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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29
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SUDDEN DEATH Intelligence was received
on Saturday last by DR.. L. w. Shelton, Of this
county, of the death of his son, Mr.. James
Shelton, aged about % years. He, in company
with his uncle, Mr.. VanLear, last fall went to
Florida. lie was attacked by malarlous fever,
peculiar to that climate, which terminated in
his death. the announcement of which by letter
was the first intnlation his friends had OF his
Illness He was young man OF fine promise,
and the sad intelligence of his death has caused
painful regret in the circle Of his acquaintance
in this county.
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COUNTY RoADs.-Scveral weeks ago, in no.
ticing the county road law, we stated that all
male persons between the ages Of is and IS
were liable to road service. We wrote from
memory, not at the time having the law be-
fore us. We find, by reference to the act,
that ssministers of the gospel, persons under
sixteen and above sixty years Of age, persons
who reside in town that provides for its poor
and keeps its streets in order, and any person
who has lost leg OF arm,' are exempted, and
"any other person, who is otherwise disabled,
may be exempted on certificate OF the County
Court Of such disability.
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AN ACCIDENT Whilst Mrs G.. c.. Strayer
and Mrs. Margaret Cotfman, OF Harrlsonouf%'
together with their sister Mrs. Martha HAM
ilton, of Chicago, were returning from Mag.
McCue's to Harrisonburg, on last Thursday,
one of the breast-straps Of the harness gave
svay and the horses ran off. A wheel OF the
carriage was crushed, which checked the horses
sufficiently to get them under control and the
vehicle. was stopped. The ladies were very
much frightened, but no injury, otherwise,
was sustained and after procuring another car
rage from Mr.. J. L. W. Allemong, the party
proceeded on their homeward journey.
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PREs,YrERIAN PICNIC-The excursion
and picnic of the Presbyterian Sunday School
of this city on Tuesday last, at Goshen, in
Rockbridge county, was pleasant and inter
esting one. There were about five hundred
persons in all, and nothing occurred to mar
the pleasure of either old or young. Goshen,
with its grand mountain scenery, rich valley
and beautiful winding river flowing gently to
its confluence with the noble 'Jee07s.' is
pleasant resort from the busy and heated streets
of orr CITY,
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DEATH OF THos. REEvEs.-On the 18th
inst, Mr.. Thomas Reeves died at his residence,
near Messy Creek, in the 77th year Of his age.
Mr.. Reeves was representative man OF a class
of persons who have worked their way in life
unaded except by their inherent energies,
was independent III tho"ght, frank and candid
in action, and untiring in energy. He leaves
a large connection, having been the father Of
nineteen children, with seventy-five grand
children and fourteen great grandchildren
He died in the christian faith, having been a
consistent member Of the Presbyterian church
for many years.
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A DOUBLE WEDDING, OR How SHE WAS
Won by Mrs. G. A. Warfield, author of the
ssHousehold of Bouverie,'' has just been pub
lishcd by r. B. Peterson & Bros, Philadelphia,
and we predict for it as great popularity and
as large sale as her previous work, ''The
Household of Bouverie,' which has been pro-
nounced by all the best writer's and critics in
the country to be one of The best and most re-
markable works ever written. 1t has the great
merits of arousing curiosity and keeping it
alert from the first to the last line. There is
great power Of language in it, manifested not
only in the descriptive portions, and in rare
images, but in the happy epithet that often
tells the whole tale. The plot is skillfully con-
Quoted and there is an carnestness in the style
that is charming. From the first to the last
chapter the readers interest in the story never
for moment flags. His curiosity, which is
excited at the very commencement OF the tale,
though gratified, little by little as the tale pro-
crosses, is not completely satisfied, until the
curtain is about to drop at the close of the
book. There is a blending Of heart and intel
lect really wonderful, and its delineations Of
character are vivid, clear, powerful and exqui-
site None but a woman could have written
it-none but woman of the highest order
could have given such sketches OF intellect. 1t
IS p. blished in one large, duodecimo volume,
bound in morocco cloth, gilt back and sides,
price sl.75, and will be found for sale at Messrs
Hunter & Co.'s, Main street, to whom we are
indebted for handsome copy. The book can
also be procured post paid, by RENTING price
to publishers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-29

ELECTION OF CITY ENGINEER.-The City
Council on Tuesday night reelected Donald
Allen, Esq. City Engineer, for the ensuing
year ending June 30th, 1876. The competing
bids will all be submitted to Mr.. Aliens in
spection before the next meeting OF the Coun-
Gil, which takes place on Monday.
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A WOMAN FOUR DAYS WITH LARGE
NAIL IN HER HEAD.-NEw CURE FOR IN
sANITY.-About ten days ago, Mrs. Robt.
Taylor, a lady about 80 years OF age, living
near Greenvlle in this county, who has been OF
unsound mind for some time past, and FREE
qnent in complaints of a pain in her head, got
large hail and drove it up to the head in her
skull. For four days she concealed the act,
but about six days ago the family discovered
what she had done and sent for DR.. Jno NJ.
Tate, of Greenville, who, with the use of some
force, extracted the nail and the patient is do
ing well. The strangcst thing about it is that
Mrs. Taylor's mind has been perfectly restored
by this remarkable op Grafton. indicator.
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THE BIDDERS FOR THE ..WATERwoRKs.-
The following gentlemen have submitted bids
to the water committee for the construction OF
the works on the Hambleton plan. Messrs.
Hambleton s. Bro, Baltimore, Messrs Flynn,
Griffith & Co., Maine; McDonnaugh & Co.,
Cincinnati; L. Daniels, Richmond; Messrs.
Hartman & Hartman, Mcmahon & Green, Menu
fee & Parkns, and D. Condor, Staunton.
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RICH IRON DEPosIT.-We were shown, a
few days ago, some specimens of very rich
Brown Hematite Iron ore, taken from a de-
post on the farm of Davis A. Kayser, in AL
leghany county, one-half mile from the Cliff
ton forge Depot on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad. Mr.. Kayser is now having the mine
worked, with view to ascertaning the probable
extent of the deposit. The gentleman man
aging the operations is al experienced miner,
and expresses the opinion that ore exists in
great abundance. The superior quality Of the
ore, and its close proximity to the railroad
will make it a very valuable property, if the
deposit proves to De as prolific as is now ex-
pected. 1t can be delivered on the cars at
Clifton Forge for so cents per ton, and when
so delivered, will readily command $500 per
ton, as this quality of ore is in demand at al
the furnaces along the line OF the railroad.
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NARROW EsCAPE.-Y Yesterday evening as
the B. & o, train was approaching the platform
at the Depot in this city, Thompson Hendry,
son of N. B. Hendry, Esq, started across the
track and fell, and recovered just IN time to
escape from being crushed to death. When.
will boys learn to keep out OF danger and pa
rents to keep their children from the Depot
and railroad track?
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A GRAND ENGLISH INVASION ON MONDAY

A GRAND ENGLISH INVASION ON MONDAY
AUGUST 9TH IN STAUNToN.-Start not peace
full reader at the omnous and understanding
ssCousin john is not coming with Enfield and
iron clad to test our metal, but in very g.
musing manner, and represented by what he
can do in the way of conquering savage nature
and muscular art, to edify and delight the peo-
pie of the New World. His special embassa-
dor on this occasion is Mr.. A. B. Rothchild,
who it will be seen by the proclamations OF the
advertisements and programmes is empowered
to make grand internal tour with his colos
sal menagere and combined circus companies,
previous to taking up superb quarters in Phila-
delphia as one of the English features of our
forthcoming grand Centennial Celebration.
Certainly the most ample reasons are prcsen-
ted why sthe stranger should be taken in and
AIRED r onest show hon.
estly advertised and distinctly resting its
claims to recognition on the good old fashioned
and only legitimate features possible to be
presented in an exhibition OF its kind. Second,
in the resource claimed it is ''almost as big as
all out DOORS" and lastly it is backed up by
that liberalty and true nerve to which we
Americans always instinctively pay tribute.
Its animals from that phenomenal and alto
gather novel feature, the mastodonic performs
ing Rhinocefos, "Himalaya" are the rarest
species and in the most perfect condition,
while in daring, grace, sensation and frn, its
circus promises programme of unequaled
blillia"cy and invocat on. That most undeni-
able element of human character, ':curi osity,"
is evidently so profoundly stirred by the adj
vent of this distinguished stranger from DER
the seas that overlooking houses may be de-
pended upon as the order of the eagerly looked
for day.
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AGrkets.

Our market is dull and very quiet Flour is with
out any change since last reported and but little
selling Grain moving slowly in small lots and sell
ing at quotations. Country Bacon and Lard firm and
scarce. Butter plentiful and lower Fresh Eggs in
demand and selling we'll. Chickens and country Veg
eables in demand, bringing good prices. Small pro-
ducts generally in request at fair rates.
C. A. RICHARDSON.
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
Augusta Street.
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Circus coming.
Rents tumbling.
Juveniles are happy.
Grape crop promising.
Tramps are plentiful.
Oats are being harvested.
Auctioneers busy OH court day.
1t rains awhile and then boils it.
Too much music IN the air at night.
Methodist Sunday School picnic to-day.
Lots of grangers in town on Monday.
Almost time to hear from the longest corn
stalk.
4 fine flock of sheep passed down Augusta
street on Tuesday.
Colored camp meeting at Arbor Hill on the
18th of August.
lively trade III bones and cast iron antlci-
pated.
The net proceeds of the Temperance enter
tainment were $500
Show pictures in front Of the old Post-office
and American Hotel.
The West Augusta Guard paradca Ill luil
dress uniform on Wednesday.
The town Hall is being fitted up with new
scenery for the play of ''Ireland as it is
Mr.. Hartman, the G. & O. R. r. telegraph
Operator, has wire connecting the office with
his private residence.
What do the temperance men think of this
weather? Maybe they'll stop that confounded
cry for cold water now.
The alarm of fire on Friday morning was
gotten up for the benefit of the drowsy sleep
ers, No fire and no thanks for the alarm.
Since the MINISTRIES have left town, fellow,
reasonably happy, can't chase up the pave
ment without the bad boys Ginning in on
1.-The old mans drunk again.
The season has arrived when the ambitious
youth counts over his calico shirts, mentally
resolves to quit the paternal bed and board, fol
the triumphs of the arena.
Rev. Mr.. Briefly, Of the Baltimore Confer
ence, is temporarily supplying the pulpit Of
| Mt Carmel Presbyterian Church at Midway.
in this county, made vacant by the death Of
Rev. VIM. Pinkerton.
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/ F. w. Hagan & Co., will open, the first of
August, first-class Tinware and Stove estab-
lishment in the Burns building, Augusta street.
They have already received a large quantity of
stoves and materials and are manufacturing
tinWare.
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COUNTY CoURr.-The July term Of the
County Court-Judge Hendren presiding
commenced on Monday. The following is a
summary of the proceedings to Wednesday
evening:
Robert L. Parrish, Esq, Of Covington, AL
legIlany county, qualified to practice in this
court.
Adam Rusmisel qualified as constable of
South River Township.
Jno. Q. Douglass qualified as administrator
of Hillery II. Douglass, decd.
DR.. G.. T. Robson qualified as admir- of Hen
ry Miller, decd.
The will of Thos. Reeves was admitted to
probate, and further time allowed the executor
to qualify.
B. NJ. Ellis was appointed assessor for South
River District
Jno. George renewed his bond as executor Of
Justis George.
S. N. Patterson renewed his bond as consta-
BILE of Middle River District.
VIM. A. VICAR qualified as admir- of Abram
Beaver.
VIM. H. Marshall gave bond and security to
restrain and take proper care of Jas. NJ. Loft
land, lunatic.
The contract for building bridge across
Christians Creek, at Pecks Old Mill, was
awarded to A. H. Curd.
In the case of the Commonwealth VS.. Thorn
as McCrary, colored, charged with receiving
money known to be stolen, the jury rendered
a verdict Of acquittal.
Thirty seven deeds have been recorded since
the last term Of the Court.
On the road petition of J. Q. Yates, the re-
port of Special Commissioner, John Towber-
man was filed and summons awarded against
land owners.
James NJ. Splitter, precinct No. 81; David
Dull. precinct No. %; Samuel c. Morrison,
nrecinct No. AZ, were appointed surveyors in
Riyerlleads District
Giles H. Campbell was appointed road sur
veyor in precinct No. 9: Middle River District.
The petition Of E. L. Houff and others, for
a road from point on the Burk's Mill road, to
the Valley Pike, at or near MT. Sidney, was
granted.
Fourteen ex parte settlements were admit
ted to record, and number Of motions heard
and disposed of.
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We acknowledge the receipt of box OF i'm
ported cigars from our enterprising neighber
and friend, W. R. Tyree, Esq. They are
very superior article, corresponding with the
stock Tyree keeps. He is one of our most ac-
commodating and public spirited business men,
and keeps fully up to the times in all that re-
lates to the drug business and delicacies such
as we have been the recipient OF.
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Mr.. Widen, an old merchant of New York.
purchased, at private sale. ON Tuesday last,
the farm of the late Gen. Harper, on Middle
River containing ia acres at $50 per acre,
equivalent to cash.
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M01.2.InQeS..

On the 22nd inst, at Staunton, Geo. W. Ham and
Miss Lydia G. Craig daughter OF VIM Craig
On the 9Th inst by Rev. DR.. Manly, Rev. John II.
Taylor of Augusta, and Miss Sue NJ. Wallace OF
Bath county, Va.
On the 25th inst, near Mt Sidney, by Rev. John
Augusta.
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A TREAT IN SToRE.-All lovers of the dra-
ma will be glad to know that Staunton is
promised real first-class entertainment in
about three weeks. The play selected is ''Ire-
land as it isl and the cast embraces the finest
amateur talent in the city. The gentlemen
who will sustain the leading characters have
before appeared in the same role, though not
in this city, with the most remarkable success.
In Harrisonburg the play ran for two weeks to
crowded houses, and as there will be new
scenery and everything made as complete as
possible. our citizens may look forward to a
season OF the rarest enjoyment.
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announcements.

TITO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA.
L For reasons satisfactory to my friends and
myself, I hereby announce that have consented to
be Candidate for reelection to the Senate of Vir-
ginia. ALEXANDER B. COCHRAN.
may 81
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Rev. Edward Lewis, of Charlottesville, Va.
has accepted call to the pastorate Of the Bap
fist Church in Winchester, Va.
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LARGE CoNTRACT.-Messrs. Fl. o. Locher
& Bro of Rockbridge county, have made con-
tract with the Richmond Water Works, for
1000 barrels of cement, which will probably
be increased to Il, 900 barrels.
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Stutz has removed to his new building on
Augusta street, and is daily receiving the mn
est vegetables brought to this market.
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PERsoNAL.-Maj. J. c. Covell, Principal Of
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution at Rom
ney, w. Va, arrived in this city Saturday last,
and remained several days with his friends
lie has made many improvements in the In
stitutien since he has been in charge of it, in
PRODUCING gas, water, steam apparatus, &C.,
and is erecting considerable additions to the
buildings. Mr.. D. S. Williams, of this city, is
the Steward of the Institution, and Mrs.
Williams has been recently elected Matron.
Col. White, of Romney, W. Va. distin-
guished Cavalry officer in the Confederate SER
vice, was in the city during the week.
Col. J. C. S. Moore, of Warren, was in the
city Saturday last.
Maj. Bernard Peyton, the popular and eff
Gent Clerk of the House of Delegates of West
Virginia, arrived on Monday last, and paid his
respects to the VIRGINIAN. He is looking re-
markably well.
Col. J. A. English, of Baltimore, is in the
county at this time, experimenting the crop
gathering off his farm near Churchville.
Capt. Lewis Hartman and Dennis O'Conner,
are at home from their work in Kentucky.
Hon. Jno. L. Harris has accepted the invita-
ton to deliver an address before the Agrcul-
tural and Mechanical Society of Pulaski coun-
ty, on the 10th of August.
Capt. Jno. Paul, of Harrisonburg, was in
the city Monday, attending to professional bus
mess.
We were favored with visit on last Satur-
day from Mr.. VIM. A. Fort, President Of the
Waco National Bank, at Waco, Texas, who is
spending the summer at the Springs with his
children, two Of whom, a son and daughter, are
being educated in Virginia-the daughter at
the Wesleyan Female Institute and the son at
Washington and Lee Univ ersity. Mr.. Fort
is thoroughly familiar with all the resources
and attractions of Texas, and is doing great
/ deal to induce immigration to that State. lie
left with us a circular descriptive Of the city of
Waco, which we advise all who intend seeking
home in the South West, to call and examine
as it gives much valuable information of the
inducements offered to capital and labor.
We were pleased to meet in our sarctum on
Saturday, Mr.. E. Y. KIgore, of the Times
Glasgow, Kentucky, who is on tour of obser-
walton through the Valley.
Jos. r. Christian, Clerk of the Supreme
Court of Appeals at Richmond, passed through
the city on Saturday.
D. Shefey Lewis, Esq, of Dancillc, paASed
through the city on Tuesday, OH his way to the
Saratoga races.
Hon. J. Amber Smith, of Richmond, called
at our office OH Tuesday.
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LOCAL..

There are between four and five hundred
visitors at Rawley, and about the same mum.
Der at Orkney. There are about 100 at Strib-
ling.
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On Thursday last, Mr.. j. p. Hyde was elect
ed Mayor of Harrisonburg, by vote OF 1872
against 1872 for Chas. A. Yancy, Esq. Geo. S.
Christie was elected Treasurer, over B. d..
Long and L. W. Gambll, polling more votes
than both of his competitors. A. J. Nicholas
was elected Sergeant almost unanimously
Pendleton Bryan, Recorder; D. II. VanPelt,
Assessor, and the following Councilmen :
Saml Shacklett, W. G. Harrison, S. R. Ster-
ling, A. B. Trick, Jno. Paul, W. N. Gay, J. Il.
Logan, Jacob Gassman and VIM. McAlister.
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SHOES! SHOES! SHOES. For TIE MILLION.
C. L. Weller has just received his first install
ment of Spring Goods. He keeps the very
best. Don't forget Mat-and at prices to suit
the times.
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Stutz has moved back to his new store, and
of course he will daily receive the best Vegeta-
bles that the Richmond market can afford.
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CHURCH NoTEs.-Rev. Jno. A. Kern, OF
Baltimore, preached in the Methodist church
on Sunday morning and night, and his sermons
were unusually excellent.
Rev. Samuel Clapton, a student of the Union
Theological Seminary. Greenville, S. C.,preach-
ed in the Baptist Church Sunday morning, and
in the evening Oscar G. Peyton, Of this county,
a student of Richmond College, occupied the
same pulpit. The sermons were both interes-
ting and instructive and gave evidence OF flu
ture usefulness in the noble profession to which
these young men will devote their hearts and
heads.
The other pulpits were occupied by the reg
llar pastors.
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Who can keep Melon cool for me until
evening? Why, Stutz can do that very thing
with all ease.
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fine Cantelopes? Yes, and he will continue to
receive such as are daily seen at his new store.