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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

STERLING.-In Harrlsonburg, on the 18th ult.
of consumption, Mrs. S. r. Sterling.
GRAY.-In Harrisonburg, on the 18th ult., Col.
Algernop s. Gray, Of apoplexy- aged ADOPT 6s
years.
W1sE.-On Sept. Goth, 1878. at his residence on
Smith Creek, near Spartapolis, Va, OF heart
disese, Peter +. WISE aged about IS years.
MCCUE.-Near Brooksville, Albemarle CO., Va,
on the 2lth inst, Moses Taylor" youngest
child of James G. McCue, Esq.
BARE-In this place, on the 18th ult., Harry
Wilson, infant son Of Jno. W. and Marietta
Bare, aged months.
BLACK.-Near Batesville in Albemarle, on the
23rd inst, Thomas Black, at an advanced age
never having married, he resided in the fami-
ly of his sister Mrs. Andrew BLACK.
LAIRn:-At her resideneein Boydton, Mecklen-
burg county, Va, on Saturday evening, 7th
ult., Mrs. M C. Laird, widow of the late DR.
Thos. H. Laird, formerly Of Rockbridge coun-
ty, Va.
WILsoN.-In Staunton. of consumption, on
Saturday morning last, Miss Agnes Wilson
aged % years-3rd daughter of the late VIM
H. Wilson, Of Stanton,
Her funeral services on Sunday evening were
conducted by Rev. VIM. T. Richardson.
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VALLEY RAILROAD.-The Mayor and Coun.
Gil of Lexington on the 23rd ult., held a meet
ing at which they approved the resolutions re-
Gently adopted at a meeting of the citizens Of
Rockbridge county and favoring an early
meeting of the stockholders ofthe Valley Rail-
road Company. adapted the following resolu'
tions:-
Resolved That our proxies in that Company
be instructed to unite in demanding O Valley
organization for our Valley road, and an i'm
mediate bona fde resumption of work for the
completion OF the road.
ResoIued, That failing in these just demands
we will heartily unite with other legal stock
holders in taking all proper steps for judicial OF
legislative relief and II necessary. for the last
resort of q repeal and forfeiture Of The present
charter of the Valley Railroad. with the ytew
Of securing its construction through, Other
agencies than those into whose hands thai
Company and its work have unfortunately
fallan
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FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE VALLEY RAIL
RoAD.-A young man named James Helmick
was in Staunton on last Wednesday, having
his teeth fixed at the dentists. He returned on
the evening train on the Valley Raiload, and
at Verona, instead of waiting Tor the train to
stop jumped off the cars and missing the plat
form, was dragged for some distance and final
ly thrown under the cars. The wheels passed
over his body, almost severing his leg from his
body at the thigh, and crushing his abdomen.
The conductor Of the train fastened to him and
found him sitting On the platform trying to
pull up his discovered leg. He only lived about
two hours after the accident occurred.
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REPORT OF BUSINESS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
The Report of the Clerk shows the following
business of said Court for the year ending Au-
gust 3lst, 1s7s.-
Suits at Law-No. comm enced, 4S9; no. decid-
ed, 525. Suits in Equity-No. commenced, 161 !:
no. final decrees 173; no. interlocutory DEGREES,
S72-(in the latter are included large number
| of cases which have been virtually decided, but
which remain on the docket for matters of de-
tall Prosecptions-No. commenced, 14-all
certified TO County Court fov trial, according to
law.
No of days of session during the whole year,
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NATURES NOBLEsT REMEDY!
Endorsed 6y Medical Profession.
THE ALUM AND IRON MASS AND wa
TER FROM THE

TER FROM THE
Bedford Alum and Iron Springs.
ESTABLISHED 26 YEARS.
AN excellent tonic. Alternative and diuretic.
Medical AssO. Lynchburg, Va.
Used with unparalleled success in hmmor
rhagie Malarial Fever 1 recommend it as 9
preventive and cure for Yellow Fever.'-W. A
Green, M. D., Ex-Vice Prest Ga. Med. Asso.-
Invaluable for Dyspepsia, Chronic Diarrhoea
and Nervous Diseases.'-GeO. 4. Harrison, NJ
D.. Woman's Hospital, N. Y.
Efficient in disorders Of the Liver, Kidneys
Bowels and Bladder.'-B. r.. Mitchell, Nj. D.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Successful IN diseases peculiar to Women, >
B. Blackford, NJ. D.. w. H. Horton. NJ. D., Va.
'Unequaled in Scrofulous and Cutaneous AT.
Successfully used in Venereal Infect.ons.-B.
Roemer M. D., st. Louis Missouri.
'Unfailing in Throat Diseases.-Drs. G. w.
Darlington and w. s. Morris, Virginia.
Entirely cured of chills by it.i-Rev. E. G.
Dodson, Va.
Has real merit.'-So. Med. Journal.
PRICES Water, 81 case of doz. Il gal. bottles;
50 for gal. demijOhn; 80 cents gallon.
Mass so cts and 81 bottle, 81 so and SIS half
dozen; sent postpaid. Liberal terms properly
rections and Analysis with each package. Full
proof of all claimed sent free upon application.
Sample supply free to physicians desiring to
test.
TheseSprings are open the year round Terms
till LIST December s25 month, 80 week, 81. so day,
yer. Fare first-class-all the attractions-Car-
riages meet visitors at Lynchburg, Lawyers
and Forest upon advice of arrival; latter two
points only miles from Springs. Fare to
Springs 81. Address A. NJ. DAVIES, Prest OF
on the premises in charge Of skiilful physician
for treatment Of invalids. Sold by
apr9-ly GEO. w. MAY & co., Staunton, Va,
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''Gcrman syrup -

No other medicinein the world was ever given
such test of its curative qualities as Boschees
German Syrup. In three years two million
four hundred thousand small bottles of this
medicine were distributed free of charge by
Druggists in this country to those AFFLICTED with
Consumption, Asthma, Group, sevefe Coughs,
Pneumonia and other diseases of the Throat
and Lungs, giving the American people unde-
niable proof that German Syrup will cure them.
The result has been that Druggists In every
town and village in the United States are rec
ommending it to their customers. 90 to your
Druggist, and ask what they know about it,
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size. Three
doses will relieve any Ease. For sale by DIR. N.
WAYT & BRO. and g. w. MAY 4 Co. decl8-eow
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THE Russian Court invited Dr. Aver and his
family to the Archdukes wedding In the Roy
al Palace. The distinction was awarded him
not only because he was an American, but also
because his name as a physician had become
favOably known in Russia on its passage round
the world.-Pueblo (Col) People.
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Five quirss paper for % cts at Hunter & Co.'S.

AID FOR THE YELLOW FEVER SUFFERERS
The following communication has been re-
ceived by the Central Committee at Staunton +:
"CoL. ]. II. SKINNER:
NV Dear Sir-I have this day Mr.. G. 8. Ar
Nails favor of 26th inst with Sl0S.3l, contribu-
ted by the good people Of your city and neigh
borhood for the Louisiana soldiers. We trust
that the fever has so far abated its fury as to
render unnecessary further contributions. The
tribute from Staunton is splendid.
Yours very truly
LEROY S. EDwARBS,
Sec. Va. Div. A. N. Va
1t is, therefore, resolved that the members OF
the several committees appointed to solicit
contributions be notified to suspend solicita-
lions for the present
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Sept. 18th, 1878. Chairman pro tenn.
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LAsHED FOR STEALING SHEEP.-1n the early
part of last month, Mr.. George Smoker, living
on Christians creek, about four miles from
Staunton, had'two of his sheep butchered in the
field at night, and the flesh carried off,
He reported the fact to Chief of Police T. j.
Crowder, and through his Investigation it was
found that the guilty parties were Gus May
bush (white), Dick Robinson (colored), and
Charles Chapman (white>. The two former he
succeeded in having arrested. and they were
tried last week before Magistrates Eskridge,
Kinney and Lickliter, and found guilty. May
bush was punished with five lashes. and Rob-
inson, 1t being his second offence, with twenty
lashes and sixty days in the chain-gang. Chap
man, as yet, has not been arrested. Thus end
eth the sheep-stealing chapter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Mrs. Miller and her daughters. Mrs. Garner,
Mrs. Blake and Miss. Carrie Miller, formerly OF
Mobile, but now Of Houston, Texas, who have
been spending the summer at Kalorama, left
last Saturday for New York, from which point
they Will shortly return to their home in Hous-
ton. Mrs. Maj. Darlington and daughter who
have also been spending the summer at Kalo-
rama left for their house in Richmond on the
sameday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

1873. BOOTS AND SHOES. 1878.
One hundred cases Boots and Shoes, just re-
ceived and RECEIVING at G, +. WELLER'S Boot
Shoe and Hat Store, at prices lower than ever
The greatest bargain in Boots and Shoes to BIZ
had ofC. L, WELLER. Call and see his new
Fall stock, and prices.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
iy decay, loss of manhood, &C., will send a re-
cipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by amission-
airy in South America. Send q selfsddressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph 7. Inman, Station
D. Bible House, New York City. nos ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Having just returned from Philadelphia, New
York and Boston, with the largest stock of Boots.
Shoes and Hats have ever had the pleasure
to offer, which will be sold at the LOWEST CASH
PRICES that good goods can be sold for
G. L. WELLER
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MOUNT SIDNEY PIcNIC.-In compensation
for tie scholars regular attendance the worthy
superintendent OF the sabbath school, at this
place, Mr.. James L. Ballen. proposed to have
childrens picnic, which was held in the church
Grove on the 18th, inst. The school was enter
tanned with BRIEF interesting and valuable
discorse from the Rev. A. E. Pierce, after which
an elegant dinner was partatken Of
Swings were erected for the smaller children.
After engaging in harmless pleasure until P.
M. the superintendent thought 1t advisable to
close the picnic. Every one present was highly
delighted with the proceedings, and especially
the children who declred it had been their
happiest hours. The school, under the SUPER
vision of Mr.. Ballen and corps of competent
teachers, is in q flourishing csndition and num-
bers about 100 scholars. ECRIA.
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LECTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE YELLOW
FEVER SUFFERERs.-On last Thursday night,
in response to an invitation from the Lecture
Committee of the Y. M. G. Association, publish
ed in the last issue of the SPECTATOR, Prof Jed.
Hotchkiss, who, during the war, was Chi OF
Engineers of "Stonewall' Jackson's command,
delivered lecture for the benefit of the yellow
fever sufferers.
The lecture was most interesting one, based
upon Gen. Jackson's famous Valley Campaigns,
and illustrated by maps and enlivened by per-
sonal anecdotes and was greatly enjoyed by all
who were present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

INSTALLATION OF A MINIsTER-On last Fri
day morning, Lexington Presbytery met In the
Second Presbyterian church in this place foI
the purpose of examining and ordaining Rev
]. E. Booker, Pastor of that church.
The installation services took place on Sat.
urday night, Rev. J. Rice Bowman, of Harri-
sonburg, delivering the charge to the Pastor
and Rev. w. 7. Richardson that to the people.
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IMPROVED SToCK.-We are always glad to
notice any effort the part of the people of our
Valley to introduce improved stock, and copy
with pleasure the following from the Lexing-
ton Gazette major Thos. M. Wade has just
purchased for his improved stock farm a thor
oughbred Walsingham Buck, raised by cele-
brated stock farmer of Augusta, j. Julian Pratt.
Major Wade will cross him with his fine Cots
void ewes. He has also purchased some thor
oughbred Southdown ewes, which he will re-
ceive during the fall His herd of Angora goats
is proving valuable in cleaning up sassafras
land and in the protection they furnish the
sheep. The Angora can whip dog In fair
fight, and If one of their number is overpow-
cred and injured the balance will take to the
house and give the alarm. The meat of the
goat Is very fine, and the hair commands fine
price, selling as high as rs cents per h."
TDaor Inc uaI tO q q
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Z LIST Va. Cavalry.

Attention Co. Z LIST Va. Cavalry.
You will meet on West end of Sears's Hill
near Staunton, by 10 o'clock, An,
WEDNESDAY, OCToBER1 a, 1878.
The Company will go into camp over night.
All who wish to stay will bring blankets and
two days rations for selves and horses.
Bring your old sabres, &c. \.
BY order Of
(Signed) T. w. McCLUNo,
Captain.
P. S-Ham Fultz will have his wagon on
hand to carry baggage, horse feed, DC.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce CAPT. JOHN
PAUL, OF Rockingham, as a candidate to rep
resent the Seventh Congressional District In
the next Congress of the United States
sep3-tde
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Pearman receives daily the best fish and oys-
tiers of the season at the Stutz building. lty

Mr.. c. A. RICHARDSON having been solicited
so repeatedly by his numerous friends in the
county to tell Through the paper something
about his recent Europeon trip. has consented
to do so by contributing several articles to the
SPECTATOR. The first of which we publish in
this issue under title of"THE OLD PoLAIs Roy
AL" We commend this article to our readers
as well worthy Of perusal. it being good de-
scription of noted place in Paris; it also tells
much about the ways and manners of the
French people, particularly the Parisians. Any
commendation Of Mr.. RS writings would be
idle on our part, as he is we'll known to the
SPECTATORS readers by his numerous contribu-
lions In the past.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

It Is welcomed by all like O new star in soci
ETY.. We mean DR.. BULBS Blood Mixture.
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Why do SO many parents think children
trouoiesome? because they cry; and why do
cniidren cry? because they suffer. DIR. Bulls
BABY syrup will relieve ar once all pain that
Babyhood is subject to.
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We unhesitatingly recommend Pearman's
| for good fish and oysters-the best and cheapes,
of the season. II
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REMEMBER.-That c. L. WELLER cannot be
under sold in Boots, Shoes and Hats. by any
legitimate house.
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A BLooDEp RAM Losr.-We regret to learn
that Mr. John H. Crawford has recently lost
the blooded cotswold ram which he purchased
at Gen. Mems great sheep sale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Postmaster AT SANGERsYILLE.-John W.
Crist has been appointed Postmaster at SanRers-
vile. in this county, vice N. L. Blakemore re-
signed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

90 to Pearman's, at the Stutz building to get
your fish, oysters, and vegetables, 1t
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Most of the sales were from. ............s S74 81
RICHMOND MARKET, Sept 26th.-The mark ct
Is fairly active. Flour quiet at SO 25@6 SO for fine
to fancy brands. The offerings of Wheat are
limited, with sales of white at 95 for fair land
ITO for choice amber. Sales of very good white
Corn at 81. Oats quiet, with small sales at 80
for prime spring. Small sales of Rye at 60 for
common.
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ROCK STORE STOCK and STAND
IN LIE WISB URG, VEST "a,
FOR g ALE

Il OHN SAAAILs
A favorable opening and business opportuni-
ty. offered to any industrious, business young
man, of honesty. orothy and good deneanos.
social habits SHns and s"Y
1 propose, to such an one of requisite cash cap
stal, the SALE, (OUT AND QUIZ and
tire STOCK Of Msceitaseous and School Books,
Stationery, and General School, and Sunday
School stock, and supp les; together with the
Notions and Household Utilities; separate in
classification, but ope in end and object. Ofthe
nature, number, and variety of which, informa-
ton will be furnished in circulars, TO such as
desire information. This stock has been carer
carefully kept and handled, is Of That depart
ment fmerehandise and manufacture which na,
purohase) declined in cost. (all bought for CASH
Is as low of cost, as the same can be bought now
of first owners or Publishers.
also propose In this connection of sale, Gf
the purchaser desire it, to rent the use OF the
business floor of the present business the Store.
Book Shelf and Case, and modern Shaw Case.
Also the large well-lightad basement spaces, for
storage purposes, Of samples Of Household fur
niture, as an agency, &c; reSerV1ng, however.
cos.,so,s ssgIs 70 Share in counting room privi
teges, (for settlements Of past business and con-
Quoting another agholy dsssinisar one , the use
disturbance Of the tenant. The said tenancy to
run from year to year by mutual assent, UNTIL
tenant to have preferencs OF purchase. As to
centrality-she access to, and facilities for dis
trihution, from and to, East and West,-the
remQteness Goo miles or more) from Rival
Book stores. render this location LeWisburg)
a favored centre,--.nOt only for general retail,
but also for a ANAL Wholesale trade, in School
books, Supplies, Stationery, &C., to ihe local
merchants Of several counties, A favorable
central location for the sale of musical instru-
mepts. sewing machines, &c. OF the stand
QnterGecting Corner of Main with Bank and
Court House Streets the character and appoint
m ents of the house itself, for business. Pur-
chasers are requested to examine and judge for
themselves.
This sale is proposed that a FAVORED and
BENEFICENT DEPARTMENT of business: central
to the Blue Grass Valley of the Greenbrier;
may be continued and petpetuated by young
er, more active, and energetic management,
and OF more business education and experience,
and that may be relieved from confinement,
TO pursue some more congenial business, as
necessity may compel, or Inclination invite
Enquirers answered, and circulars descriptive
Of stock, sent on request.
Refer to Ellyson & Yancey, \ r,,
EIlyson & Cowardin. hiefn2mond'
8. WOodhouse & Parham, va.
Sewer, Potts y Co., pb;,o,o,nh;o
Llppincott & Co., Anii'uoipAia'
THOMAS MATHEWS.
Cor. Main and Bank and Courthouse Sts
auA-6t AeWisburg, West Va.
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Court Of Appeals.

Oysters, fresh fish and vegetables Of all kinds
at Pearman's, North Augusta street. 1t
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N Office
TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given that will be in Staun-
ton Tor beverly Manor District, from September
the 3Oth to October 4th, inclusive.
Pastures District-Churchville on September
the 30th; Deerfeld, on October list; Craigsville.
IN october IND Buffalo Gap, on October 3rd
Middte River District.-Mt. Sidney on Oslo
Der lat an, and 18th; New Hope, ON October 18th
South Rtver District -Stuart's Draft, on Octo-
Der Zist; SherandO on October 22nd Waynes-
on october 25th. --''
Riyerhedds District on October
the 18th and 18th; Newport. on October 30th ;
Midway, on October 3lst; Greenville, on No
Norfh L.yer Distrtct-spring Hill, on Novem-
Der 4th damascus, on November 5th; Mt. So
lon, on November 9th and 9TH.
At which times and places will be prepared
to receive the State, County and School Taxes,
and all unpaid Licenses. 80
~ any person paying all the taxes and lev
les assessed against him previous to December
LIST, snail pc entitled to a reduction of two per
cent tnereon; ANY person paying one-hay of
all taxes anu levfes assessed against him pre-
V1ous 70 december LIST, shall be allowed an extern
sion on Inc residue to the LIST day of March fol-
lowing. PERSONS falling to pay one. half of their
taxes before December the LIST will be charged
five per cent. additional.
W. I.xes received at my office in Staunton,
from this date till December Jst-
SAMUEL PAUL,
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EDUCATIONAL.

EDUCATIONAL.
DHONOGRAPHY OR $40 iT-HAND
l. INSTRUCTION OVERWHELMING been
solicited to instruct q number of young men in
PHoNOGRAPHY or SHORTHAND, am prepared
to organize class at my rooms on Coalter ST.,
opposite Frederick, on Thursday Sept. 18TH. at
T. M. For books and further particulars ap-
ply to ], RAoHMAN HASKELL.
sept3-tf
A UGUSTA GRARED AND
IA HIGH SCHOOL,
AT CHUCHVILLE, VA.
inc session Will commence Sept. %, 1875 and
continue nine successive school months Ex-
penses for the session for tuition and hoard in
Guiding washing, &C., from clio TO $40. For
further particulars (u.tii sept. l5) address S. C..
LINDAAr. 4'cincipal, Monterey. Highland
county. va. aui3-3m
A TLANTlC MILITARY INSTITUTE.
"a near yale College, Haa.den, Conn., Rev.
]. E. q v. ~. Walton, Principals. Elementary.
Classical, scientific. Commercial Departments
References In every section. Send for Gaia.
logue. auI3.st
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Pearman has moved to the Stutz building,
No. 7, North Augusta street. Fish and oysters
received daily.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Pictures with frames-a nice assortment from
25 cts to $500 at Hunter & Co.'S.
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l
| YIN. C. A.-The meeting was led by II. D.
Peck, Esq. subject 18th chapter St. Luke.
Remarks which were interesting andinstruc-
tive were made by Messrs VIM. ]. Nelson and
H. D. Peck.
| Prayers were offered by Messrs. VIM. G.
Brown and 81. D. Peck.
| Capt, Henry L. Hoover will lead the meeting
next Sunday. subject l4th chapter st. Luke.
kThat being the first Sunday of the month,
the ladies and the entire public are cordially
invited. 1t is hoped the hall will be crowded.
Do not forget the hour-open at AZ and close at
| 81 P. NJ. sharp.
| GAME LAw.-We deem it advisable at this
time to call the attention of our readers to the
provisions Of the game law of Virginia, which
are especially applicable at this time The open
season for partridges begins on the 18th Of Octo-
Der and closes on the LIST of February.
| This is now the close season for trout and they
| cannot be caught until the LIST of April.
i The law protects wild turkeys until the 18th of
October, and Robins until the LIST of November.
| The season for deer closes on the 18th of Janu-
airy. 1879; and it is punishable by fine to capture
hooking birds until after the 2lst of March, 1885,
A LIBERAL PRoposITIoN,-ProG Benton,
1
Market, has made the following liberal PROPOSE
zion, viz: he will give free course in the in
stitution to young man who could come re-
commended by the Staunton Association as be-
ing of good character and suitable recipient
| in other respects. The student would only be
at the expense Of a moderate charge for board. q
|
TON BURKE OF OURS" is as usual, keeping
up with the times. He is now changing the
interior of his popular restaurant so as to have
itheated with steam, ana will shortly be pre-
pared to furnish at the shortest notice all meats
| in the market and also steamed oysters q style
ofpreparing them very popular with all lovers
Of oysters, and mode of preparation which has
never before been introduced in Staunton.
| PREMIUM TO AUGUSTA SToCK-At the re-
cent Fair of Loudoun county, a colt entered by
Col. Bolivar Chris tlan took the premium. The
colt is out of COL Christians Augusta mare
"Fannie Stuart"