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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11


The APRIL WEATHER. Tuesday,
for the first time in many days, rain fell
sufficient to moist the ground. For weeks
back many of the farmers have been unable
to complete their spring blowing, in conse-
quence of the drouth, and even if the con-
dtion of the ground is all that could be de-
sired from this time forth. many will be
pushed to prepare the large acreage which
it is designed TO plant. And yet the sun
shine and absence Of rain have been advan-
tageous, for the dryness has served to pro.
tect buds from the blighting effect OF the
frost. and but for it the fruit crop would be
small. If no further injury results we may
look for all average yield.
But who is it that could find fault with
such weather as the "month of smiles and
tears'' has so far given us? To be sure the
latter have been few, but their absence has
been compensated for by the bright sum
shine, the deep blue of the sky, the bios
som and the leaf which have been showered
upon us with almost tropical profuson. And
not upon us alone, for the early opening of
the spring seems to have been almost uni
versal. The change which nature is UNDER
going, the gradual transiti,n from barrenDess
to fruitfulness, should suggest to lis renew
ed action and arouse to fresh energies. All
of our lessons arc from the copy set by ma
ture, and when from every tree top she pro-
claims action" tits time that we too awake
the dormant forces. If labor is worship,
then indeed is nature reverent, and the idlest
amongst US. when the sweet influence born
OF the spring courses through our veins,
should recognize the duty OF preparing for
fresh enterprises and shaking off the slug
gishness which we felt during the winter.
In that season charity. and benevolence are
sometimes hard pressed to devise means for
relieving poverty and suffering. But with
the advent of brighter days, the most char
table are inclined to hesitate before an.
swering every appeal. Not that their sym.
pathy is less, but that more opportunity is
given for every one to do something toward
helping himself. Everything aroand us in.
vites to labor. The earth is waiting for the
plow and the spade, the flowers are asking
to be relieved of noxious weeds, and al
though we can fully appreciate the hardness
of the conditions which have surrounded Sc
many during the past winter, still we can
equally recognize the necessity which exists
for self-reliance and spirit Of industry
Heaven helps those who help, themselves
and ia these bright days there should come
determination to improve the busy time
that is now opening up TO us.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

THE COMPLETE WRINGER.-Mr. F. F.
Adams. of the firm of F. F. Adams & Co.,
Erie, Pa, who has had on exhibition in
this city for several days his celebrated
washer and wringer, has sold to Messrs.
Miller & Bro. the right to sell the wringer
in Augusta, Highland and Bath counties.
Mr.. Adams will remain here for the week,
and parties who may desire to negotiate for
unoccupi ed territory, will find him at the
residence of Mr.. D. E. Strasburg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

lettuce, onions, raddishes, beets, green peas
early york cabbage and other vegetables, and
sells cheaper than any other house in Staun-
ton 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

One OF the most valuable and highly improved
farms in the Valley OF Virginia is now offered for
sale. 1t is situated az miles from Stanton, on
an excellent road over which two horses easily
draw forty-fve hundred pounds, and
CONTAINS 265 ACRES,
Of splendid limestone land, as productive as any
in the Valley. Seventy-five acres are heavily
timbered. The improvements consist of an ex-
celent log
a. WeatherbOarded Mansion House,
:g with seven rooms and kitchen. There is
pump in the kitchen, with never failing well OF
water.
NEW SWIsHER BARN.
90 40 feet containing all necessary apartments,
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 Che highest state Of cultivation
and the fences are new and in good rerair.
It is rarely that an opportunity is offered for
securing sQch a desirable place. and the terms
will be such as to make its purchase desirable
investment.
For artlculars address,
Editors VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
dae Aft StAuntOn. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

NEW UNCONSTITUTIONAL an act OF
the last General Assembly, new resistra-
ton of all the qualified voters of staunton
will be made, commencing on the 9TH of
May and continuing seven days. Persons
who fail to re-register during that time will
not be permitted to vote, and it is necessa-
ry, therefore. that attention be given this
notice. The act is a special one for this
city and reads : ssThat each duly qualified
Registrar of the city of Staunton shall, on
the first Tuesday in May, 1873, proceed to
register the names of all qualified voters
within the ward of said city for which he
was appointed, who, according to law, are
entitled to registration therein, entering, in
addition to the requirements of the general
registration law, in separate column, the
names OF streets and number of residences
of said qualified voters, and he shall COM
plete said registration within days."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

Those little stores around the1 corner can't
sell fish and vegetables as cheapa as Ieager
does III
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

Bell Punch on fish. II there was | cen
tax on each fish sold in Staunton, 1eaSer
could pay the State debt in one year. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

Yeager sells more fish in one day than all
the other one horse fish dealers put together
in a month.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

Yeager is afraid of nobody, and don't in
tend to rob people by asking six prices for
fish and vegetables. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

HANDSOME HOME WORK.-Not long ago
Mr.. Geo. A. Schoppert furnished the Western
Lunatic Asylum with number of iron bed
steads, which for strength, finish and work
manship cannot be surpassed, and are re-
garded by those competent to judge, as far
superior to any in use. The same work.
man has recently turned out from his foun-
dry. at Valley Mills, beautiful design of
iron railing, some of which has been placed
around the yard Of Garrett Gooch, Esq. It
is piece of workmanship of which any COM
munity may feel proud.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11
TOR SALE.

LNVH SAAEs
One-half interest in the AUGUSTA WOODEN
MILLS and the property connected Herewith, viz
A WOODEN FACTORY
Of one set of the latest improved machinery,
whose goods are we'll and favorably known in
this and other sections Of the country.
One Circular Saw Mill,
capacity 5000 feet per day, ONE CORN MILL,
Five Dwelling Houses.
and one thousand acres OF land, more or less, in
. section of country whose salubrity OF climate
and fertility Of soil are proverbial. I will also
sell all the stock on hand
HORSES. CATTLE, FARMING UTENSILS sc.
The mill is now in successful operation, with
wool enough on hand to last till new clip comes
in. The farm has two hundred and fifty acres
cleared. has on it FINE ORCHARD, of choice
fruit. and is we'll supplied with spring WATER
This is favorable opportunity to secure good
bargain.
For particulars. call on or address,
d. X. RANKIN,
feb s8-tf Stuarts Draft. Augusta Co. va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

Spring GooDs.-Maj. Newton, with
characteristic energy. has on display at his
handsome establishment on Augusta Street
"a splendid line of Spring goods. which are
going off rapidly.
Messrs. Alderman & Co., on Main Street,
are just receiving handsome and attractive
line of the newest and most fashionable
styles, embracing an assortment OF dress
goods, rarely found in place of this size.
Examine his goods and prices. 1t will pay.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

Yeaeer will receive orders hereafter for shad
on Saturday evening in tine for breakfast.
Fish will arrive Sunday at a. m.
Yeager receives every day. freshfish, salad
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

IMPORTANT NOTICE.-The notice of NJ.
s. Cease, Sealer of weights and measures
for Augusta county, is important to every
farmer. The law requires that not only
shall the weights, scales, sc. be tested, but
that every half-bushel, OR any measure used
in sealing, shall be approved by the author
lied officer, and it is not lawful to buy or
sell by them until they have been so tested.
Our farmer friends should see to it that their
measures are lawful. Read the advertise
ment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

NICE PROPERTY IN MARKET.-Next
Saturday, Mr. E. W. ShotE will offer at pub
lie auction in front of the Court House, that
cozy home property on Main Street, in
which he resides. 1t is new, conveniently
arranged, and being situated in pleasant
part of the city, will make most desirable
home. As he is very anxious to sell bar
gain can be secured.
At the same time and place, fine build
ing lot fronting on Water Street, and be-
longing to Miss Hannah Lother will also be
sold.
At the same time and place, will also be
sold that splendid property on Main street,
known as the "National Hotel" III which
the Spectator office is now located. This
could be made most valuable for the estab-
lishment of some manufacturing enterprise.
That beautiful building lot, fronting the
Picker Building. on Augusta street, will
also be sold at the same time. See adver-
tisements for particulars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

STAUNToN.-No town or city in Virginia
is provided with more comforts or advan-
tages than Staunton. We have thorough
supply of gas, reaching every locality in the
town; the streets we'll lighted; an abundant
supply of water for four times the present
population the sidewalks we'll paved an
almost perfect system of Public Schools !;
splendid private schools; church advantages
enjoyed by but few communities; a delight
full and healthful climate beautiful scenery :;
two railroads; rich agricultural surround
ing; an intelligent and public spirited
county and city population /; segacious and
enterprising business men, who draw to this
market the produce of adjacent counties !;
in fact, almost every element of progress and
prosperity. Yet we hear many of our peo-
pie complaining; protesting against the
taxes, which are less than any town of equal
advantages in the Union. We cannot con-
ceive of a community more highly favored
with all the agencies which 60 to make up a
thrifty, advancing society. and give promise
of future growth and development. If the
grumblers would only think of the many
advantages they enjoy for the expenditure
demanded, they would hush their COM
plants, and rather praise than censure their
fortunes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

PENsIoNs.-To all who are entitled to
pensions under the recent act of Con
gress, we would recommend the services OF
Mr.. Harvey Risk of this city, who is now
prepared to make applications. Mr.. Risks
acquaintance with the Washington officials,
and his experience in business of that char
acter, afford him peculiar facilities. and en-
able him to act promptly and efficiently in
the procurement of pensions: Persons in
Augusta and adjoining counties interested
in the pension law would consult their in
terest by communicating with him at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-11

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS.-There is nothing
that contributes so much to the beautifca-
ton of home, and nothing so calculated to
refine the inmates Of that home as flowers,
and he who places it within the power OF
each to make home more attractive, is GER
tainly public benefactor. Judged by that
standard, Mesrs. Stutz & Son have conferred
bringing within their reach car load of the
rarest and most beautiful flowers that have
ever been exhibited at this season of the year
in this place. In their selection they have
displayed the greatest taste. and their store
ed with all the gorgeous colorings OF nature s
own palette.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-11-02
AN OLD NEWSPAPER.

John Brown, ESD, Of Colora, recently
presented us with copy Of the Maryland
JaurHai and Btitimore idrertiser, published
at Baltimore by Vim. Goddard, and dated
Friday, August Goth, 1913. This paper is
No. |, volume |, of the first issue of the
first paper published in Baltimore. 1t is
handsomely printed on a sheet l7x20 and
was the predecessor of The Baltimore Ameri
can. Among great many curious things
IN the prospectus, we select the following
extract As showing the change that CEN
fury has wrought in matters of this kind:
FIRsT.-That the Paper shall be pub
lished every Thursday unless another Day
should prove more agreeable to the Gus
toners, and shall contain not only the
Public News, which | shall collect aud
compile with the greatest Care, but on
Failure of Anecdotes of that Sort | will
supply the Room with such moral Pieces
from the best writers, as will conducr most
to inculcate good Principles aud humane
Behavior, aud now and then with Pieces
of Wit and liumuur, that tend both To
amuse and instruct.
IL is stated among the few local items in
the paper that a large rattlesnake had been
killed near this town Baltimore had not
then grown 20 be city, in the belly of
which were found three middle sized rab-
bits. Among many others, the following
advertisements appears:
Francis Sanderson, coppersmi;h from
Lancaster, living i'll Gay street, Baltimore
town, a few doors above Mr. Andrew SteIg
ers, makes and sells all sorts of Copper.
work, viz: Stills of all sizes. fish and wash
kettles, copper and brass, brewing kettles.
sauce-pans, coffee aud chocolate pots. slew
pans, and Ouch ovens. He sells any of The
above articles az cheap rs can Toe imported
from England, aud carries nu hts Business
III Lancaster as usual. lie likewise carries
on the Tin business in all lis branches
Country shop keepers may be- supplied.
either by wholesale or retail. aud ali orders
sent from the country shall bc carefully
executed.
Anthony Fortune, at the Fountain and
Three Tuns, in Chestnut street. between
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-11-02

Second and Third streets. Philadelphia,
Begs leave to inform his Friends and Gus
toners IN particular, and the Public in
general, that he now has opened large
and commodInus passage from Chestnut To
Market streets. by WAY Of Elbow Lane
sulilrlcnt for carriages of any KIND Ia drive
up into his yl,d. where he has fitted up
cnmmndIous stables capable oi receiving
sixty horses. with coaches aud chaiscs.
Houses and gates under locks fn! the safety
of Wagons.
The following Pncticai chronology, which
we copy from the dinsy old sheet, shows
that the wild romantic hills Of the pictur-
esquc Susquehanna then, Is many times
since. were the dwelling place of a, lcas,
enc person possessed IF i fine literary taste
and no mean poetic ability:
OF crown'd drpravity-thc spurious cause
CHARLES /.
OF fatal zeal, inf iuging sacred laws;
CROMWELL.
OF usurpatinn-yet completely great.
Which rose Ia shine, and rule the ruin ii
State,
Who, from 4 Captain, govern Il like a King
Made Spain Ia tremblc, FruItcs her presents
bring.
CHARLES II.
OF barren Incidence, and fruitful vice.
JAMES H.
OF papal tyranny and cowardice
Who did 1" France and priests the laws
bctray
And from 4 crown and sceptrc stole away
REVOLUTION.
How subjects dar'j ylh their supreme
contend.
And their lov'd laws and liberties defend,
QUEEN ANNE.
What Weakness, merit, majesty possessed.
What poison d shafts pierced her uuguard.
ed breast
GEORGE l.
Why right established justified claim.
GEORGE II.
Why more than Hero dignilied fame.
GEORGE III.
With noble sentiments lie mounts the
throne.
Subdues his foes, and makes the world his
own.
May he still flourish. may he nohly shine:
Nor North wind blast, or Fox corrupt the
vine;
so sing. historic muse, in noldest lays
Nor critic censure fear. nor covct praise.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-11-02
Indian Antiquities and the ScuIpturcd
Rock in the Susquehauna River.

On Monday last, while at the Rising SUN.
we called To our friend DIR. l.. II. Kirk,
who showed us 4 drawing representing
the sculptured rock in the Susquehanna
river. This rock is about a mile above
Couowingo Bridge, and has a number OF
curious characters and figures rudely traced
upon its surface. 1t bears some resem-
blauce Ia the celebasied Dighton Rock, IN
new Eng land, both in size and the character
of the Inscription on II.
some months ago We received a circular
letter Of inquiry about Indian remains
from the Smithsonian Institute, aud as we
knew little of interest on the subject We
referred the writer 10 the doctor, who has
had the dIaught of the rock made By Mr.
Joseph Roe, an artist who is stopping for u
while at the sun, and will send it to the
institute in few days.
The doctor has been collecting all the
Indian antiquities that he could obtain for
the last twenty years. and now has the
largest collection Of them that We know Of
in the possession of a private individual
Nearly all of his collection was obi aimed in
Cecil county. He has about 4 bushel
OF arrow aud spear heads of all Sorts
sizes and shapes from the most dim inutive
to the largest. of all kinds Of stone includ
ing choice lot made OF comedian.
The doctor has about twenty soapstone
vessels which were found near tue Susque-
hanna rIver. Several Of them are in a good
state Of preservation, though many Of them
have been broken and in other ways injured
lie supposes that most of them were used
for mortars. Among his collection are
twelve OF fifteen pestles. Some Of these
are fifteen inches long, and one of them is
two and half inches in diameter They
are made of stone resembling soapstone
and look much like Az old fash toned rolling
p,n. Not the least curious among tn.
doctor 5 large collection, are a large number
Of Indian axes with the inevitable groove
around them, by means of which the noble
red men attached them to the handle
Among bis collection are to be found
several fragments of curiously shaped stones
which he supposas are pieces Of tomahawks.
They have had holes drilled through them
in very artistic manner as if they had
been made to answer The same purpose as
the eye III an axe or Ratchet. lie also has
large number of stone implements which
are supposed to have been used for ilay
ing animals. Among the other curious
things in the collection are 4 number OF
small circular stones which were evidently
used for grinding corn, and one curious
stone supposed to have been used in play
ing game somewhat like the modern game
Of quoits.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-11-02

The doctor also has a stone implement
shaped like modern adze with a curiously
carved wooden handle. This is said to
have been carried as a symbol of power hy
ore of number 81 Indian ch iefs. when
making "a treaty with " Penn the Apostle -
IN the early days of the history OF Penusy!-
wanna. This implement was afterwards
presented To one of his sons and finally
came into the possession Of The late BERNARD
krauss. who owned 1t FOR a number of
years. aud held it in high estimation. The
collection contains many o,hrr curious
things that We have not the ability to pro-
prrly described, and the doctor deserves the
thanks "f the people of the county i"r col
lectIng and preserving them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-11-02

DEATH or Isaac BRork I.oRT.-Aft.r
suffering for four years from the effects OF
consumption, this young man who was well
known 10 ali our citizens. closed his earthly
career on Monday night last, in the 2Sth
year OF his age The writer of this article
knew him well, fourteen years ago, rs a
pupil under his tuition, afterwards as an
apprentice boy and fellow workman at the
carpenter business, and later as mis- friend
and companion in more advanced life. and
he but gives expression to the high estima-
ton in which he was held by those who
knew him best. ~b6.s-he asserts that in
every relation Of life he had few e,i.:2is aud
no sureIiors. He was an obedicut and du-
tiful son. kind and ailrctionate brother
and consistent and faithful Christian.
Being faithful over few things, his divine
Master called him up higher. Living an
unbemished Christian life he died tn
umphant Christ ian death, and has entered
into the full fruition of that land
- Where they say not through the night
time,
ain weary any more"
Green be the turf above thy last resting
place, and though thou vert one one of
earth's unnoticed heroes, thy patience and
thy faith were not unnoticed and unrc-
warded by Him of whose teachings and
whose life thine own was SO bright AN ex-
empliica,Ion.
His funeral took place on Thursday after
noon, and was largely attended by the citl-
zens of the town, by whom he was esteemed
and beloved. Rev. Mr.. Ridgway pastor of
The NJ. +. Church, of which the deceased
was a member, delivered an appropriate
and beautiful discourse, after which his
remains were inferred in the new cemetery