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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

CITY COUNCIL.-A meeting of the City
Council was held on last Monday, at which
were present Messrs. Bickle, Kayser, AL
by, Evans, Funkhouser, Hoge and Bagby.
Mr.. Bickle announced that the meeting
had been called for the purpose of rat
flying the contract for the water works with
Messrs. Menifee and Parkns, and Mr.. Evans
offered an ordinance providing for the issue OF
$50, 900 in per cent water bonds, of the city
of Staunton, running thirty years, the inter
est to be paid semi annually, and the series to
number 1870 of the denomination of $500
and 45 of the denomination of 81, 900. AS it re-
quires a majority of the whole, Council-seven,
TO pass an ordinance, and Mr. Kayser having
indicated his termination to vote against the
measure it was not deemed advisable to put
the question to the test, and the Council adj
journed to meet at the call Of the President.
Mr.. Aliens advice being asked on the best
location of the works, that gentleman recon-
mended the hill west Of the Virginia Female
Institute, as after examinations and test-pits,
it had been ascertained that the rock were not
so near the surface at that place as on the hill
north of the town, nor was it SO difficult to
eXcavate.
Another meeting was held on Tuesday eve
ming.
Present-Messrs. Bickle, Abby, Kayser, Bag
by, German. Evans, Funkhouser and Hoge.
Mr.. Evans presented the contract with
Messrs. Menifee & Parl<ins, which was rat
flied and approved by the council, Mr.. Kay
ser alone dissenting, and ten days were given
the contractors to enter into bond in the penal
sum OF $4,000 for the faithful performance Of
the work.
A resolution YVES passed requesting the
President of the council to act in the place of
the Mayor during the latter's illness. The
resolution was adopted, and Mr.. Bickle will
hereafter administer the municipal affairs.
1t was stated that Mr.. Allen would be ir-
structed by the committee to at once determ-
inc the best location for the reservoir and re-
port the relative advantages Of the sites now
under consideration. Ii was also stated that
while Maj. Bell had agreed to donate to the
city five acres of land for the water-works, that
that agreement only applied to Maj. Bells por-
ton of said land, which was one-third, the
other two-thirds belonging to Mr.. Lushbaugh,
who was not willing to let it go for less than
$500 per acre, and it was supposed that COM
nilsson would have to be appointed to assess
its value in case it was decided that the works
would be erected on the hill North Of town.
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PERsoNAL.-Col. A. 2. (Brevity) Bennett,
of the Richmond Enquirer, called at our Of
flee last Saturday on his way from the Springs
back to Richmond. Colonel B. has been in
bad health, but we hope to see him again pre-
siding over the brcvity column which has been
so greatly missed lately.
Mr.. Giles Devier, of the Buckingham Regis
ter, was in town on Saturday and called at
onr Office.
Maj. j. Chapman Kinney, now of Montana
Territory. formerly of this place, and son of the
late Nicholas C. Kinney, Esq, is in the city
visiting his friends. Mr.. Kinney is now en-
gagged in the banking business az Virginia city,
where he is doing we'll. He is looking as nat
ural as life, Time having lightly and kindly
dealt with him.
Major N. II. IIotchkiss returned to this city
last week from an extensive tour through the
Southwestern counties OF Virginia. in the inter
est of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. He
gives glowing account of the country through
which he passed. and says there are at least
30, 900 cattle in the counties of Tazwell and
Russell for market-one-half fat and the other
stock.
Rev. Thomas B. Sargent, D. D., dstina
guished minister of the Baltimore conference,
is on visit to our city, the guest OF DIR. Mar
tin.
Mr.. Jos. B. Lickliter. recently connected
with the Western Lunatic Asylum has been ap-
dointed steward of the Richmond Hospital for
the Insane at the College Infirlnary in Ricl.-
mond. He will make an excellent officer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12
Moonlight nights again.
Country water melons,

Country water melons.
Frequent showers of rain fell last night.
The Granger building is ready for the ROOT.
The condition of Mayor Trout has much i'm
proved during the past week.
We regret to state that Judge Sheffey has
been confined to his room for some days.
The Spectator rccines in the shade OF a corn
stalk some Is feet high. Happy paper!
Confidence men were as plentiful as grass
hoppers in Kansas, on Monday.
The ceiling of the Court House is being new
" sealed and other Improvements Will be
made.
The greatest curiosity at the Circus was the
ticket seller. He could be a full grown streak
of tightening on an even start.
Rothchild's Circus gave two entertainments
ON Monday to good crowds. They have some
first rate performers, and good clown.
The Circus has come and gone and with it
many hard-earned dime. Its all right
though, people who make their money general
ly know best how to invest it.
| There is a world of tenderness in the way
Youthful Ceres, ensconces rself under the
pinon of the average Granger, as she
promenades the Streets on show day.
The festive youth from whose glistening boots
the Street Sprinkler removed the shine. would
have had our heart felt sympathy, had he not
INDUCED in some very profane literature, Just
as three persons passed along.
A horse attached to light wagon and driv-
en- by a little son of Mr.. Mills, who lives about
four miles from town, ran down Augusta
street last Tuesday morning and created con-
siderable excitement The little fellow sue
ceeded in keeping him in the middle OF the
street, and finally stopped him near the Depot.
| No harm done.
Mr. Andrew Giles, while operating a thresh-
ing machine at New Port, in this county, a
few days ago, had his apron caught by tine
tumbling shaft which dragged him in to the
machine, causing the flesh to be torn from his
leg and other injuries. None of his benes
were broken.
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NOrEetS.

Our market is dull and very quiet. Old Flour in
demand at advanced rates. and new -four sel.in,r
well. Grain moving slowly in small lots and sell
ing at quotations. Country Bacon and Lard firm ans
scarce. Butter plentiful and lower. Fresh Eags il,
demand and selling we'll Chickens and country VEG
etables in demand bringnggood prices. Small pre-.
ducts generally in request at fair rates
C. A. RICHA RDSON
Grocer and Produce Dealer
Augusta Street,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

FALLING IN OF A TUNNEL-FATAL ACCT
DENT.-,rhe news reached here Tuesday
morning of frightful accident at Big Bend
Tunnel, OH the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
Following so.soon after the fatal accident to
young Binford, a brakeman on the road, a
profound feeling OF sorrow pervaded, and in
auiry was soon made as to the PARTICULARS
We learn from Mr.. Hartman, Of the railroad
telegraph office, that as the freight train, en-
CINE, ~, Captain Snead, was going west, and
passing through the Tunnel, about 1880, A.
NJ, OH Tuesday morning, the wooden arch in
the Tunnel gave way, falling on the engine,
and the conclusion from this fall caused other
portions of the Tunnel to be precipitated on
the track. Mr.. John Roadcap, of Goshen, the
fireman, was instantly killed. and the engin-
eer, Mr.. John wilkins, of Orange, very much
bruised on the face and head, and two Of his
fingers SO badly injured as to require amputa-
tion. He was buried for six hours amidst the
debris, but was gotten out with great difficult
ty. The locomotive, which was gotten out and
taken to Huntington for repair, was badly bro
ken. and some of the cars considerably injured.
A sad feature connected with the death
of Mr.. Roadcap ig, that he Was shortly to
he married, and had purchased d house and lot
I n Staunton, in anticipation of that event. Ee
was an exemplary young man, and very much
esteemed by all who knew him.
The track is now open, and the cars are pass
ing over the entire road Oh time,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

POCKET Book SToLEN.-Mr. A. S. Hook, re-
siding in the vicinity of Port Republic, Rock
ingham county, came to Staunton on Tuesday
last, with his team and some articles for barter.
He stopped his wagon near the Depot. opposite
Peaco's Carpenter shop, and put up for the
night. He placed his pocket book, containing
two $40 bills, one So and one 81 bill, some
change and papers, in his provision box, and
laid down for the night. About or 10 o'clock
man came to his camp, calling himself Har-
ris, and when asked what he wanted, answer
ed that he was waiting for a party to 60 to the
country to see some girls. Harris laid down
and both went to sleep. About IL o'clock
Hook awoke. and looking for his box, found
that it was gone. Diligent search was made
for it, but it could not be found-Harris assis-
ting in the search. About daylight, Harris
left, since which time nothing has been seen of
him, or the box. 1t is not believed that Harris
was the proper name of the man, and it being
dark his dress and appearance could not be ex-
actly described. The Chief OF Police is on the
look out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12
LOCAL..

CITY TAxEs.-We call the especial atten-
ton of the tax payers to the advertisement of
Fl. Ker, City Treasurer, in relation to paying
city taxes. Don't put it off until after the 1st
of September, but save five per cent by paying
at least half at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The College of Bish-
ops of the Methodist Church South, requested
that the churches under their jurisdiction
woald observe the week commencing the sth
inst, and ending the 10Th, as one OF prayer Tor
the success of missions, and that the institu-
tions of learning might be endowed with the
spirit of religion. Accordingly, Rev. DR..
Martin, pastor of the church in this city, de-
livered able and interesting sermons on the
subject Of prayer last Sunday. His text at IL
A. NJ, was, Il will that men pray everywhere,
lifting up holy hands without wrath and
doubting,'' and at s 2. NJ, ''Finally, brethren,
pray for us that the word Of tho Lord may
have free course, run and be glorifed, even as
it is with you.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

Camp Meeting commences tomorrow, the
18th, at Pleasant Grove, 6 miles east of this
city, under the direction Of the pastor of Mt
Sidney Circuit, Baltimore conference.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

F. w. Hager & Co. have opened first class
tin. and copper and stove establishment, in
Burns building, Augusta street. They have a
full supply of goods on hand, and offerinduce-
nents 10 purchasers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

s. BASE BALL.-The ''return" game between
the Independent Club of Harrisonburg, and
the Stonewall Club, of Stanton, was played
il this city on last Tuesday, and resulted in a
score of 50 to 50 in favor of the Independents.
The playing on 10th sides was far from the
best, as the scores indicate, but the fact that
the Independents had been up all the night be-
fore and came on the field feeling mach ia
tieue. and that the Stonewalls were out OF
practice, will afford some explanation. Mr.
John McQuaide, acted as umpire, and we be-
lieve his decisions gave universal satisfaction
The scorers were Messrs. Ed Bruffy, ct Har-
risonburg, and Don McCue, of Staunton.-
The game was called about 1890 p. M, and
lasted about five hours. We had obtained the
full score of each member but want OF space
prevents our givingit.
During the first eight innings, the Indepen-
dents played with nine men TO the Stonewall's
ten, after that, both sides had their compile
ment.
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announcements.

no THE PEOPLE OF AUG UsTA
For reasons satisfactory to ;iy friends All 4.
lyseil hereby announce that have consented T..
gina. AIExANDERo % .'T rss!e1p 90 y n
may Fl " - S1'AAisAIf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

advertisement of P. B. Hoge, Of a well-trIed
and excellent fertilizer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

A HARD STo2sI.-On Friday night last,
between 10 and IL O'Clock, q terrific storm
passed over this city. The lightning was most
brilliant and vivid, and appeared to be cutting
its fantastic capers around almost every house
top, while the deafening peals of thunder shook
the buildings to their very foundations. Three
of the flashes struck within the corporate lin
its, one at the Virginia Hotel, where a few brick
were knocked from the chimney and many Of
the guests badly frightened; another at the
residence Of Mr.. VIM. Reilly, in the Southwest
ern portion of the city, where, after striking
the chimney. it ran down the gutteling and
shivered a corner of the building, and the third
in the yard of Mr.. j. w. Mori ison, on Gospel
Hill, where a large tree was splintered. NO
one was injured, and the damage done to prop
erty was slight. Comparatively little rain fell
during the prevalence of the storm.
We understand that in the vicinity of Willow
Spout quantity Of water fell, causing quite a
flood, which tore away fencing, water
gates. ETC.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

Water-melons always or ice at Pearman's,
opposite the Court House.
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Stanton Market, Aug. IL.
CORRECTED WEEKLY Bf r, B. HocE.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, August 5, l875-Prices
to-day for Beef Cattle ranged asfollows Best Beeve
at S7a$7 25 generally rated first quality at 5Oa5 81
medium to good fair quality at 25a$475 ordinary;
thin steers, Oxen and Cows at 75aSt rs general av
prices 375a$7 25 Most Of the sales from 552 to
So rs per 100 pounds.
Cows-We quote Mich Cows at s3Ga26 per head
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote sheep at 4a5 &C. per
ID gross Stock Sheep 00aS3 25 per head. Lambs Pa
81 10 per head, as toquality.
HoGs.-We quote at 50asS rs net.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Aug 5,-Beef Cattle
$3.50, extra $500; Sheep &c ask Lam BIS 3G0a$ per
head Hogs 9asl0 per 100 lbs, and Cows and Calves
25a$50.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 5-Saes O:
Cattle at 50a625 Sheep to &c. per gross; LAM
100 to $500 per head. Hogs from sa$lp Cows and
Calves 20a$45.
RICHMOND CATTLE MARKET Aug. Seattle com
mon to extra, sold at 50a$ % per cwt gross Sheep
sold at 4a$6 gross, Hogs at 9aSlo net and Veals at
5a$l3 per head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

IRELAND AS IT Is.-We have heretofore al
luded to the contemplated rendition of this
play at the Town Hall in this city at day to
be hereafter indicated. Those who will take
an active part in the exhibition are preparing
themselves for the occasion, and Prof. E.
Richard is getting up and painting some beau
tiful scenery for the stage. The artistic taste
displayed by the Prof. in the conception and
execution of his designs, shows thathe is as IA
miliar with the brush as with the delicate
touches of the keys Ct a piano. The public
will await the presentation of the play with
considerable anxiety
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

An abundant supply of Tomatoes, just from
the vines, at Pearman's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

A STOLEN HORSE CLAIMED.-Some days
ago, Mr.. Edward Burke, Of this city, pur-
chased horse from boy, and placed it in
his livery stable. Last week Mr.. Lackey, of
Rockbridge, came to town and claimed the an
imal, saying that he had been stolen by boy
named Minor Thomas, who had been living
with him, and who had been arrested by Mr..
Parent, of this city, and sent to Lexington,
where he was committed to Jail. Mr.. Burke
was perfectly willing to surrender the horse
upon condition that Mr.. Lackey would pay
him $40 for taking care Of him, which Mr.. l..
refused to 10, and returned home without his
property.
Pearman guarantees to sell choice vegetables
lower than the lowest. Call and be convinced.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

LIEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF, AND ToNIcIN-
vIGoRAToR will sustain the body without the addition
OF solid food and is recommended by the best
physicians for Fever and Ague Dyspepsia, Debility,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

ALBEMARLE DISTRICT BAPTIST AssOCIA-
TION will meet in Stanton ON the 10Th inst,
in the Baptist Church of this city. The Dis
trct is composed Of Augusta, Albemgle, Rock
bridge, Rockingham, Fluvana, and Nelson.-
There will be in attendance from Is to 100
delegates and the session will continue three
days.
This is the first time the District Association
has ever met in Staunton, and pleasant and
profitable exercises are anticipated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-On last Monday
morning, as the eastern bound freight train
was passing North Mountain Summit, fifteen
miles West of Staunton, Mr.. A. G. Bingford,
a brakeman, fell from the platform to the track
and had his leg cut off by the cars passing over
it. He was otherwise injured, but to what ex-
tent we did not learn. He was brought to this
place, and is under the care of Drs. M'Ches-
new & Son. MIR. Bingford is from Lynetfbttrg,
and has been on the road about two years.
Since writing che above, Mr. Bingham has
died. He fingered several hours after the sur
pical opesation. and died Monday evening.
Dr., N. MChesncy amputated the leg, aud DR..
A. NJ. Fauntleroy performed the operation Of
resectipn, assisted by DR.. W. S. MGhesney,,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

Don't fail to go to Pearman's, opposite the
Courthouse, on Augusta street, for all the
choice vegetables of the season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

FROM BELLS VALLEY.-A correspondent
at Bells Valley communicates the following
items of news:
There are dozen cases of typhoid fever in
this Valley and good deal of other sickness.
ga very severe storm passed over this part
of the pastures on the evening OF the sixth,
which blew down good deal of corn. The
lightning struck hickory tree on Big Calf
Pasture river, ahont SIX miles from Goshen,un-
der which an old lady named Mrs. Thompson,
had taken refuge. and passing down the tree,
it struck the old lady on the back of the neck,
passed down the body and right leg to her
heel. Sitting her clothes open as though by
pair OF scissors, and threw her about twenty
feet from the tree on her back and ''she still
lives.''
The army worm has appeared in this neigh
borhood.
The Presbyterian church at Goshen is about
completed.
DAYS in July. The wheat was much damaged,
and large quantity of clover hay lost
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-12

They assume that any person has q right to
demand the license of such persons, just as lie
would have in the case Of a peddler. There is
great difference in the two classes. A ped
der is one who offers his wares from house to
house in the country, where it is seldom that
an officer could be found to demand an exhib-
it. For this reason any person has right to
ask for the evidence of his privilege to peddle,
or on refusal to show the authority, to report
the case. A sample merchant stands upon the
SIme footing as any other licensed class of cit
izcns-lawyers, doctors, merchants, &c. His
license must be properly issued and authenti-
in the law for any person to demand to see
them An officer may demand to see them,
doubtless by reason of the fact that he is an
officer of the law, but it Should be done res
pectfuly, for the citizen has rights as we'll as
the officer. Nor is it proper that a man offer
ing to sell by sample should be followed around
from store to store, and watched as suspicious
person, when the whole question could be set
tied by straightforward, open, respectful re-
quest, in an official manner, for the authentica
ted paper. Justice should be observed all
around, as we'll in the spirit as the letter Of the
law, and the manner of its enforcement. Nor
is the mere fact OF the penalty being from 500
to 5000 fine for the violation of the sample
merchant law, sufficient excuse for every man
being suspected Of criminal intent who comes
here to sell goods by sample, and followed
from place to place, without knowing the pur-
pose that actuates the suspicion. Ii there is
doubt in an officers mind, it is his duty to re-
Rove himself of it, by official eonduct-conduct
COMFORTING with the dignity of the law-and
not prepare bis mind by mere suspicious, apart
from known and tangible facts. If Rshm had
astea1Pse@to sell goods, without license, and
The Hawaiian gazette., 1875-09-29

We CLEAN the following iatsllireace fTOsa =
recozf Ane-ooa paper; Tbs native po7u-
las5oa Is abous soo.ooa. and r. E-siisA sb.ous
l-.eo0 ne ss--iio-v Is about fwics IS large
IS ne Sszse q N2sssehusss1s. The annual
Imports arr valued a. I've millions Of dollars.
and arr inc-sasins. Tae exports are hides,
wool. sugar, o1ssee and eossoa Eol regEs-
Seass half ne vAlue q he exy-o-1s. ThoSch
there Sre - many natives. labouss are
becozziaE scA7oe. b1s this sS1rce q anxiety
has been obvisse5 by The arrival Of several
thousand Indian ooolies. and by the coming q
natives tro-a The nesshha-iuc t5les. making
81 inc-esse q 70; les thar & V0e lahoVe7S dur
Izs lS-s san the cosse and sugar p,Sa;o-s
AVe calling fo- mere, Du-iae the past yea- :
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