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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

The Great Sachem, of the Improved order of
Red Men, proposes to pay an official visit to
Hiawatha Tribe, of this city, on the 31st
sleep of the present moon. He will be ac-
companied by several members of the Great
Council.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

Col. Walter r.. Wood Of Halifax, has taken
up his residence in st. Louis, As hs was one
of the Censenpial Commissioners, from Va,
there will be a vacancy in the board.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

The Cathedral destroyed in Baltimore in
1871, is to be rebuilt, the foundation having
been laid. Bishop Foley is now in that city
for the purpose OF giving the preparatory di-
rections. 1t is expected to complete it in Is
months.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

RAILROAD NEws.-Judge Ashby, direc-
tor Of the S. V. r. r. Co., returned to this
place on last Wednesday from Philadelphia,
where he had been for several days in the in
terest OF his company. From him we obtained
the following Information in regard to the re-
sumption of work ON this road He says that
arrangements have been made with responsible
parties to secure the construction of the S. ".
r. R., and that the only obstacle now in the
way OF vigorous prosecution of the work is
the injunction obtained by Jefferson county,
which prevents the directors of that Company
from acting; and that preparations are now
being made for the hearing of the case up on a
motion to dissolve the injunction during the
present month. The Central improvement
Company who have heretofore had the con-
tract for the building of the road retires, from
the work. He further says that in all proba-
bility, if the negotiations now under consider
alton are perfected and accepted by the Com
pany. the work OF graduation. &C., will be re-
sumed by the LIST Of September, 1S74.-Page
Courier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

The Dispdtsh. has ex expressed itself. spbstan-
tally. in favor Of President, Grant for a third
term. Suppose he should be nominated By the
Republicans, how then
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

We direct attention to the advertisement OF
H.F. Houghton, of his beautiful and valuable
little farm, situated about one and half miles
from Stanton. This is handsomely improv-
ed property, and desirable home for any one
desiring to purchase, 1
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

SUDDEN DEATH OF Mr.. WIN. CALDWELL.
Mr.. William Caldwell, substantial, worthy
and highly esteemed citizen Of this county, re-
siding near Thinking Spring, came to Staunton,
on Tuesday last, with two of his daughters to
make some purchases. Accomplished of feel
ing unwell the morning after he arrived here,
and was taken to Wayt & Bros drug store, and
a prescription given: by Dr.. Kennerly. In a
short time he walked down street and stopped
in the store Of VIM. Summerson, opposite the
Virginia Hotel. He complained of feeling a
pressure on his breast, aud walked towards the
door as if to go out. He placed his hands to
the sides Of his chest, stating that he felt ex-
tremely badly. and starting back in the store
to sit down. He had proceeded but few
steps, when he fell, and almost instantly ex-
PRED. 1t was truly a sad occurrence. Mr..
Caldwell left his home in the morning in his
usual health. His corpse was conveyed to his
stricken family in the evening. Such is life.
He was aged about 60 years, and throughout
his long life maintained the character of an up-
quiet, honorable Citizen 49,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

DR.. S. H. Henkel, Dentist, will start for St.
Louis, on Friday morning. to attend meeting
of 1.-THE Southern Dental Association, which
meets on Tuesday next.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

Hon. j. Amber Smith has positively declin-
ed to be a candidate for reelection to Congress
from the Richmond District. He sailed from
New York last week for Europe. We regret
the determination to which Mr. Smith arrived,
yet we have no doubt he is persuing a wise
course, in respect to his personal and private
interest, to withdraw from political life. He
made a good representative, and we doubt
very much whether his. successor will b. able
to accomplish as much for his constituents aud
the State, as did Mr.. Smith.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

The CENTENNIAL (Gaza) GAZETTEER, of
the UNITED STATES by A. Won Stenwehr, A.
NJ, author of the ECLECTIC SERIES of SCHOOL
BIOGRAPHIES, published by Zeigler and Nc
Curdy. z. L. Thomas & e. III. Butler, spe-
cial agents for Augusta county, Va.
The Centennial Gazetteeris designed to show
the gigantic results of the first one hundred
years of the Republic, the extent of its growth.
the vastness of its wealth and resources also
its educational industrial and political status,
as it closes the old century and starts upon the
new. 1t embraces the data furnished by She
census of 1870, the most recent official reports,
and a vast amount Of statistical, historical and
geographical information accumulated by ind-
Wdual and public enterprises, but never be-
fore published, except for the favored few,
in very expensive forms. It is complete
encyclopaedia of all the States. Territories,
counties, townships, cities, villages, post
offices. mountains, rivers, lakes, etc., of the
Union, and cannot fail to be immensely
exhaustive discussion of the United States from
purely national standpoint. This is followed
by the Gazetteer or Encyclopedia proper,
which is Alphabetically arranged. It treats
each State in detail. In its alphabetical place
will be found each county i'll the Union, bound
ed and described, its population and capital
given, with an enumeration of it's products in
bushels, pounds, tons and dollars, and the cash
values Of its farms. All cities in the country
are carefully located and described, their popu-
lation and railroad connections given and their
institutions, industries business peculiarities,
and commercial availabilities deliberately shown.
The boroughs, minor towns and villages are
located and described, thus making reliable
shippers guide. The townships of the country
are enumerated and their population given
The postofices are located in their proper coun-
ties, so that the work is a complete postofice
directory. It embraces 1000, octave pages,
printed from fine but clear and readable type,
on good white paper. The author has been en-
gagged on it for three years, assisted by corps
of statistcians and scholars, and he has spared
neither time, labor nor expense to make it full,
reliable. practical, and in all respects, fitting
tribute to our country's condition, as it rounds
the first century of our republican existence
Sold only by agents, This book is, not luxury,
but necessity to every well informed Ameri-
can citizen and no one should fail to secure
copy at the earliest opportunity. Our friend
Mr.. T. F. Thomas is now engaged in introduc-
ing the work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

ACCOMMODATION Train n! Arrangements
were perfected last Monday to run an accom-
mediation train between Staunton and Harper's
Ferry. Train will leave Staunton $50 a. M,
and arrive at Harper's Ferry at ll:3o, cennec-
tag with trains going east and west from that
point. Returning, leave Harpers Ferry at
I:35- p.sms, and arrive at Staunton 1920 p. M
This arrangement is intended to accommodate
the local trade and will be great advantage to
the Valley people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

List Of unavailable letters remaining in the
Stanton Post Oeice, July %, 1874.
~ Miss Lou Campbell, Harrisonburg; Miss Ma
ry'A. Doughty, Phila.; Andrew Shankly, Staml-
ton; Mrs. Sarah Steans, Baltic; James Wehn,
Staunton, Va; Randolph Taylor, Richmond,
Wa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

CUTTING SCRAPE.-Joe Brown, a colored
boy in the employ of DR.. A. NJ. Henhe, got
into difficulty with a coiored man named
Alexander, last Saturday night, and cut him
i'm the arm with knife, inflicting deep and
painful wound. Joe was arrested, and on
Monday had a call trial, which resulted in
sending him on for Indictment. AleAander's
wound was dressed by DR.. Henkle, and he is
doing as we'll as could be expected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

Whenever You want choice vegetables send
your orders to W. IS. Stutz.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

1PERsoNAL.-Hon. J, F. Lewis was in the
city this week, STOPPING with his brother-in-
law, Rev. j. C. Wheat. He is looking much
improved in health.
Prof. Cha's E. Young, formerly principal of
Staunton Male Academy, but now conducting
a fourishing Female Institute in Kentucky, is
on visit to his father, Col. D. S. Young
Prof. Young is much pleased with Kentucky.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23
LOCAL l..
To the Conservative Party of the 9TH Con-
gressional District

denomination
At the request of the State Executive Committee,
Twill not canvass for the nomination, but after it
shall have been made, will give an account of my
stewardship, and advocate the election OF the nomi
nee. JOHN T. HARRIS
July 10th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

HANDSOME DoNATIoN.-The Rev. j. W.
Hedges of Annapolis, Md, has secured very
neat pulpit, made and donated there for the
Monterey Methodist Episcopal Church of High
land county, Virginia. This church was used
by both armies as hospital in the late war,
and was left, at its close, with roof and walls
only. Congregations belonging to the two
leading bodies of Methodism worship on alter
Sundays in this church. The Adams Express
Company shipped the pulpit on to this place,
free.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

), .Stu.z receives cantelopes, morning and even
ing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

ExCURsION.-The Methodist Sunday School
OF this city will make an excursion to the
White Sulphur Springs on Thursday. July the
30th. Price for round trip tickets $500. A
comfortable seat is guaranteed to every ticket
holder. This is an opportunity but seldom of
fered to visit that celebrated watering place at
SO low charge. Get your tickets in time, and
thus help the school, and enjoy the pleasures
of the trip. The train will leave Staunton at
a M
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23
commissioners Sale.

Y - ~ :,
By virtue of a decree OF the Circuit Court OF An
fs1s in the cause Of Kunkies % Il
SUPPLIES Administrator and heirs, will on
Monday. the 27ih day Of July,
1874 co1rt-datf proceed in front of conrthouse
E. By supe in %e
This farm is situated on Smiths Greer, in+ Aususy
Watered s and can be madsa fire grazing iarm. II
-. CONTAINS 200 ACRES. - f'r-n
50 Acres OF which has been assigned to Mrs. Catha,
rne Stuple. the widow of John Stuple, for dover.
.TERMs.-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit and
sale and the balance upon sefedttot one, two and
ns
and the title retained as ultimate security:
NOTICE.-our bills will be ready and presented
qnestea to gaf;and settle without delay IS IN very
longer ndqsenfs Eel not W e f!xSsTa
sue'rs to Bell 4 Co., Booksellers and stationers
BOOKS: AND. srATIoNERYe CHEAP. =
In order to make room. fof our. FAIL GooDs. W.
sssa
! ''''p p'''''' '~ ' Oliver 4 What.
SUGGESTS Raossest To- ~ ge H., Co:
9. t. WsieE:s Boot sSos md ' Hat n Store :.
ssaa " sec anu serve: 1--WE nlIas call .apr15-iy
FARMERS win find at G. l., .Wellen's Boot, sho-
Shoes. Good Goods and prices low. Give him crN
ana Auy.v>7s.a~ n: !:,.s:is .:!... april 81 !.
THILDREN aid fnfahts Colored and Black sho r.
" -. and Slippers IN, endless variety iusf Fece~-
ed at G. L. WEILKR.S
apriy 2S-1l so Boot, Shoe and Hat Store
NEW MACKEREL1just received and for sale st
:IN:.T lot Of new Mnckerel in barrels n barr
and Kits. lily 2-atl MOORE GLEN :
IfREsH Vegetables secciyed ca.ay..hy ..-,s
# NsN MOORE 6LREN
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

The RICHMOND SwINDLER.-A few days
ago there appeared an account of the arrest in
Richmond of a man named J. Fl. Livingston,
alias Van Ness, on the charge of false pretenses,
in representing himself to be an agent of Mr.
Vanderbilt of New York city.
Yesterday the family OF the accused, consist
ing of his wife, two daughters and one son,
arrived in Washington from Bladensburg, where
they have been living, ION their way to Rich
mondo Thinking that some thing might be
wrong Detective Coomes placed them under
arrest and escorted them to Police Head-quar-
tiers, where they were questioned and cross
questioned, but nothing unusual was elected.
1t was reported, however, that there was con-
cealed at their late residence number of bur
glars tools, besides an amount of counterfeited
paper currency; and in order to ascertain the
truth Of the report Detective Coomes proceeded
to Bladensburg, but after thorough examfna-
ton OF the premises, nothing suspicious was
found. On the return of the detectives to this
city the family were released and they left last
night for Richmond Wash. Chron,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

TRIAL OF SMITH.-SmitE, alias Glass, the al
legged horse thief, who was confined in jail on
an indictment for habtualy carrying conceal
g weapons, was tried in the Hastings Court OF
Staunton, Judge Smith presiding, on Tuesday
last, and acquitted. He was instantly REAR
rested by the Chief of Police and the Sheriff, on
charge of horse-stealing in Rockbridge county.
There are several other complaints against the
accused, should the one upon which he is now
held, fail. Meade r. White was counsel for
Smith, and Maj. Elder for the Commonwealth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23
WE have another Indian war on our hand

We have another Indian war on our hands,
which is certain to prove expensive .if:nothing
else. The Government will be obliged to send
troops and supplies to .'the seat of war; which
in this instance seems to extend from the up
per part of Wyoming Territory to the northern
border of Texas, with occasional peaceable
districts intervening. The Comanches have had
an engagement with a company of Texas mill
tia, in which the latter were compelled to re-
treat. There have also been raids i'll Wyoming
and the miners are greatly excited. The few
regiments Of United States cavalry stationed
at the frontier posts are doing all that they can
to repress the savages, but the line of opera
tions is entirely too long to be covered by so
small force.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

day last S. Gooeh, Esq, Of the firm of Mason
Gooch and HOge, contractors on the Valley
railroad, brought from Harrisonburg, John
Brown, the colored convict, who made his escape
about two months ago, by saving out of the
penitentiary Oh the works of this firm, near
Greenville. Brown says that when he escaped
he went to Fishersville that night, changed his
clothes and the next morning started down the
Valley, keeping close to the mountains. After
working occasionally through the Valley, he
made his way to Pennsylvania. He remained
there short time, when he became convinced
that he was watched, and as he express ed it.
''was wanted." He returned to Hager sLown,
and had been engaged there several weeks.
when he found out the Sheriff of Washington
county was looking for him. He made his ar
engagements to leave the night he was arrested,
but the Sheriff's party was too fast for him, ia
king him after having inflicted severe wound
in his face by pistol shot. Two lof his teeth
were knocked out and a hole bored through his
jaw He was brought to Harrisonburg by Mr..
G. Miller, and a Mr.. May, who accompanied
him. Mr.. Miller had some correspondence with
and had been promised 800 for the delivery of
the convict either at Harrisonburg or Staunton
While in the Harrisonburg JAIL he examined
carefully the capacity OF the; Jail, aud came to
the conclusion that it was well built house,
and it would be difficult for him to make his
escape from it. ;. = |s5sss s..s.,,:ss..
Brown is one of the shrewdest men we have
ever seen. He is good talker, very polite.
and has no hesitation in giving in detail his ex-
perience. When Mr.. Gooch called to see him
in the Harrisonburg jail, he carried a pair Of
handouts and hobbies. Brown told him that
it was no use to put them on him, as he could
take them off in few moments. Taking a
piece of cord lie twisted it into the link OF THE
handouts, and with slight jerk, unloosened
them. He said he could stakeia pocKet-hand-
kerehief OR piece of cotton cloth, and with the
use Of dry mortar, saw the. irons IN two in
short time. He avs he does not intend to try
to get away again, that he was on his way back
to deliver himself up, and work out his time,
and that hereafter he will give no more trouble.
He asked whether there had not been some
horses stolen in this county recently, and when
told there had been, he said he could tell all a.
bout den Of horse thieves in Pennsylvania, as
he had gotten acquainted with them. He was
convicted some time ago of breaking into the
Tobacco store of Mr.. Evans of Winchester, and
sent to the penitentiary for nine years. ~He
says he used to live in this county and went by
the name of Braddock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

croRE ANnsALooN FOR RENT. -.,..u..i x & =. :
y The Saloon now occupied by John Burns, ff
basement corner OF Augusta street and Spring fanr
Win Be for Rent lst Of August Is regarded ~ one OF
The niniiig Boom and Kitchen adjQnfng. Gun be had
If necessary; or will rent the elegant Store Room
above with two rooms adjoining. for bus
mess, Eave Grocery and Liquor. which intend to
continue above or below, as may be preferred Ap-
ply at once to :t-@ -. ). p KAKsANAth
+ " &c. p. G. a.: 49,. ..s.s..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

1tARBOLIC CAMPHOR-far moths, tiPAttenj than
IL cemmen camphor.. Trytt Price oaly sc! IS.
ssysssis s,: =, y .AusnstA. s ysErsf tss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-23

EX1ALvERTs Carbolfc Toilet and Dental Soaps,
NJ just received and for sale by .s.:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-04
Direct Trade with Mexico.

The following letter which we are per-
mitted 10 publish, is worth the attention Of
our merchants:
NEW ORLEANS, ST. LOUIS AND CHICA-
GO RAILROAD Co, OFFICE OF THE GEN
ERAL FREIGHT AGENT, NEW ORLEANS,
Oct. 81, 1S74.-C. W. Anderson, General
Freight Agent, Nashville, Chattanooga and
st. Louis Railroad, Nashville; Dear Sir
Messrs. S. Alexander & Sons, of New YORK,
are about establishing line of first class
steamers between New Orleans and Vera
Cruz touching at TampiIo and Tuspain
The first steamer, the "City of Mexico"
will sail from this port OH the 1St proximo,
TO be followed by the Scuba" on the 2Sth,
and the City of Mexico on the 18th of De-
oember, and a steamer every three weeks
thereafter. The rates of freight are %
cents per cubic foot, 'or : of cent per
pound, gold. The steamers will make
close connection with the railroad between
Vera Cruz and the City of Mexico.
Favorable arrangements can be made
with this line Of steamers for any business
from or to the above mentioned points.
viii you please see if there is any business
in your city that can be secured on a
through bill of lading, at what rates and
what class Of freight. Respectfully,
ID. B. MoREY, g. F. a.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-04
sIinstrelsy,s TrIbuIations.

The colored youth of Nashville, with
the examples of the Tennesseeans, the Ju-
bilee Singers and the Georgia Ministries
before them, seem TO have contracted quite
a fragrant mania for the stage. An anna
teur troupe OF minstrels last week took it
into their heads to skip away to Lebanon
for few days and give a series of enter
tainments for the delectation of thu play
goers of that place. They gave perform
snces there Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights, but with such
poor luck in a peeuniary point
Of view that the problem of getting back
to the city became a sort of tough one.
There were fifteen of them. Nine took the
cars Monday morning, and got as far as
String Town, where they disembarked,
either 10 wait for the six left behind, or at
the invitation of the conductor-it is not
certainly known which. There is circum-
stantial evidence, however, that the latter
consideration actuated them, as their mu-
steal instruments and paraphernalia were
left on the train as pledge for their fare.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-04
THE JEWISH FAIR.
Further DOnatiOns-PIeufy 10 Run the
Fair this week and LOnger-The
Rafting Last Night

Fair this week and LOnger-The
Raniing Last Night
The Jewish Ladies' Fair continues 10 at.
tract crowds, and is emphatically the place
to spend a pleasant evening-and money,
in aid of magnificent improvement to the
city. 1t will continue four nights longer,
and will, as heretofore, draw big crowds.
Mr.. W. I. Linck, yesterday, donated his
pet monkey. Jack, TO the fair. Jack was a
trump at the Exposition and comes out
winner at the fair.
The two young bears which were ex-
hibited at the Exposition, and which have
been given to the fair, are to be ratified to-
night.
Table Misses Iser, BlOOmstein and
Spitz, thank DIR. VIM. Shelton, Mr.. T. H.
Jones and "a Friend" for cash, and Mr..
Alex. Rannie for a barrel of -four.
Gen. Pennypscker has consented that the
10th Infantry band give tomorrow eve
ning's concert. The members will be out
in full uniform.
The rafting, last night, turned out as
follows:
Tables / and Toy set furniture, $50,
won by j. w. Dixon.
Table BEAD watch case, s., Judge
Duling.
Table5-Ornamented cigar stand, $3.50,
W. J. Nicholson; cake box, s., Mrs. Cooley.
Table 6-Silk plush vest, $40, w. II.
Dodd; silver pickle stand, $50, Miss Ida
Powers; heavy silk sash, SIS, Miss Fannie
SObel.
Refreshment table-GlaSs of fine Jelly,
s., Mrs. Max Sax; same, s., Sigman
Hirsch; same, 81, Gen. Pennypacker.
Cigar stand-Box of cigars, s., Prof.
Weber.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-04


Col. John Mnrphey, Clerk and Master Of
Halnblin county, and Harry Eikin, Clerk
OF the United States Court at Knoxville.
are in the city, attending the sessions of the
Grand Chapter of Masons.
Rev. II. 5. Bennett leaves the city to-
day, 10 attend the session of the Central
South Congregational Conference, at Sci
ma, Ala. During his absence be viii can
vass for the Fisk University.
Thomas f. Perkins, Jr., County Court
Clerk Of Williamson county, was in the
city yesterday.
Rev. Acton Young, who has kept hotel
in nearly every city in the United States,
now lives in Memphis. He will no doubt
remain there until called away by the pur-
chase OF new hotel at some other point
Mai. Chas. w. Anderson, General Freight
Agent at the Nashville, chattanooga and
st. Louis road, went to Louisville yester-
day.
Mai. II. G. Bate, senior proprietor at the
Crescent Cotton Mills, LaWrenee county,
is in the city for the purpose Of attending
the annual meeting Of the Grand Chapter
Of Royal Arch Masons, which takes place
to-day.
The Cddiz, (Ky.) IDemOcrat, announces
the marriage of Tom w. Safiarans, former
~ of this city, TO Miss Lucy E. Baker, Of
Cadiz. 1t was diStiHgUe affair, and the
local chrOnicler grows enthusiastic over
sstbe groom, as stately and gallant as the
bride was lovely aud attractive, while
bevy Of attendants exhibited splendid
array of beautiful and charming ladies, and
clevei, chiValrous gentlemen" Tom is
graduate of the UNION AND
AMERICAN Office, and we feel an honest
in his good fortune.