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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03
rsaac,aer's Institute.

The Teachers Institute for Augusta County
assembled in the Academy building OF this city
ON Tuesday Of last week, and continued its
sessions until Thursday night
There were about eighty teachers in attend
ance. 46
Among the distinguished visitors were Prof
Gildersleeve, of the University OF Va, Prof.
Joynes. of Washington tS>Lee University, Prot,
Ladd, Sup. Public Schools OF this city, Prof.
Binford, Supt. Public Schools, kichmond' DR..
Leigh, of New York City, DR.. Sears, Agent OF
the Peabody Fund, Rev. Dr. Nc Gilvray OF the
City Schools of Richmond and Prof. Relchen-
baugh, Of Bridgewater.
| The Institute was called to order at 1 l a. m.
| by DR.: Robt. S. Hamilton, Sup't., who dellv-
| cred prief address, after which Rev. MIR. Min
nick, Of the Lutheran Church, offered a fervent
( and appropriate prayer.
The following was the order of business for
Tuesday:
MORNING SESSION.
Lecture by DIR. Sears, Subject, Institutes.
{" g Prof Binford, $ Reading.
g g DIR. Leigh, g
In consequence Of the lateness OF the hour,
at the conclusion OF DR.. Leigh's lecture, u p.
M, the Chairman announced that there would
be no evening session, and Institute was adj
journed until Wednesday morning 81 O'Clock.
SECOND DAY.
The Institute met pursuant to adjournment,
DR.. Hrmilton in the chair.
Lecture by Prof. Joynes, subject. Reading
6 IS 6 Ladd, Yss Grammar.
& :" Binford. iss Arithmetic
+" g DR.. Leigh g photography
AT the conclusion of DR.; 'Leigh's lecture,
the Institute took recess until p p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
Met pursuant to adjournment, DR.. Hamilton
in the chair.
Prof. Rechenbaugh occupied the stand for
20 minutes, on the subject Of School Manage
ment, after which Prof. Binford took up the
subject of Mental Arithmetic M
Prof Joynes was then called upon and deliv-
cred an instructive lecture on the advance
which the Chairman adjourned the Institute
until 81 p. M, Thursday.
THIRD DAY.
Met pursuant to adjournmen, DR.. Hamilton
in the chair.
Upon call of the roll about 20 ladies, and
40 gentlemen answered.
Rev. DR.. Ruffner, Superintendent of Public
Instruction for the State, was introduced who
stated that as he was anne6nced to speak at
night, in the Baptist church, he must, on ac-
count of his voice, decline to speak at that
time.
Prof. Binford resumed the subject.of arth-
metic illustrating the principles Of Long Di-
vision. H#fs
Mr.. Ladd nextlectlred on schooldicipline, af-
terwhich the Institute took a recess until q
o'clk p. m.
The eveningssession was passed in remarks
from Rev. DR.. McGilvray, on school manage
ment, generally followed by DR.. Sears in a
very entertaining lecture on the Rhine, its his
tory,&c.
At night Dr. Ruffnefaddressed the Insti-
tute from the pulpit of the Baptist church
and was followed by Dr. Sears, after which
the Chairman adjourned the Institute, SING
de- hi
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

CoLoRED CAMP MEErING.-The Camp
meeting held last week near Waynesboro'. by
the colorad Methodist, was largely attended,
We learn from an intelligent white friend, that
there were about 2, 900 persons present en Sun
day last, about one half of whom were whites.
The utmost harmony and good feeling prevail
ed and not the slightest disturbance occurred.
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MNrEetS.

Under light receipts, flour is little frmer, grain
firm, but no disposition to advance Prime butter
is selling WELL and chickens, vegetables, &C.. bring
ing good prices. "
CA RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
Augusta Street,,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

IMPORTANT WoRK.-It will be seen from
the advertisement of Capt Allen, City Engin-
Ger, that he will receive proposals for the con-
struction of Stone Arch Bridge over Lewis
Creek, on Augusta Street, until the 10th inst.
This is an important work, demanded as a
question of safety, and we have no doubt, will
be freely bid for.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

f A USEFUL Book. We have received copy
of the Gland Book of Politics for 1884, by
Hon. Edward Mcpherson, Clerk Of the U. S.
House of Representatives.. The compilation
has been made with great care and chronology
cal order, and embraces all the important pa
pers, facts and votes, connected with the polit-
ical history of the country for the past year. ~
1t includes judicial decisions. affecting political
questions, actions of State Legislatures, mes
sages from the President, acts and votes in
Congress, and all other points connected with
political questions making it a work that nc
public man should be without. To the public
speaker of either party. and the editor, who
desires to intelligently inform himself. it is in
dispensable. The position Mr. Mcpherson oc-
cupies, and the adaptability of his mind to work
of this kind, have afforded him facilities for
preparing useful book, and Of these he has
ayailed himself in an eminent degree.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

Ladies, if you wish neatly fitting walking
boot OF shoe, go to Maj Newton's. For par
ticulars see new advertisement. aug27 At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

HAM.-Most people boil ham. It Is irflcil Det-
ter baked, if baked right. Soak for an hour in
clean Water, and wipe dry. Next spread it over
it is fully done, take off the skin and matters
crusted on the flesh side. and set away to cool.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03
LOCAL.
To the Conservative Party Of the 7th Con-
gressional District.

Ny name will be presented to the Convention ior
denomination.
At the raouest of the State Executive Committee
/ will not canvass for the nomination, but a1ter IL
shall have been made, will give an account OF LILY
stewardship, and advocate the election OF the
nee. JOHN \. fz1AsA'ie
Univ 16th
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

The colored Baptists of Cedar Grove Church,
held Fair at Pointsville on Saturday last
The attendance was large and everything pass
ed off pleasantly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

New style bugle trimmed silk and gum belts
at Maj. Newton's, on Augusta street. Ladies
give him a call. !. aug27 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

Capt. Heber Ker, of this city, left on Tues
day last for Amelia county. No cards.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

NARROW EsCAPE.-On Saturday last, Mr..
Michael Harper made narrow escape from
death. He was blasting on the lot of DR.. Or.
.thur, in the northeastern portion of the city.
He had taken refuge in the old brick school
house, near by, to await the explosion. The
blast went off, and large rock passed through
the transom of the door, striking Mr.. Fl. in the
breast, and knocking him senseless. He re-
mained in that condition for some time, when
he began to revive, and in the evening of Sat-
urday was able to walk about, although suffer-
ing from the effects Of the severe blow
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03


The contents of Bzackwood's Magazine fol
August, just issued by the Leonard Scott Pub
lishirg Co., Al Barclay Street, New York, are
as follows:
..The Abode of Snow This is the first
part of the description of a trip to the Hima-
layas. The writer takes us from the heat OF
India to the cool breezes of the mountains, and
has promised to conduct us to some of the high
est peaks Of the range.
s'The Story Of Valentine and his Brother y
Part VIII.
s.New Books - essays Of Richard Con-
greve,'' in which the doctrine of the Religion
of Humanity is set forth at some length !:
Threading my way-Robert Dale Owen - the
product of one of those curiously uneducated
minds which no amount of training can ever
suffice to teach Memoir of Mrs. Barbauld, y
book Of which but little can be said, ssas it
contains little except chronicle Of modest
duty;' and ssSongs of two Words spoken OF
with moderate praise.
'sAlice Lorraine Part vi.
''Seven Village Songs principally love
songs short and sweet.
'.The Civil War in America by the Comte
de Paris. The first chapters of this work have
been published in Reuue des Deu1 Mondes. and
hence the present communication to Black
avood's Magazine, written by a General Off
Ger Of the late Confederate Army. A history in
tended to occupy seven volumes cannot
with fairness be judged by its preliminary
chapters; but the General Officer is unable to
restrain his indignation at the authors evident
sympathy with the cause Of the North, and
PUSHES somewhat hastily into print, denounce
hiDl as partisan writer, and not historian.
Not content with determining prematurely how
the Comte de Paris has written a book, he
seems also bent upon settling 'swhy he did it!''
"a matter with which literary critics seldom
trouble themselves.
"Montero's Flight A poem in ballad form,
describing the death of Marshall Conchs, and
his aide-de-camp's gallant ride.
's1'he Agricultural Strike.o This account
Of the troubles between English farmers and
farm labofers aims at giving an impartial ex-
plauation of the position of the parties before
the strike, and at the present time. It is an
article that places the whole case clearly before
US, thereby saving US the trouble Of trying
to remember and connect the items on the sub
jeet that appear from time to time in the news
papers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03
OFFICE or GEO. M. HARRISON,

OFFICE OF GEO. M. HARRISON,
STANTON. AUGUST LIST, 1874.
ITO Maria A. Tams, Ex'utrix Of VIM. n. Tams and
ia. F. NJ Young President OF the Central Bank OF
Virginia. the Directors and Stuckholders OF the Cen
trail Bank of Virginia ~
Take Notice. That on Tuesday, the LIST Gay Of Sep
TENDER. 1874 between the hours of O'Clock a. m.
aud 6 o'clock n. m at the oficeofgf4. Il. Harrison
Notary Public, in Staunton. Va, shall proceed to
take the dispositions of F N Young and others, to
be used evidence in suit now pending and I'M
determined in the Circuit Coert of the United States
are defendants and plaintiff, and If FROM any
cause the taking OF said dcpositions shall not be
commenced, or being commenced shall not be COM
pleted on that day the taking OF the same will be
adjourned from day to day, from time to time,
and place to place. until the the said dispositions
completed. 5.s,lts 444s
Given under my hand, this the day and year afcre-
said. nYa HARVEY TERRY,
auS 81 ty Counsel
tn he friends OF Mr.. A. NJ Simpson will find him at
G. L. We1ler's Boot. Shoe and HIT Store,
Main Street. HIS lady friends he would he particular
ly glad to see and serve. Give him call aDra3-ly
VEEmte and celored Mattsnss, very chcan
w N 28 W II. WELLER.
NJ ew chemical croton chloral. For sale by w
IN r. Tyree. drnaaist. ian o
Eyrsat Bargains in Dress Goods.
W .rss WI. WELLER.
(sermautnwn Norsted in all shades.
" auGlS VII, WEyLTP.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

We invite attention to the letters Of our
Washington correspondent. ''Clnton,'' zone
of series Of three in regard to the Board Of
Public Works of the Federal Capital. The sub
ject is scarcely to be regarded local one, in
vovng, it seems to us, many considerations of
national concern, and made the less local, and
OF course. the more national, by the fact that
the action Of the Board has been logged into
politics by the opposition as one of the exam
pies Of the general corruption, which is charsgs-
ed upon the Republican party, and which is
cited as showing that the latter are not entitled
to the continued confidence of the people,
Those who will attentively examine the mast
erly vindication Of the Board in the present
and two preceding letters Of our correspondent.
will conclude that those who would bring this
matter into the politics Of the country, s.reck-
| on without their nost,' and that the Board of
Public Works OF Washington City, is entitled
to the admiration and hearty thanks of the
nation.
The author Of 'sClinton,'' is well known to
us, as gentleman, long and highly dstir-
guished in his connection with the material de-
velopment and public improvements in the
United States. Those interested are fortunate
in having so able a champion as ''Clinton.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

! QUICK WoRK.-Mr. N. B. Sheppard, of this
CITY, contracted to do the brick work of the
Presbyterian Church at Waynesbaro', and
with his accustomed push, ran the building up
to the gables in sixteen days.
He has been awarded the contract for re-
building the Round House of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, recently burned at
this place, and will at once go to work to Jul
fill it. 4 &..h
Mr.. Sheppard has been engaged in erecting
Round Houses. building tunnels &C., for Rail
roads, for the past fourteen years. and has
probably done more work Of that kind than
any man living in Virginia.
In addition to this work, he has been extern
sively engaged in doing the brick work Of pri-
vate residences. He is one of those go-a-head
men that has a hand for anything in his line,
and obeys the scriptural injunction, that what
he has to do he does with all his might. Such
are the men who hold up country.
Rev. w. III. MTLBURN. d. D.-This distin-
guised minister OF the gospel preached in the
methodist church of this city, on last sabbath,
morning and evening. Ills lame had preceded
him, but no one who heard the sermons on last
Sabbath, had formed the remotest conception
of the vast mental powers of the Blind Preach
er. His descriptive powers, his comprehensive
range Of thought, and wonderfulelocution, as
tonished every listener, and the response Of ev-
cry one as the audience was dispensing, was
''what remarkable man.
Mr.. Milburn read the chapters from the
Bible constituting the lessons, and the texts,
from memory, with wonderful accuracy, and
then proceeded to the discussion OF his subject
in logical order. His voiceis rich and full, his
enunciation clear and distinct. and his gestures
almost faultless, combining all the elements of
the orator. Then the matter Of his discourses
is as unexceptional andappropriate as the man.
7ter of presentation.
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Tribute of Resnect.

Mr.. Jacob Ford, Of Rockbridge county, died
few days since, aged about IS years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

DEATH OF CAPT. r. D. HILL. -Tntelleence
was received in this city on Tuesday morning
last, that Capt. Reuben d. Hill, had suddenly
died at Head Waters, Highland County. on
Monday last, having dropped dead from the
chair in which he was sitting. He had for sew
eral years been in delicate health, but of late
had much improved, and hopes were entertain
ed that he would soon resume his accustomed
business.
Capt. Hill was a lawyer by profession, and
for many years had practiced in the Counties
of Augusta, Rockingham and Highland, MAX
Jag his home in Staunton. He was gentle
man of sternly marked traits of character, firm
in his friendships, and equally decided in his
dislikes. He had many kind and generous I'M
pulses, and it was only those who knew him
intimately that properly appreciated him.
Death, with memorable hand. has visited
this community, and taken from us many OF
OUR prominent citizens within the last two
years. Thos. J. Niche, Jno. 3. Baldwin, Levi
L. Stevenson, W. II. Tams Orlando Smith,
Maj. John A. Hartman, DR.. T. L. Stribling.
John B. Watts, Jacob Baylor and Reuben D.
Hill, have all yielded to the dread summons,
within that time. Who next? may be with
propriety, addressed by each individual, to
himself. q '@
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WATER SUPPLY FOR THE Cry AT the

WATER SUPPLY FOR THE CITY.-At the
meeting of the City Council on Tuesday night
last, Gen. Echols read i very Interesting, BILE
and exhaustive report from Capt. Donald Allen,
City Engineer,as to thebest method of supply
ing the city with water. The paper discusses
the Gravity System and the Pumping System,
going into minute details, to show the opera
tons, cost and utility Of each and concluding,
by recommending the latter. The estimates
given, based upon reliable and carefully pre-
pared data, placed the cost OF the gravity sys-
TEN, exclusive OF Reservoir, at $l75,8l9 49,and
the Pumping System at s7o,64S 80, the latter,
at this comparative cost, furnishing over 300,
5OO9 gallons OF water per day, more than the
other. The Committee promptly and unani-
mously adopted the report, and passeda reso-
luton authorizing the Finance Committee to
take steps to provide the means to carry the
recommendation Of Capt. Allen into effect
The purpose IS TO have all the arrangements
consummated, so as to 60 actively to work in
the,early Spring Of 1875. q
We congratulate the Council upon this time
" appropriate action, andon the city the
flattering prospect Of speedy supply Of very
important deficiency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR. = The Augusta
County Fair will commence ON the 18th of Oc-
ltober. and keep open three days. It is propos-
ed by the President, Gen. John Echols, to
make this the most attractive and successful
that we have yet had. In addition to the beau
.tiful silver sets and gifts already provided as
premiums in the Ladies' Departments, pre-
,mium of SIS 'sfor all horses that have never
beaten three minutes A premium of $500 to
the fastest trotter, time not to exceed 2:35.-
yOne of 1925 for the fastest trotter. raised, or
owned in the county six months prior to Oct.
lat. 1874 There will also be premiums offer
ed TO foot runners, including one of $40 for
quickest run of 100 yards, open to all white
mon. One Of 500, open to all white men, for a
si,ele dash around the track of half mile. and
AIS. open to colored men, for the same dis
lance.
We earnestly hope that every class of our
citizens will interest themselves in making the
Fair of 1874 grand success Each individual
contribute something to promote the gen
object, and if the proper spirit is nantes
I ted there will be no difficulty in accomplishing
: praisswortlay result. IS
: .f
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

I CITY PUBLIC FREE SCHoOLs.-It is truly
gratifying to every enlightened mind to know
that the city authorities have a comprehensive
and intelligent appreciation Of the vast impor-
tanee of nourishing and encouraging the City
Public Free Schools. At the meeting OF the
City Council on Tuesday night, Maj. Fl. NJ
Bell, President of the City School Board, APP
peared, and gave brief and intelligent account
Of the condition Of the public schools, and the
imperative necessity Of prompt action on the
part of the council, looking to enlarged facili-
ties for school purposes. The City Public
SchoC Is opened the LIST inst, with six hundred
scholars. This number comprehends the ca
pacity of the present buildings. 1t was stated
by Ma. Bell that there would be at least 900 pu
pills asking for admission. and unless provisions
was made for increased accommodations, many
of them could not be admitted. After his re-
marks were concluded, resolution was adop-
ted, authorizing the Finance Committee to put
$4,000 Of city per cent bonds aside in the
hands Of the city Treasurer, subject to the Or
der of the School Board and the approval of
of the Council, to be applied to the purposes in
dicated.
This enlightened action on the part Of the
Council, commends itself to the approval OF
every intelligent mind. There is no enterprise
SO closely connected with and tributary to the
prosperity of the city, and the elevation of its
moral tone, as that Of the Public Schools
They will attract population and wealth, diff
fuse healthy and legitimate pride, and lay
the foundation for the highest social and intel
lectual development.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-03

LUNATIC AsYLUM.-The Board Of Directors
Of the Western Lunatic Asylum, held Their an
nual meeting on Saturday last. There was
full Board and the subject Of filing the vacan-
cy occasioned by the death of DR.. Stribling,
discussed. It was determined to hold the cleo
zion on the oath inst. AS preliminary to this,
the Board reduced the salary OF the Superin-
tendent to $4,000 per aunum. We think this
was proper. 1t was just that DR.. Stribling
should have received what he did. Indeed,
money could pot measure his usefulness. No
man has ever lived who fulfilled his destiny
more thoroughly or who leftbehind him a name
more redolent of good to his fellow men, than
Or. ssotriblng. 1t will be next to impossible to
fill his place-to find one who combines the
scientific attachments, the administrative ahili-
ty and the equipoise of disposition, so necessa-
ry to the position. These, added to his long
| experience, and careful study of the wants of
| the institution over which he presided with so
much usefulness and distinction. will render
| it difficult matter to select suitable person
tofill his place.
| We understand there are large number of
| applicants, and voluminous credentials. 1t
may be proper to state that there were received
at this office during the editors absence, sever
al communications, advocating the claims Of
some of the candidates. 1t was deemed pru-
dent by the gentleman temporarily in charge
of theVIRGINIAN, not to publish them. This
Judgment we entirely concur in. For a posi-
ton of the kind in question, we do not think
newspaper puffs constitute an adequate recon-
mendation, nor should the Board Of Directors
be Influenced by them. Testimonials Of less
! pretension and more substance, should guide
in the determination of the qualifications Of the
applicants.
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"GRANGER :, -
PRICES
LAUREL y COTTON,
AT 121 CENTS.
g a LIc . = 8,
Good quality, only l0,cts.
Linen, Cottonades, Kentucky Jeans, bleach
ed and brown Cottons, at prices to cause-even

STAMPING DEPOT.
Embroidery or Braiding, Patterns Stamped
on children's dresses, Cloaks. Ladies WOODEN
or cotton skirts-or Initial Letters on Pillow
Gases, Hankerchiefs, Sc, quickly and neatly
executed.
ENTIRE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
or no charge for work. Initial letters, 5 cts.
each, or by the quantity. at Zoe per yard.
Yokes and Bands, linen Or cotton, always Oh
hand or made to order.
Orders from the Country respectfully solic-
tied.
Packages, amounting to 50, sent free OF OK
press charges.
Respectfully Submitted,
aug 13-tf j. w. NEWTON.
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StauntOn Market, Sept. 3.
CORRECTED EVERY WEEK P. B. HoeE BROTHER.

WHOLESALE PRICES
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N he friends Of MIR. A. NJ simpson will find him at
4 c. L. We1ler's Boot. Shoe and HIT Store
Main Street. HIS lad7friends he would he particular.