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THE LIVE on 4 CRITIC.

To Hclon Zimmcrn belongs tho honorabls dist.nc-
tson Of having written the nsst English Lille Of Colt
hold Ephraim Leasing" (scribner. Wexford & Arm
strongl The German Language 10 full Of lives oil this
great critic. but they such form as TO be
scarcely accessible 10 but German readers. with
Less'ng's works We are familiar through uansiatons
but Of Leasing himself but little rhs object
OF the writer OF this volume has bees 10 exhbit Les
sing tho intellectual p'ouesr OF present culture
10 show how iew arc rhe departments into which no
did not penetrate In which his influence not ist
She has depicted him . centre OF ntsllectuai In
tercsss pathfinder sstheics religion aud poetry
and she has acco piished her object we'll Losing
vas born nj Camsoz, IN Upper Lusstn, province OF
Baxony, In l729 HIS family vas OF burghcr extrac-
lion ana abe TO trace their ancestry back TO
inc sixteenth century. His father vas q scholarly
old pastor and his mother . plain. mattor-oi- fact
housewife, thus forming an exception to the rulo
that remarkable men have remarkable mothsra Az
the ago Of nve Lessng began his studies with tutor
and wss q student 10 the day Of hs DEATH While yet
lad ne allowed decided taste Tor the theatre, which
he used to frequent every n,gn, going without his
meals that no might saye enough money 10 buy
lickcrs He began write plays the age Of eighteen,
and is said 10 havo shared his birthday cake over
sotte Of vine With party Of actors 70 the horror
bis good parents. He began his nrss critical writing
with Myths, but soon broxs with him and became
The Literary editor Of the vossfschs ZeRg, In which
he at one time reviewed his poems without false
modcsty and With conscious knowledge Of their mcr.
us and deiects He was NOT much more than twenty
vesss Of age ~ this Tina He wrote Driof erudiss ar
ces which he only occasionally assumed tho tone Of
philosopher. while gave him play to veniilate his
opinions Like BsyIe and voi,airs no would put him
sell In the position OF an antagonist, and could
make a uue analysis Of contrary opinion
serve his o~n. His own opinions we're 50
entirely At variance with those Of any the schools
that party quite knew wnere 70 place him wn,le
az Brcsisu Leasing occupied himself greatly With
archaeological studlca He iownd that wickclmann -
IA lsAory oil Ariv psbhsned about time. fesisd
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uaud turned the boats head from the wind Around
camc the new boom: The cook had never before
= boom come around on hts own boat, and no had no
idea u how close tire same would come 90 the plane
occupied by his own head But the time occupied BY
industrious boom In jbng 10 not suicisnt Tor pro.
longed msdsation and while the COOK was wondering
what 10 do the boom attended faithfully 10 It's own
business The elasticity OF green elm log un-
known quantity: the cooks dome Of thought was
equally iusiastic so the cooksoon heard heavy thud
a. whcn one throws . mighty stone 1t well laden
chestnut tres Then the COOK heard splash, and be
allowed 70 remain IN doubt ~ to the object
which ceussd H. All the terrible stories be had hoard
about men who had been carried down By tho sails
and rigging OF capszing coats came hurrying INTO hts
mind, aud he swsm SO vigorously TO escape similar
fate that boat had time turn lslsurey and
adjust itself It's condition before he dared 10
pause 10 his msd career.
few pages are devoted II the end OF the book for
the benefit OF those Interested IN canoeing, telling
whore the best canoes are made and giving some
practical hints on the subject
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DISEASED MEAT.

Michael Torpcy, Of Grand street, Hoboksn. and Hugh
McIaron, Of Madison street, were yesterday arrested
In Jersey CITY, rs they cndeavoring disposs
OF diseased beef They we're locked up ID the Grove
police station
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-29
LITER AIRY.
A New Life Of Gotthold
Ephraim Leasing.
POEMS BY A YOUNG ACTRESS.
New England Social Studies and
Canada from q Canoe.
CONSTANTINOPLE AND NEWARK.
is BY A YOUNG ACTRESS.
coNsTANTINoPLE AND NEWARK.

4 new 'sLiie OF Plus TX" has just been published
By the Catholic Publication Society, written BY Mr.
John r. G. Hassard The book 10 small and inexpsp-
sive and Il contains complete lie Of She late Pope
down 10 the DAY Of hts death. written ~ veil
qualified for the work. NJ. Hassard's style IL easy
and dgnthed. and he has made . hste volume that
viii mud readers among both Catholics ana Pretss-
lsnts, for simply extends that admiration 10 the
Pope which shared By people OF every religious
hath The idca OF tho book 10 TO snow the spirit OF
HE late pontacste rather than 20 unite full cata
iogus OF ia achievements. "Never since the days
Of Hlldsbrand." says M. Hassard. mas the
Church remarkable pontifcate AZ that which
has just closed. Ideas which just beginning 20
ripcp into tho birth OF Plus TX became the
ruling Of Europe before the close Of his carocr."
Speaking oil tho man no says--sCertaiuly 70 pontin
since the primitive ages OF the Church has boon re-
garded With enthusiastic personal love. or has
exercised marked and fnr.reachyng . personal tn-
nusncc. Some uuiriendiy historians. who
have gwen grossly iaise account OF his early years.
vii have chose the military profession. and
only turned the Church whom his cpiicpic attacks
forced him abandon tho ARMY othsrs declare that
though he not actually soldier he was cand-
dale for admission 10 the Pops's Noble Guard, and
Was rejected account Of tho state Of his health.
These stores disposed OF by the drcct testimony
Of Plus TX. himssiLn
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GkNtNI.

sGeminr' tho suggestive title Of the forthcoming
volume OF Roberts Bros No Name Series IL 10 tslo
Of country lilo IN New England, introducing flavor
ing Of tho lale civil war. Tho hcronos twins,
which / somewhat OF y draw back, but whom W.
forget this ENJOY tho story. The New England
atmosphere throughout the book Is unmistsksbic
Tho character OF samanthy Is cspitalIy drawn and
perfe city familiar all Who have lived within
sight Of the White Mountains TO our thinking sno
stronges, feature OF the slory. though really only
Of secondary importance. Hiram, her broshsr, does
not seem 20 quito natural In the 1rst part OF
the book 40 lspcisd him y sort oi low comedy clown,
but before the end he Is playing leading juvenile bush
ness. The elder . we'll known type OF New Eng
land pArson. and Penny ono Of the twins. Is not IN
like the general Of Now England elders' daughterA
Tslcy had OF her Southern mothers disposition
and she carries the romantic interest OF abe story.
We are very glad book docs end, thero
was reason TO suppose u would. tho evening OF
Hiram's arrival homo from tho war. The southern
aunt though merely running sketch. 10 excellent
~ the type Of Kind.
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It's antiquarian portion upon unstable foundation ~
with the purpose OF rsctiyins those errors st'
more Of assigning TO poetry and painting their re.
spsctvs boundaries, thss Leasing wrote his
"Laokoon,n one OF the greatest. mot the grsaisst
pieces Of art criticism ever written.
Mss zimmsrn gives little space TO the personal NE
Of Lessingn IL with his professional life that she
deals She does however. tell Of his married life.
which was very happy and all too short. Bograph-
icAl literature had Interesting and impor
liant addition In long time this volume, which
/ to awaken new interest in great man. Miss
Zmmsrn's style II torcibie and plain and in every
way lifted TOR ths purpose or the book.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-29

We have reoently received from England modess
little volume OF poems bearing the uts, 1.-THE Triumph
Of Love-" ~ Ella Diets. lady pleasantly known IN
this country % member Of Mr.. Dsy's RITA Avenue
Theatre Company. Detached fragments OF Miss
Disix's poems have come from acress the 80,
somssinss cot 70 music and somssimss In masasnss,
and ~ have always admired me genuine poetic feel
Ing they expressed In NE volume bstors US vs navs
the best o. these vsrses, with Important sddiuons
the whole making continued love story IN songs
and sopnsa. The influence OF Dante and o. the KOS
ssssi school u easily detected In hss Dieszs postry.
bus there 10 do conscious imitation Her sonnss arc
alter shs Italian and are graceful In diclion AND
tender IN thought While there 70 want OF armnssa
about much VI work tnere 70 80 much real feeling
ana dsntness Of touch that one - thoroughly iass'
mated ~ he reads and s quick 70 g,vo sbs AUTHOR
high piacc among the younger poets Of me day.
Tue poem 70, 10 must bs underwood AL Of love- not
Of che "nosny" school, but breathing purer passion.
we Gan do the author better justice BY quotation
than descriptive criticism. here 10 ono called
..Sunset:-
/ wonder " thine eyes viii ever rest
Upon these words that my poor band hatn wriss
VIII. ,n.ush.s I d. ' 70 sSss, Is BIRDS TO nest
Atsventds; shou art my dream, my qucsr
Tho answer 10 myself, my opposite
My golden SUI before whose beams shades MT,
The motor OF my lie, tts goal, us xost
liam would clasp tn.e, love. beiorsl 90
rhatI must cross these heights OF Alpine snow
have made ne wortnisr hssves aud worthior shec /;
And u die. It's not In van, know,
aie believing loves great mystery.
Tho following little song would 60 very pretty 10
music:-
Thou say'st .'Good pighf" NY heart replies
Good night good night and once again.
Good night 70 lips. good night 10 eyes;
God keep Ihee, love, from sll iovo's pain:
God keep thee, love, since VIC must part
Good night, sweetheart
And still say 70 lips and eyes,
Good night, good nlynt"-'tis sweetest PAIN;
Ny very soul within me dies, &e
strive TO let tno0 ~ tn vain;
God help ~, love. II we must part
Good night, sweethsartt
And viii God helpY my weakness nies,
feel all strength 10 boar lovo's pain;
pray TINT He will keep those Dyes
Aud bring Them buck 70 tho neaa;
SO joined IN Him we cannot part
Coco night, swestheartt
One moro and we have dons:-
j fosi SO earnestly tho truth sing.
cannot stop 10 think about the tune;
A thousand bl0w IN iruituI June,
A thousand roses must cul and ding
Before Love whore comes conquerng.
There 10 tim0 70 trim, arrange and prun0;
Before LOvo's ieet all lowers opportune.
Bring gariands Wild, ana song birds sing wing.
For Love Is born again . sorrowing world
Rrjoicel rejoice With pseans 70 the skIos;
Lo The wni,e Dag oi peace at last uniurledI
Creation sounds tho trump aud heaven replica
TO he lost orbit whence W. have been hurled,
Soc ths glad earth once moro triumphant rise
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ans that ous can Il once forgive the delay by attrb
utiug The 20 the sims spent celebrating the
work. We are safe IN saying that this Is the most
gorgeous number yet issued Tho plates are 10 the
most brilliant oolors and illustrate tho costumes Of the
ancient Egyptians, East Indians, the Middle Ages in
France, tho costumes 81 japan. Africa. the North
American Indians and tho Greeks. The accompany
ing explanatory text Is In French Asa guide TO an
artist the work is Invaluable for no
pains have been spared 10 make accurate and COM
peta Tirman, Didotet Of Gle. are the publishers
THE HISTORY OF NEWARK.
Mr. Joseph Atkinson, Of the Newark IN. ~ Journal,
has just completed, after several yesrs Of patient
labor history oithe city Of Newark, from It's setlIo
msnt In May 1905. 10 the present mo. Mr.. Atkinson
having been Tor . number OF years q resident
OF Newark and . journalist has had excellent
opportunity for his work This, believe, is
the mrs. complete history Of our sister city
extant Various sketches have been Published
from time to time; but much OF the rich material at
baud has remained uncolectsd until now. The
author claims that little OF the later history OF
Newark period covering tho past century, has Doen
before The Of The settlers Of the town
in 1866 are given, and among them arc many that APP
pear In the Newark directory Of to-day Indeed thore
arc very few Of the founders whose descendants
not still Lying In -FOUR towne on Passaick." The
Purtanical element which was 6tr0ng among the
founders Of tho city exists thcre to-day. II IL
stated the last attempt TO found city gov
ernmont should be purely biblical In principle was
made in Newark and, We may add. unsuocessfuly. A
religion tolerant as the Episcopal intro
duced Newark until 1929, and It several years
later before any church was established.
Among It's citizens Of whom Newark Is tho NEST
proud we ind tho namc OF tho Row. Aaron Burr
seventh pastor OF tho First Presbyterian Church,
which is standing Broad street. Tho parson-
ago occupied BY Parson Burr is also standing. The
place OF his residence ut tho time OF tho Of hts
famous son Aareu has been torn down. Mr..
Atkinson has traced the history OF this remarkable
family In newark in interesting manner The his
tory OF the First Church almost the history Of Now.
ark and u IL given here Mt lcngth. rhe manufacture
ing interests or the city, which really its back
bono, receive careful consideration. An appendix
gives history Of the press Of newark and numerous
statstca Mr. Atkinson's history win provo valuable
10 all Newarkers as will certainly prove Interest,"
ing 10 those who have local feeling influence
them. Tho book Is handsomely illustrated by
Thomas Moran and other artists 400 pages
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Dress Goods Department.

Wash Porlins, g, ., 10 and 12A cents
w orsted Dress Goods. Is cents up
Black Alpacas from 22% cents up
40 inch Black Cashmere, all wool. 60 cents
Black Gren adine, below cost
Black Silks, :" 6
:. Trimming Silk as low as rs cents
A few Summer Silks at so cents
Linen Suitings from 20 cents up
Grass Cloth for 10 cents
Linen Suits made up for $3.50 and up
Child Suits Embroidered for 81 25 and 81 90
Infants Embroidered Dresses, 50 coup.
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DOR SALE
A UGUSTA COUNTY FARM
"A For Sale.

offer for sale my farm, lying 8 miles from
Staunton, on the Middlebrook road, Containing
274 ACRES.
This farm lies well, is well watered, has on it
TWO SMALL DWELLING HOUSES,
a barn and two stables, and great abundance of
excellent fruit About 70 acres OF the Ian is in
GOOD TIMBER.
There is q fine spring of water near the main
dwelling.
TERMS "A small hand payment, and the resi-
due in one, two and three years, with interest.
Apply to THOS. WHOLLY
apr Staunton, va.
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T, WITT Il BROTHER.

We can now offer to the citizens Of Stanton and
vicinity superior line of goods. selected with
as the same qualities can be purchased in the
State. We invite all to call and compare goods
and prices. apr rs
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BEAUTIFUL HOME FoRsALE

A BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE
Finding myself encountered with too much
business, propose to offer ON accommodating
TERMS that beautiful farm, OAK HILL TX
miles South OF Staunton,
Containing IA Acres.
The improvements consist of TWO LARGE
BRICK DWELLINGS,. Brick Dairy Ice House Gfsl
TENANT la HOUSE, large two. story BARN, hll::i
containing acres, 500 to 600 bearing trees of i'm
proved fruit, Handsome grounds, with a large
grove OF native oaks five never failing springs
with an abundantsupplyo OF water carried through
the barn, dairy and dwellings, by inch iron pipes
the land is OF best quality OF yellow limestone
timber.
This place is susceptible of the very highest
style OF Improvement at a very small expense
and It's proximity to Staunton and adaptation to
fruit dairy and truck purposes, make it one of the
most ualudle and desirable places in the Valley of
Virginia.
~ have also 100 Acres adjoining, OF the
same kind OF land, well set in grass.
apr 16-3m DAVIS A. KAYSER,
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

One OF the most valuable and highly improved
farms in the Valley of Virginia is offered for
sale. It is situated 2k miles from Stanton, on
an excellent road over which two horses easily
draw forty-fve hundred pounds, and
CONTAINS 2S5 ACRES,
OF splendid limestone land, as productive as any
In the Valley. Seventy-t1ve acres are heavily
timbered. The Improvements consist of an eX-
celent log
G:S WeatherbOarled Mansion House,.
W:l with seven rooms and kitchen. There is
pump in the kitchen, with never failing well of
A NEW SWISHER BARN.
90 40 feet containing all necessary arpartm tents,
TWO YOUNG APPLE ORCHARDS,
of the choicest fruit. There is plenty of good
water on the place for all purposes. The entire
farm is under the highest state of cultivation
and the fences are new and in good rerair
1t is rarely that an opportunity is offered for
securing such desirable place. and the terms
will be such as to make its purchase a desirable
investment.
For articulars, address,
Editors VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
oec I'LL Stanton. Va.
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THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW, just re-
published by the LEONARD SCOTT PUB
LISTING Co., Al Barclay Street, New York,
contains articles on great variety OF sub
jects of present interest
l. 'sThe Literature of the Servians and
Croats.'' After briefly glancing at SerYian
history, as guide to the student of its lit
erature, the writer gives some account of
the oldest documents, passes on to the bal
lads and national songs, and closes with
short notices Of the principal Servian and
Croatian authors of the present century.
2. ssPopular Buddhism according to the
Chinese Canon" A very. Interesting ac-
count Of the life and teaching of Buddha as
it is accepted by the popular Buddhist mind.
Many reader will be astonished at hearing
that "Buddha is canonized saint of the
Christian Church.
8. San Indian District its People and
Administration In this article we are pre-
presented with minute description of the
actual condition, social and political, of the
Hindu population, and of the working Of the
British system of district administration.
A. peasant Life in France and Russia"
The writer Of this paper sets out to note
few of the characteristics of the PEASANTS
life in three of its most interesting aspects
his relation to the priest, to the doctor, and
to the dead and points out close resem-
blances In the manner and customs, opin-
ions and superstitions Of peasant life in two
countries.
5. sour Present Convict System" des-
cribes the leading features Of the present
system, and suggests the general direction
which reform ought to be attempted.
8. 'Life of the Prince Consort'' reviews
the third volumn of the life by Theodore
Martin, just published.
z. s.Russian Aggression and the Duty of
Europe" takes strong ground against Russia,
prcnounces the Cars victories to be the
defeats of freedom, and advises the hand
on the hilt Of the sword while parleying with
Russia.
contemporary Literature" and an arti-
Gle entitled "India and our Colonial En-
pre- complete the number.
The periodicals reprinted by The Leo
uard Scott Publishing Co., al Barclay ST.,
N. ~ are as follows: The London Quar-
Serly, Edinburgh, Westminster, and British
Quarterly Reriews, and Blackwood's Maya
zise, Price, "a year for any one or only
9ls for all, and the postage is prepaid by the
Publishers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30

rINHIS SPACIOUS HOTEL, the leading
House .s in the Valley OF Virginia has recently
the central part of the city, only two blocks
rom either depot
THE OFFICE is OPEN THE ENTIRE NIGHT,
and guests will be received or called at any hour.
Special Suits of Rooms
for families or large travelling parties. Tourists
stopping here can visit in easy distance the cele
brated Weyers Cave, and no less famous, the
Cave of Seven Fountains; both only fifteen miles
distant over a good road; the wonderful view
from "Elliott's Knobb. and the scenery around
the city, to be witne ssed in afternoons drive
is the most beautiful in the mountains.
THERE IS VERY FINE LIVERY
attached to the hotel furnishing carriages to all
points at reasonable rates.
So Coaches and Porte1s in attendance at all
the trains to convey passengers and baggage
FREE OF CHARGE. JNO. d. CROWLE, Prop.
I. S. DAVIS, Clerk. MARI
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A MEXICAN HOTEL,
. STAUNTON, VA.

CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT.
N. M. CARTMELL, Proprietor.
Situated near the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Depot and accessible to the business part OF the
city, will make it desirable for transient visitors
and especially for the Travelling Commercial men.
Omnibus to and from the Hotel free of charge,
Rs- Livery Stables attached to the Hotel. -GA
jan 25-1y
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Nt0m missiOners' Sale Of
~ Valuable Land.

BY virtue of a decree rendered in the Circuit
Court of Augusta. in the cause of Trice's credi-
tors vs. Trice, April 9Th, 1876 we will, on
FRIDAY, JUNB14th, 1873,
in front Of the Court House, in Staunton, Virgin
ia, offer at public outcry to the highest bidder
l3OA ACRES LAND,
belonging to D. A. Trice, and adjoining that laid
off to him as homestead. This land is very pro
ductiye nd will make an excellent home, Land
buyers are respectfully invited to examine it,
TERMS:-Enough cash in hand to pay costs OF
suit and sale, the residue upon credits of one
two and three years, in equal instruments bearing
interest from day Of sale, purchaser give bonds
therefor with approved personal security and IL
tie retained as ultimate.
CHARLES GRATTAN
T. G. ELDER.
JIM. QUARLES,
may 23-tds Comm rs
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
For Sale

" ALUA Il l. u h ETA Il ESTATE.
For Sale.
An opportunity is now offered to purchase
splendid farm in Augusta county. 1t is situated
one mile north of Greenville on the Lexington
road and contains
337 1-2 ACRES.
This property is one of the most valuable and
desirable in the Valley. The land is of the very
best quality OF limestone, smooth, very fertile
and under high state of cultivation. Seventy
acres are in
EXCELLENT TIMBER.
- The Improvements consist of handsom
l::i1 MANSION HOUSE,,
Good Barn, Stables, Granaries, and all necessary
Out-houses, the kitchen being attached to the
house, all in thorough repair. There is on the
place splendid spring within ten steps of the
house, and plenty of running water in almost
every field. There is also large orchard of fine
fruit. The fences are in good repair and most of
the land has an excellent stand of grass.
The land is susceptible OF division, and would
give to two farms an abundance OF meadow land,
water and timber. The Improvements and 1875
acres. will be sold at a bali gain.
TERMS:-One-third OF the purchase money in
hand, and the residue in one, two, three four
and five years, with interest at per cent, or If
the purchaser prefers, the whole can be paid
down. II the payments are deferred, bonds with
good personal security will be required, and the
title retained as ultimate security. Address
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
mar zl-u StauntOn, Va,
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DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.

Best CaIicoes, 3 and cents
Brown Cotton, heavy. AZ, 5, 6. l. and cents
Laurel d Cotton tx cents
Best Fine BrOwnl Cotton, 5, 6. and 8 cents
g Decentralization. AZ, 5, 6, and cents
A Androscoggin only cents
A Fruit OF the Loom, 8 cents
A Wamsutta, only l1A cents
And other good brands in proportion
- inch Pillow Case Cotton IL cents
10 Brown Sheeting, best heavy, rs cents.
l0--4 Bleached Sheeting, 2219 cents
10--4 Bleached Sheeting, best, rs and 50 cents.
Ginghams, full line, 8. g. and 10 cents
Cheviots. full line, 8, 10 and l2k cents
Tickings, prime. 1219 cents
. good, 10 cents
e extra. Is cents
Brown Drillings, cents
Corset Jeans, 10 cents up