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report with warm eulogium upon the women
| OF Winchester and surroundig. country for
| their successful labor in procuring this beauti-
| full city for the soldier dead. He stated that
| upon the four sides of the column to be placed
over the unknown graves were to be placed in
bronze, first, the figures of an infantryman :
second, a cavalryman; third, an artillerlst
and fourth, the figure Of female spending the
night upon q battlefield, seated upon the
ground, supporting the sinking form of a des-
perately wounded Confederate soldier. This
interesting war picture will be taken from real
life. the heroine being Miss Tillie Russell, a
highly-esteemed young lady of Winchester, Va.
This picture has already been placed on can
VASES by Mr.. Oregon Wilson, a well-known
painter.
Gen. Williams closed his remarks with an
earnest appeal for funds in aid of the monu-
ment scheme, and at its CONCLUSION a collection
was taken up, which yielded a considerable
sum.
The orator of the occasion, Hon. Alex. r.
Boteler of Shepherdstown, w. Va, delivered
an eloquent address, which we have not the
space to notice further in this issue, but which
we will publish in our next that our readers
may enjoy its perusal.
The following is list of the soldiers buried in
Cemetery and the States represented
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DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates
Notices Of deaths published gratuitoq1slu.

NEFF-At his residence, near Melrose, Rock
ingham county, on Sunday morning last,
after protracted illness, Peter Neff, in the
18th year of his age.
BRENNER-On Sunday morning q week, near
Timberville, Rockingham county, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Bremen, widow Of John Bremen, in
the 10th year of her age She was a faithful
member of the Lutheran Church. She was
twin sister of Mrs. Areharr, whose death &C.
CURED one month ago.
WALTER-On Saturday night week, near
Timberyille Rockingham county, Mrs. Ma.
hala Walter, wife of Joseph Walter, and
daughter of Lewis Will, ESQ.
MANN-Mrs. Harriet F. Mann, wife of oliver
p. Mann, was born in Port Republic, Va, in
She was the daughter of John and Sophia
Carthrie. In 1923 she united with the Methodist
Episcopal church, and in its communion con-
tinued for 81 years-to witness good confess
sion for the Lord Jesus" Though for long
time greatly afflicted. yet she was Divinely sus-
tanned. Her husband and six children mourn
her departure-but for her "to die was gain"
Rockingham Register please copy.
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THE GERMAN BAPTIsTs OR DUNKARDs.-As
a matter of public interest as so little is known
of that sect of christians, we published on the
18th of May an article which seemed to be a
candid exposition of the doctrines professed
and practiced by the German Baptists, com.
monty called Dunkards. We have received an
article for publication written by minister of
another denomination, which cr1ticises hos
tilely, not SO much the article published on the
18th of May, to which it claims to be a
reply, as the peculiar views and customs of the
German Baptists. 1t does not deny the truth
of the statements made in that article in refer
ence to the history of that denomination, and
Of the doctrines it processes, but seeks to cast
ridicule upon its origin and what it calls its
assumptions and "pretensions." We decline
to publish "Ulrick's'' article for the reason that
it would lead to controversy, as the assaults it
makes upon the German Baptists would be re-
PEELED, and if we published the article assailing
them, we would feel under obligation, in JUS
tice, to publish their reply, and thus we would
have our columns filled with a sectarian con-
troversy, which we are unwilling to permit
The article we published giving a history of the
German Baptist denomination and its doc
trines, makes no assault upon other denomina-
tions, and consequently calls not for any reply
or criticism from them. If that article had
made any assault upon the denomination of
which "Ulrick' is q minister we would pub
fish his reply to it, if he thought proper to write
one-that would be justice and fair play. But
it does not do So to publish his article, would
be to make him the aggressor, and place us I'M
der obligation to publish reply. We deem it
best in the interest of peace and christian char
ity to prevent the first blow of the aggressor.
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DEATH OF RoBT. L. MARTIN, Eso.-Robt. L.
Martin. ESQ.,, a native Of Alexandria, Va, and
a brother of Rev. John S. Martin, D. D., Pastor
of the M. E. Church South of this city, died at
his residence in Chester, Pa, on the3lst ultimo-
The Philadelphia Journal says he was esteem
ed both as a merchant and citizen, and his
death is deeply regretted by all who knew him.
He was an able writer, good speaker, and pa
triOtic man"
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COMPLIMENT To THE AUGUSTA FEMALE SEM
INARY.-The editor of the Charlottesville JeBe'-
sonidn, who recently paid BRIEF WISH 10 oIauh-
ton, pays the following handsome compliment
to the Augusta Femate Seminary: "Whlle there
we visited the Augusta Female Seminary, )Miss
Baldwin's). Nearly all of the examinations
were over and the course of studies LOT Inc ses-
sion ended. A more lovely, joyous, happy set
of young ladies we never saw. Their joyous
gladness was proper termination to session
of hard work. All those of them with whom
we oonversed were devoted to their teachers,
but they almost worship Miss Baldwin and
Miss Kemper Staunton is exceedingly proud'
of this school and it is rig hit that she should be
for it is an honor to the State. Weheard a we'll
informed gentleman of an adjoining county,
who is well acquainted with the school and all
it's appointments, and who is very capable
Judge, express the opinion that it is the best
female school in America. The buildings are
large and well adapted to the purpose of such
school, and the commodious and beautiful
grounds look like a paradise on earth.'
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A House PLUNDERED.-On Thursday night
the slst ult, soE4s unknown parties entered the
house Of Mr. Tucker, living at Folly Mills
breaking two locks and completely ransacking
the premises and carrying off quantity OF
bacon, butter, and some clothing.
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DEDICATION OF THE 2ND PRESBYTERIAN
CHURcH.-On Sunday morning last, the Second
Presbyterian Church of this city, of which Rev.
MacDuf Simpson is Pastor, was dedicated-the
dedicatory sermon being preached by Rev. F.
P. Mutually, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church
Of Lexington, from the text: I. Timothy I: IS
"This is a faithful saying and worthy of all ac-
ceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world
tosave Sinners"
The sermon was able and argumentative, and
delivered without notes in a graceful and i'm
pressive style-the descriptive portions being
eloquent and graphic. The prayer before the
sermon was offered by Rev. w. T. Richardson
and that after, by Rev. Mr.. Simpson.
Five persons were added to the membership
two by certificate and three by profession O.
faith, one of the latter being deaf-mute girl
who was baptized.
In few remarks by Mr.. Simpson in reference
to the financial condition of the church. he stat
ed that II months ago ID persons had put theil
hands to the pillow and had not looked back, and
the result was the erection of the church which
had just been dedicated, and which had been
paid for with the exception of 81, 200. No pro-
vision nd yet been made to pay the sum o.
s., 900, and to aid in raising that amount a col.
lection was taken up.
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FURNITURE.
IND. z. JOHNSON,
PRACTICAL CABLNETMAK ER
AND
UNDERTAKES.

Madison Street, near Wesleyan Female Institute,
STAUNTON, VA,
Begs leave to inf0rfn the public that he is pre-
pared to manufacture Bedsteads, Bureaus,
ChaiFa Tables, Desks, and everything in the
Furniture and Cabinet-making line of business,
from the best materials, in the most workman
like manner, on short notice and al reasonable
prices.
Ra- Particular attention paid to repairing old
furniture.
He will also give careful attention to the I'm
dertaking business and will supply Collins and
Burial Cases of any description.
So AL Orders promptly and faithfully filled
octH-tf
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We report q dull and declining flour and
grain market this week. The large markets for
these staples have experienced a considerable
decline with large stocks ON hand bought at
speculation prices. There is no foreign de-
mand of any consequence, and unless there
should be such, we may expect still further de-
preston in prices of breadstuffs, &C.
ALEXANDRIA GRAIN MARKET
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On yesterday, the May or tried Arthur BoWyeg
and WILLIAM HHghes-tAe boys wha were ana1sT
ed with stealing money from Perry q Zen
Brock, and sentenced Arthur Bowyer to Twelve
months in jail, and VIM. Hughes to three weeks
and thirty lashes.
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The Postmaster at Milnesville in this county
having resigned, the vacancy will be filed, it is
supposed, by the appointment of Hiram Hoff-
man as postmaster of that place.
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LADIES If you wish pair of Shoes to fit NICE
ly, combined with durability. style, finish and
cheapness buy from CHAs. L. WELLER.
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DELINQUENTs IN PAYMENT OF CAPITATIoN
TAX.-In 1875, the delinquents in the payment
of capitation tax in this county, numbered
1889; in 1876 they numbered l,29S, a gain of Al
inthe payment of that tax.
The delinquents for the past year in the seve-
raj districts were as follows:
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AS was to be expected. the proportion of col
ored delinquents is much greater than that of
the whites-the number being greater, though
the population is so much less, being, we sup
pose, not more than one-fifth of the white pop
u1atiOp
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A delicate complexion is best compared to
blooming rose; but when the countenance is
disfgured with Blotches and Pimples, like
weeds in a rosebud, the sufferer should
promptly use Or. Bulls Blood Mixture which
quickly and effectuallg eradecates such I'M
slightly evidences Of impure blood.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT. HOME 8 fH% %IsS sSs
cry Improvement and convenience. A. new
Brick Dwelling with nine rooms, situated in ~
good neighbOrhood within five minutes walk
OF the Courthouse. For terms, &C., applyto
mayl-tf G, A, RICHARDSON.
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Gotta Works. we defy competition. Terra Cot
20 pine and Vases lower than the lowest
mapPS LIPSCOMB Il SoMERVILLE
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Local Department..

Carriages! Carriages!! Carriages!!!-
cHILDREN'S CARRIAGES at cost, in order to
make room for our large Spring Stock of RE-
PERPETRATORS, WATER COOLERS, &C.,
mays LIPSCoMB q SOMERVILLEa
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Potato BUGS.-Ehe Champion Insect
Powder dead shot to Potato Bugs. . cents
worth will keep an acre Of Potatoes clean.
Address J. G. YEAGER,
ie5-3m Box 81, Staunton, va
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There will be a meeting at Spring Hill on
next Saturday week, at o'clock, p. m, for the
nurpose of organizing Cavalry company.
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The "Baby's Best Friend is the most appro.
pirate title for DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup. It is alb.
solutely free from Opium, Morphia and other
powerful agents, is perfectly safe and reliable
under all circumstances and by allaying the
usual Stomach and Bowel Disorders of Baby
hood keeps the child from fretting aud crying
SO injurious to itself and annoying to ALL
Price 25 cents
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Na- cent Dexter Knitting Cotton, at
ie5-3t w. III. WELLER'S.
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AT a regular communication of Stauntor
Lodge, No. -, held at Masonic Hall, Friday
evening, June 9Th, 1877 the following Officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
W., ]. Fl. Wayt, Master: E. W. Stewards S. W.
r. +. Larew, ]. w; P. H. Trout, Treasurer; Jas
Ker Secretary; E. W. Hartman, S. d.; J. Add
son Cochran. j. D.
The worsbipful Master made the following
appointments H. R. Mathews, Steward ant
Tyler: Revs r. II. Phillips, ]. C. Wheat, D. B
Ewing and Thos. Briley, Chaplains
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PUBLIC SCHOOL ExAMINAyION.-The public
examinations of the public schools of Staunton
will be continued and completed this week as
follows:
Tuesday, Miss Annie MillS's Grammar school.
Wednesday-Nrs. M. G. Dilon's Junior class
of the High school.
7nausday-Mrs. Thompsons Middle class of
High school.
Friday-Mr. Leckey's Senior class of High
school.
Parents and friends are cordially invited.
The public schools will close June 22nd with
written examinations for promotion of grades
for next year.
The schools are in a fieurishing condition.
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GEN. ROBERT D. LILLY, the financial agent
of Washington and Lee University, is in New
York in the interest of the movement for in
creasing the endowment of that institution.
The Tribune in noticing Gen. Lillys visit, has
the following kind words:
'sThere are many reasons why his appeal to
the Hberality of the North ought to meet with
a quick response; and not the least of them Is
that in Joining hands for this good work the
two sections Of the country will cement their
| reconciliation by honoring together their com
mon revolutionary ancestors and perpetuating
| a noble memorial of the patriotism to which
all the States of this Union trace their glorious
| origin.
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In addition to the above there are q consider.
able number buried there whose names are
known but their State is unknown. Theil
bodies lie in lots in the extreme eastern portion
Of the Cemetery.
This Cemetery presents very handsome ap-
pearance, and plainly indicates that the brave
boys who wore the gray and gave up their lives
for the lost cause, are not forgotten, and that
their memories will be ever cherished and their
graves kept green by the bands of the noble
ladies who have;charge of Stonewall Cemetery /;
and when they, too, shall lie beneath the sod,
they will leave this beautiful custom and labor
oflove as heritage to their daughters for Gen.
erations to come. God bless the,women of Win
chester.
Mrs. Philip Williams is the President of the
Memorial Association of Winchester, and she,
with all her faithful associates. deserve the
praise of all Southern people.
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"Sleep the brave, who sank to rest,
b all their oounsry's wishes blest.'

Shall there not, through all time, be lavished
here boundless wealth of loving care!
One Of the most natural and tender sentiments
of the human heart, is that which leads us tc
beautify the last resting place of those who or
any account, were dear to us in life. We eithel
gladly fancy that the departed themselves are
of devotion, or else we lovingly seek for them
the realization Of the poets sweet fancies O
what he would have as the surrounding sight.
and sounds of his own splace of rest" He thu
pictures it:
There through the long, long summer hours.
The golden light should lie,
And thick, young herbs and groups of flowers
Stand in their beauty by
The oriole should build and tell
His love-tale, close beside my cell;
The idle butterfly
Should rest him there, and there be heard
The housewife-bee and humming bird.
Il
know, know I should not see
The seasons glorious show,
Nor would its brightness shine fol- me.
Nor its wild music flow;
But If around my place of sleep
The friends love should come to weep,
q T liy might not haste TO go.
Should keep them lingering by my tomb.
These to their softened hearts should bear
Inc thought of what has been,
And speak OF one who cannot share
The gladnesS of the scene:
Whose part in all the pomp that fills
The circuit of the summer hills.
Is-that his grave is green
ana deeply would their hearts rejoice
10 hear, again, his living voice.
And now, my friends, vino are they whom W
are here assembled to honor with our flora
tributes? Men, almost, perhaps, quite withou
exception, individually unknown to fame
along the cool sequestered vale life
They kept the nOiseless tenor of their way"
until that day when the voice of their countr
| reached them with su mmOns to do battle /
behalf OF her violated rights, aal. her invade
| SOIL. Then, with q stern aiacrity they left the
ploughs in the fQfrow, cast aside the tools
tnelr trades, and for these implements of peac,
III industry caught up the weapons of wa
Ihey tore themselves from the embrace of 10,
ing wives and clinging children, turned the
backs upon the humble homes, whera wei
centred all their hopes of earthly happiness, an
from this atmosphere OF peace. they plunge
INTO the smoke and turmoil Of bloody battl
theY had meyer aspired to, nor did they look fl
greatness, they had never thought, and solne
them had, may be, never even read, of
Seeking the bubble reputation
| jim the lannon's mouth"
Ihey had heretofore been well content to do,
q quiet way, their duty in that state Of life,
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FRESH ROASTED CoFFEEs.-R;o, Layguara. &
Java, for sale by G. G. WHEAT.
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cred to be q certain cure for Dyspepsia and Iiv.
err Complaint, few thin Dyspeptics made
known to their friends how easily and Quickly
they had been cured by its use. The great
merits of GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER became
heralded through the country by one sufferer
to another, until, without advertising, its sale
TOWN in the United States are selling it. No
person suffering with Sour Stomach, Sick
Headache, Costiveness, palpitation of the Heart,
Indigestion, low spirits, etc.. can take three
doses without relief Go to your Druggists DR..
N. WAYT & Bro, or G.. w. MAY & Co., and get
a bottle for 10 cents and try it. Sample bottles
10 cents. jel2-eow
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at night, was one Of the features of the occasion.
and passed off with great satisfaction to the
performers, and to the delight of the large au-
dience present. Miss Lizzie Daniel and Miss
Cora A. Turner both sang with unusual spirit
and sweetness, and ELECTED most rapturous and
hearty applause-being encored several times.
The entire programme was good, and was re-
ceived with much applause and great pleasure
by the entire audience-both old and young
Old gray haired veterans-a number of whom
were in the audience-gave expression to their
pleasure by vociforous clapping of the hands
and stamping of the feet. The net proceeds
amounted to over $4,000.
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CIRCUIT CoURT.-In the Circuit Court on last
Tuesday indictments were:made against Willie
Westeott, Nancy Bell, and Catharine Dorsey.
for lewSi Capitalization; John Craig, for 1ewd
rehabilitation Walker Baldwin, Moses Cava-
naugh, and John Meeks, for assault; David
Furr petit larceny; VIM. Minton, petit larce-
ny; Sarah M. Allen, keeping house ill-fame
Jordan VIM. Stuart, for bigamy; William Alb
ney, unlawful trespass: Walker Baldwin. car
rying concealed weapons.
The above indictments were certified to the
County Court for trial.
JOhh Brownlee'f will was admitted to RECORD
on Thursday.
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Prof. Koerber's class-Honor divided between
Kate Kerr and Sallie Matthews.
Vocal Music and Orgdn-Saliie Darlington,
English np0sitiOn-FlOrence Parrott
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ICSOIUIIOHs
On motion the meeting adjourned.
NA For Gents Gauze Shirts, go to
ie5-3t W. H. WELDER'S

DEATH OF CAPT. DEMPSTER OF THE STONE
WALL BRIGADE-On Wednesday week, capt.
Jno, ]. Dempster, son of Mr.. Gilbert Dempster,
decd after protracted illness, died OF con-
sumption at his residence two miles above
Greenville in this county, aged about 40 years
He became Captain of Company E, 9Th Va
Regiment, stonewall Brigade when our citizen,
Mai. J. w. Newton, became Major
He was shot in the forehead with minnie
ball at the battle of Port Republic on the 9th of
June, 1862. The ball fractured the skull, but
did not penetrate it, Capt. Dempster pulled
the ball out with his hand, and then became
insensble, and so remained for an hour, dur
ing which his friends believed him to be dead
and were preparing to carry him off for burial.
He revived and walked to the hospital, greatly
to the establishment of his friends who believed
he had been killed.
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CHANGE OF JAILoR.-On yesterday, Sheriff
Towberman opened the proposals made for
keeping the Jail under his administration as
Sheriff. commencing on July LIST. Bids were
received from George Harlan. the present in
cumbent; VIM. L. Mowry, late Sheriff; II. II.
Peck, Chief Of Police of Staunton; John j. La
sew, of Augusta. The highest bidder for the
privilege was Mr.. Larew, from the Greenville
neighborhood. Mr.. Larew was for some years
Deputy Sheriff of this county, and is conse-
quentIy acquainted with the duties of Sheriff.
We understand, however, that his son-in-law,
Mr.. Joseph Waddy, will act as Jailor.
George Harlan was appointed Tailor about
fifteen years ago, when H. H. Peck was Sher-
ff, and has "hed the fort" ever since under the
various Sheriffs He has been a very efficient
officer, as Tailor and Deputy Sheriff
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CURNIFuREi FURNITURE.l

Purchasers Of Furniture will always find 1t
greatly to their advantage to examine the large
stock kept on hand and manufactured by
8. M. WILKES,
Before purchasing.
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TO- For Corsets, Handkerchiefs, Kid and
Thread Gloves go to W. FL. WELLEv'S.
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ANOTHER BRAKEMAN KILLED.-It becomes
our painful duty to announce the killing OF
another brakeman on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad. Mr.. William F. Cox was killed on
last Tuesday morning on a coal train a few
miles from Covington. MFR. Cox, it seems, was
going from one car to another on his train, in
the performance Of his Duties and when he
reached the car near the rear end, in jumping
on the bottom Of it, the bolt slipped out of the
schultz or bottom of the car, throwing him on
the rail. Several of the cars passed over him,
killing him almost instantly. The mutilated
remains of the unfortunate young man were
brought to Staunton and buried On Wednesday.
me- For ladies' High Neck and g. S. GauZe
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YIN. G. A.-Last Sundays Y. M. c. A. meet
ing was most delightful one, and the exercises
were protracted somewhat beyond their usual
limits.
The leader, John w. Todd, Esq, read the 9TH
chapter of Acts, and made striking comments
upon the last verse. He was followed by Mr.. K
8. Hamilton and Messrs. ]. e. Guy and ]. Hen
KEEL; and after the singing of a beautiful hymn
brief but very stirring remarks were made by
Mr.. P. A. Baylor, Mr.. VIM. G. Brown, and g
stranger, whose name we do not now remem
Der. Maj. T. c. Elder will conduct the exercise:
next Sunday evening. Subject, 9th and It'll
chapters of Acts.
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No. For Handsome Organdies, Lawns and
Prints, new stock, at w. H. WELLER'S.