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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

:, VALLEY RAILROAD.-The Board OF Direct
ors of the Valley Railroad met in Baltimore
east week. After careful consideration Of the
finances Of the company present. and prospect
i've, it was determined that work on the road
be ordered to the amount Of $4,000 per month
fpr six months from the LIST OF September
This is to be the cash allowance, exclusive OF
the &c per cent. of bonds, and is SO divided as
to allow $40, 900 cash per month. for the three
fall months. and $4,000 per month"; for the
three winter months. The actual allowance:
;including cash and bonds, dor the six months
ending the LIST of March, will be about $50, 600
per month. The ratio Of allowance after that
date will be about sl10, 900 per mo-, till complet-
ed That estimating the cost Of the work to insure
the completion of the road at 100000, and
taking from this amount the expenditure for
the next six months at the rate OF $4,000, the
balance be divided, into observation-disclosures OF
a month each, THAT is, the road to be completed
in two years from the list of September, 1874,
and work proportioned accordingly. s"t
Although the contractors were very DESTROYS
OF having q larger monthly allowance yet con-
.sidering the scarcity Of money, and the earnest
purpose of the company to complete the work
As soon as possible, consistent with its resource
%. and the terms Of the charter, they acceded
70 this arrangement, and will dispose of thei1
forces accordingly. -
when we remember THAT very little new
work !, being prosecuted anywhere in tie Unit
vi states at this time, we may regard this as g
favorable disposition Of the Valley Road. 1t is
<.;nainly tIl. b 81 that could be aops under the
tirs lns.L.lsSs. fa1r Hn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

CORRECTION. = Judge. Harris did not say
that the y1RGINIAN was the ''ablest paper in
the State.'' That wouldhave been dash at his
own party organs. and especially unjust to
those of his own county. His remark was
that it was the ss.ablest Republican paper in the
South We thought we had written 1t sub
substantially in that way, But being very
much elated at the time excited beyond the
rational exercise of our mental functions at
the distinguished compliment coming from SO
distinguished source. we were naturally con-
fused and confuddled. We should regret ex-
ceedingly if the Judge suffers from the mac
curate report Of his referenesato the VIRGIN
IAN, by reason of the sensitiNeness OF his party
Journals. We take all the blame, and plead a
pardonable vanity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10
Tribute of KesDecf.

| STAUNToN LODGE. No. l3, A. r. T. A. NJ.
August II, 1874.
Whereas, 1T has pleased the Great Architect OF the
Universe to remove from midst, by DEATH DIR
beloved Brother, JOHN B. WATTS who departedithis
life in the city OF Staunton -. early hour last eve
ming therefore,
Resolved, That In the death of brother John n.
Watts our Lodge has lost one OF its oldest and most
devoted members, the Craft q faithful workman so,
ciety honored and valuable Citizen and his faIni.
ly an affectionate father.
Resolved, That as evidence OF our esteem and
respect for the memory OF Brotheu the Q!licefs
and members Of this Lodge will attnud hiS fan ,rnl
and as afurther token Of respect we viii wear the
usual badge OF mourning for tllfrty days,
!, Resolved That these proceedings hs published in
the papers OF this city, and that coDy OF them be
sent to the family OF our deceased Brother
ls4 iaeaSn6 M. A, MILLER.
4 SOS .5lfi fsii<sq -CARRINGTON TAYLOR,
ai- glEs s5if SAMiI4 II. LESHB AUGn
sept 10 .-,. IS li - Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

SHORT PosTPoNEMENT.- Our readers will
notice by reference to advertisement that the
Gift Concert Of the Valley Educational Associ-
alton is postponed till the 26th day of Novem-
Der. The reasons given will be satisfactory to
all. 1t was an absolute necessity which custom
created. That the drawing will now take place
on the day specified there remains no doubt.
We can but repeat our entire confidence in the
integrity Of the enterprise and recommend
I its philanthropc object to all as worthy their
aid and encouragement. besides promising large
returns to the fortunate, ticket holders. Be
prompt now in purchasing your tickets if you
wish to invest. y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10
Deaths,

Near Greenv-ile on the Slst ult. John Gordon Pill.
son. az years and days. son Of Samuel F, and
y q. Pilson. E3-jl ta8
On the morning Of the 4th inst, at his residence
about three miles west OF Staunton, MIR. Jacob up-
man, aged about 81 years.
Mr.. Hupinan, was indeed and in truth an Israel
lite in whom there guile if that expression
lie used in connection with fallen humanity. He
universally respected for his honesty and good
ness, during his long life and leaves behind him ar
example worthy Of imitation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

BALDWIN AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR-W
cannot too earnestly urge upon the citizens OF
Augusta, and surrounding counties, the
importance of.sputting the best foot foremost
at our next Fair. to be held in October. The
prospect is that there will be large attend
:ence from u distance. We notice that the
3 ..Batimore Gazette is urging full representa-
,tion of the Merchants, Mechanics and Manu-
: ,factures of that city. If the city of Richmond
is wise, SIMILAR spirit will be manifested on
1.-THE part of her men Of business enterprise
The papers Of that city should urge the impor-
tance of more closely cultivating the acquaint-
ance of the people of this rich and progressive
section. Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge,
Bath, Allegheny, Highland and Albemarle
will be represented, and it will be a favorable
opportunity for both Richmond and Baltimore
to put in their claims fe; the trade OF these
counties. f
The President Of the Fair, Gen. Echols, is
fully alive to the importance Of making the Oc-
tober exhibition a grand success, and is ener-
9etically engaged in us arrangements to that
end Let every man and woman in the coun-
9 " give him Il helping baud.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

MECHANICS BALL.-srhe first annual Grand
Ball Of the Mechanics Club OF Staunton, VIII
be given at the American Hotel, Tonight
Thursday, 10th. From the arrangements al
ready made and the energetic character OF
those in the management, We feel justified in
promising very agreeable entertainment
Tickets may be had by calling on any of the
eomrlittee, whose names can be asceftained py
reference to the posters. i4 s,Fsa 3s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

HUGE MELoN.-Wm. Jordan, Esq, of this
city, sent to the VIRaINIAN office last week ,
the largest water melon weave ever seen. It
was grown by his son-in-law, A. J. Twiggs,
Esq, living near Augusta, Georgia, and was
forwarded, with four others, to Mr.. Jordan, by
express. The five weighed 3o5-averaging 81
pounds. The one sent us weighed 81 pounds,
and was 27s inches i'll length-the largest OF
the number. We had kind of barbecue ont
of it, gratifying the cravings of all the chi.uren
in the neighborFood. saea.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

FEMALE COLLEGE AT MISUNDERSTANDING
Secretary OF the Commonwealth has received
for record charter granted by Judge Turner,
to the Valley Female School, located at Win
chester, Va. Messsrs a. B. Trick, Holmes Con-
rad, Fl. c. Lupton, e. J. Evans, Z. S. Dorsey,
and Edwin L. RUSSELL are the incorporators.-
The capital stock is $4,000, in shares of 500
each. The company may hold, for the pur-
poses of the institution, fifty acres of land. -
The officers for the first year are as follows s.
President, A. B. Trick, of Haraisonburg /; Sec
rotary, John w. Rice; Treasurer Edwin l..
Russell.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

bishop L. A. Morris, D. D., senior Bishop OF
the M. &. Church, .died at Springfield. Ohio,
few days since.at the a dvanced age of 80 years.
He was native of Kanawha County. W, Va,
and was born April 2Sth, 1874. He joined the
Ohio Conference in 1917, and in 1882, was
elected Editor of the Western Christian Advo-
cate, at Cincinnati, and in 1886. was elect
ed Bishop, which position he filled with abili-
ty and usefulness, until death terminated his
life "a ~. =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

y Messrs. Elsom & Piper'are now refitting the
eommodious store room Of James a. Piper on
New Street, near Va. Hotel, with a view to
opening a large stock of goods. They vii con-
tinue their store on Main Street. we like to
see such enterprises, and hope theif patronage
viii be commensurate with their energy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

IMPROVEMENTS is a large number
of dwelling and business houses being erected
in Staunton at this time. There are at least
sixteen brick buildings going up, some of them
handsome residences, and others for business.
There is also much gre tier number Of frame
buildings under contract and being built. The
tight money market does not seem to have had
any effect on the mania for improvement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

NEW CoNCERN.-B Frank Eakle has plll'-
chased the interest of Henry e. Summerson,i in
the Grocery and Produce Store Of Byers &
Summerson, and will hereafter be connected
with Mr.. James L. Byers in conducting the es-
of Augusta and Main Street..
We commend this new firm to our readers.
They are experienced men in their liue of bus
mess, and will dead fairly, and keep full sup
plies. s5,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

DR.. Sears is having erected a very handsome
brick residence South OF his present dwelling.
The wood work is being done by Mr.. W. w.
Webb, and the brick work by VIM. Jordan
This is Mr.. WIS first job as an undertaken,
and reflects great credit on his workmanship.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Another scion of the English aristocracy has
left the Established church and gone over to
the Catholics. The Marquis Of Ripon is. the
new convert, and he, no doubt, will be warmly
welcomed,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

COMPLAINT Great complaint has reached
us OF the delivery Of our paper to subscribers at
Green Bank, West Virginia There IS a
screw loose somewhere and postmasters had
better look out, 4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Rev. Mr.. scanlon, of the Highland Circuit,
aceeptably filled the Methodist pulpit last Sab
bath, morning and evening. He is an earnest
and deeply pious young minister. with prom
ises ofpuch usefulness. W
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10
James Barbour. Esq, recently made i speech

James Barbour. Esq, recently made q speech
at Culpeper Court House, in response to 2 SER
onade. in which he declared his purpose to tie
= car dictate for Congress in opposition TO Gen.
Hunton. The Times says that his platform is
the third resolution Of the State Conservative
platform which pledges the party to make no
captious opposition to General Grant = adllir-
i strasion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10
The Governor has appointed j. Preston
Moore, Of Rockbridge county, Notary Pub

We notice in the Culpeper Times, that Mr..
T. J. Alfred, formerly of this city. is announe-
ed as associate and managing editor OF that
naDer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

The officers of the National Cotton Exchange
in New York have decided that the next NEE.
ting shall be held at Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs, w. Va, July 20, 1875. ,gsss
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MurHets.'

Under light receipts, flour is little lrner grain
irm but no disposition to advance. Prime butter
is selling well, and chickens, vegetables, &c. bring
ing good prices,
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
Fs H Augusta Street,,
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Mnr3'J0Qes.

On the Both ult., near Sangersville by Rev. G. w.
Wlne VIM. Sandy and Miss Catharinc Fifer
On the goth ult., near Sangersville by Rev Martin
Miller, G. w Cook and Miss Rachel B. Shaver.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Rev G. w. Deems, d. D.. pastor Of the
Strangers Church, New York City, has been
elected President Of Rutgers Female College in
that city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Since the action of the President in reference
to the troubles in the Southern States, the Gov
ernors Of, kentucky and Tennessee seem to
have been awakened to the necessity oftaking
additional Steps to arrest the violators OF law
and the perpetrators of murders in those
States. tt4 elt5 ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

. RELIGIOUS Pike Powers preached
two very able and chaste sermons in the Epis-
copal Church OF this city, on last Sabbath, mor-
ming and ev enng.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

We learn from the Salem Register that the
prospects OF Roanoke College the present sea-
SON, are very flattering. g.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10
CONVENTION,

sIn compliance with numerous solicitations maze
ny letter and in person, hereby call ConVen-
ton Of the REPUBLICANS of the Seventh congress
.slonal District, to meet in HARR1soNBuRG on Inc
18th day of OCTOBER first day of the u s. Dlstiio'
Court,) for the purpose of taking into consioeral
tho nom nation OF Republican Candidat for Con-
gress in, this District
Each County will send one delegate. ana al @i'ei
nate for each township therein
1t is important that there be 1un Representa-
tion. and to that end it is urged upon the Kepup-
licans of the District to lose no. time IN appointing
delegates. D. - 49, -
~ Chairman OF Rep. Congressional Conmittee.
Sent. 10. 1874. 80 -. Ll.l.-.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

FIN, Young, as usual, is supplied with a
full line of new Fall and Winter Goods. He is
one OF our best merchants and always purcha-
ses judiciously and sells at reasonable profits.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

PROBATION "A business firm in this City
received postal card this week, carefully
wrapped with Irvine string. The sender was
afraid it would get lost, we suppose.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Maria Hanson Baldwin, daughter of Oliver
P. Baldwin, Esq, died at her father sresidenoe
in Waverly, Baltimore Co., Nd, on the both
,,1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Senator J. Il. Connolly, of Richmond, has
rendered his resignation to the Governor. The
Wing says it is we'll known that he has for
some time been studying for the Baptist min
istry.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

H. A. Glenn has purchased the interest Of
his partner, Mr.. J. A. Moore in their store, and
will hereafter ''go it alone" He will keep on
hand a full supply Of family groceries, &C., as
heretofore. T., lsAsR7a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

The Governor has appointed John Funk,
of Rockingham county, Notary Public.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

New style, hugle trimmed silk and gum belts
at Maj. Newton's, on Augusta street. Ladies
glvedllm call. sept 10 At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

DEATk OF Rev. DANIEL DoWNEY.-Ths
community was very much surprised to hear
on "Wednesday morning, the 9th inst, that
Rev. Daniel Downey was dad. He WAS on
the streets Tuesday evening, and complained to
a friend that he was feeling very unwell, and
thought he would die that night, but il he pass
ed the night safely, he would BE- all right. Sew
cral years ago he had 4 severe attack OF intival
hemorrhages, and said that he felt he would have
4 return of t,and if so he did not expect to sur
! viye it. F5sf.5
DE-. Downey had been an ordained priest and
5 ofiiciated at this place for many years. For
some years past he has not been in active min
'sisterial relations TO his church. At the time OF
his death he was U. S. Internal Revenue Store
keeper, and aged about IS years.
=, Dr. Downey was d gentleman of fine CLASH
cal attanments, genial disposition and univer-
sally esteemed in this community, where ne
had resided for thirty years. W
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Hon.J. Amber Smith passed through Staun-
ton Tuesday evening,on his way to Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Jno. S. Lipscomb is now opening splendid
assortment of table ware and house furnishing
goods, to which he invites the attention of
the public. Give him a clil.
List of unavailable letters remaining in the
Staunton Post Oaice, August 20, 1874.
John D. Andre, Staunton, Va, Lewis BIZ
nell, White Sulphur Springs, w. Va. c. A..
1 Culberson,, Culberson, Texas. VIM. Doubt,
Capon Springs, w. Va. Samuel Ebbert, Go
1 shen, Va Mrs. j. NJ. ST. John, White Sulphur
Springs Miss Sadie Mason, No P. o. Simon
Powhll, Goshen, Va. j. H. Snapp, Staunton.
Va. Miss Katie B. Wren, Lisbon, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Ladies, if yon wish a neatly fitting walking
boot or shoe, go ia Maj. New tons. For par
tictllars see new advertisement. sept 10 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

The enterprise of Stanton is proverbial. --
Our merchants. as a class, cannot be excelled
in taste and energy. Among those who are
most active aud pushing, is our neighbor, e..
A.. Gladke. He is always on time with bis sup
plies to suit the season. =. - ..
La the ladies department, Mrs. Gladke never
fails to be ahead OF the Zines. She is now in
New York, attending all the grand openings
of the season for the purpose of carefully selec-
ting the styl and goods best adapted to this
locality. She will shortly return, prepared to
meet any and all demands in her line. Her
purpose, this season, is to surpass anything
that has heretofore been offered to the Ladies'
of Staunton and the Valley and she especially
requests that those intending to make fail
purchases will wait to examine her stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10
GENTLEMEN,

The above letters if not called for within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter Office Persons calling
tor them will llease say that they advertised,
JOHN A. HARTMAN, p. NJ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

w. Fl. Weller is now receiving large stock
of fall and winter goods, suitable to the market.
His selections are always popular, and speedily
disposed of.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

Loeb Bros, are nos opening q splendid as
sortnlent OF Fall and Winter Goods, Including
beautiful line of cassimeres and gentlemen's
furnishing goods. These they can have made
up to order, if desired, in the very latest style,
and the best manner Ladies suits, also, of
every description can be furnished. Their
stock, this season, is exceedingly attractive.
comprising everything that can be suggested,
appropriate to this section. van aa
They are still selling their carpets at very
reduced prices, and especially ask the atten-
ton OF purchasers to their varieties.
The Senior partner, Mr.. Joe Loeb, has
been in the eastern cities, for the past four
weeks, carefully making selections for the Val
ley trade. He will return in few days, when
he has completed his purchases, and then will
be presented one Of the most perfect selections
Of goods ever offered in Stanton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

WASHINGTON MARKET, SEPT, 8, 1874.
y Corrected every week by S. M, & Fl. G. JONES,
GENERAL COMMISSION lMER CHANTS
.sssT Louisiana Ave. bet. 18th and 10Th SITS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

The Ladies' Festival at the stone church on
Friday last wasan agreeable past-time. There
was large attendance, and the arrangements
such as contributed to the enjoyment Of all :
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u s.. GRANT.

AS a result OF the conference held at. the
War Department, between Secretaries Bris,
tow, Belknap and Attorney General Will
lans, the following circular was issued last
Thursday at 8 O'Clock, to United States attor,
neys and Marshalls. 1t has the approval Of
the President, the substantial parts of the
same having been communicated to him DUR
ing an interview with the Attorney-G General.
at Tonr Rr,rnh So .stf b.. ...t- -..4,cr z
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-10

A meeting of the Patrons.of Husbanary will
be held in this place on Friday the 18th inst.
tomorrow. 1t is desired that there be full
attendance, as business Of Importance will be
brought up. t
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stauntoa Market, Sept. 10.

CORRECTED EVERY WEEK BY F. B. HoeE BRoTHx
-e.a 1VHQI ESAI q PRICES.
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We hope this notice will be sufficient to re-
mind delinquents OF their obligations.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-03
TuEiolloving is the list ofprizes drawn
st Schulz 6 Neuhausen's yesterday

THE COMING PIANo-STRrSwAy Up.
RleHT.-Messrs. Adams 6 Lucas 1926
Market street, have recently succeeded IL
introducing the steinway Upright Piapol
in Wheeling, by the sale Of several o
those superior instruments to some OF oul
citizens.
The Upright Piano is, from III
small, compact form and handsome ex
terror, especially suited 10 the boudoir
the reception room and the psrlors o
many houses where q Grand or Souart
Piano could not conveniently be placed
Messrs. Steinway & Sons have, aftel
long and earnest study and experiments
succeeded in producing Upright Piano
tortes which are the most perfect insiru.
ments Of their class ever constructed, The
volume OF tone Is fully equal to any o.
Steinway's best Square Grand Pianos
while the quality Is Of the mott exouiaite
musical character-pure, sympathetic
and Id the highest degree pliable. Tbe
durability Of these neW Upright Pianos
and their capacity Of standing in tune h
unparalleled in the history Of piano max.
ing, and even greater than that Of The
best Grand and Square Pianos.
Too much can not be said In favor Of
these instruments; in fact, they must be
seen and heard to be appreciated.
There ID no doubt whatever that the
'steinway. Upright Piano viii shortly dis.
place otherstyles Of instruments, and the
Messra. Adams & Lucas, sole agents for
the same, assure US that there Is q rapidly
increasing demand here Tor the same,
and that they intend in future to keep a
stock oithem constantly on hand.