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National Republican., 1877-09-19

rINHE MISSES PERLEY'S SELECT SCHOOL,
4 and kINDERGARrEN will reopen September
ulnrN circulars,
National Republican., 1877-09-19

SCHOOL OF MUsIC-INSTRUCTORS: ANTON
y GLOETZSER. 4. =. STRISER II. DOSCH.
THEO. INGALLS, X ING. The best Instruction In
all musical branht in classes at fronts to s term
(ter wceSs.) two lessons q week Classes OF school
children, IS cents and upwards leton. For circulars
and information apply DC. s. KING, Secretary, m
Eighth street northwest. Ruibsm
National Republican., 1877-09-19

COLLENDER
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

SUSPICIOUS CHARAcsrERs.O Saturday
night two tramps, giving their names as Hen
rv Smith and James Ferguson, and claiming,
the first to have been Il bank clerk in Eng
land and Canada. and the second, drug clerk,
were arrested on suspicion. They had neat
little trick for obtaining money, but it didn't
pan out very well in these parts. The first
would 90 into Il store and price articles, and
the second would then enter and ask aims.
No. would then say to the storckecper:-
s'I.et's give the poor fellow u quarter at
the same time pulling ont the change and
handing it to his ''pal.' They tried this at
several places, but failed. They finally made
application to the Bank, and the Cashier re-
garding them rs suspicious characters. put
the police on their track, and they were soon
lodged out Of the cold. On Tuesday they
were brought before Mayor Balthis, but no
one appearing against them, were discharged.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

PERSONAL. Conductor VIM. Kinney, En-
ginecr, Chas. Domaine, Baggage Master, l..
r. Carter, Conductor Wright, all employees
OF the C. Sc O. r. r., together wit, Num-
Der OF others on the same road, were badly
frost-btten during the recent severe weather.
Mr.. j. NJ. Cartwell, recently proprietor of
the old and flvorably known Taylor Hotel,
Winchester, and for many years a success
full hotel manager, has taken charge of the
American Hotel, OF this city.
Jno. Howe Russell, President OF the Bank
of Huntington. was in the city this week.
Capt. .no. Paul, of the Iiarrisonburg bar,
was in the city Tuesday.
Superintendent Dunn, of the c. Il O. II.
r., was in the city last Monday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

FIRE AT THE VA. FEMALE INSTITUTE
NEW AND IMPROVED FIRE BRIGADE
About two o'clock en- Wednesday morning,
Rev. R. II. Phillips, Principal of the Vir-
ginia Female Institute, was aroused from
his slum5ers by one of his teachers who had
been awaked by the falling OF plasterng near
the centre of the building. gIrmising that
fire was the cause, Mr.. Phillips caught up
the pitcher and bucket that were in his
roons and proceeded to the cupola of the
building from which the flames and smoke
were issuing. He dashed the water brought
with him on the fire, whi1E served to check
it for an instant, ard told those OF the house.
hold vino had assembled to awaken the
young ladies ard tell them to bring their
pitchers. In il few minutes the pupils were
nearly all on band, and the FIRE was cxtin-
guished. There was no noise or excitement
but all were as cool and collected as if moth
ing untas,IaI was going on.
In the meantime the alarm had been
sounded on the street, and the fire company
was soon on its way to the Institute, but be-
fore tssay arrived, I'LL The fun was over and
the young ladies' had retired to their rooms.
The fire was csusea By defective flue.
The damage done will probably reach 500
which is fully covered by Insurance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11
MARRIAGES.

On the 26th Of December, 1876. in Lexington, by
Rev. E. L. Krego. John E. Floyd and Miss Marga-
ret Lilley. all OF Rockbridge.
On the goth OF December. 1875. at California
FIrnace, by Rev. r. Swami, j. W. Withrow and
Miss H. A. Harris.
On the Goth OF December 1875, in Fairfield, by
Rev. D. E. Irwin, Thomas NJ. Paxton. OF Indiana,
and Miss +. FlOurnoy Paxton, OF Rockbridge.
On the 18th OF december 1876, by the Rev. G. L.
Cook, Cyrus A. Trevey and Miss Alberta " Ed
wards, all OF Rockbridge
In Rockingham, December 21st, by RevsJacob
Splitter, Philip Reedy and Miss Salie O'Roark.
In Rockingham, December 2lst, by Rev. Jacob
Splitter. Sllas Turner and Miss Leannah Moore.
In Rockingham, December 22nd by Rev. Fred
erick WampIer Jacob Hoover and Mary Alice
Gather.
Earman and Miss Theodosia Wright. daughter OF
Jackson Wright
In Rockingham, December 10th, at Spartapolis
by Rev M. H. Keiter, Joseph Stricken and. Miss
Rachel q. Funkhouser
In Rockingham. December 2lst. by Rev. Jacob
Thomas, A. B. Click and Miss Belle s. Long.
In Rockingham December Goth, by Rev. George
Mauzy. Vim. +. Berry and Miss Martha A. Wine
In Rockingham. December 2lst, by Rev. George
Mauzy, Vim. A. Eiiinger and Miss Elizabeth Big
erton.
In Rockingham, December slst, by Rev. s. n
Calender, David Coiner and Miss Elizabeth A.
Near Midway; January 4th, VIM. P. Koogler and
Miss Cynthia c. Morrison, daughter of Samuel C.
Morrison, all of Augusta.
Near Waynesboro', January 4th, by Rev L. A.
Fox, Perry W. Brown, of Rockbridge and Miss
Lizzie G., daughter OF George Hartman.
At Bealeton, Fauquier county, December 18th,
by Rev. H. A. Gaver. Franciler Routt, OF Fauquier
county, and Miss Alice v. Speer, formerly OF Au-
gusta.
In Rockingham, December a7th. near Bridge
water, by Rev. Solomon CARRIER, Silas Taylor and
Miss Ada E. Herring, daughter Of DR.. VIM. Her
ring, deceased.
AT Spring Creek, Va, on December 25th, by
Rev. J. W: Rosebro, DR.. I. p Coyner, OF Virginia,
and Kate NJ. daughter of David Graham, foiAner-
ly of Baltimore.
On December goth, in the parlor of the Franco
American Yreka, by the Hon. Judge Rosebor-
ough, 10Th judicial District, California; Robert
H. Strasburg, formerly of Augusta. and Miss
Chera Goolspeed, late Of Owego, New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11
Deaths.

On the 2nd instant, near Craigsville, Miss Bet
tie Wallace, Oldest daughter OF WIN. X. Wallaces
On the goth OF December, near Broadway, in
Rockingham county, George W Beard, in the 46th
year of his age. He was a native OF Augusta
county, born and raised near Mint Spring. He
was consistent member of the German Reform
ed church.
On Monday, January lst, Mrs. Mary Bailey, OF
this county aged about ~ years. she had re-
to her death. from her clothing takiAg FIRE while
scarryfnga lighted lamp without a chimney
Died at her residence in Lynchburg. Va. on the
21st of December 1876. Mrs. Jane C. Stricken,
wife Of Capt. Joseph Stricken, in the 9th year OF
her age.
The deceased was formerly citizen of Rock
bridge county, and united with the! Methodist
church at Fairfield, in 1884. She was the second
wife OF Capt. Stricken father of the present past
or Of Thinking Spring Presbyterian church, in
this county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11
Coasting elegant.
Tl,n ,,ronl- Of nrov,,

Coasting elegant.
Tile week Of prayer.
The skating Friday was toleraLie,
Wood was in demand during the week.
The trains are now running regularly on
time.
The numbering of the streets has been
completed.
The police court has been quite lively for
Il few days.
The ''oldest illliabitant'' don't remember
winter as severe.
There has been much suffering ail,ongIlhe
poor during the last week. ~
minstrel troupe Is being organized by
some of the young men Of the city.
''Who's to build the fire." is the question
that men can't get Il unanimous tie on.
The churches were well attended Sunday,
Notwithstanding the disagrecable walking.
The religious meetings at the Baptist
Church will be continued throughout the
week.
The entertainment which was to have been
given in West End last week, was postponed
in consequence OF the bad weather.
An oyster supper was given by the Masons
on Friday night last. 1t was gotten up in
elegant style by Capt. W. J. Turner
|. 1t seems all endless job to clean the snow
from the pavements. AS fast as one deposit
is removed another supplies its place.
The Grand Jury for the city met last week,
and created desire for emigration among
certain ones in the region round about
Two engines on the Valley Road colljed
near Mt. Crawford on Monday last. "he
pilot OF one was broken, which was about
the only damage done.
The demand for Goa! in the latter part of
last week far exceeded The supply
Both o. our coal merchants, who generally
keep large supply, were entirely OFT. and
the Irregularity of the trains on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio prevented their replenisll-
ing.
Scene in young Barrister's off1ce-Enter
young man-''I am charged with stealing
some articles. and desire you to defend me.
Can engage your services 80 Lawyer
ooh, yes sir, am ready Young man
''What will the charge beg" Lawyer
''That depends on circumstances. II you
furnish the evidence it will be 50 80. If you
want me to furnish it, the charge will be S..
Which will you take?''
At tue Stauntoa Debating Society. on last
Saturday night, the question, ''Should there
be Laws Regulating INTEREST,"" was discuss
ed in the affirmative by Mr.. Robertson, and
in the negative by Nessrs. Echard and Bum
gardner On next Saturday night, the ques-
ton. SIS Education the Function of State p"
will be debated in the affirmative by Messrs
Hamilton and William Echard, and in the
negative by Messrs. w. A. McCue and w.
b. Harrison. The public are invited to at
tend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11
Arrival and Departure of Mails.

The trains on the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road arrive and depart as follows from Staunton .
Mail train arrives from the East at APO =. In.
Leaves for the West at 4:25 p. m. Arrives from
the West going East. at 9:35 IN. Leaves at $40.
Exnress Train from the East arrives at $40 a.. N.
Leaves for the West at 5.45 a. M Arrives.from the
West at 1900 at night. Leaves at l2O5 a. M
The Valley Mail train leaves at $50 a. IN and ar
riyes at D. M Accom- mediation train leaves mt
p. m. and arrives at IL a. IN.
Lexington mail, by way OF GreeEvllle arrives AT
g. 10 m and leaves at Z a. M. daily except Sunday.
Beverly mail. by way OF Churchville and Strib-
ling Springs, arrives at p. M. and leaves at $50
a. m. daily. except Sunday.
M1ddlebrook mail arrives Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays at II a. N. Leaves same days p. III
Mount Scion mail arrives Tuesday and Fridays
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

CRUSHED IN-On Sunday last about noon,
,soile Of the large chimneys of the house OH
Main street, la which is located the ODD Eel
Flows and Temperance Halls, Band Room,
etc.. fell, crashlpg through the roof which
covers the back ,roops OF the Post Office,
breaking thefafters aud completely ael@clisli-
ing the plastefin got the ceilng. Fortunately,
it being Sunday, nc enc was in the room ut
sthe time, and the only damage lone, besides
shat which resulted to the building, was the
breaking OF the weighing scales, and dampen-
ang some papers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

FESTIVAL OF A COLORED SUNDAY
ScHoOL.-On Saturday last the colored
Sunday School, which was organized about
q year ago by the Rector and members Of
. the Episcopal Church, and which now num-
i bers about two hundred scholars, was given
festival at the old and new chapels of the
Episcopal Church. The occasion was very
Interesting oneand greatly enjoyed.
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gNsTALLATIoN.-I Stauncon Lodge, No

GNsTALLATIoN.-In Staunoor Lodge, No.
10, l. o. 0. F., Thursday night last. P. G.
VIM. Simpson Installed the following Off
Gers: G. w. Long, n. G.; l.. Cohen. V. G
S. N. Miller, Secretary; j. III. Waters, Treas
srer, and 4. NJ. Simpson, Chaplain. The
pointments: Wm. NJ, Simpson, Warden: S.
W. Wehn, CONDUCTOR W.NB. Berry, O. c.;
J. w. Ailor, L. S., and w. C. Straughan,
r. S. to N. G.; J. W. Cook, Z. s. and Jno.
Fauber, L. s. to V. G.; Thos. F. Fuller r.
s. S. and Charles Crowder l.. S. S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

The Shenandoah Herald of last week made
ats appearance in an enlarged form and new
dress. 1t presents a very handsome face,
and is well filled with Interesting reading
matter. 1t is edited with marked ability,
and richly deseI YES liberal patronage. The
Valley OF Virginia may well boast Of its
newspapers. We do not think there are bet
ter conducted papers anywhere than are
published in this section, and all seem am
bilious to serve their Patrons efficiently and
faithfully.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

AUGUSTA COUNTY $50 YEARS AGo.-On
the first page Of this issue of the VIRGINIAN
will be found an iuteres ting historical review
.of Augusta county 100 years ago. The wri-
tier has furnished us another chapter of still
more interesting facts and events, which will
appear in our next issue, with the promise
chat the subject will be continued in future
numbers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

NATIONAL VALLEY BANK.-The annual
meeting OF the stockholders of the Valley
National Bank was held on Tuesday last.
twelve to eleven. and the following were
reelected :sGen. John Echols, C. r. Mason,
Fl. NJ Bell, 2. II. Trout, I. Witt, Robt. w.
Burke, NJ. E. Miller, J. w. Abby. J. f. Eff
finger, Edward Echois and HI. Lnshbaugh.
Mr.. r. G. Bickle was the retiring director.
The regular semi-annual dividend of per
cent. was declared
The new directory reelected all of the old
officers OF the bank.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

We are in receipt Of the January number
OF the Southern Planter and Farmer, pub
lished at Richmond by L. R. Dickinson. 1t
Isl periodical that should find its place at
the fireside of every farmer in Augusta coun.
ty. Especially is the number before us a
valuable one. Send for sample copy. Terms
q per annum. Address l.. R. Dickinson,
Richmond. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

Buildefs, contractors, carpenters, or par
ties contemplating building, are welcome to
examine and ayail themselves of the use OF
over one hundred new and beautiful designs,
at low ami moderate cost, of dwellings.
churches and school houses, at the office OF
the Stanton Planning Mill Company. corner
Church and Middlebrook Streets Greatly
reduced prices on doors, sash, blinds, mould
Tugs, ETC., of white pine. Low estimates
given for all finished work, connected with
BODYBUILDING, in any part OF the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

SHOOTING. MATcH.-A shooting match
for turkeys occurred atsthe Valley Il. r. de-
pot on Tuesday last and was participated in
by number Of our city spor.smen. There
were twelve turkeys, which were won as
follows: J. II. Sherer, ir., 3; j. w. Cease,
3; Il. McGilvray, /; Chas. Crowder, l; Jack
Accord, i; A. j. Acord l; Sam'l. Slower. ST.,
l: Saml Slower. IT.. l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

The BIRDs.-This has been a severe sea-
son on the birds. A gentleman informs us
that lie has discoveries numbeT OF larks and
doves frozen or starved to death, aud that
the hawks are playing havoc with tile par
tridges. We fear between the destruction
Of the sportsmen, the severe weather and the
raids of the hawks, the cartridges will be
nearly extinguislied. They are seeking pro-
section in the barns and stables, and straw
stacks. and in this way some may be pre-
SERVED.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

SPREADING THE TEMPERANCE ORGANI-
zATIoNs.-The two lodges OF Good Tenn
plaza, In this city, have appointed commit
tee with view to making an effort to organ
ize lodges of that order in our county-Mes-
srs. Heber Ker, r. O. Haines, and w. C.
Straughan are the members OF the commit
tee on behalf 'Mzpali'' Lodge, and W. B.
Hyde, J. NJ. Henkle, R. G. Rice and H., 5.
Roller on behalf OF .West Augusta" Lodge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

PASTORS Aid Society Of the Lutheran Church
has elected the following officers for 1877:
President, DR.. S. II. Eenkle; Vice President,
Geo. F. Flick; Secretary. E. Louis Ide, and
Treasurer, Alonzo Trenary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

THE SUFFERING POoR.-It may not be
known to many OF our readers, that actual
want exists in our little city. 1t may NOT be
pleasant for them to be told OF it, but such
is the harsh, disagreeable fact. Right in the
heart OF the town, right under the ewes of
the buildings where banquets are held, and
within sound of the merry laugh and hospi-
| table toast, arc crouched the shiver!ng vie
Tins of want, with scarcely a morsel of bread
to satisfy the demands OF nature. They have
been ne, lected by their fellow men, but the
chill, pitiless wind has visited them, penetra-
ted their comfortless realm and borne on its
boisterous course the cry of their suffering
and want. 1t is not agreeable, we know, to
thrust these truths into public notice; it is
even unkind, to rem ind persons OF the obi
cations they owe to their less fortunate fell
low man, but it is nevertheless duty which
should be discharged without murmur.
What think you OF family purchasing
five cents worth of wood during the bitter
cold of last week? How long do you think
it would have kept you comfortable, even in
your cosy, -plastered chamber? Or,
what do you think OF eight persons subsist-
ing two days on ten cents worth Of flour?
Would you have been hcaltless enough to
cut off your dog with such rations? And
yet, such and even worse, has been the
condition of some of the poor of this city du-
ing the past week.
We trust that some systematic effort will
be made to relieve the suffering that exists
in the city. There are many cases which
cannot be reached by the proper officers, for
there are natures so sensitive, even in abject
rather than be regarded as objects of chari-
ity. Pride and poverty are an ill-mated pair,
yet not unfrequently they are found to-
gether.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

DIED FROM THE EFFECTS OF A BURN
On Monday last a week, the lst., Mrs. Mary
Bailey, wife of Meredith Bailey, living near
Hebron Church, in this county, died from
the effects OF burn received on the 3Oth of
October. At that time she was passing from
one room to another, with lamp in her
hand having no chimney on it, and the
flames caught her clothing, burning her Sc
verely. Mrs. Baily was about 20 years of
age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

Cleaning the snow from hoase roofs is
new business to Stauntonians, but many Of
them were engaged in it on Saturday and
Sunday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

THE COLD WEATHER.--Until Sunday
morning., the weather since our last isslie
has been bitterly cold. Al the most exposed
point in the city the mercury went down as
low as 70 below zero. At Stribling Springs,
watering place about twelve miles West of
Staunton, the thermometer stood at lGo be-
low zero-colder than has ever been known
in this section. The snow was from tllil :
teen to sixteen inches deep, aud the sleigh
ing elegant. In Highland county, we are
informed, the mercury was 900 below zero,
and in Rockbride county 100. Rabbits par
tridges, pheasants and other small game
have suffered greatly, many OF them having
been found frozen to death.
Saturday, it showed, sleeted and rained all
day, but Sunday morning the sun came out
warm and bright and melted much of the
snow, rendering it exceedingly sloppy and
disagreeable under foot. Tuesday was the
coolest day of the year, the mercury in this
city reaching 50 below zero.
We are reliably informed that in Rocking
ham county it was 800 below zero.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

Y. NJ. c. A.-The union PRAYER meetings
under the management OF the Y. NJ. G. A.
have been we'll attended, very great interest
has been shown, and all who have attended
them have been delighted at the manifesto
ton OF good feeling.
Monday night meeting washed by Prof. J.
J. Ladd, the meeting Tuesday night, by
Mr.. A. NJ. Simpson. At both OF these meet
ings beautiful selections from the "Win-
moved Ilyms' were well rendered. Good
leaders in music were present, but all felt
free to sing. and most heartily did they
unite in the songs of praise and thanksgiving.
Christian people, do not fail to attt nd
these meetings; show by your presence
there that you feel Iii interest in all that is
done for the cause of Christ, come and speak
for Christ. il it only be word or TWO, you
know not what it shall accomplish; come
with the love of Christ in your heart, and do
whatever you may be able to do for his cause.
The meetings last only one hour, who will
say he cannot give one hour to the service
of Christ. Don't stay away, let all come.
NJ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

The Richmond Wig pays DR.. Robert F.
Baldwin, Superintendent and Physician Of
the Western Lunatic Asylum, the following
deserved compliment:
Glad the country beeu searched from
Maine to California better successor TO the
late DR.. Striblipg could not have beer found
than the happy choice Of the board. Or Rob
ert F. Baldwin is peculiarly fitted for the po-
sltion. being physician Of decided ability,
man of method and Of decision OF charac-
ter, and gentleman generous and sglgpa-
thetlc in all OF isis impulses, and withal, aud
more than all, a Christian in his daily walk
as well as by profession"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

Hon. James W. Marshall, Senator from
Craig. will please accept our thanks for val
liable documents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

FLOUR INSPECTED. following shows
the number of barrels OF flour. inspected by
Mr.. b. F. Filter, -four inspector for the city
Of Staunton, fortlre quarter ending January
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-01-11

THE PEOPLE WANT PRooF.-There is no medi-
cine prescribed by physicians or sold by Drug
gists. that carries such evidence of its success
and superior virtue as BosCHEEL GERMAN SYRUP
for severe coughs. colds settled on the breast.
Lungs A proof of that fact is that any person at
flicted. can get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and
try its superior effect before buying the regular
size at Is cents 1t has lately been introduced in
this country from Germany, and its wonderful
cures are astonishing every one that use it.
Three doses will relieve any case. Try 1t. Sold
by w. R. Tyree. dec 7-eow