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

On the evening of the 30th of October, at thu
Lutheran Church. by Rev. J !. Miller. Mr.. Ernes
Northnagle and Miss Mary Ellen Pfour, daughter
of Mr. George Pfour, all Of this city.
L. Brown Mr.. SAINT D. Hillsman, of Lynchburg
and Miss Lillian s. Richards.
On October oath, at the residence OF the brides
father, in Bath county. near Warm Springs, Mr.
Jacob II. McCIintic and Miss Ida N. Warwick
both of Bath county.
On october 18th, at Berryville. Clarke county
by the Rev. j. Scott Linghamfelter, Few Brown
OF Winchester, Va, and s. Cornelia, daughter oil
John w. Luke, Esq.
Near Fort Defiance, October oath, Mr.. Peter A.
Whitesell, of Rockingham county, and Miss Mar
tina A., daughter of James Jordan, Esq.
At Stanton, Va, October 25th, Mr.. Peter New
ms, of Rock bridge county, and Miss Nancy j.,
daughter OF N. M. Talley, ESQ.
At Fishersville, on the oath inst, Mr.. James F.
Kurtz and Miss Susan j., daughter OF A. r. Nc
Crazy, Esq, all Of this county.
Near New Hope, on the 25th inst, Mr.. John
Shifflet, Jr., OF Albemarle county, and Miss Lou-
sa Humphreys daughter Of the late John R. Syr-
Gle.
Near New Hope, on the 2sth inst, Mr. Henry G.
Root and Miss Mary M. daughter OF Thomas
Stickley. ESQ.,, all OF this county.
Near Waynesboro', Va, on the 25th inst, Mr..
Thomas j. Martin and Miss Laura Virginia,
daughter of Frances NJ. Finley, Esq, all Of Au-
gusta.
At Mcdowell, by Rev. Thomas E Hildebrand,
on Sunday, October 21st, Solomon Brown and
Miss Sarah j Hoge, all of Highland county.
At the residence of II H. Lee. Esq, near War
renton, Va. on Tuesday, the 23rd INST. by Rev.
Mr.. Scott, Capt A, F. Richards, of Bath county,
Va and Mrs V. E. Rixey, of Fauquier county.
On the 18th inst, at the residence Of the bride 8
N. Campbell, Mr.. Howard s. Campbell and Miss
Jennie s. Whitmore, both OF Rockbridge county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
EPISCOPAL Convention.

. The late Episcopal General Convention
in Boston is considered by the New York
Times as having been for the most part a
great debating society, the overflow and out
burst of what men thought was the best
way the Episcopal Church could be made a
more vital agency for good in our national
life. The debates having been entirely out
side of doctrine-haye crossed and recrossed
party4 lines. The permissible use OF the
English dictionary and OF new table of
lessons for ELent shows that the Bible
is to be read more intelligently in pub
lie service. The shortened services on some
occasions, and the lay cooperation in SER
mons. favor necessary freedom of movement
which leads to work on larger scale. The
reorganization OF the missionary system
makes it broad and inclusive as the whole
Church. The acknowledgment of the value
of the common school system shows practic-
al wisdom. Another important measure has
been the strengthening ties OF marriage and
the effort to restrict divorce within proper
limits. The change of the name ssProtes-
tant Episcopal'' was. voted down almost
unanimously, but, as remarked by the Times,
the reason for it, the belief that cha nge of
name would be the outgroWth of living
church, and not rude act of legislation,
shows good common sense. The General
Convention at Boston will be followed by
the assembling On October 80, in New York,
Of the fourth Episcopal Church Congress.
This body, thougha purely voluntary asso-
citation, has already approved itself as a
means of careful discussion Of themes inter-
csting to the Church which its members
represent. The topics of this congress are.
ing a close application to secular life, such
as the s'Relation of the Popular Press to
Christianity in America the ''rrue Policy
toward the Indian Tribes" &c. The intelli.
gence Of the first proceedings Of the English
Church Congress, at Croydon, reaches thi;
country almost simultaneously with the ex
pectcd opening of the American Episcopa
Congress. The English schedule of topics i:
OF the same practical character as the Amer
lean. Among them is the ''Readjustment
in the relations between. Church and State,
with Dean Stanley at the head Of the essay
ists."
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
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 AGO p IN.
the West going East. at 1928 am. Leaves at 1880
Express train from the East arrives at ESQ a. m.
Leaves for the West at 2:55 a. m Arrives from the
West at 1910 at night. Leaves at l2l5 a. m.
The Valley Mail train leaves at 1880 am and ar
rives at 3:25 D. m. Accom- mediation train leaves at
$40 p. m, and arrives at 9:20 a. m.
Lexington mail, by way of Greenville arrives at
s. p. m. and leaves at a. M, daily except Sunday.
Beverly mail, by way OF Churchville and Strib-
ding Springs, arrives at p. m and leaves at $50
a. m. daily, except Sunday,
Middlebrook Mall arrives Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, at p m. and leaves Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at a. m.
Mount Scion mail arrives Tuesday and Fridays,
at II a. m, and leaves same days at p. IN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

We want to see fair, square expression
OF the sentiment Of the people on the ques-
ton of the State debt, in the men who will
be elected on Tuesday next. To get this,
care should be taken to scan every ticket,
that the issue is represented by men who arc
on it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-Last Saturday even
ing difficulty occurred at Mt. Sidney, be-
tween Mr.. Chas. Shumate and VIM. Kelley,
in which the former drew pistol and fired,
the ball striking his antagonist in the sid c
and inlficting IA painful tho not serious
wound. The wounded man was attended
by Drs. Bell. Crawford and Christian and
the ball extracted.
Shumate was arrested and taken before
Justice C. S. Roller. who bailed him IN the
sum OF 81 900 to appear before the gran jul
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
Discussion.

DEEREIELD, VA, Oct Goth 1877.
Major Yost, Dear Sir
Hanger, White, Koiner, Lightrer, Opie
and the Tindicator's Fearless P1ussion
arrived here this evening at 2 O'Clock. after
waiting sometime for hearers they all con-
cludcd to leave without speaking. Hanger,
White, Opie and the + P left; then Major
Koincr and Brother Lightncr said they
would address those that were there, which
were five voters, three boys, one little girl
and three ladies. Koiner made some re-
marks from extracts from the last VALLEY
VIRaINIAN on the State debt, and took his
seat. Brother Lighter got up and smiled
and told us that he was no speaker, and
then adjourned to Buffalo Gap tonight. We
do not enthusc here worth a cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

RoBBED.-Judge Hugh W. Sheffey. of
this city, arrived in Baltimore Friday, and
in leaving the depot on his way to his hotel,
was robbed of twenty dollars he had loosely
III his pocket. The money was taken in a
crowd, several persons jostlng against him.
The Judge was returning from the Episco-
pal Convention, in Boston, to which he was
a delegate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

GREENVILLE Y. NJ. G.. Ave have been
requested to state that Col. James Fl. Skin
mcr, of Staunton, will address the Young
Mems Christian Association at the regular
public monthly meeting in Grecnville, on
Thursday the 18th of November at p. m.
The Ladies are especially invited to at.
tend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01


VIM. Cooke, a painter. fell from tree
last week and was serious y injured.
Prof. Hooycr's school has been uniformed 3.
The suit is cadet gray AMI looks well.
Pay your capitation tax for 1876. That
is all that will be necessary to cntitle you
to vote.
The little tleaf-mute boy whom we noticed
last week as having been lost, has been
found and returned to the Institution.
Mr.. Butler Burke, son of Capt. Thomas
Burke, of Augusta county, and brother OF
W. A. & r. w. Burke of this city, has been
appointed to Il position in the Folding Room
in the House of Representatives, through
the influence of Hon. j. Il. Harris.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW for DC

BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW for Octo-
Der has been received. Contents: King
Reno OF Anjou; The Sects of the Common
wealth; Jules Michelet; George Buchanan
Thomas De Quincy; The Greek Revolu.
ton; The Social Question of Society; Co.
temporary Literature, History, Biography.
and Travels, Politics. Science, and Art,
Bellies Lettres. Fiction, and Poetry, Theolo
gy, Philosophy and Phllology.
Leonard Scott Publishing Company, Al
Barclay ST., N. Y. Terms 81 per annum.
or SIS for the four Reviews and Blackwood's
Magazine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
MNTEetS.

There is no material change in the mar
kets. The hesitation of buyers and pro-
ducers has caused suspension of active
operations in the centres of trade, and the
result has been felt here, and manifested in a
slight decline. We quote extra flour at $3.50
to s5.55-with Toe off for superfine and 75c
added for family. Wheat quoted at $l.20
1922. We refer the reader ito au interest
ing statement OF the wheat crop and the
probable demand and supply, to be found on
our first page, taken from the american
Agriculturist, a very reliable journal, and
intel,igently edited.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
Job Work.

We have now one of the best appointed
JOB OFFICES in the Valley. and can turn
out as neat work as can be executed in the
State. We have added numerous fonts OF
type to our heretofore well selected assort-
ment, and can promise satisfaction to all
who viii. favor us with their work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

W. Eyler, who has been several years the
Superintendent of the Staunton Iron Works,
having resigned that position, the Company
have secured the services of Mr.. Joshua P.
McCook, a first-class machinist OF Richmond,
ito take his place. The new Superintendent
will take charge this morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

The condition of Senator Norton is be-
coming critical. He can retain nothing
upon his stomach and is constantly growing
weaker His physician does not think there
is any probability Of immediate death, but
be cannot live long unless there is change
in the condition of his stomach.
PUBLIC SPEAKING.-Mr. A. Bauth Will
address the voters Of Staunton from the
Court House steps. on Friday night next.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

WEDDING.-At the residence of the BRIDES
father near Lexington, on last Friday night,
our young and talented townsman, Harry
st. George Tucker. son of Hon. j. Il. Tuck
er, was married to Miss Henrietta johnson,
daughter of Col. Wm. Preston johnson, and
one Of the handsomest and most intelligent
ladies of Lexington. The attendants were !:
Misses Mary and Rosa johnson, sisters OF
the bride, Gertie Tucker Of Lexington, Mel
lie Mcdonald Of Kentucky, and Miss White
and Maggie Letcher, of Lexington, and
Messrs. Edward Echols and Jas. V. Brooke,
Jr., Of Staunton. j. Ran. Tucker, Jr., OF
Richmond, W. T. Leavell, of Charlestown,
W. Va, G. A. Robinson, of Louisville, and
J. L. Campbell, Jr., Of Lexington.
The happy couple left for an extended
| tour of the North.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

RAILROAD WRECK.-Yesterday evening,
about four clock, five cars on the Chesa-
l,eake and Ohio Railroad were wrecked just
east of the depot. The freight train OF which
the cars were part was running down the
track rapidly, in order 10 get out OF the way
to let the mail pass, when from some cause
a truck jumped the track, and before it was
discovered and the train stopped, five cars,
Tour eoal-loppers and boK-car of wheat,
were precipitated about forty feet down the
'c'nbankment, lodging in the creek below.
The cars, with the exception OF the trucks.
are almost u total wreck, and the loss will
reach between $1,000 and $500. Fortu-
hstely there was no one on chat portion of
the train which fell. Two cars in front,
and five behind, were left on the track, the
wrecked portion being taken out of the mid
.alIe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

LADIES If you fall to examine J. W.
MENTIONS stock of Shoes and Walking
Boots before purchasing, you will regret it.
II You wish to fit on shoes without taking
them home, you can 10 so in the Ladies
work room adjoining the Store, free from
observation. Shoes from ST to S. pair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

A LADY IN THE PULPIT.-On Sunday
last, Mrs. NJ. A. Wilder, preached to a large
congregation at Dry Ridge School House,
near .. E. Cleyeland's, in this county. The
theme of her discourse was s'Jes,ls,' and
her address is said to have been attractive
and full of force. See will preach at the
same place, again, next Sunday evening al
three o'clock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

King Emanuel paint mixed ready for use
will 60 farther. last longer and give nicer
finish than any paint in use. For sale by
w. r. Tyree. Druggist.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
[For the VALLEY v1RG1N1AS.1

IFOr Inc VALLEY tlRGlNIAN.J
The last Staunton s'Spectator, assuming
to speak for Mr.. Marshall Hanger, asserts
that he has never modified or qualified his
heretofore expressed views Jas to the public
debt. His interruption of Mr.. Opie at
Churchville as reported in your paper would
seem to indicate the reverse. Which is
right? What are Mr.. Hangers views? Will
he inform the public whether he is in favor
or not OF increasing the tax or land 20 cents
in the $lOO, thus making the levy 20 cents
on the 500, instead of so cts, as It now is?
The farmers are overweighed now with tax
es, and it Mr.. Hanger wishes to get their
votes he must clearly define his position on
this question.
CONSERVATIVE FARMERS.
SERIOUS CHARGE.-Alex. S. Buchanan,
for twenty years salesman in the employ
of Sahller, Singer & Co., of st. Louis, was
lately discovered to be guilty of rObbing his
employer Systematically for ten years past.
He admitted his guilt and made restitution
in part, but has since commenced suit for
fifty thousand dollars damages, claiming to
be entirely innocent Of the thefts charged,
but was coerced into making the confession
he did, having been enveigled into the office
of the lawyer and subjected to threats of
prosecution and imprisonment. The em-
ployers in their reply court an investigation
and profess to have evidence of the robbie
ries.
l. Mr.. Buchanan has relatives and many
friends in the Valley, where he is well known
and always bore the character of a scrupu-
lousy conscientious man. twill have to be
very clear case of embezz!ement before
they will even entertain sus picion Of his
guilt.
A VERY STRANGE SToRY.-Two singu-
lar incidents, which will furnish nuts to
crack to believers in the supernatural, have
recently come to light in England in regard
to the recent loss of the Avalanche in the
British Channel. A lad who was great
friend Of one OF the apprentices who was
lost made arrangements to accompany him
down the channel and come ashore with the
pilot, but at the last moment before sailing
he was seized with such an indefinable and
ungovernable misgiving that he declined to
go, and thus escaped almost certain death.
The apprentice who was lost had retriever
dog who was very fond of him, and which
answered to shrill dog whistle which lie
carried. On the night OF the shipwreck his
mother and aunt were in the sitting room
and the dog in the kitchen. Between and
10 O'Clock the ladies were startled by bear
ing shrill whistle up stairs, in sound re-
sembling that of the dog-whistle used by the
young man. The dog heard it also, gave
his usual recognizing bark, and bounded up
stairs, where. he supposed his master was.
The whistle was heard just about the time
that the Avalanche went down, and it was
heard by two credible witnesses, whose tes-
timony was confirmed by the response made
to it by the dog of the lost sailor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

At the Augusta County Fair, the premi-
UNI for the best Sewing Machine was awar-
ded to the new Davis. Call at ]. w Newton S
and see them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
DeNtNS.

residence S' Of M. Isaac Deproy near Meirose
Rockingham county, Mrs. Polly Williams, aged
ninety years.
In Danvile. KY. on the 18th inst, at the resi-
dence other husband, Mrs. Mollie s., wife of Col
c. H. Withrow of the Military Academy in that
place, formerly of Waynesboro', Augusta Co., Va
On the 29th ult.. at the residence of her husband
on Back Creek. in Highland county, Mrs. Ranie
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

PARALYZED.-We regret to learn that
Mr.. Madison Doom. the faithful night-watch
at the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot,
and mail messenger between the Depot and
Post-ofiice, was paralyzed in his right side
on Saturday evening last. Mr.. Doom had
been suffering for some weeks with dropsy
of the heart, previous to the paralytic at
tack. file was much better last evening. and
able to sti up for short time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

BLACKwooD's EDINBURG MAGAZINE for
October has been received. Contents Pau
line-conclusion The Irony of Life; The
Helen of Euripides; Mine is Thine-part
~; American Diplomacy in the East The
Khedive's Egypt and our route to India
The New Army Warrant; TRANSACTIONS from
Heine; The Storm in the East-No. v.
Leonard Scott Publishing Company, Al Bar
clay street, N. Y. Price 81 per year, or SIS
for Blackwood and the four quarterly Re-
views. We commend these publications to
all who desire substantial and instructive
winter reading.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

Fine imported cigars at Tyree's.
Button Kid Glove you ever saw, go to
NEWTON'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01


WHAT CONSTITUTES A LEGAL BALLOT.
The Code of Virginia for 1873, page 15S,
prescribes that .sThe ballot shall be of white
paper. and containing on the face Or inside
of it, written or printed, or partly written
and partly printed, the names of the persons
for whom the elector intends to vote, and
designating the office to which each person
so named is intended by him to be chosen;
but no ballot shall contain greater number
of names of persons designated to any office
than there are persons to be chosen at the
election to fill such Office, and the names oil
all persons voted for by an elector shall be
on one ballot"
Beware Of tricks, and vote the ballots up
on which are the names of the men of your
choice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

Bci1ders, contractors, carpenters or parties
contemplating building, are welcome to ex-
anime and avail themselves of the use of over
one hundred new and beautiful designs at
low and moderate cost, of dwellings,, church
es and school houses. at the office of the
Staunton Planning Mill Company, corner of
Church and Middlebrook streets. Greatly
reduced prices on doors, sash, blinds. motil-
ding etc., of white pine. Low estimates
given for all finished work, connected with
hOusebuildino, in any part of the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

EDITORS VINDIcAToR:-In looking over your pa
per see a communication signed Many Voters
them in the next House OF Delegates. In reply
II the voters of Augusta county, in their Judge
shiR TX nave the ability to the1
may use my name in any mode they may choose
and il elected would not feel at liberty
to decline position of such confidence and trust
from my fellow citizens. Thankful to MANY
Voters" for the compliment paid me in their call
am, Very respectfully, A. B. LIGHTNER.
oct Aft
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
LOCAL..

Hours Of Closing the Mails at Staunton
Post Office
Mail for East and North closes at $3.50 A. NJ.
West g ''...... .2:30 p. NJ.
Night Mail East and North 6 100 T. N.
Valley Mail g. "...... $3.50 A. NJ
All letters must be ropped IN THE BOX by the
above schedule in order TO insure prompt mailing.
e. M. YOST, P. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

~ pAatAaIAsis not easily earned in these times
V7776atit can be made L. il three months
u part of the country who is willing
to work steadily at the employ
ment that we furnish. 1855 pei
week in your own town. You need not be away
from home over night. You can give your whole
time to the work, or only your spare moments
day. Ali who engage in it can make money fast
at the present time money can not be made SO
easily and rapidly at any other business. It costs
nothing to try the business. Terms and IS outfit
free. Address at once, H. HALLETT & Co.. Port
land Maine. July 19-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

BLIND ToM.-This wonderful prodigy
will give one of his entertainments at the
town Hall Tonight. 1t is scarcely Eeces-
sary to more than mention the fact to in
sure crowded house. His fame is so we'll
known and his startling genius so univer-
sally recognized in both the old and new
worlds, that all praise has been exhausted.
For years he has stood without peer in his
line and his performances all over the Ian d
have elected the most extravagant applause.
Without knowledge of the science of mus
ic he is enabled to master its most difficult in
tricacies- performing with accuracy and ex.
preston any music to which he has listened.
Secure your reserved seats now at divers
book store. They will be all taken before
night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

Stamping Oh Linen, Cotton and Flannel,
neatly and satisfactorily executed at New
TONS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

A new post Office is established at Agner's
Mil, Rockbridge county, Va, with Andrew
Agner as postmaster.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01
Fine imported cirgars at Tyree's.
Fine imported cigars at Tyree's.

Paints, Oil, Glass and Putty cheap for
cash at w. r. Tyree's Drug Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

Carpets and Oil Cloth in great variety
from % cents to $1.25 per yard, at NEW
TOMS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

Don't be deceived by carelessness. Ex-
anime the tickets, and see that the right
names are ON them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

Five Brands of the best, oldest Twist To-
baco, just opened. We guarantee it the
best and Oldest in the. city. A COOL sound
twist for Zoe. Come and try, and you will
Use no other. FIFER & Co
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-11-01

The best Sets Cigar in the city will be
found at w. r. Tyrees Drug Store.