The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

CHURCH NOTES.-FTluay night iasl,
Bishop Whittle confirmed a class OF twenty
three in Trinity Church. His sermon on
the occasion was earnest, able and direct
setting forth the gravity Of the sins of omis'
sion compared with those OF commission.
The Bishops delivery is remarkably impress
sive of commanding appearance and fine
voice, his words are clear and distinct, and
strike directly home. His charge to the con-
firmed was also touching and earnest.
At the I'd Presbyterian Church on Sun
day the sermon in the morning and evening
was delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Booker OF
Richmond, Va. His sermons were we'll re-
ceived, and it is probable that an effort will
be made to induce him to take charge
of the congregation.
In the absence of Mr.. Hullihen, Rev X. II.
Phillips preached at the Episcopal Church
in the morning, no service being held at The
church in the evening.
at the other churches the services were
conducted by the respective pastors.
Rev. Mr.. Booker will preach at the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning.
CAPT. W. H. PEYTON.-We understand
that Capt. W. II. Peyton, formerly proprie-
tor OF the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, and
more recently one Of the lessees OF the
White Sulphur Springs, is negotiating
for an unexpired lease Of the Mark
ham House, Atlanta, Georgia. Capt. Pey-
ton is an experienced hotel man, and un-
derstands thoroughly everything in conhec-
ton with the keeping of tirst-class public
house. He is courteous and genial gentle
man, and would soon become favorite with
the people of Atlanta and the travelling pub
lie. Not only is his peculiar fitness for
such position recognized by all who know
him, but Mrs. Peyton is one Of those ladies
who was especially born to administer to
the comfort and convenience of others, and
regards it as a religious duty to make every
body happy and contented as FAR as in her
power. Should Capt. Peyten secure the
lease, it will not be twelve months before the
Markham will be acknowledged the best
hotel between the Potomac and the Cult
OLD COMMONWEALTH, ,Harrisonburg.
has changed editors and proprietors, c. Fl.
Vanderford, Esq, having sold the entire es-
adjustment and good will to Messrs. Jos.
| K. Smith and P. B. Dulany. Mr.. Wander
ford retires in neat and encouraging val
e1ictory, and the salutatory of Mr.. Smith
\ is dignifed, well written and appropriate.
He is an excellent printer, a good localizer,
and graceful writer. Mr.. Dulany is well
qualified for the position he has formally
| assumed, and we have no doubt the new
\ management will make the Old Common
| aoeazh paper of which that grand old coun-
| ty will be proud.
CHEs. & O. r. R. HANDs.-Several weeks
| ago, the freight conductors and firemen on
! the C. & o. R. R., held meeting in this
city and passed resolutions protesting
1 against the recent reduction of wages. They
appointed 4 committee to wait OIL Genl
| Wickham, and lay their grievances before
| him. The committee was received with
| the greatest courtesy, and it was agreed to
4 re.establish the old rate Of wages, but reduce
| the force. Sunday last a meeting of the
| french on the same road was held, and a
committee appointed to make the same ar
| rangemcnt with reference to their wages.
\ BASE BALL.--The match game of Base
4 Ball, played last Thursday evening between
\ the Valley and Red Star clubs OF this city,
resulted in victory of the former by a
score of SO to 30. The ball given by j. G.
| Yeager, was awarded J. B. Irving for the
best score, and j. w. NEWMAN received the
bat for the best fielding. We understand
that the Valley will in a short time CHI al
enge the Brldgcwater club.
IIBERAL.-The proprietor of the Farm
Journal, Of Philadelphia, makes the folio W.
ing offer to the farmers of several States,
among them Virginia: 'To the farmer who
grows the largest crop of corn per acre, we
will present the sum of fifty dollars $500;
and will give like sum for fifty bushels Of
selected corn grown upon the prize acre."
Let Augusta bear off the prize.
- A,aAssAsis not easily earned in these times
Wf ~ y /but it can be made in three months,
M 4 by any one OF either sex, in any
W y y part of the country who is willing
to work steadily at the employ
ment that we furnish. 1855 per
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
We have agents who making over $40 per