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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

t is denied in official circles in Washington
that the United States has entered into any ar
ransement with Great Britain and Germany
looking to intervention in Spanish colonial IT
FAIRS 1t is said, in explanation of the rutnor
to that effect that in 1869 the Governn emt OF
fered its good offices to Spain for the purpose
OF bringing to close the civil war in Cuba on
certain designated basis. This was declined
by Spain; which offered II basis Of its own, to
which the United States refused to accede. ,rs
it was considered incompatible with amy pfriie-
tical nee citation. Since that time 10 similar
overture has been made by the United States,
nor has Spin given shy intimation that i
repetition OF the offer of the United States
would be agreeable. There is now no proba-
bility that Spain will take any means apart
from arms for the pacticaton OF Cuba, and
our Government is passive i'll the matter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

LEGREDENsAIN, OR How TO PUT Wrfofds
SUIT OF CLOTHES IN A JUNK BOTTLE..IIcre
is trick worth a hundred Of those great wiz
ards of the North; try it Every time yoli feel
like taking 'horn,' drop the price of a 'nipz
per- into bottle, and take a glass Of cold was
ter. Repeat this rrftff tFe bottle is full tkerf
break 1T, and CARRY the contents to a good TAIL
or, and within a month you will find yourself
encased in a new suit of clothes without any
trouble OF expense to yourself. The same can
be done With bonnets, hats, boots, sc. We
have known cart load of wood and barrel
of flour to be transntogrificd in a similar nrars|
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Beer Drinking, though growing apaee in this
country. is not quite up TO the standard OF
German indulgence at home. The amount OF
beer which is consumed IN Mtnlch IS enor-
,nous Every other person That passes by is the
bearer Of q large earthen jug, containing the
1ionor Which cheers bug does NOT inebriate.-
Reer fsows like water. Men, women and chill
DIRE Il, sin the dark hroWn hqnca, and mug after
nna follow each other in rapid succession. The
usual u average Of beer allotted to each person
Der day is five quarts and some have been
known 70 indulge i'll eight. No wonder r., the
Bavarians are a seepy-looking people; Ihey
America else they would not only look sleepy,
Knit Knit be very fast asleep most Of the time with
q, much beer in them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Tile following is the number of meetings
held by Moody and Sanhey in London during
the past four months, with the aggregate Of att
tendance
In Camberwel, GO meetings. attended by
100000 people; in Victoria, As meeting, attcil-
ded by 10000; in the Opera House.G0 meetings
attended by 100000; III Bow; 60 meetings, at
tended BY 100000. and in agricultural Hall.
GO meetings. attended by 100000; Tlic amount
OF money expended. for buildings, printing,
stewards, etc, is $4,000. Moody and Sankey
have declined to receive any compensation iroiH
the committee:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Parliament recently voted over one million
dollars to defray the expenses of the Prince of
Wales contemplated visit to India. A meeting
WIS held in Hyde Park or the 18th to protest
sons were present. Mr.. Bradlaugh made At
violent speech in support of the object
of the meeting, and concluded by offering Il
resolution of like spirit, which was almost
unanimously adopted. Eight persons who
voted against it were set upon by the crowd,
and the police had to interfere for their pro-
tectons
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

A new Know Nothing movement has been
set on foot. 1t is called the American League,
and was first organized in 1871. We are told
chat it has 10000 members in the State Of
New York. and will ruin Il Complete ticket fof
State officers in the election of November. Its
great principle is that nolie but Americans
born in this country and of American parents
shall be eligible to office; and it proposes that
the naturalization laws shall be amended ac-
ccrdingly. 1t also lays down the doctrine Of
absolute nom interferenee in religious subjects;
though It holds the law of the land supreme
above any church or sect. 1t is secret socie-
ty made up with lodges, with pass words, sig
nal, and oaths,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
NO. l8,

THE OLD MEN AT WoRK.-A paracr,pl.
from the pen of New York correspondent
makes special mention of some of the old and
most prosperous business men. 1t says:
A. Il. Stewart declined a social invifa,imt
from Governor Tiden because he was 80 busy.
This man OF seventy-four. and nobody knows
bow many millions. in his devotion to hard
work IS ike several more New York millivn-
aires. Moses Taylor is always laborine. Van.
derb!t, now eighty is at his office daily and la
liaraer pushed than any of his clerks. VIM,
3. Astor who is over eighty, attends closely
the business OF his vast real estate. George
Law ana Daniel Drew are each seventy six,
but clio not abate Il .jot of their active work y
Peter Cooper, aged eighty-one, is regularly at
his office in the Institute building. Edward
Matthews, who has reached seventy-tive, keeps
CLOSE eye on his Wall-strect reality. At sew
enty Charles O'Conner is up to his ears in le-
gal papers, though he avoids, when possible,
attendance upon the courts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
IEoaaE AeA1N.--Two young gentlemen, for.

HoaaE AaAIN.-Two young gentlemen, for
merly living near Piedmont, i'll Fauquier coun-
ty, who went to Texas some time since to seek
their fortunes, being unable to find employ
ment, were compelled to walk all the way from
thsst sst:ete to Virginia. Fhey arrived home en-
"Wednesday last bsrefooted and generally used
iup. They had to work, AZ 81 means of paying
for what they gos TO eat, OH their long and tee
dious journey. They say they will reni;ti,F liz
FauqlIier in the future. This is another fact
for the Digestion Of those Young nef v'l4o are
so anxious to leave their homes and so West:
f-1Iert Gazette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

PLEASANT REFLECTIoNs.-Tllc LeiitEon
Times, in we'll considered article, cemfhent-
! ing Oh the Bunker Hill centennial and the
pleasant recolleesiens sttefi commffglings in
spire, closes with a refreshing allusion to the
recent test of skill in Workmanship between
the American and Irish teams, and the feel
Ing that is cultivated:
These things must be. and it is pleasant to
see them, especially when they are done as
pleasantly as they have been ut Boston. They
belong to the youth of Nation, still thinking
its school, the play ground, the scene of its
first attachments and its first trials, the sacred
centre of the Universe. The International Ri
file Match is kindred development. 1t is the
comparison of one boys strength or skill with
another's-a pleasure which nothing OH earth
can surpass. not even contested election or
a vote OF confidence debates Fiat ssteasn !"
of American gentlemen should; in q succession
of shots at various targets count up 4 few more
marks than an equal "team'' of Irish gentle
men is not a matter Of very calculable import
that is, not upon the intrinsic merits of the
case. But it would be cynical, and, indeed,
very stupid, to disparage that which evidently
fascinates, engTosses and transports not only
all concerned. but also an immense surround
ing. 10 the rest of the world it is, at best, a
youthful "Reminiscences. 1t may give even old
England the fleeing sensation that she once
was young. and has still youthful elements in
her composition. 1t is true she has no centen-
aries aud very few anniversaries, and that she
finds it hard work to discover u pretense for
public rejocings. But we hope, however, that
they will come in some pleasanter form than
in the memories of old battles, political mis-
takes and violent separation. Why not Who
knows what a century may bring forth-even
the fag-end OF this nineteenth century? 1t has
net spent its ,luiver. 1t does not even show
tagging strength or diminished enterprise. 1t
is good for much still, and may yet give us
events which it will be good and pleasant for
us and all the world to remember hundred
Years hence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
THE snekE4 OF nEALFH-Fiyst, keep cool

TnR snefEF OF IIEALTH.-Fiyst, keep cool;
second,- eat regularly and slowly5 third main-
tain regular bodily habits !; fourth, take early
and very light superior, better still, none ut.
all !: fish, keep a clean skin :; sixth, get plenty
of sleep at night seventh, keep cheerful and
respectable eosnpanyS eighth keep out Of debt; $
ninth, don't set yeuf mind on things you don't
need; TENTH mind your own business; eleventh.
don't set lip to be II sharp of any kind !
twelfth, subdue curiosity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Tffe Chicago pribmie says that a real estate
lawsuit. which promises to rival in magnitude
and duration tile celebrated sslit of Mrs: Gaines
in New Orleanes, is one Of TIE probabilities in
Cllicago A strip OF land "'oit'l several mill
lions Of dollars, on which stahl the Illinois
Central depot and q portion of the track, is'
in dispute having Just been originally enter
tered at the lsnd office at Springfield, although
it has been occupied and.presrningly owned by
the railroad company for the last thirty years..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

They tell of Marie girl who recently left
her clothing in an open boat and hid herself in
the.wtllows, and when her parents were crying
and saying if they only had her back they
would obey her slightest wish, she appeared
and said she wanted to marry Jake.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

A letter in the New Orleans Bulletin from
Wilton, Florida, reports the lynching of a
white man and q negro, each charged will
rape. Verdict Of coroner's jury Hanged
by parties unknown, and served them right
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Ii our State had more factories, there WOULD
be fewer complaints Of hard times. The
Fredericksburg Star says that Hunter & Frost
Of that town, received all order for GOO of their
manufactured ploughs and $4,000 lbs Of cast
ing, and for cash..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
HOTELS.
THE SPOTTSWOOD HOTEL,
HarrisOnburg, Va.

C. B. LUCK, PROPRIETOR.
The new Hotel, THE SPooTSwOoD, under my pro
brietorship, is open and ready to receive visit
Srs and guests The establishment has been rent
ed fr the cellar to the roof and is III compete Or
te ON EN- phatically a new house, ana IL IS 9ee
aermined to make it stand as one OF the very pess
kept hotels in the State me M bto e and
very enlarged experience for IS years as nooet
springs proprietor, having kept the oia DGbd
hotel and the Spotswood HOTEL al hit en- }
DESTROYED by fire in December, btu ana we Joi
ne NAV claim here in the Valley OF virginia, 10 oe
able to keen a hotel He therefore invites me PEG,
ME of Rockingham and the adjoining countles anu
the travelling public generally 10 c'lll ~ INC
wood and see whether he does hoG "eii "iioei
the business of his lIfe 4,4 A., r,,o +ho
n ia scarcely necessary to say that the Iabe, the
Parlors and the Chambers Will Always NC iounu
The proprietor in conclusion, is quite sure the
peonIe of the Valley will cordially sustain tnis ei
tort to establish f1rst-class Hotel, SUCH DIS the
Spottswood shall he, in Harrlsonpufs, ..o,. .,o
NV Omnibus will always be ready to convey pas
sehsers " anu iio'AA UNIV ~ c. B. LUCK,
,or1o Proprietor of Spottswood
A ImmediateW at c. Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA
NcCHESNEY & NADENBoUSCH, lro opnnt 81
The Proprietors in resuming the management VI
this we'll known and popular note! SO lols anu ~
ahly known to the travelling PUBLIC promise IN tne
fmtxre TO retain the reputation the American mas
borne as FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.
It's locality Immediately at the Rallroaa Depue on
ders it convenient stopping place ioi pei'0
business or in search OF health
Rar and Barber Shop in the House. -. -
Ali the offices of the Telegraph ana stage iiiie oh
ming to this town are adjoining ans mouse: h., BOT
krA irst-class Livery Stable, conduc{e1 w ''
aTooie' IS connected WIN WIS NcCHBsNEY s CO.
NR-Citfzens of the county will be furnlshed aliio
der at so cents, and Horses fed by Fat iooie d" ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

A letter from the Red Cloud agency, dated
the 9th inst. states that a strong, we'll armed
and equipped body of Uncapapa Sioux are on
the war path il. the Black Hills: They have
had two encounters With white men, miners,)
killed seven in one and three in another par
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Boarding school miss: 20, Charlie !. I expect
to graduate at next commencement ''Grad-
aates What will you graduate in?'' s'Why, in
white tulle -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

s'What do you think is the best size for a
mani" drawled out a lazy Top, vino was talk
ing to his physician. "Exercise,' sternHy re-
piled the doctor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

1t claimed that the census Of New Yorl
city, nov in progress, will give that city pop
ulation OF 100000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

A Baltimore confectioner who's ten years
ago, taught his narros to say sepretty creature"
to every lady that entered his shop, is now a
millionaire.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

The man s'whose departure left & blank il
the house" did not die; lie was census tallel
and will return again.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Lady Franklin, wife of Sir John Franklin
the great Arctic explorer, died in London o,
Sunday night last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
j. Amber Smith,

LAW OFFICE, RICHMOND, VA.
After the 4h Of March neat shall resume the acttue
practice of the Ian.
Will practice in United States District Circuit, and
Supreme Courts, and all State Courts, also peSQfe tn
Department ats Washington, d. c.
BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE MADE SPECIALITY.
P O. Address until 9Th of March, 1875, Vashin gtpn
D. c..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Eyes, I will, for am a larger woman thar
you are in every respect
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A SUFFERING Eyes, these
are awful hard times,'' said La Sale street
broker, as he stood on his steps talking to a
friend last evening.
mighty tough, expect was she reply.
ssWhy," said the broker, II have been inves.
I've been loosing like fury.;'
ssEndeed?''
ssTruess Pm living. If I've lost a cent I've
lost more than 100000"
sMo?"
ssCertafn, 81 continued the broker. 'sand what
cramps me most, and makes me feel the worst,
is that fully $3.50 of it was my oarn.''
Then the friends retired to secluded place
and ''smiled. y Chicago Journal.
Sherwood Forest, the estate of Mr.. Henry
Fitzhugh, in Stafford county, containing 7SC
acres, has been sold for SIT, 900, and purchased
by w. A.. Little for the creditors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

Ex-senator Carpenter has been retained by
the city Of New York us counsel in the Tweed
case..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

HINTS TO HoRsEMEN.-lf your horse is in
the habit of kicking, use a low board, and your
horse will soon get over it.
Keep your horse fat; don't ALLOW any one to
get lien ON him.
When your horse refuses to take up an oat,
consider him as having failed.
To make your horse very fast, tie him with
halters.
Look carefully after the bits of your horse OF
you may soon be looking after the bits of your
wagon.
If you have proper address you may receive
couple of lines from horse, but on no &C
count drop "a line.
However well you may be attached to your
horse, you must be certain that your horse is
we'll attached to your carriage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
Professional Cards.

I Professional CN7'OS.
N. K. TROUT. W. E. CRAIG.
TROUT IL CRAIG,
Attorneys at Law,
sTAUNTON, VA
We have this day entereft into Partnership as
Lawyers occupying the old Offices Of the Senior
member. The Junior member will aid in conduc-
~. Particular attention given to collections
July loft
EFFINGER. CRAIG & GRATTAN,
T. Attorney -at-LaW,
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.
Will practice in Augusta, Rockhridge, Rocking
ham, Highland, Allegheny and Bath
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the collection OF debts
and PROMPT returns made IeD 4-ou.
D.. - '-' ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE, on Augusta street, in the room occupied
by George c. jackson, Esq.
Jy9
w " ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN; VA.
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta and adioin-
Jig counties Prompt attention paid to coectiens.
Office with w A. Pratt. aug 20-1y
| u ATTORNEY AT LAW
| STAUNToN, VA.
| Office opposite Court House Yard:
7 Special attention paid to Collections.
| nov Ally
I w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts of Augusta and Cir
I cult Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
sept lily Office with II. B. Niche.
DrestOn A. Baylor,
| AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
| STAUNToN, VA
Practice in all the Courts of Augusta and adjoining
| Counties. .
| OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his faith
Col Geo. Baylor, Decd on Augusta street, oppo-
site the Courthouse. nov 10-1y
! r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms,
| Il and am prepared to make out the necessary pa
pers for any desiring to claim the benefits OF the
Bankrupt Act. .
| will also attend to making out and forwarding
the applications of Soldiers of the OF 1872 or their
Widows for the Pension granted by late a, Act OF
| Congress. ALEA H. FULIl,
march 9-tf Attorney at Law.
!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

THO THE PUBIIC.-The undersigned, having
L purchased the interest of Mr.. F. o. Hydenrich,
in the Tin and Stove business heretofore conducted
by them, taesthis method of informing the public
that he is now prepared to do all kinds OF
ROOFING, GUTTERING. SC,
And manufacture Ti1fware of all descriptions. He
will also keep constantly hand all descriptions OF
Stoves including the best patterns of
COOK, PARLOR, s. OFFICE STOVES CRATES, &c.
He respectfully asks continuance of the patron
that has heretofore generously been extended to
him. A. GRUBERT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

@ olution Iodo Bromide eff Calcium comp. For
y sale by W. + Tyree, druggist. jan
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
S5aatssto9a Cards.

Wagon Making and BIacExsmithing.-The
w .:i-rsiened. formerly of Chgrchvi1le has open
ed a Wagon Making and Blacksmithing establish
ment on New Cors, house street, Staunton, Va next
to the Carriage Factory of Captain Waters, where
he is prepared to execute all work in his line, out OF
good material in the best manner and at low figures.
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted.
also manufacture Feseg's patent Lifting Jack.
the greatest thing out and indispensable to farmers
generally Call and see it.
feb 13-tf JAMES M. L1CKLITER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

EURS, in Squirrel Mink Seal, Sable, Alaska and
e Martini with and WitheHs Boas just received
and very cheap. W. H. WELLER.
dec 8
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Virginia Hotel,
STANTON, VA.

Virginia AAo' sTAUNTON, VA.
JoHN D. cRoWLE, Proprietor.
This we'll known house having recently chang &c
hands is now preparedto accommodate transient and
nermanent boarders at reasonable rates The table
win supplied with the best this and peaT 3 Ma
anon the guests and every attention will be PAID 20
their comfort share OF the public patronagen IS
respectfully solicited Omnibus TO ana lroni JIG DC
pot free of charge. ,o,,,- ~ cDovtrrE
nov 14-tf 1OdN y. NV 49,
~ Corner of Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
WASHINGTON, d. c.
+. TENNEY s. CO., froprle'ore.
nov 2l-tf
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VALLFY VIRGINIAN,
Staunton, Virginia,

s. NE. YOST & SON. EDITORS PUBLISHERS
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year. Invariably in Advance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

G1assimeres for men and boys, at
" aug Is VIII. WELLER'S.
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c. L. WELLERS Boot, Shoe and Hat Store is Oh
posite the Masonic Building and zoaon Hail. Main
street. Dont1oi get. april 23-1y
DUR CAPEs all sizes. VIII WELLER.
u dec 5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

We have this day entered into Partnership as
Lawyers, occupying the old Offices OF the Senior
member. 1he Junior member will aid in conduc-
ting the old business.
pn-Particular attention given to collections
I1Iul
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-04-22
The Fellows in Peach Trees :.

THE yellowsin the peach and blight in
the pear and much of the premature rot
ting of fruit are now admitted to be
caused by fungi-parssite plants-in
their first stages so small that they are
invisible to the naked eye. Our grand
old smoke-house apple of late years rots
badly. 1t is said by those who ought to
know, that with glass sufficiently
powerful you might notice bright col
ored fungoid plant on the skin of the
fruit, which in short time spreads and
causes rot. These parasitic plants ap-
pear not to attack all varieties of fruit
alike. Some are of SO robust a consti-
tuition as to be able to resist their at
tacks. But while some varieties are
sound in one orchard they are badly af-
fected in another. This brings the
"plant-food" question up again. If
trees were neither half starved nor forced
into too succulent growth, in short, if
they were perfectly healthy, would they
not in a great measure be able to resist
these enemies? We do not soon find
yellows in well-taken-care-o peach
orchard until the trees become exhausted
by an excessive crop of fruit. Then
these fungoid plants run riot, and in a
year or two the orchard will be numbered
among the things that are past. This
holds the same in the human family. A
healthy man will be apt to live through
epidemic and malarious influences,
while the i'll fed, Incorporate and weakly
will give way. We must bear in mind
that fungoid and insect life are some
times much influenced by certain con-
ditions of the weather. The peculiar
dry season of 1872 may have had much
to do in preventing the depreciation of
these pests.-N Y. Herald