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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

EXTENSIVE SALE OF ELEGANT FURNITURE
Every house keeper in the city OF Ssaunton
should attend the sale OF She Mozart Institute
furniture on next Tuesday. This furniture is
all new aud OF the best manufacture and will
be sold without reserve for cash. Such an
opportunity to furnish house will not be
again offered for many days to come, il at all,
and all who desire to obtain bargains should
attend. Our readers in this and adjoining
counties may find it to their interest to attend
this sale, as great bargains will doubtless be
offered Read the advertisement,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02
OVER 200 BEAUTIFUL PICTURES.

by ALL ARE INVITED SD
to call at the Author Building, to-day and see
the finest collection of fine
Steel. ENGRAVINGS AND OH. PAINT
iNGS, IMPORTED AND AMERICAN
CIIROMOS,
ever OH exhibition in This city. The entire
stock will be sold at auction.
Dsy Sale commences this evening at Z o'clock.
Special invitation to Ladies and lovers of the
beautiful.
PECK & PRIYCUARD. Auct'rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

SEVERELY BURNED.-Mary Grooms, col
ored, of Albenaarle, nurse of Mrs. Bernard
L. Pcyton, was very severely burned at the
residence Of Mr.. W. II. Peyton, two miles east
of this city. on hast Thursday morning. Whilst
standing near the fire place her clothes caught,
and before the flames could be extinguisiel,
she was badly burned. Whilst rushing down
stairs. Mr.. w. II. l'eyton tried to tear the
burning clothes from her, and had his hands
badly scorched. Or. Atkinson dressed the
wounds and the woman is doing well,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02
BALDWIN AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.

MEETING OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
COMMITTEE, ETC, ETC, ETC.
An adjourned meeting of the Corporators of
the Baldwin Augusta County Fair, was held at
the Courthouse, on Saturday last. J. Wayt
Bell was called to the Chair, and Samuel Ken
nerly appointed Secretary. The committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting made a report,
which we give in full below, and from which it
will be seen that the affairs OF the corporation
are not i'll nattcring condition. ana that it will
require an honest effort on the part Of Copper
ators and creditors, to lift the concern above
its embarrassmcnts
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
The undersigned having been appointed :.
committee at the meeting of the corporators OF
the Baldwin Augusta County Fair, held at the
Fair grounds, on Friday. the - day of Jan
cary. 1876, to report to an adjourned meeting
of said corporatorS, to be held February 26th.
1876, some plan by which the affairs of the cor
poratiol may be placed in a situation to be fnl-
~ understood by the corporators, and by which
the expenditures may be decreased and the re-
cepts increased, met at the call of the Chair
man at the Office of Wm. A. Bail Ike, the late
Secretary of the Fair, and having before them
the books of the Secretaries, proceeded to con-
slider the subject. After a careful examination
OF the books and vouchers shown us by Mr..
Burke, your committee are satisfied that since
he came into the office its affairs have been con-
Quoted i'll Il manner entirely satisfactory to all
parties concerned. The books show clearly
the sums PAID in and from what sources, and
those paid out with the proper vouchers there
for. There appears during Mr.. Burke's Sec
tarys'lip, so far as your committee can see, the
only regular entries of the proceedings Of the
executive committee were kept. Beyond and
behind this time there is IN ST perfect chaos,
your committee finding little more than stubs
of the drafts given by MIR. Pratt, then Secret Ia
~, for money paid out, wifi. no accom-. OF the
fund to Which IS not to be charged, or authori-
~ ..or the disbursement us discovered from lis
books, though your committee are informed
this authority is found on the face of the drafts
in the Treasurel's office. TO examine these
was beyond the time and province OF your COM
inttee. The following statement contains as
near as your committee could arrive at it, the
status OF the affairs OF the corporation. 1t is
merely approximate. as to have attempted to 60
into veritication Of the cifferent items would
have involoved more labor and time than your
committee could spare for that purpose:
IL. I.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02
LOCAL..
Arrival and Departure.

cHKsAPKAKE AND OHIO TRAIN.-From the East ar
Fives at 4G5 p nj. Leaves for the west aI o'So p me-
and leaves for the East at 1925, a. IN.
Mail Closes at 945 a. m. and $3.50 p IN.
VALLEY RAILRoAD-Mail Train arrives at 5;45
m aud leaves AT 1880 a. IN. Freight train with pas
seager car arrives at 945 and leaves at 4:S3 p M
Mail Closes at $50 a. N.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

MARRIED. = The Alexandria Gazette OF
Monday says MIR. Glenn Brown, son Of Or.
Bedford Brown, and Miss Ella Chapman. tile
accomplished daughter Of Col. Alfred Chap
man, of this city, were married iii New York
OH the lst iust,o
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

w. Fl. WELLER advertises choice lot of
duced prices. Mr.. w. never keeps any but the
best, and those who buy OF him may rest assu-
red of getting their moneys worth
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

LADIES FAIR.-We are glad to State that
the Fair given by the ladies of the End presby-
terrain Church, IL The snt!.isI building on the
nights Of the 22l AMI 23,l, proved very success
fnl-about $3.50 net bein. realized. As IL
matter Of course everything was gotten mp in
the best style, and the result Shows that the
efforts Of the la(l.cs were appreciated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

See notice of the City Treasurer, with refer
ence to the water tax and save money and
trouble by calling at his office and settling.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

COUNTY CoURT.-rhe February term Of the
Cour ty Court commenced Monday. The fol
lowing is Il summary of the proceedings.
The will Of Mary j. Larew admitted to pro
bate with VIM. j. Larew as executor.
Administration granted Geo. Towberman OH
the estate of Anna Wenger, decd.
G. l.. Clemmer qualified as Notary Public
Administration granted VIM. A. Hudson on
the estate of Mollie E Hudson, deed
L. and Sarah E. Wilson.
JOS. Peter appointed guardian of Edward,
III. E., Harriet Jane, Naverana Bell, Thomas
Moore aud Jno. Winkoff Lines.
Jno. A Fauver appointed guardian of Emma
Caroline Thompson.
Henry 3. Jones renewed his bond as Admir-
OF the estate of Catherine Slower.
Jno. w. Caldwell appointed guardian Of
Sarah Jane Smith.
An authenticated copy Of the last will Of Sl-
sannah Wine, late of Illinois, was admi tod to
probate.
The estate of Newton Dever was commit
ted to w. T.. Mowry. Sheriff, for administration
Charles S. Byers qualified as Deputy Treas
| urer.
Commonwealth vs. Mary Brown (colored) on
Indictment for lewd and lascivious cohabita-
ton The jury rendered q verdict OF guilty,
and assessed the amerccment ut 500.
The Grand Jury found true bills upon In.
dctments in the following cases:
Against Jas Webster Coiner for stabbng,
with intent to MAIN, disfigure, disable and Kill
one Wm Jamison.
Against Obed Frazier (coloreJD for forgery.
Against Sam Boles (coloref) for petit larce-
nv, previous conviction for like offense.
Against Lewis CARRIER for assault and bat
terry upon Mary E. Croft.
In the case of Coincr, he renewed his bail in
the sum of 500 for his appearances to answer
the indictment preferred against him, on
the ID day Of the March term next.
Petition Of VIM. r. Newman, a native Of
Germany, for citizenship, he having renouac-
ed his allegiance to the King OF saSony, was
granted.
The report Of Samuel Il. Taylor, Commits
sioner, appointed to inspect the repairs OF the
Middlebrooll road, made by A. Banth,, was
received aud approved.
An order correcting erroneous assessment
in favor of John Coater, was granted.
An account amounting to s32 was allowed S.
K. Taylor, Commissioner of Roads.
Against Petition of Larew and others for
change of road liz South River District, q coun-
ter petition was filed by John D. Balsley and
others, and the case continued until next term.
Petition of Valentine Huppman and others,
George Sherman and others, for road changes.
were dismissed st cost of petitioners.
Upon petition of Jane A. Brown and others,
for change Of road, summons was awarded
against Henry Mish and j. A. Brown.
Petition OF David FultZ and others for altera-
ton of public road near Staunton, was refer
red to John G. Slower, Special Commissioner,
for report.
Seven eaparte settlements confirmed and adj
mited to record.
One hundred and seven deeds and partitions
of real estate admitted to record since the last
term. The largest ever recorded in one term.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

ENTERTAINMENT AT PASNAssUs.-On the
25th ut., the ladies Of the Mite society of Par
nassils, gave musical entertainment and sup
per, which was very successful. Miss Cora
Turner, one OF Staunton' sweetest vocalists; ras
present and rendered some beautiful music.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

The MowRY HILL RoAD.-i',e Court has
granted all order, upol the petition OF John
". Stout and others for a change Of road s
Mowry's Hill in Mid lie River Township, OH
the lands Of Cotfalal, Stout. Driver and Bren-.
na-nan.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

PERsoNAL.-Mr. G. s. Lightner, son OF A,
B. Li;,ftner, Esq, of this county, is in attcn-
dance on the Richmond Conference South, al
Winchester, with view to entering the min
stry. Nj. Lightncr is a student at Roanoke
College, and 4 young man OF fine promise.
Charles C. Rush has been appointed schoo
Trustee for the county OF Rockingham, il
place of G. 7. IIol kins.
Hon. j. f. Lewis, Col. c. II. Lewis, O.
Rockingham, and Mr.. ". Il. Grove, Of I1ar
rsonb,,rg, passed through the city on Monday
last to Danville to attend the Z. S. Court, now
sitting there.
lion. VIM. Mines. Jr., passed through staun
ton on Monday last OF his way to the Univcr
sty Of Virginia, to enter his son as matlcuate
Gen. j. E. Roller, J. n. Liggett, Esq. ant
Capt. w. 5. Lurty, of the Harrisonhurg bar
we're in Staunton Monday last, on professional
business.
II. B. Hariisberger, ESD, Of Rockingham
was in the city last Monday. Mr.. II. Is q drec
tor in the S. V. r. r. We learned
from him that negotiations are progressing la
vorably for the meaas to commence work On
the great enterprise he in part represents, ano
that there is strong probability Of operations
commencing in the early spring. When work
shall have begun, it will go OH without inter
ruption, as it is the determination Of the man
agement to make all the necessary arrange.
ments for this purpose i'll advance of resumine
operations.
j. c. Rosseau, Esq, Superintendent OF Nit
Vernon Furnace, was in the city Oh Monday.
We learned from him that the furnace is i'll
active operation, employing about $50 hands
and turning out about fifty tons OF iron eacl
week, which is sold as fast as made. The
price now paid is about $50 per ton.
Mr.. Chas. NJ. Galahcr, has received the ap
for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, With Head
quarters in this city. A better selection coul(
not have been made, as the appointec is a gen
tlemen of fine address, affable and courteous
to all and in his new sphere will reflect credit
upon himself and the road he represents. Fo
sometime he has been efficiently dischargins
the duties Of manifest clerk at the depot of thu
B. g. O. in this city, and his promotion is :
BETTING evidence of appreciation of his scr
vice by the company.
Judge James Hoge, of West Virginia, is on
visit to his brothers in this city-P. B., c. E.
J. B., Arista and Howard Hoge.
In speaking of tie address Of Rev. McDuf
Simpson, delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of Roanoke College, on
the DIST ut., the Salem Register says:
.SThe church was well filed, although the
weather was very inclelnent. Mr.. Simpson is
fine orator, and his address showed that he is
Young man of moro than ordinary ability. HI
is an earnest speaker, and seems to have hi
soul interested in the good work he has under
taken. The speaker made very flint
impression u"on our people as an orator.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

Don't forget to go to PEAR MAN for Fish
Kaie and Oysters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

There will be "a meeting of the Stockholders
of the Valley Railroad. on Wednesday the 10th
of March. 1t will be lively.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

A CENTENNIAL RELIC.-We have been
shown by Capt. NJ. A. Miller, of this city, a
relic of the Revolution of 1776, which is indeed
a rare old souvenir of the past It is piece of
MORE antique silk, about five inches square, and
has upon it a monogram composed OF the
letters T. and G. This bit Of silk was once a
part OF Hessian flag which was captured by
Washngton's troops at the battle Of Trenton,
on the 25th OF December. l776. After the
battle Washington ordered the flag to be cut
into pieces and distributed amongthe officers of
his command, and in the distribution the grand !.
father of N. A. Miller, Capt. VIM. Miller, re-
ceiyed the piece shown us. 1t descended to his
son, Gen. Thomas c. Miller, All officer of the
war of 1872, and from him, along with Il num-
Der OF other old family relics to its present
owner.
Mr.. Miller will send it to the Centennial, and
we doubt ifanything there exhibited will prove
more interesting to antiquarians, than this hi :
of silk around which cluster such historical as
S ocidlG rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

OFF For CONFERENCE. --Rev Dr. Martin.
the able minister III popular plsto. OF the
Methodist Episcopal C.r.fch, South, in this
city, left OF J les ny f)r Winchester, VA, t.
attend the ANIMAL SESSION OF the Bill; i'm ,re
Conference. which convened ut that place, OIL
yesterday morning. We are glad TO be inform
ed that all the assessments OF the station
amounting to al.9j5.0o were fully pail.
OF course it is expected that Df. Martin vii
be returned in charge OF this station.
Maj. j., w. Newton, has also gone as a lay
delegate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

LAND SALEs.-E. ". Cushing. Auclioncer.
sold in front of the Com tIotlse, on Monday,
the following tracts Of land:
1885 acres of mountain land belonging to
the estate of j.. Givens Fulton. tlec'tl.-W. +.
Csag and A. II. Fultz, Commissioners, was
sold to Gen. john Z. Roller, a gent for the
Virginia Mining and Manufacturing Company,
for sil0.
The John Glover land. 10 acres-W. f.
Craig, Commissioner. sold to II. j. Bennett.
for So 90 PER acre.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

STAUNTON BENEFICIAL DRAMATIC AsSO
CIATIoN.-Ths company, which in its initial
performance SO greatly pleased our citizens,
will give an entertainment at the Town Hall.
Ga Wednesday night, for the benefit of Miss
Mollie Hewitt, at which time will be acted the
drama Still waters ru:. deep, and the laugha-
BILE two act play The Toodles.' Miss Hewitt
has always kindly consented to take part in
all the plays designed to benefit the insttu-
lions Of the town, and we therefore hope to see
the Hall we'll filled on Wednesday evening. The
Stonewal Orchestra will b. in attendance, and
the plays will be well pc: formed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

SHIRTS TO ORDER.-Mr. w. F. Perry, as
will be seen by advertisement, will open in the
above line, and receive orders at Mrs. Fasan's
old stand. Stanton has long felt the need of
such an establishment. and We predict for
Mr.. Perry success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

PUBLIC DEBATE.-The jackson Literary
Society of Arbor Hill, will have public debate
on Saturday evening, March the 4th, consist
ing of orations, defamation aid debate. The
public are respectfully invited to attend.
NEW STORE Misses Perry & Fen Brock
OF New York, will soon open, at Mrs. Pagan
former store, a Ladies Emporium of Fashion,
where ladies' complete outfits, dresses, under
wear, ETC., can be found, or made to order al
short notice. See advertisement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02
In green KALE, fresh FISH and OYSTERS
Pearman's ..riyals'' concede him The caterer.

ROLL OF HONOR of the school at Trimble's
School-house, for the month ending February
22d, 1876:
Harry Hanger, George Sheets. Gussie Crosby,
Laura Vanfosscn, Ella Dull. Esther Keller,
Nealie IIouseman, silas Smith, Luther Snyder,
zee Keller, Charles Dull and Samuel Sheets.
Percentage of Attendance, 76.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

CONFERENCE.-THE reference to the adver-
tisement it will be seen that special train viii
be run OIL the Valley r. r. on next Sunday
the Conference OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, now in session at Winchester. -
Round Trip Ticket, 1915.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

A FEARFUL FALL.-On Sunday evening
had frightftei fall at the Engine house Of the
new water works. He had climbed to the top
OF the smoke stack, a distance of eightyrfeet,
and safely descended to the bottom. lie then
climbed up second time, and after looking
out from the top started down and had only
gotten four or five feet, when from some cause
his hold on the round slipped and he fell with
terrible force some seventy odd feet. 1t is al
most Il miracle that he was not instantly killed,
| and had it not been for his bounding from one
| side OF the chimney to the other, and by stri-
king against the iron bars across, somewhat
retarded the momentum CT his body, there can be
no question but that life would haze been ex-
say no bones were broken, though the int srnal
Injuries and bruises received are very severe
and rendcr hope Of recovery very doubtful
DIR. \. N. Fantleroy attended the little silf-
ferer and rendered all aid chat surgical skill
could suggest.
This is Il fearful warning to the recklessncss
OF boys. We understand that every Sunday
numbers OF them are accustomed to amuse
themselves by climbing up the inside of the
chimney. Sunday is the only opportunity
they have, rs during the week the nlcn enga-
gcd Oh the work will not permit them to thus
cnlanger their lives.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

THE Mt. SCION CoLoRED SCHOOL, taught
by Mr.. J. A. McFall, closed its session on last
Friday night by a demonstration. Declama-
tons and rcctations were the order of the
evening, and Il good supper was served by the
parents Of the pupils. By request Mr. Jno. j..
Cupp delivered a brief address.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

THE BEsT.-In the undergraduate class Of
Pharmacy, at the College Of Pharmacy in Bal
timore at the final examination, Mr. Thomas
Reese, son OF DIR. B. P. Reese of this city,
took the first stand. This result is particularly
flatterng, from the fact that the young gen.
tleman had been sick in bed for some time pre-
yiOus.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

Rolf OF HoNoR-C. w. EcHARD, Teacher.
The following are the names of the scholars
OH the Roll Of Honor at FultZ' Hill School. for
the month closing February 25lh: S. Cease,
J. Cease, Charles Cline, Perry Cline, j. D.
Fultz, Julia Fultz, II. Fleetwood, L. Fleet
wood, Robert Fishburn, George Fishburn, VII
liam O'Rourke, S. O'Rourkc, c. 'Rourke, j.
O'Ronrke, Florence Meredith, Matte Sheets,
George Sheets, Edwa.d Shea. l.cieentsge d
atteEda.lcc, 50,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

The regrets were numerous when the dane
ing was disc onttnued, and all present voted
the hop s'Bonanza' of pleasure, which soEe
of the ladies said was to be repeated, ''but uol
noW,''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-02

FIRE.-,l dwelling house belonging to Mr..
David CARRIER, situated on Messy Greek, in Tie
lower part of this county, and occupied by
Mr. Jos. NJ. Floyd, was burned on the morning
of Sunday Of last week, together with almost
all OF its contents. The family was absent at
the time.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

Grant has vetoed the bill reducing the
presidents salary to S25, 900, and in his
message speaks Of the presidents salary
as being fixed by the constitution.
Here is the man who is in such pain
about the common schools, president of
the Republic, so ignorant of the constitu-
ton Of his country as to blunder so ignor-
antly in a state paper!
The whole country will sympathize with
Republican member of congress who was
so disguised that he murmured his dis
content after this fashion on the floor of
the house:
why should we wonde. at anything
Grant does? He has no regard for law
and is as ignorant Of the constitution as a
Hotteuton Of the bible. Just think of the
president of the United States writing In a
veto message to congress that the presi-
dents salary was fixed by the constitution
If he is so stupid as to make such a
blunder as that, why need We be surprised
if he orders money specially appropriated
for one purpose to be diverted to another ?
A man who is so ignorant of the constitu-
ton as to assert in a state paper that the
salary of the president was fixed by the
constitution, and not have common sense
enough to know that if such was the fact
congress could not change it by simple
enactment is capable Of doing anything.
This was the general tenor OF the re-
marks made by the respectable element
on the Republican side.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
The Iowa State Register advances sound

The Iowa State Register advances sound
doctrine, as follows:
1t takes long while to teach men that
they must return to the good old way of
making money and their living. For some
years nothing was so popular as specu-
lation. If men had only but $40 they
could not forbear to invest it in some of
the exaggerating speculative enterprises
Of the day. and, whether they lost or won,
the influence was the same. They had
tasted Of the way, and they would taste
more. Judgment, prudence, caution and
honesty suffered fearfully as a conse-
quence, and it will require long education
and severe training to get the passion kill
ed and the taste turned the other way.
When we are ready to come back to the
belief that money ought to be earned be-
fore it is owned, and that the slow pro-
cesses of legitimate trade are surer and
safer than the hasty efforts Of commercial
gambling, then, and not till then, will there
be real enterprise in business and true
revival Of trade.