The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-04-08

make the Courthouse Square more attractive,
take away the old fence entirely, put neat
posts and chains in its place, make the pave
ment, and stop hitching horses in the square.
Attractions of this kind will draw visitors dur
ing the spring and summer, and every dollar
left in Harrisonburg adds that much to the
wealth of the county,.
There are few towns that have more natural
advan tages than Harrisonburg, and all that is
wanting is spirit OF enterprise to be mani
tested to speedily begin to reap the benefits
growing out of them. We notice that Spoke
and Helve Factory has recently been establish
lished there, which will distribute among the
people Of the county at least $50, 900 annually.
Make the town inviting, and other industries
will spring into existence, population will in
crease, and market for all farm products be
created, and in this way the farmers and prop
erty owners will be far more advantaged than
any other class. Ofcourse. these improvements
require the cooperation OF the citizens of town
and county to effect. The most important
step, just now, is that fence. Make it, Messrs.
Supervisors, and you will never regrctit.
We were pleased to notice spirit Of improve
ment manifesting itself throughout the entire
town. New buildings are being erected, 9th
ers are in contemplation, and old ones are be-
ing repaired and FURNISHED up. AS the spring
advances we hope to hear of more numerous ey-
licences of growth and public spirit.
PERsoNAL.-Col. j. @. A. Nadenbousch, Of
Martinsburg, w. Va, and Col. J. A. English,
Of Baltimore arrived in Stanton, on Tuesday
last.
Mr.. Jacob F. Barns died in Richmond on
last Saturday, aged 70 years. He was broth
er Of Mrs. Ann E. Gushing Of this city.
Capt. Thos. J. Burke, formerly of this city,
has been reelected Mayor Of Huntington, w.
Va, by 80 majority, in vote of 1872.
Our neighbor, Mr.. George A. Smith has de-
termned to change his location, and try his
fortunes in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He
shipped his stock of boots and shoes last week,
and will follow them this week with his family.
His purpose is to open frst-class Boot and
Shoe store, and also to manufacture ladies
work. We wish him prosperous career in
his new home, and commend him to the peo-
pie of Martinsburg and Berkeley County, not
only as a thoroughly competent mechanic and
business man, but in every other way, good
citizen. We hope lie may receive the eneour-
ag.ment he so well deserves. We are sorry
that he deemed it proper to leave us, but as he
thinks he can do better, we wish him good
luck.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT HARRISON
BURG.-The Presbyterian church at Harrison
burg has recently been rem odled and enlarg-
ed, prcsentnga very attractive and comfortable
appearance inside and outside. The frescoeing
on the interior is very superior piece of work
manship, and all the arrangements and designs
of the entire structure, corresponding with
modern taste and architecture.
The congregation have recently purchased,
and on Monday last placed in the church a
splendid new Organ, at cost of 81 ,425. 1t is
of superior make and tone, and will lend addi-
tional solemnity and interest to the services,
regularly held by the popular and able divine
-Rey. j. Rice Bowman, who ministers to that
people. The interest they manifest in the i'm
.ppevements designed for the comfort and
pleasure of all those who NAV choose to wor-
ship in their church, speaks we'll for their relig-
.ious zeal, for in no way except by good preach
ling, can this be more clearly shown than in
making the church attractive and embellishlng
it with Improvements that please the eye, as
well as add to the comfort of the audience
A BUSINESS TERM The Circuit Court for
Augusta County commenced the March term
on the 18th, and will not adjourn until Satur-
urday or Monday next. There have been fl
tcer commonwealth cases disposed OF; about
two hundred DEGREES entered up to this time,
and there will be probably fifty more. There have
been about four hundred and fifty Judgments
at law rendered. There are not fifteen old and
new cases on the law docket, that will go over
to the next term. One Commemorative case,
that of John Crawford, who has been granted
new trial, will take a like direction.
In the HISTORY of judicial proceedings in this
county, there has never bcena more energetic
and untiring prosecution. with such large tan
gible results. Judge Mclaughlin is certainly
a very laborious Judge. His readiness aud
promptness in rendering d ecisons and the sys-
TEN with which all the proceedings are con.
Quoted, greatly facilitate the business OF the
Court He has been efficiently aided by the
States Attorney, Capt. Bumgafdner, and the
efficient Clerk, J. N. Ryan, Esq.
VIM. NJ TAYLOR DIsGHARGED.-Wm. NJ
TAYLOR was tried under the.law now applicable te
cases of seduction, found guilty and punish
ment fixed at three years in the Pcnitentiary
Counsel for accused had made application for q
new trial, on the ground OF newly discovered
evidence. On Wednesday last, the States At
torney, Capt. Bumgardners eaIae into Court
and asked to enter noIle proseq&t, stating as
his reason that after examining one OF tie new
witnesses the character of the girl was not as
chaste as it shonlI have been TO have justified a
verdict against Taylor. The accused was dis
| CHARGED. anel.is-now at liberty.
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THE. METHODIST CONGREGATION, or Hah
risonburp are now considering the adysability
of enlarging their place ofworship. Inc grow
ing interest that is being manifested in churcl
matters by all the congregations OF that place il
finding expression in more eapacious accom-
modations 2e1sthe Increasing membership OF thu
several CONGREGATIONS, bptllas protesting chris
fans and interested visitors. We understand
that there is mutual satisfaction between pastor
and congregation, in the Methodist church, ant
| that Rev. DR.. Roszell has lnaushrased nj:
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