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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

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| The BAND.-Honors thick and fast fell upon
the Stonewall Band on its recent visit to
Richmond. In the grand procession, in which
| there were seven bands, the old Stonewall was
recognized as the leader, and its splendid per-
fo.mances were complimented from all sides.
1t is a matter Of no little congratulation, that
one of Staunton's particular prides should have
won such COLDER opinions in its competitions
! with the finest bands in the State.
| The Richmond Dispatch furais5l1s the fol-
lowing interesting historic sketch 81 tile Stone
wall Brigade Band:
The Stonewall Band was organized in the year
| 1855 in the town of Staunton, rs the Mountain
Sax Horn Band,'' under the leadership of
| Prof. A j Turner, with a membership of thir-
teen, and remained under that organ izaton UNI
til the year 1857, when it procured 81 set of silv-
er instrumets and the name then changed to
Turner Silver Cornet Band" At the COM
mencement OF the war, members Of the band
belonging to the various military organizations
went into the army with their respective COM
panies, and so remained until the reorganiz-
ton of the army. in the month OF May, 1862,
at Swift Run Gap, when they were regularly
detailed as the Fifth Virginia Regiment Band,
under the command Of the iamented Colonel
William S. Fl. Baylor, and it remained in that
capacity until by general order of General
Stonewall Jacksonit was constituted the Brigade
Band. and followed the fortunes of the great
Captain and his successors until the surrender
at Appomattox. OH the 10th of April, 1865.
OF the original members Of the Band all are
yet living except VIM. E. Woodward, who was
killed i'll the ranks Of the West Augusta Guard,
one OF the companies of the Fifth Virginia
Regiment OF which he was member, at the
first battle OF Manassas, on Sunday, the 2lst
day OF July, 1861. and Horace NJ. Stoddard,
who died at his home, in Staunton, on the Doth
day OF December, 1857. of disease contracted
in the army. Since the close OF the war the
band has been reorganized with the remaining
original eight members and the addition Of
thirteen new members. At present it is in a
fourishing condition, under the leadership of
Prof. A. j. Turner, who was its instructor in
its lncipiency and leader before the war and
during the memorable days Of lS61-'62-'63,
when he was compelled to leave the army, and
was succeeded by Prof. p. L. Barnitz, who
was its accomplished head until the surrender
at Appomattox.
| A visit to their neat and commodons hall
| VIII not be unnteresting. 1t is fitted up COM
fortably and tastefully, with superb Il octave
piano and various pictures. prominent among
them, one OF General r. E. Lee and Stone
wall jackson, the latter surrounded by the old
war instruments, which the members sacredlv
preserve as Il relic OF the Lost Cause, and I'M
der the picture OF Stonewall jackson the words
Brigade Band" The old Instruments have
been replaced by an elegant set OF new ones.
There is now not only the old band reorganiz-
ed, but most excellent orchestra organized
from its membership by Professor Turner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

The Centennial Board have accepted the
voluntary offer of E.. G. Booth, Esq, OF Phil
adelphia, to erect, at his own expense, q suita-
Bile building in Fairmont Park for a Virginia
Headquarters, to be under the control of the
Board during the entire exhibition, without
cost to the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

A PICKPoCKET.-On last Thursday. whist
Mr.. Peter Michael was purchasing tickets
for the circus. thief snatched his pocket-bcok
from his hand and attempted to escape, but
was caught before getting very far. lie gave
his name as VIM. WILSON, and claimed to have
Been from Richmond. Mr.. Harlan takes
charge of him until after the election, and some
candidate will lose q vote.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

U. s. COMMISSIONERS following gen
tlcmen were appointed L. 5. Commissioners by
Judge RiveS, at IIarrisonburg: A. i. McGrll-
der. of Winchester; Harvey Risk. Of Stanton,
aux, }. 4. Moore. Of Lexington. to take &C
acknowledgements Of bail affdaVits and deposit
lions, and do all sach in the arrest, commit
lnent or discharge Of offenders, as are by law
t,eyolvcd on such Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

Mrs. Emma Hadtlock, of Iowa City, was re-
Gently admitted to practice in the United States
Circuit and District Courts of that city. She
will be the first female lawyer ever admitted to
a Federal Court in the United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

The subscription book for the Rapid Transit
! or ''Nanhattan Railway CO.. was opened at
the New York Corn Exchange Friday. and i'll
Il very short time the entire amount Of s., Ooo,-
900 was subscribed, $ per cent. OF the whole
being paid in cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

In the United States District Coult at Salt
Lake City Friday Judge Foreman ordered that
Brigham Young be imprisoned until the $4,000
alimony allowed to Ann +. Young is paid
| Brigham is in charge of United States Marshal
Maxwell at his residence, being too unwell to
be removed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

George Jones, publisher, aud Lonis J. Jen-
nings, editor of the New York Times, were be
fore the Tombs Police Court Friday on a charge
of libeiiing James L. King.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

NEW AUCTION HoUsE.-We direct attention
70 the card of Messrs Peck & Prichard, who
have opened an auction house III the baSpy
building, corner Of Augusta and Frederick
streets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

PERsoNAL.-Holmcs Erwin and family
have left Staunton for their winter resi- dence in
Putnam county, Florida.
yno. Paris, Nicholas Sneed, T. T.. Fultz and
j. p. Asst have been appointed by Judge Hen
derson, Commissioners to assess the damage
occasioned by the passage Of the water pipes
through the lands of Robert Knightly.
Messrs. J. w. Calhoun and j. II. Heiser.
principals, have established fourishing fe-
male school, at Pond Gap, on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad. They have an able corps
of assistants, and commenced with Is pupils.
Rev. Samuel McCune has accepted the call
to the Presbyterian church at Mcdowell and
will shortly enter upon the duties OF the pas
torate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04


4 FIagi2 ARTIsT.--Our aeEsliesor across the
way. B. A. Bakemorc. is gettingup some very
handsome pictures, which will compete flvora-
bly, with city work. The people seem to APP
preciate lis talent. for his gallery is GENERALLY
filed with subjects. and he is kept busy with
his Gamer, and brush. Perseverance will tell,
and Blakemore is q regular goer. Give him q
cali and examine his work.
= ACCIDENTS. --Charles and Lewis, two little
sons Of Capt. Lewis IIarman. whilst riding a
colt up the pike, on Wednesday evening, were
. thrown. and quite seriously injured. DR.. Fannt-
leroy rendered the necessary medical attention
and the BOYS are considered out OF danger.
A negro man employed us driver by CAPTAIN
sfFhumas Eskridges fell from the wagon whilst
passing near the asylum, on last Thursday
evening, and broke his leg. Drs. Donaghe and
Hanger reset the limb.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

The tonic qualities of Liebigss Liquid Elk
tract Of Becfare much greater than those found
in any other specific Or appetizer, and is now
recommended by the best physicians in Eng
land and America, for Consumption, Debility,
Fever, hgue, Loss OF Appetite, sc.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

CHARM CHURN.-One OF the most valuable
inventions now in use is the Charm Churn. in
vented and manufactured by MIR. Geo. Shop
pert, OF this county. It isa very simple. use
full and invaluable article, and those who wish
q good churn should purchase one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

DR.. Strousberg, a noted railroad contractor
Of Russia, has been arrested at St. Petersburg
and sent to Moscow. He is charged with swim
ding his creditors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

OYSTERS AND VEGETABLEs.-I am still re-
ceiyng daily the very best Oysters Of the mar
ket also Vegetables of all kinds, and am sell
inc them as low as they. can possibly be Sold
Don't FORGET the place. g. D. PEARMAN, E.
at Mrs. Bolcn's cor, opposite G. IL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

TT Risk Esd. is the agent for the Atlantic
Fire Insurance Company, auu the Cohtlhehtai
life. they are said 10 be safe in all respects.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

AUGUSTA AT THE STATE FAIR.-Among
the premiums awarded at the Richmond Fair,
we notice the following given to citizens OF Au-
gusta county:
Mr.. A. NJ. Bowman, Of Waynesborough--
$50 for the best crop of corn raised in Virginia;
81 for the best bushel of rye; 50 for the best
bushel of timothy seed; s25 for the best acre Of
potatoes; $25 for the best acre Of turnps; $40
for the best boar; SIS for the best sow and
eight pigs or more.
Mr.. II. G. Kindig was awarded about $75
for the best and greatest variety Of apples.
Mrs. G.. J. Pratt-s2 for best Jelly; 81 for
best apple butter; 81 for best peck of dried ap-
ples 81 for the best crochet mittens; 81 for best
specimen Of braid of straw or grass.
Mr.. G. Julian Pratt-S30 for best bull three
years old and over; SIS fol. best bull calf; s25 fol
best cow over three years old; 81 so for second
best heifer; $40 for second best COW of any
blood or age; 81 for second best cow. improved
native or grades; SIS for best COW two years
and under three; $3.50 for second best; for the
best essay on the practical management of a
farm of not less than $50 acres, in the Valley
Of Virginia. devoted'to practical management
of mixed husbandry. diploma.
Mr.. w. A. Pratt--$5 for best pencil draw
ing.
Miss Matte vanfossen-s3 for best child's
afghan.
RICHMOND ENQUIRER John H. Bry-
ant, recently publisher OF the Richmond En-
q@irer, announces in the issue Of the 2Gtl, thst
he has sold the establishment to Messrs. Moses
P. Handy, James II. Beals, Jr, and Chas. j.
Jones. by whom the paper will be edited and
published. In brief card, these gentlemen
announce that the paper will be Conservative
in politics, but 1'indepcndent of all politicians
| and cliques.' Mr.. Handy is we'll known in
Virginia, as clever gentleman, good wri-
| ter and an energetic Journalist. The other gen
tlemen have had experience in the business
We wish the paper success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

The Petersburg hader- appeal, sermoniziag
upon recent failures, says: 1T really begins
to seem as il only we SIN Ill fry, who havn' t
any money, were to be expected to pay our
bills. The folks with money break with impu-
nifty, and settle on the basis of so cents on the
dollar. 1t is only the acknowledged poor folks
who are urged and made to pay. Why is this
thus? We wo- Id just like to know, you know"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

w. S. Stuta is still receiving his daily sup
plies of fresh fish and oysters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

Il YOU want nice, choice Oysters, Just from
the shell, be sure and so to Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

DEATH OF A MINISTER'S WIFE.-On Sat-
u,day week ago Mrs. Hoge, wife of Rev. E.
T. Hoge, OF Goshen, died there of typhoid fe-
yer. She had only been married few months.
On the following Monday, her body passed
through here on its way to Kentucky, where
her family reside.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

Call early and often and get your supply
from w. S. Stutz
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

The present population OF the United States
is etinated at oyer 5000, ooo with "a 1000, 900
T., 1890
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

Pearman's oysters are the best appetizer to
be found.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

TIE GROWTH OF RICHMoND.--T popu-
lation OF Richmond in 1850 was only $4,000 in
1870 the number Of inhabitants had increased
to 1000, and when the city census of 1874 was
taken the number was Gl 900. being an increase
Of 20, 900 in Il years. and 10000 in the last four
In the year 1874 alone 100000 were invested
in new buildings, and the Increased value OF
real estate according to the city assessments,
was 81, 100000
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

Times are hard and business dull. Ii you
want to be suited in price and quality don't
forget w. S. Stutz, 3 doors above ''Virginian'
Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04
NIELIxKNE H 0

Is the largest and best assorted have ever had tn
pleasure of showing my customers.
Having purchased them from such houses as s. :;
JAFFBAIs, Mills u GIBBS, and BARTLETT, REED y c,
OF New York NJ. s. SuApLEIGH & Co. JABaB REIG}
Il Co. WATSON K JANNY, and others, of PhaGeiphi
HOLIDAY, PHILIlPT & Co., HODGES BROTHERS, An,
STRONG, GATOR & Co., and other trst-class firms
Baltimore, 1 feel confident can offer you first-cla
goods from first hands. tlo shoddy or SeconG-Ell
gods in my stock) at prit to compete with am
this llarket rr~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04
LOCAL..
Arrival and Departure

CHESAPEAKE ANp OHIo TRAIs-fron it ut nt $40 d. m
rives AT 4;05 y, N. Leaves Tor the We9' ' ~ = -
and leaves Tor the ,East'at 1888, b. a.
Mail Closes at s:45 a. IN. ard $50 P ~
VALLEY RAILRoAD.-Mail trait lt t.nu with r,assen
~, arc ,f.s,t "a a. m and leaves at 4:So p M
Mail Closes at 10 a. M.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

Pearnan is certainly receiving the best Oys
tiers that come to this market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04
FOR EXAMPLE

Heavy weight Laurel Il. Cotton, one yard wide,
per yard by the bolt.
COTTON YARN V4RRAEILD FIRST QUALT'
$l,3e per bunch
One yard wide Bleached Cotton (Andriscoggin
that popular brand so much sought af;er 10y
house wives-for universal family use, II e:
per yard. by the bolt.
"Fruit of the LOOM" 12!4 cts. per yard by the :.
Wamsutta, A Bleached, 1889 per yard, by the !,
g!eachcd and Brown Canton Flannels from Toe
35c
Bleached and Brown Cottons. from &c to Csc.
Winchester, Charlotte vile, and FredericlzsI.
Factory Cloth, all grades, from SOC to So lerl,
BLACK ALPACAs--a specialization 25c TO $1,5g :,
yard. -,rl ri
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

10, for Pearnlan's fat oysters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

TREASURES OF THE DEAD LETTER OF
FICE.-F'rom the report of the Superintendent
of the dead-let branch of the Iostoffice De-
dartment, it appears that during the last fiscal
year 3,640,797 letters were sent to that office.
The total amount OF drafts, checks and money
contained in the letters received at the office
during the year amounted to about 50, 800, 000
OF which over So, 900, was delivered to the
parties to whom it belonged. and the balance
is still in the custody Of the Department.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

4 young man WHITES 70 KNOW II he SllouIU 'HHr-
ry a widow ten years older than himself. The So
luton Of that problesa requires more study than
we can conscientiously spare about election
times, but we will venture to say, that if the lady
holds the eEtist receipt for the last set OF new
teeth. and a coroner's certificate that the late
lamented died from natural causes. the young
man might have his hair cut short and his ears
ninnetl back, and wade In.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-04

AUGUSTA AT THE STATE FAIR.-Amons
the premiums awarded at the Richmond Fair
we notice the following given to citizens Of Au
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-06
M. MORTIMER.

The Scientific american saws:
elk a penalty for begging at ten
days labor on highways for each
offense. There is no danger of a
failing demand for that sort of labor
for the next fifty years. Give to
every citizen the power to make
arrests in cases of vagrancy, and for
every ten days labor by the person
SO arrested, credit the person max
ing the arrest with five days toward
the working out of his road tax.
For his labor give the tramp decent
board and lodging and from ten to
fifty cents day as wages according
to his efficiency. Let such law
be vigorously executed, and in
little while we shall have better
roads and fewer tramps. The hon
est seekers for labor suffer less un-
der such a system than they do
now
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-06
SONG OF THE BRAHMIN.
BY A. L. CARLTON.

Free as a wild bird on the wing.
All time is mine, and a song to sing.
Perfume divine pervades the air
That fills my lungs and stirs my hair.
I hear, though listening not to hear,
Things unheard by the common ear;
And I, once blind now clearly see
The path, nv wise Fate marks for me.
So fleet am I in my time sphere,
Never a doubt have or fear.
I drive no bargain for peace o, pelf!
For these I part not with myself:
But, freely as air, give my soul
To Brahma Of all parts The Whole.
And giving my all, receive again
A wealth, not taxed as wealth by men.
No barn need for the harvest grown
From seeds that In earth, and air, I've
sOwn;
Yet now, while the farmer is lost in sleep
The finest yield of his farm | reap;
reap not fearing that he will ask
.Who's robbed my felds?" as he wakes
to his task.
For the more | take. the more is left;
And he is richer who knows my theft
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-06
MUSIC IN THE DRAWING-ROO

For want of judgment on the part
of those who listen to music in
drawing rooms, says The SATURDAY
Revie7o, considerable excuse may
be found in the kind of music which
they are often condemned to hear.
Among the rare gifts which seem
to be nowadays considered COM
mon to the greater part Of the world.
that of musical excellence is not
omitted. TIE same folly which in
duces misguided persons to mag
inc that they can string together a
readible novel without any know
ledge of character or grammar, and
act difficult part with no under
standing Of stage requirements, has
led them to say with Bottom 81
have reasonably good ear in music;
let us have the tongs and the BONES"
for the many attempts at playing
by those who have no touch, and at
singing by those who have no ear,
the system OF education which teach
es children certain set of things
without any reference to their indi-
vidual capacity for them is in great
measure responsible. But the worst
specimens Of musical incompetency
which may be heard in drawing
rooms are due to the want of per
ception and the vanity Of those who
exhibit the specimens. There are
many men and women who might
sing or. play agreeably if they
would confne themselves to things
within their powers; but vaulting
ambition carries them pell-mell into
the dangers of difficult music which
| can only be encountered successful
ly after years of study and practice,
| and makes of the struggles which,
it is to be hoped, are more painful to
their hearers than themselves, ter
| rible warning. When one has been
presenkat one or two performances
of this kind, one can understand the
feelings of professor of music who
was gifted with very tender con-
science besides great talent, and,
being asked the reason of an un-
usual fit of gloom, replied, aWell
am just thinking whether | ought
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-06

Wiser men than these (talker and
singer may therefore build some
superstructure of decorous piety
upon this strange foundation of IA
miliarity. To my mind the ques-
tons supposed to pertain to God and
to life, and time and death, have a
certain degree of awe and rever-
ence of their own, which should
never be departed from. A cheer
full, a genial piety, implying self
respect and Difference of spirit, are
wholesome to cultivate amongst the
multitude; and all departure there
from on the part of spiritul agitators
are errors of ignorance or forgetful-
ness, and deprave rather than exalt
the popular mind. It is worth not
ing that clergymen and noblemen,
who have no genial word tosay to
political agitators, not only tolerate
but embrace these spiritual agita-
tors; for Moody and Sankey are
that and nothing more. They are
the peripated denagogues Of the
gospel. They do not pray to God;
they interview" him. Much is to
be forgiven in honest zeal, but zeal
in these days is bound to educate it
selfa little, and keep within useful
bounds. English Letter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-06

The wind of autumn blows,
So cold, SO cold;
The wind of autumn blows,
Dead is the summer rose,
And the withered grass lies rotting on the
mold
The frost creeps round the door,
So still, so still,
The frost creeps round the door,
The cricket sings no more,
No more at twilight pleads the whip poor
will
But hear the owlet's cry,
Forlorn, forlorn;
hear the owlet's cry,
When the evening moon is high,
And the racoon's greedy call among the
I mourn the summer dead,
So soon, so soon;
I mourn the summer dead,
With all its glory fled,
AS I stand beneath the frosty evening
moon.
And I think how life is going
So fast, so fast;
think how life is going,
How swift its tides are flowing,
How we scarcely hail our summer, ere It's
past!