the regular
full publication. We do 80 this year. Tne
very liberal patronage which has been eAseh-
ded to the VIRGINIAN since it passed into the
hands of the present proprietor, induces us to
maat all the requirements Of its publication,
and to indulge no excuse that would tend to
- lessen our appreciation of the kindness shown
us.
The VIRdINIAN enters upon the New Year
in healthy. progressive condition, and we ex-
pect, i'll very short time to make such m
provements and additions to our business facii-
titles of publication, as will enable us to enlarge
the usefulness and attractiveness OF our jour
nat. It is our purpose to make it first-class,
and march abreast of the active live spirit OF
the age. Exercising q courteous freedom III
the expression OF, our views of public questions,
and earnestly seeking to mark out that policy
that is best calculated to contribute to the good
of our native State. we have received the pat
ronage of even those who differ with us i'll our
Apolitical opinions. There is nothing that so
distinctly evidences the intelligence OF com
mnnity as the exercise of a proper appreciation
of individual opinion and that tolerance that Is
due to honest conviction. 1t aavertises that
community to all classes and invites their at
tention to it for investment and location. AS
WAS remarked to us by a Northern nun few
days ago, Stanton is the only live town Solth
kof the Potomlc, and that the success OF the
; VIRGINIAN was the best assurance that men
of all shades of political opinion would come
here. without embarrassment or hindfance III
the expression Of them. We only wish the
same could be said Of the entire State and OF the
South. Prescription for opinion sake has Goa
.ributed largely to the iuertness OF orr section.
Let men learn that one man has as much right
TO his opinions as another-tilat different views
of public question las and will always exist,
and that it is to the interest OF all the people
that perfect freedom should be allowed in the
exercise of them. When this S brought down
to every day practice-wilen men IN 90 about
their voting as they 10 aboHt their legitimate
business, we may be sure that the comnlahit y
that is governed by this rule, will prosper, and
not without it.
\ In entering upon the New Year, we offer the
congratulations OF the season. to all OF Our pa
irons, of whatever political persuasion, with
our thanks for the intelligent and public-spirlt-
ed favors which have been extended to u.s.
We fully appreciate it, and shall demonstrate 1t
during the progress of the year by the efforts
wv, shall make to deserve its continuance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

New Price List.
Canton Flannels l2N and 25ci
Good Blk VeIvetecn 1Cc -
Windsor Ties IS and sec
Beautiful Table Covers at s125 to, $500.
Gents Furnishing Goods, Very cheap;
Heavy Black Gro Grain Silk at SITS worth ss.sot
Casicoes, best prints, : TO 100;
Black Alpacas from csc to sl,25 per yard;
Beautiful Delaines. csc, worth 4oc
Best Opera Flannels Soc worth 75c
White Flannel 25c, worth sec;
Table Linen SOC, worth 75c per yartt;
LarSe sized Towels, from l0c to 75c each;
All Linen Napkins S1,oG per doz,, worth double,
Latest style Felt Skirts Sl,z5, worth S2,0G
fine line OF Breakfast shaTls at sll prices:
Hoop Skirts soc, worth double;
fine line of Fredericksburg all wooiea goods. ss
manufacturers prices; 20 ~" =
Sets OF Furs, from 81, so upwsrd5;
A fine assortment Of CiildreI,s Tura;
LADIES' UNDERWEAR Of ell descrip.ienss
One yard wide brown Cotton at Zoe;
Cotton Bats at l0c each; -
Calico Comforts at all prices;
A large stock Of Blankets at all prizes,
White Bed Spreads from $l,25 to s7.ess
We have the largest stock If
Human Hair Goods
III VIRGINIA,
French Towelng at 81 CO per yard
large assortment OF Ladies' saawls. at all ps!s.'
Ladies Belts, from csc to s1,25. ~,
HEADQUARTERS FOR
r 3 E O N s..
all widthS-at all pricos.
Bleached Cottons, from &c to 25c per yard;
Feathers anu Punasat all prices;
Babies Merino Caps and Bonnets;
Best Corsets in the market for SOC:
Kid Gloves from 75c to $2,5C-warranted;
Lace at doc, worth 30.
lC-4 Shooting from 43c to 76c per yard
Good Twiled Drilling at l5c;
Striped Ticking: at l5c, worth &c;
Red Flannel at all prices;
"a Pow-case Cotton at l5c pea yard
Good Linseys at 25c worth ACC; 'f'A
Space will not permit farther enumeration, huk
We certainly have the largest assortment of Gooda
in the market and at prices that can object to-
II connection with Mrs GLADKE'S Millinery De
w. part ment, We have the exclusive agency for
e. BgS.FEzsEcEks & co.'s
PATTERNS
large assortment constantly Oh hand.
a9- Calf and get Fall Style CATALOGUE. 81
81 Many thanks for past favors and expestingta
merit continuation of pofsular patronage.
am, Respectfully Yours, '@''- - s.
CHAS. A. GLADkE.
We sell the celebrated DoSNA4LY GLOVE at msnae
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31


FEsrIvAL.-The chilnren OF the Baptist
Sunday School Of this city were sumptnonsly
feasted in their Sunday School room ON last
Thursday night. The room was tastefnlly
aud beautifully decorated. Early in the even
ing the scholors, with their invited friends, as
sembIed, and the exercises We're opened with
singing and prayer. DR.. Manly, the pastor OF
the church, then, in some appropriate remarks,
presented prizes to number of the scholars,
for regulaTnttendance, correctness of answers
to Bible questions and for bringing in new
scholars. The scholars and friends partook OF
the bountiful supply Of delicacies, furnished by
the go ahead ladies of the Baptist church in
this city, An hour or two was then spent in
pleasant and sociable way, and closed with
some remarks by DR.. Manly.
On Sunday morning following was the ocea-
sion of the presentation Of some handsome
pictures, neatly framed, to the young ladies
who had collected the largest sums for the
Festival held on Thursday evening. The fol-
lowing young ladies received the prizes: Miss
es Staples, Peace, Snails. Pagan, Dillon,
hardwood and Irvine, which were presented
by Mr.. w. D. Gambler, in a very appropriate
and handsome address.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
CORRECTED EVERY WEEK By F., 3. HooS BROTHER.
WASHINGTON MARKET, DEC. 81, 1874.

Corrected every week by s. NJ, & b. G. JONES .
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Louisiana Ave, bet 18th and 18th SITS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
This association, which has SO recently been
organized in our City. is, it seems, in earnest.
as will be seen by the following proceedings of
a called meeting of the Directory, which re-
solved to carry out the suggestions Of the
American Evangelical Alliance, in reference to
tn" week of prayer, to be commenced OH the
4th day of January 1875. The committee on
lectures and religious exercises will make all
the necessary arrangements of which notice
will be given from the different pupts on next
Sunday.
The Alliance has fixed the following as the
order of prayer and subjects of lectures during
the week:
Monday l-Thanksgiving, for the varied
merces OF the past, humiliation for sins, per-
solal and national and prayer for Gods bless
ing in the future.
Tuesday 5th-Prayer for civil government
and all in authority.
Wednesday 6tll-Prayer for home objects,
parents, children, teachers, schools and collie
ges. ministry, the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION and Sunday Schools
Thursday 7th-Prayer for the extension OF
religious liberty throughout the world, peace
among nations, unity among christians, &c.
Friday 9th-Prayer for the conversion Of the
world to Christ.
Saturday y9th-Prayer for a religious revival
throughout the world.
Sunday aeth-A general meeting in the eve
ming, and addresses by the ministers Of the va
fious churches.
It is expected that in a short time our citl-
zens will be favored with readings and lectures
.by the Association.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

For all hrst-class Machines. also ATTACHMENTS Cor
any machine ordered on short notice. '''
In word if you wish any article-either Useful
or Ornamental, call at !:
dec a. JAS. w. NEWTON'S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

T4s 4asIors Horse Powders. reeorn,pended i.y IL.
1 Medical Profession. Por safe. l'y
- GEO. W. MAY & CO, Am.uSia 81
as+ Special Rates to- CHANGERS. call snd :
the IA and you will ~ ;.'easesi W. Z
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

RIO Lovers @sss Good Smoke.
GARs-Sreah fronr IIayana. t4iye me cali. =
sept2E NJ. Il. FYREE, Dgusgis.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29

u..al. m ,..,,, A., .oo,, ,,,;,,
;"a,,. % a,,,,,,,' v "n a'',,',' w., [ ,a,a
s;; & I,rs ,ho s,,.a, ,nei, avoo, o ,'as,,;nn vi, ""
haSnn ~ ~ @ '',s,an ~ rn" ~ p~,'' -
In ,hia 'aa,,, '"o ,,,,,,aaJ ,hora ~ !" ,ar',o "
"ip nv "''s .''',,sa al"u,o ,nao ,a',io " "suho al
n. .vis"I ~ ps,Is s,v '"o o,.''.,. ~'"
80 A." S,n,o " IN ,,',,, T." s,nJ;od H.. ~
Gon,h M % H. ,n,"a,osi., oc ,ha s,,r,o,, ~ n
Uo vii have mmc5 matter or NIX
sc,on,;t,o a"d ooonor,;c ;,nno,,,onoa o.
~ NJ Tohn n WI',}cv has hoon
oss;vnad ia n,onarotior ~ s,scial
roner, on ~ r,,ne,. ali re,;on ,r;,h n
viaw law Of oh,aining nm occura,e sta,omon,
Of ~ condition goneroIlv and of nre.
serving much usof,l inlnr1arion ,fLis
Win Il IA hoi;oyod hc y mo,l, ~ ,,roa,
voIc .
Mr. Uenrv NJ Cbanco will snond
some tina IN a snec;al study of the
lo,motions of ,he nm nj pori Clinton
with n view or solving sevorol ;mnor
tont nrohlems of s,,ucture
Mr. Andrew s McCreath has hoen
onnointcd cbcm;calossis,aut with hcod
o,,artc,.s and Ioborotorv at Uarr;shurc
no this lahontorv ia snccimon scol
locted will he scnf for ANALYSIS and dia.
tribution Espocial attention will he
oiven Ia economical worl, sincc that
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
miscellaneous.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE!
IN cIRARD owNsHIP.

The undersigned offers for sale the farm on
which he now resides situate In Girard township
CIenrheld county, Pa, formerly owned by Justin
j. Pie. The farm contains 100 acre., and is yerj
desrably located. The building are all new, and
consist OF a large frame house, having good celai
underneath, and good water convenient larg'
frame barn, blacksmith shop, wagon shed, spring
house. &e. The buildings on this farm are Al
good, If not better, than on any farm in Ciehrelc
county. The land Is Of superior quality and in .
good state Of cultivation.
Possession will be given in the spring, or n
any time most convenient TO the purchaser. Th'
terms will be reasonable. Persons desirons o
purchasing can address the subscriber at Leconiei
Mills P. o., clearheld county, Pa, Or apply Il
person on the premises.
Any persans wanting any information In regar'
10 the quun,soi inc land, 40 Ash OF ouii~..as
thereon 4c., 4c., eau get the information by call
ing on Sheriff Pie, In ClcarGcld, rs he owned th'
farm for number Of years. and Of course know
all about q. WENDELL ENDRES,
Leconte's Mills, clearaeld Co., Pa
January 81, 1874.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
ABOUT CHRIS7YAN STA TIES
MEN.

The Post snocrs at General Howard as "the
Christian soldier" and occasionally at the suudfy
public men rs "Christian statesmen" Does II
regard profession Of Christianity as subject Of
ecrs, or does Il claim to be inalblo in its judg-
mcnt in regard to who Is and who is not sincere
Christian = Pittsburgh Gasene.
We regret that we have shocked the
delicate nerves of the Christian editor
of the Gd.dfe by such illusions as the
above, and as the weather is not iavora
bic to n high state of nervous excite
ment we will try 10 soothe him by
making brief explanation. We dc
not regard the profession of Chris
tianity as a subject of public jeers,' ol
private lecrs either On the contrary
we strongly favor not only the proies
sion but the practice Of Christianity.
But there is one kind of profession
that we do hold is subject of public
scorn and general cxecration. We re
fer TO those professed Christians who
make Religion cloak and disguis,
under which they practice their neiari
Gus callings, and corrupt-public anC
private morals, and Of such are How
ard, Collax, Harlan, Patterson, e ia
Onine genus.
While General Howard had the hand
ling of the Freedmcn's Bureau funds
and the funds Of the Freedmen's Say
ing Bank, he was singing psalms, ant
making suspiciously loud professions o
Christianity. When Colhx and Ilar
Ian and Patterson and such men wcr,
dickcring in brides with the Credi
Mobilier thieves, they also went abou
the country making loud professions o
religion, and held up their professeC
religion as q shield Their mawkisl
friends denominated them "ChiistiaI
Statesmen" and therefore incapable o
doing anything wrong With scarcel,
an exception, every knave who hal
been found robbing the public Treasury
or taking bribes in Congress turns on
TO be a hypocl'ite also, who was in tn,
habit of shaking his religious cloak oI
the street corners and in public place
to deceive mankind and pursue thei
vocations with greater security.
These fellows are only incipien
"Christian Statesmen as the term i
now popularly understood The fhl
grown bird, insect or beast, whichevel
you may please to term him, takes il
tStates or the whole nation in his range
and having greater opportunities, com
mits greater havoc, and il is a mort
difficult matter to show him up in hi
true colors.
Christianity is not any more incon
sistent with public than private life
and should be practiced in both. Bu
you do not find true Christian eithel
in public or private making an exhibi
tion of his Christianity and calling pub
lie attention TO it, Whenever YOU fine
q man doing that, set him down as ,
"Christian Statesman either in bud Of
blossom, clap your hand upon YOU
pocket-bools and give him a wide berth
We trust that after this explanation
the Gazette will not misapprchend u,
when we speak of "Christian States
men. PhsJurgh Post.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
ro LIKE fIcroRY cERTAM

The political outlook is unusually
encouraging. In the last fifteen years
there has not been q brighter prospect
of the return Of the Democratic party
TO power. The country needs and
looks for change. The corruptions
and frauds, and tricks OF the Repub.
lican party have so thoroughly dis.
gusted the people, that they demand
new set Of men TO administer public
affairs. A political revolution has
been coming for years, which events
OF tho last few months FASTENED. Tho
friends of the Administration have rc,
linquished all hope OF carrying the
next Congress, and concede II to the
Democrats. This will be the fruit oI
the revolution that is sweeping the
country from Atlantic TO Pacific. OF
course IL will take longer time Ia
change the complexion OF the Senate,
but that must follow the popular will
as expressed in the election OF mem.
bers to tho lower house. Tho Senate
now consists Of "a members, of whom
inc opposition to the Administration
will have 20 after the Ith Of March
next-eleven less than one half. II
the political revolution continues, as
We believe 1t will, the opposition is
pretty sure to havea majority in tho
Senate when the Democratic President
takes his scat March ith, 1877.
With such good prospect ahead
/ IL bcboovcs Democrats, everywhere,
to maintain the integrity Of the party.
There never was greater occasion for
this. They should listen to no advice
that teaches them to disregard their
political obligations. Let us begin
now TO close up our ranks, and pro.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
FINEST RAILROAD BRIDGE IN
AMERICA.

Tho most noteworthy celebration OF
the Fourth Of July was undoubtedly
at st. Louis, in the Inauguration Of
the greatest bridge yet built in this
country. The remarkable points about
this bridge are the depth Of the founda-
tions, the width OF the arches and tho
novelty Of construction The founda-
ton Of the piers rests upon the bed
rock beneath the bed of the Mississip.
pi, ninoty.sevcn feet below high water
mark, and ono hundred and twenty
feet below the level Of st. Louis at the
river bank When the piers were
constructed and raised to a heighth
which gave sufficient elevation to clear
the smoke stacks and masts of the
largest river craft at the highest stage
of water, the construction Of tho arches
began The lowest parts Of these
arches are 30 feet above high water.
The spans are of unusual width, the
centre arch being 500 feet wide, max.
ing the bridge 1850 feet long exclusive
of the approaches. They were built
without tho ordinary scaffolding or
supports beneath, but in such way
that the extending arches balanced
one another, being gradually extended
out from the opposite piers until they
met in tho centre Of the span. This
system was novel one and attracted
scientific attention everywhere. Over
the bridge there are two roadways,
the total width Of tho superstructurc
being so feet. On tho top there is a
carriage way "a feet wide, and two
foot-walks each eight feet wide. Be-
meath this is the railway, there being
two tracks passing through openings
l3l feet wide by Is fcot high. On
either bank Of tho river the railway is
carried over the leveo or wharves up
on five stone arches, each 90 feet wide,
elevated above which upon an arcade
of twenty arches is tho carriage way.
On the 81. Louis bank brick arches
join these stone arches and carry the
railway into tunnel at Third street,
and thence TO the Union depot. The
carriage road ends also at Third street.
On tho Illinois side, at the end OF tho
stone arches tho railway divides, curv-
ing TO the North and South, and gradu-
ally descending upon trcstlc work ap.
proachcs, some 5000 feet long, until
the level is reached, the gradient being
one foot in ono hundred. The carriage
road dcsccnds between these trcstlcs,
upon an incline of five feet in one hun
drsd. This massive structure has
bcen five years In building, and cost
about 100000.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29

A Virginia railroad was made to pay
1926 for killing rooster. The cngin-
ccr said he spoke TO tho gentleman as
kindly as possible, but whom the old
fellow dropped one wing on the ground,
raised his good eye hoavonward and
commenced whottiug bis spur on the
rail, forboarancc ceased TO be n virtue,
and ho III into him with a train OF
thirteen freight cars, and forwarded
him 70 his happy scratching ground
by lightning express
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
IN The MEsI.


IN THE NEAT.
What true mother, or hther--for have no
fathers hearts 9--would ever tire Of reading ih
following
Gather them close TO your loving heart
Cradle them on your breast
Thoy will soon enough leave your broodlng care
Soon enough mount youths topmost stair
Little ones In tho nest.
Fret not that the childrens hearts are gay,
That tho restless foot will rum
There may come n time In the by and by,
When you'll sit In your lonely room and sigh
For sound Of childish fanl
when you'll long for the repetition sweet
That sounded through each room,
OF "mother," "moihcr"--the dear loyo-cals
That will echo loud In the silent halls,
Aud add to thcir stately gloom.
There may come time whom youll long to hear
The eager boylsh tread,
Tho tunccss whistle, the clear, shrll shout,
Tho busy hustle In aud out
And pattering overhead.
When tho boys and girls are nil grown up
And scattered far and wide,
Or gone to tho undiscovered shore,
Where youth aud age come never moro,
You will miss thcm from your side.
Then gather them close TO your loving heart
Cradle them on your breast
They will soon enough leave your broodlng care
Soon enough mount youths topmost stair
Little ones In tho nest.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
Livery stable.

TTNHR undersigned begs leave 10 inform the pub.
date all 10 the way Of furnishing Horses, Buggies
Saddles and HArncss, on the shortest notice and
on reasonable terms. Residence on Locust street,
between Third and Fourth.
d oEo.' W. aEARnARr.
clcarfcId, Feb. 4, 1874.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
Beale's Embrocation,

LATE powELL's,
For all diseases incident to Horses, Cattle, and
Human Flesh, reg-iring the use Of an
external application.
This Embrocation was extensively used BY
the Government during the war.
For sale BY Hsrtswick A Irwin, Clearheld
Joseph r. Irwin, Curwensyille. Daniel Good
ander. Lu:hersburg. tf.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29

The morea woman's waist is shaped
like an hour-glass tho quicker her
sands Of lifo run out. vii ... Hsit
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
Il o r. s A l. RI

A large and we'll finished Brick Dwelling, stu
ate on the river bank, In the borough Of Clear
field, containing eleven rooms, with good cellar
water in the kitchen, and all the modern conve
niences Pantries, bathroom, Clo,hcs-prosses, &c
Lot sixty feet front and two hundred and thirt,
feet back. with twenty foot alley on the cas-
side. Said building, with all the appurtenances
will be sold cheap, with payments to suit purcha.
ser. Application can be made TO the under
signed, or to A. @. Tate. Rsq., who will give al
necessary information to those who desire to in
spcct the property.
TnOS. J. MCCULLOUGH.
NAV 2let 1874 tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
b. M. COUDRIET
GOOD FLOUR,

OF different brands, always on hand, and will ~
sold mt the lowest possible figures.
LIQUORS, such as Brandy, Wine, Gin, WHISKY y,
Jaync'a Medicines, IIosttttcrs and
llooaands Bitters.
5000 pounds Of Wool wanted for which tn,
highest price will be paid. Cloycrseed on hand
and for sale at the lowest market price.
Also, Agent for strattonyille and curwcnsyil.s
Threshing Machines
w Call and sec for yourselves You will find
everything usually kept In Q retail store.
L. NJ. C0UDRIET.
Frcnchyillc P. o., March 1, 1871.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
A Proclamation against High Prcesl
We have Everything that is Neadei
Clearneld Nursery.

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
THE undersigned, having established a Nm
il scry on the Pike, about half way between
Clesfseid and Curwensville, is prepared TO fur.
nish aiikinds OF FRUIT TREES, standard and
dwarf) Evefgreens, shrubbery, Grape Vines,
eoossbetries, Lswton Blackberry, Strawberry,
and hasberry Vines. Also, Siberian Grab Trees,
vuinee, and early scarlet Rhubarb, 1c. ORDER
promptly attended to. Address,
top2o.es-y curwen villa. Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
Lime for Sale |
The Lightning Tanner.

VNHE undersgned arc the sole Agents in this
i. county for the "North American Galvanized
LIGHTNING RODS" These are the only safe
rods now In use. and are endorsed by all the
scientific mon In the country. rfN
We hereby notify the citifcnf Of the county
that We will rut them up . better rod, and for
less money, than is charged by the foreign
agents who annually traverse the county and
carry Of our little cash, nevsrto return.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-07-29
ENCOURAGE HOME LABOR.

Those wishing Lightning Rods erected on
their buildings need but address us BY letter, or
call in pcrson. We will put them up anywhere
IL the county, and warrant them. The Rods and
Fixtures can be seen at any time By calling ai
our store. II. II, BI0LER a co.
clsarasld, March 50. is7o,u