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BRlc-A.BRAc.

The Atlanta Herald says" We are sor-
ry to learn that ex-senator Gwinn, of Cali
fornia, is now travelling through the south
in the interest of the Jay Gould and Gen.
trail Pacific monopoly, and to defeat the
movement in the south in favor of the
Southern Pacific, or thirty-second parallel
road. We trust this rumor is unfounded
and believe it is, for it will be remembered
that when DR.. Gwinn was Senator from
California he was an ardent advocate of
this very measure, which it is now alleged
| he is using his influence to defeat"
Captain j. G. Sylnmes, United States
Navy, fifty years ago believed that the
earth is hollow, and that it is habitable
within as we'll as without. Symmes thought
there were openings at the poles; and
Count Romanoff offered to help him with
money in Investigating the theory. Symmes
patriotically declined to serve Russia. A
vessel, according to his theory, would sail
into pole, without apparent change of
course, except from the hiding of certain
stars or change of horizon. The main
fact upon which the theory depends is the
warm air and temperate flora that float
southwark from the North Pole.
A singularly tragical yet not no surpris-
ing end was that of Charles Revere, a well
known sporting character and wholesale
butcher of New York, who October 10th
shot himself through the head at the feet
of his mistress, one Annie Styles, at her
residence on west Forty sixth street. For
three years he had been her recognized
lover, and spent over $4,000 upon her,
but his oxchequer getting low she shook
him, and in his desperation, after IN vain
throwing all his remaining money and his
gold watch into her lap to appease her.
drew his revolver and shot himself at her
feet. When shown the f1attened bullet.
still wet with blood, taken from her dead
lovers head, the woman coldly exclaimed:
why, didn't suppose it would be SO
fiat"
The long contemplated project of drain
ing the Zuyder Zee has been revived in
Holland, by means of an enormous dyke,
nearly twenty-five miles long. The coun-
try to be reclaimed constitutes about one
eighteenth of the whole area of the king
dom, and the work will occupy from twelve
to sixteen years. The dyke will cost 53,-
000, 900 francs, or over $40, 500, 900, and the
entire expense of the whole work is estima-
ted at 1s0,0O0,000 forins, or ss7, 1870, 900. |
The area embraced in the project is about
4S1, 1854 acres, of which As, $50 acres will be |
nedeed for highways, canals, basins, etc.
The remainder, 434, ,914 acres, will repre-
sent the amount of land disposable at a |
cost of $500 per acre. Last December the |
government sold S75 acres of reclaimed land |
at Wykermeer, at an average of $4,000.
per acre. At this rate per acre the nation
al treasury would receive a prompt reim-
bursement of the expense, with a surplus
of 400 per cent, or clear profit of over
s37o, $1,000.
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A Distinguished cowhiding Party.

RICHMOND, Va, November 2O.--Just pre-
vious to the departure of the 9:2O D. m,
northern-bound train an exciting scene oc-
CURED on one of the cars between General
Bradley t. Johnson and General John B.
lmboden, The latter, who was going off
on the train, was approached by General
johnson, who, after telling Imboden he had
been looking for him all day, administered
sundry blows on his person with acewhide.
lmboden at once made at johnson, when
the latter drew pistol; but before he could
use it they were separated, and both were
arrested. They were then taken to the
station-house, and were placed under bonds
OF one thousand each for their appearance
at the police court next Monday. The
cause of the assault is attributed to eyi-
dence given by Imboien in the contested
election case between johnson and Knight
for seats in the State Senate
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FIVE MURDERERs TO BE HANGED.--In
contiguous cells in the Tombs corridor,
known as :. Murderers' Row. lie the five
men, John Dolan, the murderer Of Mr. Noe;
Jacob standerman, who killed the young
woman whom he had asked to be his wife,
and the negroes Weston, Ellis and Thomp-
son, who clubbed to death the Jew peddler
u Westchester. All are to be hanged be-
lore the close Of the year, aid the stone
wall OF their cells is only q foot or two dis
tant from the site on which the gallows is
to pc erected. All except Ellis are hopeful
of ! speedy release through some unfore-
seen agency, and are bright and talkative.
-Nesc York Sun.
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Explosion of Nitro-Glycerine in Man
Pocket.
From the Boston journal.

From the Boston Journal.
A sigular and serious accident occurred
| i'll the village of South Natick, Mass, Oh
Monday evening, by which one man was
seriously and another one probably fatally
injured. 1t seems that a Mr.. Knight who
has charge of a gang of hands employed on
that section of the Sunbury river conduit,
drove up to the store in South Natick
about seven o'clock, and left Patrick Ryan,
a young man eighteen years old. who is
employed on the works in the carriage.
Mr.. Knight, who had been loading rocks,
had carelessly put a charge Of nitro slycer-
inc in his pocket, and it had slipped into
the lining of his coat. When he attempt
ed to get into the carriage this cartridge in
some way struck against the seat and ex-
ploded. Both of the men were thrown
from the wagon quite distance by the
force of the explosion. Mr.. Knights
clothing on the side was torn into shreds
and the flesh was torn badly from his side
and hip. His injuries, though severe and
painful, are not considered dangerous The
force of the explosion struck Ryan in the
abdomen, tearing off the flesh SO as to leave
the intestines bare. 1t is thought that his
injuries will prove fatal. The first sensa-
ton experienced by Mr.. Knight after the
explosion was that he had been shot.
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Conference With Newspaper Men.

WAsHINGToE, November 24.-Postmas-
ter-General Jewell had conference yester-
day with several publishers, and, it is said,
formally discussed the question of the re-
peal of the law imposing double rate of
postage on third-class mail matter After
the discussion, the Postmaster-G General said
he supposed all publishers were interested
in having the postage on books put back at
the old rate, and that he would consider the
matter and give his opinion respecting it in
communication he was preparing for Con-
gress. He said he had heard great deal
of talk about the Department charging
more for sending matter to Chicago than it
charged for sending such matter to Liver
pool or Russia, but that he didn't think it
was generally known that it did cost more.
The expenses of his department were thir-
ty-fYe million, while the receipts were
twenty-seven million, and with deficit of
eight million staring them in the face, he
doubted if Congress would look favorably
on the proposition to reduce the postage on
magazines and books.
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A CoUNTRYMAN AT THE ASSAY OFFICE
An Orange County farmer, in digging a
ditch, came upon some yellow particles.
He had read in his weekly agricultural pa
per about the seam of gold that is suppos-
ed by scientific men to extend diagonally
across the country from Maine to Texas,
and the idea struck him that his farm was
located right over that identical vein.
!" Now, john" said he, "don't We tell any
one, and wen have our fortune here in no
time. But just you go and blat it out, and
some one will come and squat on the land,
as they do out in Californy, and we'll lose
the hull of it, In the course of a few
days they had gathered quite a pile of the
supposed gold, and the next week the old
man went to New York with specimen.
Not knowing the best way to dispose of
his gold, he first called on prominent
ieweler, who referred him to the United
States Assay Office, and thither he went.
The gentleman to whom he made known
his errand asked to see some OF the metal,
and at the first glance pronounced it to be
iron pyrites.' = Piratesr' exclaimed the
old man III astonishment, 81 thought they
buried their money in dollars and sich. 2
The assasist tinally made him understand
that iron pyrites were quite common in
some localities, and comparatively worth
less. sorrowfully the gentleman wended
us way back TO the farm. and the next day
the ditci. was progressing again as drain
and not as d geld mine, the old man ex-
claiming every few minutes: There's
some more Of them blasted pirates p
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The moral Of this melancholy tale is put
up in Dramatically sealed tin cans, carefully
wrapped with pamphlet copies Of the
Beecher- Tilton trialin thirteen different Ian
guages, and sent with full directions for
use upon receipt of most any thing.
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Repuar advertising payable quarterly as due.
transient advertising payable in advance.
snecial Notices are so per cent. more than reg
local advertising Is cents for the first insertion
~ cents per line for each succeeding insertion;
Ines counted in Nonpariel measure.
Job Work payable on delivery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

OUR JEwELs.-Computing wealth by the
high standard established by the Roman ma
ton, Staunton is entitled to be counted the
most opuenr city Of this great Republic. She
can boast of more diminutive treasures of the
class to which the aforesaid mother pointed
when asked for her Jewels, than perhaps any
city to her size under the sun, Notwithstanding
ed OF the inmates OF two State Institutions and
four female colleges. We throw down the
gauntlet to any healthy and well regulated COM
munlty to produce nuster-rell Of infantile
prodigies that will compare with hers, and we
challenge the thunders of Jove to originate as
long NOISE on as short q notice as these lilli-
putlan vocalists render. Ip some unwise ones
this NAV seem an idle boast but to any one
VINO has been unfortunate enough to try to
navigate main street in the evenings, the fact
needs only to be mentioned to receive album
dant testimony of its truthfulness' and to call
to mind some OF the saddeBt and most trying
experiences of this weary pilgrimage through
the valley Of tears.
A well developed body, with an enteYprising
nurse and asubstantial carriage can succeed in
running more shns and souls than the ancient
scythe chariots of the Romans, and as they
break their way through crowd there is ST.
multaneous smashing Of the third command.
ment, and sulphurous orations very unpleas.
ant to christian ears. One hardly recove rs
! from the effects of the first transit of torture
before another comes along and completes
| the work Of Generalization, and so from fifty
to five hundred and fifty pass by and the deac
and wounded are gathered up from all sorts an(
conditions OF man. Keep'em off main street.,
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DEATH OF A GRAND TILER. The Balti-
more Sun of the 26fh ult., says Daniel A. P-
per, the Grand Tyler of the Grand Masonic
Lodge Of Marplands died at o'clock last even-
ing, at his residence. No. POP Franklin Street.
Mr.. Piper was identified with tile Masonic Fra
ternity for nearly fifty years. He was born in
Virginia, and was initiated into the Order in
Rockingham Union Lodge. at Harrsonburs,
Rockingham County, Va He held many inn
portant positions in the Grand Lodge Of Mary
land, and was generally known by the Masonic
Fraternity throughout the country. He was
highly esteemed by the craft having in his
long Masonic career rendered valuable service.
His funeral took place Oh Sunday AFTERNOON
last at Masonic Temple, i'll Baltimore
Mr.. Piper was the step-father Of John T.
O'Neal of Charlottesville. He was born neal
stauhton, Augusta County, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA.
The next meeting of this association will be
July 13th-l6th, 1875, land quite alarge delegation
is expected to be present. We notice the follow
ing gentlemen as committeeman Rev. r. Ell.
Phillips, Virginia Female Institute, on Phys-
cal Culture in schools for boys and girls Rev.
John Hart, Richmond Female Institute, Oh the
Propriety of prescribing d Parallel course of
Fiction in Teaching History; Rev. j. G. Wheat,
Episcopal Female Institute and J. j. Ladd, ST.
perintendeut Of schools, Staunton, onsInstruc-
ton in Geography
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COLORADO. BuG.-Dr. Il. Van l.. Davis, OF
Greenville, has collected quantity of Colora-
do bugs from which he proposes to make a
preparation that will blister lisa great Won
der that half the tongues in the country arn't
blistered, if there is any truth in what the
children say about fever spot on the tongue
for every story, for there has been more first
class prevarication in regard to this same little
bug, than was every occasioned by one agency
before, unless it be the census taker in fam-
ly of ancient virgins.
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The LAYMAN CASE. to which we referred
in our report of the County Court proceed
ings last week, closed on Monday. j. 1t will be
remembered that application was made to the
Court by G. w. Layman and F. G. OFT to APP
point comm ttee to take charge Of the estate
of Jno. Layman, it being claimed that he Ono.
Layman) was incapable of attending to his af-
fairs. The case was again called on Saturday
and number Of witnesses examined and con-
tinlled until Monday, when after hearing the
testimony of other witnesses the Court refused
to appoint the committee.
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FINE DEsrGNs.-Capt. j. c. Marquis has re-
ceived from the Grown Granite Works, Aber-
deem, Scotland, G. Leslie Jameson, Proprie-
tor, some beautiful specimens Of designs in
granite for tombstones and monuments! One
OF the designs represents the ''Angel of Iope,''
a female statue, with star on the forehead,
and the hand holding a chain attached to an
anchor, with The face upturned to heaven
The photograph Of the figure, also received, is
a beautiful piece Of artistic work.
The FINEST VEGETABLES in the market,
such as Cabbage, Beets, Potatoes, Cucumbers,
.Cymblins, Peas, Beans, &C. and sold very
cheap, can be found at PEARMAN's,
Cor. Augusta ST., and Spring Lane.
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! RoCKBIIDGE CoUNTY.-On recent visit
to this county, we were gratified to learn from
the farmers, now in the midst OF their wheat
harvest, that the crop will be double that of
last year. Oats are short, but there are some
fields of average growth, corn IS looking well.
The grass will be much better than was antic-
ipated, one meadow which we noticed, that Of
W. Fl. Hartman, this side of Lexington will, we
think be an average crop. We are glad that
the labor and toll of the farmers Of that old
county will be remunerated.
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ELECTION OF TEMPERANCE OFFICERS.
The following officers have BEEN elected tic
serve in Excelsior Council, No. 2, Sons of JON
adab, for three months, commencing July LIST
A. j. Turner, W. P. c.; J. W. Newton, w
c.; w. II. Barkman, w. D. c.; R. 0. Haines
W.P.; w. H. Heller, W. r. S.; Jas. E. Hern.
don, W. F. S.; w. R. England, W. T.; Jas. 3
Tinsley, W. G.; NJ. F. Peterfish, W. A. G..
Jno. w. Cline, W. l. W.. and J. W. C. New
ham, w. o. w.
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Wtea'}'GlSfyeS.

On the 3oth uIt., in New Market, by Rev >. Fen
kei c. L. Long and MISS Matte M MhieP
On the LIST inst. near Port Republic, w. Il. lar
low and Miss Sophia e. Toman
On the goth ult near Craigsye, by Key. q. Ii.
Strickler John D. Laven ana Miss Angie b. Arm
strong.
On the goth uit, near GhuEchvitle, by Rev Jas o.
Whitesell John A. Wagner and MISS saline j. blacfS
we'll
On the 2snd plt, in Bridgewater. by Rey ". O.
Grimm. Jas. A sauey and Miss Mollle L. hueoush
both of Rockingham.
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A YOUNG STAUNTONIAN KILLED.-Frank
C. Turner. son Of Prof. A. J. Turner, of this
city, aged about 70 years, was Killed at Colum-
bia, Fluvanna County, Va, on last Friday, by
ing to mount the animal when it became frigh-
tened at the tapping of a fan which was at
tached to the saddle and plunged forward,
throwing the rider against tree and SO badly
fracturing his skull that death ensued about
three O'Clock Oh Saturday morning. Mr.. Tur-
ner was an accomplished musician and at the
time of the accident was starting to an enter
sainment. His remains were brought to the
city on Monday and inferred in Thornrose
Cemetery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

G. H. Johnson, a coal dealer Of Baltimore has
been arrested and held to bail in $1,000 fol
sending postal card to Mr.. g. H.ADreSel, at
Jacksonville. Fla, on which ''indecent and
scurrilous epithets,' We're written. The Of
fence is punishable by fine OF not less than
800, nor more than $1,000, or imprisonment
at hard labor net less than one year, nor more
than ten years. Mr.. Drexel and wife are in
Florida from Baltimore, and an offenaive pos
tai card was sent to the lady as well as the
genGlemau
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EXCURSION TO THE WHITE SULPHUR.-Do
not forget the excursion to the White Sulphur
Springs tomorrow, Friday, arranged by the
Baptist church and Sunday School. Round
trip ticket only s2-children half price. This
is favorable opportunity to make pleasant
trip to these celebrated Springs. As the tick
cts are being sold rapidly, those who may de-
sire to get one should apply at once to the
committee. Seats guaranteed.
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Markets..

Our market is quite dull in produce gen"rsli.
much -four offering, and prices almost l,,..iu
Grain is also dull and only Offering in !, 10y
There is little demand for seed. Butter ani Ess !
plentiful and lower Lard scarce and sellii.- wel-
Our market is well supplied, trade is toleraby good
and better times anticipated
G.. "A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Deale1
Augusta Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

TRUSTEES ELECTED.-In November 1881,
Thomas j. Niche, Jno. S. Crawford and b. f.
Points were elected trustees of Stanton lodge
A. F. NJ In twenty-foar years all three OF
these have died, and on Monday night the fol
lowing trustees were elected; w. II. FL. Lynn,
PHI. Trout, D. C. McGuffin, L. A. Bledsoe,
E. NJ Gushing and w. A. Burke.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

ACCIDENT.-On Tuesday week Mr.. Nicho-
las Edison, of this county, whilst on visit to
his friends in Pulaski county, was thrown from
abuggy and quite seriously hurt. Two ladies
who were in the buggy at the time escaped
without injury.
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ARMY WoRM--It would be well for every
one to examine his fruit trees, to see whether
the army Morm is not making disastrous DEM
onstrations upon them. They construct their
nests like the caterpillar and. to all appearan-
ces, we would conclude that it was the ord-
nary caterpillar tllas was despoiling the trees
A close examination will discover that it is a
small, thin worm about half inch long, and is
very destructive, sapping the very life from
the trEps.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

THANKs.-We neglected to state in our last
issue that Col. Jas. c. Cochran had furnished
us with the proceedings of the convention of
2775, published last week. He will please ac-
cept our thanks.
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Deaths.

A " McC,ure ESD aged about six months
On the 2sth ult., near Harrisonhurg; Of Paralysis
lanes Roadcap, aged 50 years, month and IL days
On the nth ult at Park Gate Vs. Ms Euphaii NJ
Washington, aged 10 years
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

There was zine thousand additions to the
Baptist churches of Virginia during the past
wear, and the denomination now members one
hundred and sixty thousand in. the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-08

ExCURsIoNs.-The excursion fever prevails
in Starnton to an alarming extent. Neither
age, sex nor previous condition seem to be able
to withstand the contagon. On Saturday all
of the Temperance people and great many OF
the other kind enjoyed an excursion to Fort
Defiance on the Valley Railroad, where they
were met by similar congregation from Har-
risonburg and the towns along the line and to-
gether Joined in a grand feast and good time
generally. Speeches were made by Messrs.
Points, Curtis, Divine, Newton, Yarbrough
and Shelton and splendid music was rendered
by the Stonewall Brigade and Harrison
burg Bands. A game Of Base Ball was one oil
the attractions and nothing occurred to maj
the pleasure of the occasion except an accident
to son of Capt. Bolivar Ward who was pain
fully hurt by a fall.
On Monday the Augusta Fire Company made
their annual summer exclusion. Goshen was
the point selected and the committee displayed
good Judgment in their choice. The excur-
sionists enjoyed Fishing. Bathing, Dancing and
eating, to say nothing OF the cool little shady
the lady, her lover, and small urchn named
Cupid, who Insisted on practicing archery, and
wanted no better target than a fYeman's red
shirt The day will long be remembered with
genuine pleasure, and even now some are
looking forward to the trip next yeay.
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| PERSONAL. = Hon. John Il. Harris and
daughter, Capt. w. S. Lurty and Miss Yancey,
of Harrisonburg, passed through the city OIL
! Friday on their way from the University COM
| mencement.
Hon. N. X. Trout has returned from the
springs.
On Saturday ReY. A. W. Weddell, Rector OF
Emanuel Church, Harrisonburg, and Gen. J.
E. Roller, were passengers on the Valley train
en- route for home.
j: H. hartmann, senior of the Rockingham
Register, took the C. &. O. train for Eastern
Virginia, on Saturday. Somebody said that
he wept bitterly as he passed Fort Defiance
and gazed on about 200 baskets OF delicae;es,
and somebody else declared that the sun re:tl-
sed to shine because J. Fl. W. failed to put in
an appearance.
Mai Thos. G.. Elder has been elected orator
for the Randolph Macon Alumni reunion Of
1876.
oh Ralston, sheriff of Rockingham coun'
ty, passed through the city on Saturday.
The. Governor has appointed Capt. G. S.
Arnall notary public for the city Of Staun.
| ton.
| Col j. Fl. Skinner is announced to deliver
the charge to the Knights at the Winchester
Agricultural Fair Tournament.
Gen. John Echols, Robt. G. Bickle, and J
Fred. Efinger Esqrs., have returned from
Cobbs Island.
Hon. Jno. F. Lewis was in the city on Mon
day.
| r. w. Hartman and family left for their new
home in Providence, r. I. We regret to lose
so good a citizen.
N. B. Sheppard has completed his contract
in Union, W. Va, and returned to his home
1t takes Staunton man to execute 'witf
neatness and dispatch"
Prof. Fl. T.. Hoover, of Moorefeld, W. Va.
has been in the city and county for severa
DAYS past. He is successfully conducting {
high school in Moorefield.
J. H. DooIey, Esq, delegate from Richmond
city in the Legislature of Virginia, has beer
sojourning in Staunton for several days thi
week.
Mr.. Gabriel Santini and lady, Of New Or
leans, are in the city on q visit to Mrs. Santi
mis- father, Judge J. Ii. McCue.
Capt. VIM. f. cambridge is on visit to tn
city.
VIM. B. Kayser, Vice President, and jaime
L. Randolph, Chief Engineer of b. & 0. R. r.
Maj. D. Shannahan, Capt. G. r. Mason ant
| Mr.. Paris, arrived on the western train yes
| terday.
| Col. Thomas A. Gordon left the city thi
morning on Summer visit to Madison G. IL.
seeking recreation after his arduous labors in
eident to Commencement Exercises.