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THE GAME LAW, has been amended and
reported BY the committee as follows:

THE GAME LAW, has been amended anu
reported by the committee as follows
That 1t shall not be lawful for any person
to kill or capture, or offer for sale, or buy
any partridge or quail between the 10Th day
of January and the Goth day of October of
each year, nor shall it be lawful to take or
destroy the eggs at any time, nor shall it be
lawful to capture cartridges at any times
by means of nets and traps of any kind un-
til after the expiration of two years from
the passage of this act.
This act shall be in force from it's passage.
Mr.. White offered substitute embodying
the following propositions:
z. That it shall not be lawful for any per-
son to Kill or capture, or offer for sales or
buy any partridge or quail between the first
Gay OF February and the first day OF NoIem-
Der Oh each year; nor shall it be lawful Tor
any person to destroy the eggs of cartridges
or quais.
.. And any person violating the provisions
OF this act shall be guilty of misdemeanor,
and be fined not less than ten or more than
twenty dollars.
A. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
All acts and parts of acts in conflict with
this act are hereby repealed.
The House yielding to Mr.. Whites argu-
ment, adopted the substitute and ordered
the bill to engrossment. If this bill becomes
the law, it will permit cartridges to be trap
ped and netted.
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MARRIED.-The chapel of the Virginia
Female Institute, which had been hand
somely decorated. was the scene of an ami
mated gathering last night, the occasion be-
ing the marriage O; Miss Caroline F. Low
nv, daughter OF the late Walter Lowry, of
San Francisco, CAL, an accomplished
member of Staunton society, and for several
years teacher at the Institution, to Mr..
Chandler C. Yonge, son of Judge Yonge,
of Pensacola, Florida. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Richard L..
Phillips, assisted by Rev. w. Q. Hullihen,
aud at its close throng of friends crowded
around the happy couple to tender congrat-
ulations and wish them God speed son their
welded way. The young bride was great
favorite with the pupils of the school, and
will be sadly missed, not only by the mem
bers of the household, but also by her many
friends in the city.
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Marriages.

On the 18th inst, by Rev. M. B. E. Kline, John
Calvin Bare and Miss Martha j. Freed, all OF
Rockingham county.
On the 18th inst at the residence of the BRIDES
father, near Hamburg, Page county. by Rev. J
N. Stirewalt Mr.. Jacob Bowers OF shenandoah
Va 80 nG l7iI tte
On the 18th inst. at Shemariah Manse. by Rev.
Isaac N. Campbell, Mr.. James s.. Patterson, OF
Rockingham co, to Miss Estaline Sancibaugh, OF
Augusta county.
At the residence OF the bride father, in this
county, on the 21st inst by Rev. s. r. Snapp, Mr..
Alexander s. Payne to Miss Estaline Earhart,
both of Augusta county, ''
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HANDSOME EsTABLIsHMENT.-In their
new quarters next door to DIR. N.
Wayt & Bros, Messrs. Lipscomb 6 Somer-
vile have fitted up one of the handsomest
and most attractive stores in the Valley.
They have an immense stock of goods and
its arrangement certainly reflects credit
upon the taste of the proprietors and their
assistants. The silver, glass and china
ware exhibited is sight to behold, and at
night particularly, in the glare OF the gas
light, is the scene beautiful one, for the
rays are banded around by hundred refec-
tors.
With the increased facilities afforded by
their new quarters, Messrs. Lipscomb 81
Somerville, will be able to show to advant-
age their stock. They propose to sell at the
lowest cash prices and we advise all in need
Of wares in their line to call at once. 1t will
pay to call and see the display, even IT you
do not wish to purchase.
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DEATH OF AN ESTEEMED CITIZEN
Last Saturday week, the 18th, Mr.. VIM. Alb
bott Pratt, an old and highly esteemed res
ident of this county, died at Walnut Grove,
near Waynesboro'. the residence of his SON.
Mr.. Pratt was an Englishman by birth, but
came to this country when quite child. At
an early age he adopted engineering and ar
chitecture as profession. Various impor-
tant trusts were confined to him and faith
fully did he perform his duty. He was
man of fine intelligence, social endowments
and genial disposition, and his death leaves
vacancy in the hearts Of his friends and
the community in which he lived, that long
years will not suffice to ill. He was GO years
of age. .as
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home in Rockbridge Co. near Lexington, Fri
day last, Mr.. Wallace Martin, son of Rev.
DIR. Jno. S. Martin of this city, died of pneu-
monia. He was about twenty-five years old,
and a man of sterling character and genu-
inc worth. He leaves young wife and two
small children to mourn the loss Of a kind
husband and indulgent father. The many
friends of the deceased and especially the
stricken members of his fathers family.
have the sincere sympathy of many kind
hearts. ~ rat
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Out Inn its pigion-hole comes the stub
end OF aeheck book Of the National Capital
lnsurane Company, which tells how thirty
five thous nd dollars were expended in in
fluencing legislative action in Connecticut
in 1875. Low if they would only find the
stub book sed at Richmond during 1871,
glory woul fill the air.
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MENDELSSOHN QUINTNTE CLUB.-The
concert given by the Bostot Quntette in the
Town Hall last Thursday night, was the finest
entertainment ever producel in Staunton,
and drew an audience which. packed every
portion OF the house. a number secured
seats on the stage and many were turned
away. Two days before the evening ap-
pointed, every scat on the flOoi and gallery
was taken, aud applications forMlly fourth
as many more had to be refuad. It is
gratifying circumstance to note Tat q con-
cert such as this, which pended n It's solid
merit. and was destitute OF every POPULAR
feature should bring together so nEny peo-
pie who listened to it attentively and evil
IDENTIFY enjoyed it. 70 be able to Ike such
q record Is tribute to the.aste, refinement
and culture of our citizens, and encourages
the hope that Staunton will frequently be
visited by troupes of reputation and merit.
The programme was as follows:
/. Overture to William Tel...... .......R ssini.
2. Prayer and Barcarolle. from the Opera
OF "The Star OF the North ....... Meyebeer
MRS. H. F. KNOWLES.
3. Grand Fantastic for Flute. Briecaldi
HENRY HEINDL.
4. Tema con Variazioni, from the
Quartette in D Minor. schub TT.
+. Second Fantasia for Clarinette. Ryn.
*tt II ~ THOMAS RYAN.
o. Characteristic Piece for Violoncello .Servas.
RUDOLPH HENNIG.
= n { Traumerei. H. Schupan
t. o. swedish Wedding March. ....soed erma1
2. witches Dance-for Violin. Paganin'
BERNARD LIsTEMANN.
O. "The Bird that came in Spring" -. Benedict
Song with Flute Obligato.
MRS. H. F. KNOWLES.
10. Potpourri, composed on original and
fayorite melodies .......................Rya Ryan
The orchestral part was naturally OF the
first consideration. The music of the six
seemed the inspiration OF some grand, sopl~
full spirit pouring forth its very life in har-
mony. The hand of u master was on es-
ery instrument and the concord was perfect
One could almost see the music as it came
forth thrilling and electrifylng, and the soul
must have been dead that failed to respond
to its influence.
The violin, flute, clarinette and violoncello
solos, were simply magnificent, each in its
place master piece. Mrs. Knowles posses
es a soprano voice of wondrous sweetness
and power. Her notes were full, rich and
resonant, exhibiting volume extraordinary,
and cultivation of the highest order. She
was greeted by storms of applause, as were
also the other soloists.
By reading Jud. Browning's account Of
Rubenstein playing published on the first
page Of this paper, our readers can form
better idea OF the effect of the Mendelssohr
club music upon the Staunton audience
than would be conveyed by anything W.
might write. To it we refer them.
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SCHOOL CLAIMs.-The committee on FL
nance blouse of Delegates) have under con-
sideration the bill of Mr.. Henkel, of Shen-
andoah, making the certificates of county
superintendent of schools for school claims
due and unpaid, receivable for all taxes, and
will, doubtless, in few days, report the
bill. The effect will be simply to place
these school claims on par with tax-receiv-
able coupons, and to let the free schools have
an even chance with the bondholders at the
Treasury.
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A FINE ESTATE IN MARKET.-The farm
advertised in another column by R. S.
Harnsberger, is without doubt one of the
finest and most productive in the Valley of
Virginia. 1t is highly improved and under
the most thorough cultivation. Seldom is
an estate so desirable placed on the market,
and we assure those in search of fine land,
that its superior ..cannot be found. Ever
thing about the place is in perfect order.
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Markets..

The market for flour and wheat has been rather
droopy for the last week. Flour has declined
somewhat, extra being quoted yesterday at $3.50,
with but little activity in supply or demand
Wheat is quoted at SO to SO corn 40 to 49, oats 81
to 20, both in good demand.
There is very little doing in pork and it is quo
ted at 1873 to $780, clover seed. nothing doing as
yet. r. t a. &Ja &
In Richmond wheatis quoted at S1.O5 to $1.1o !;
extra -four si.75 to S. In Baltimore, wheat $40
to $1.06. .ltitt
sTAUNTON MARKET, JAN. so. 1870.
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The Virginia Hotel Bar is supplied with
the finest wines, liquors, &c., in the city,
and the prices are the lowest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

the best, freshest and cheapest marketing OF
the city.
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Advertisements inserted at $1,0O per square for
first insertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madefor quarterly, half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
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ACCIDENT IN HIGHLAND.-We learn
from the Highland Recorder that Mr.. Benz.
J. Karlcofe, lives near Doe Hill, in Highland
county, received severe injury on Saturday
evening, 18th inst, "by his horse slipping
on the ice and falling upon his left leg, per-
haps fracturing the bone.
MIR. Karicofe was unable to move and lay
in the snow for two hours calling for help,
and was nearly frozen when help came. He
is confined to his room and has been suffer
ing greatly. Lie can not well afford to lose
the time which his accident occasions, hav-
ing secured a contract for laying waterpipes
for the town of Franklin, w. Va"
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Get your large Fat Select Salt Water Oys-
tiers at 81 per gallon, at Pearman's.
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DEATH OF A VENERABLE MINISTER
Last Saturday morning at his home in
Craigsvlle, Rev. Enoch Thomas, venera-
BILE and worthy minister Of the Presbyterian
church, died, at an advanced age. He was
known over the whole county, and in every
neighborhood had won to himself true
friends, who recognized in him an humble
servant of God, an ardent worker in the
cause, a Christian OF unblemished walk, and
a friend and comforter to all. After life
we'll spent, he has passed to the re-
ward of the lust made perfect,
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All kinds of fine and fancy drinks at the
Virginia Hotel Bar at 10 cents each.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

Elegant Champagne at rs certs per quart
at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
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Don't fail to try Pearman's Spring Kale
It is delightful and sells low.
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The largest and Best Oysters of the sea-
son a. Pearman's. selling at 81 per gallon,
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Errrfr or THE PRoposEp REPEAL

| EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED REPEAL
The Baltimore San of yesterday has the fol-
lowing Tie bill; presented in the Virginia
Senate, Monday. toamend the charter OF the
Valley Railroad Company, and published in
full in the Sam, created considerable COM
ment yesterday among those who have in
charge the interests OF Baltimore city and
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in the COM
pany. The Senate bill provides that unless
work is resumed upon the construction OF the
road to the South within year, the compa-
ny shall forfeit its charter, and the attorney
general of Virginia shall institute legal pro-
ceedings In the Circuit Court of the City of
Richmond for the sale of the road with all
its effects. This provision of the bill was
characterized by leading Baltimore and
Ohio railroad official as san outrageous de-
sign for highway robbery" The city of
Baltimore has 100000 invested in the road
and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany 81, 1000, 900, in addition to large claim
for supplies, rolling stock &C., so that in the
event of sale. while both corporations
would stand as the largest creditors, yet the
amount realized from the sale would be but
drop in the bucket compared with the in
vestment. That the bill will pass the Sen.
ate is not believed by the Baltimore city and
Baltimore and Ohio directors in the compa-
ny, who have faith that the action OF the
city of Staunton in refusing to endorse such
measure, expresses the feeling of the bet
ter part Of the subscribing corporations in
! the Valley. The effect Of such measures
can be seen in the fact that yesterday well
known gentleman from Virginia called upon
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
officers seeking assistance in the construction
of a narrow-gauge railway in franklin coun-
ty, for which he said the county stood ready
to issue bonds. He was shown this Senate
bill as an evidence of what investors in Vir-
ginia railroads might expect, and also was
referred to the county bonds subscribed to
the Valley road as specimens of what the
new bonds might turn out. 1t was stated to
him that with such prospect in view as this
bill presents, Baltimore assistance in the
construction of Virginia railroads would be
difficult to obtain.''
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Oysters to be had, and sells at the lowest
market price.
VACANCIES ON GRAND JURIES.-ln the
House last week, resolution was introduc-
ed providing that the Committee for Courts
of Justice be instructed to inquire whether
any, and if any what, legislation is neces-
sary TO enable the county, corporation, and
hastings courts and judges to fill vacancies
that may occur in the grand juries directed
by the and section OF the 18th chapter of the
revision of the Criminal Laws of 1877-'7S,
page $50, to be drawn annually, and report
by bill or otherwise.
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THE PLANTATION STAR MINsTRELs, an
amateur troupe organized by some Of the
young men OF Staunton, gave their maiden
day night to pretty good house, and it
was deal better than some OF the So called
professional entertainments. Many of the
acts were first-rate, but some of them met
with premature termination in consequence
of the inopportune enthusiasm of the au
dience. Taken all together, the "Stars"
acquitted themselves very }creditably. We
understand that they will give performance
in Churchvil!e tonight. .s&
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Spring Kale, Fresh Fish, and Oysters, daily
at Pearman's.
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Spring Kale every day at Pearman IS, and
selling low.
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BLAcKwooD's MAGAZINE for January
has been republished by The LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co., Al Barclay Street,
N. Y. 1t is somewhat later this month han
usual, the receipt Of the early sheets having
been delayed by the recent westerly gales.
The leading article. entitled "The Elec-
tors Catechism,' is a satirica squib upon
the Liberal party. which will be amusing
reading to those versed in English politics.
In ''The Haven of CARMEL we find a des.
crlptlon OF the sea- coast OF Palestine, and
speculation upon the possibility of develop
ing the resources of the country under Eng
fish administration. w
"a Medium of Last C entury" commences
a little family narrative, in which an old me-
gro witch or soothsayer is conspicuous
character. The scene is laid in Jamaica.-
The second part of Contemporary Litera-
ture" introduces us to Journalists and MAG.
azlne writer's, and takes the opportunity
to give high praise to the leading Quarter
lies.
Other articles are continuation of ssJohn
Caldigate, - ''The Novels Of Alphonse Dau-
Diet, and sThe Afghan War and its Au-
thors.
The periodicals reprinted by the LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co., al Barclay St., N,
Y.)are as follows: The London Quarterly
Edinburgh, Westminster, and British Quar-
terly Reuiews, and BlackWood's Magazine.
Price, "a year for any one, or only sl5 for
all, and the postage is prepaid by the Pub.
fishers.
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BOWLING CLUB.-A number of our prom
inent business men have organized Bow
ling Club and design erecting and handsome
ly fitting up private alley for their amuse-
ment and recreation. 1t is proposed, on
three nights of the week, to have the ladies
join in the sport, thus making it doubly at
tractive. The Club will shortly commence
the erection of suitable buildings in the rear
OF Wilkes furniture establishment, and it
will be but few days until everything will
be in full working order. The exercise is
healthful and innocent, and will afford pleas
ant OCCUPATION for many an evening.
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DEATH OF Col. V. Il. RHoDEs.-Col.
Virginius II. Rhodes, Gied week before last
at Winona, Miss, and his remains were TAX
en- to Lynchburg for burial. He was broth
er Of Gen. Ro. Rhodes and Mrs. VIM. J. Mel
son of this city, and man of brilliant in
tellect, and noble qualities of heart and
character. He was graduate of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute, and we'll known in
this section Of the State. Years ago he NOV
ed to Mississippi where he acquired large
fortune, Owing at the time OF his death
one of the finest plantations in the State.
He was never married.
The Lynchburg Neaos says: 1.-THE re-
mains were met at the depot by the pail
bearers selected for the occasion, and were
followed to their last resting place by long
procession of vehicles. Crowds were as
sembled at the corners as the mournful cor
tege, with solemn step and Slow filed
through the city.
SAT the grave, the burial ceremonies were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Hall, Of the First
Presbyterian Church. And thus, after lfe's
fitful fever, she sleeps well,'' in the soil of
his beloved Virginia and within the enclos-
ure which has already received the bones of
other representatives of his honored name.
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GO TO THE VIRGINIA HOTEL BAR.
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DEATH OF A WORTHY YOUNG MAN.
Last Sunday night telegram was received
here announcing the death of Mr.. Jno. X.
Martin, an only brother of the Misses Mar
tin, teachers at the Virginia Female Insti-
tute. Mr.. NJ. had gone to the South some
months since in the hope of restoring fail
ing health, and died in Fredericksburg, Gil
lespie county, Texas. In noticing his death,
the Richmond San says: ION the 10th in
slant, he wrote that IL have become very
nervous and weak since my prolonged coz
inement in the house on account of bad
1t is supposed, thoug'l without positive
knowledge, that Mr.. Martin died from sud-
den hemorrhage of the lungs. He left New
York city, where he was In business. over
year ago for Texas, seeking a restoration of
impaired health. The news of his death is
great shock to his many friends here. No
more correct or moral young gentleman or
one more imbued with the true principles
of manhood was ever born in Richmond
than he.'' ff.
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably I'm Advance
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A CHANCE TO ADVERTISE FOR BOARD
ERs CHEAP.-The Chesapeake 6 Ohio R..
r. Company says the Charlottesville Chron-
icle, proposes to distribute thoroughly among
the travelling public circulars and pamphlets,
giving the location of each person living on
and near the line of the G. & O. r. r. who
is willing to take boarders during the COM
ing summer. All such will do well to CON-
municate with Mr.. C. Dull, the agent of the
company at this place, and give to him full
information, such as postoflice address, name
of hotel, spring or farm, how parties can be
conveyed to same, distance from your sta
ton, price Of board per month, price per
week, whether special rates can be obtained
for families, how many persons can be ac-
commodated, if there is good hunting or
fishing in the neighborhood, and if horses
or vehicles can be procured for evening rides
and drives, and at what price. Parties de-
string boarders for the coming summer will
thus be extensively advertised without cost.
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Go to the Virginia Hotel Bar.
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CUTTING Down A TAX TICKET $16.-
925.-A special meeting of the City Council
was held last Tuesday night, at which were
present all of the members except Mr..
Byers.
y The meeting was called to hear the report
ferred the communication Of Fl. T. Wick
ham, counsel of c. & O. r. r. Co., relative
to the tax on four mortgage deeds of said
Company proposed to be recorded in the
city clerks office. The Committee, after
consultation with the city attorney, reported
in favor Of proportioning the tax to the
length OF the company's road within the
corporate limits. In other words, adopted
the suggestion of Mr.. Wickham, as stated
in this paper last week, and agreed to accept
$75 in full OF the tax. The report of the
Committee was adopted.
The CHURCHES SUNDAY.-The warm
spring-like sunshine of Sunday morning.
served to fill the various churches with wor,
shippers. Services were held in all of them
aS IOlIOWS
At the Second Presbyterian Church MORN
ing services were conducted by Rev. W. T..
Richardson. A congregational meeting was
held after services, at which Capt. T. G..
Morton was elected deacon of the church.
At the Methodist Church, Rev. W. A.
Harris preached in the morning and Rev. O.
w. Hammond at night.
At the Baptist Church, Rev. DR.. Manly
conducted the services morning and night.
Rev. w. Q. Hullihen conducted the ser
vices at the Episcopal Church in the morn
ing and at night the sermon was prea ched
by Rev. VIM. Powers.
The pastor Rev. J. B. Haskell. preached
morning and night in the Lutheran church.
At the Catholic church, Rev. Father Nc
Very conducted the services.
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FESTIVAL BY THE LITTLE FoLKs.-On
next Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the
younger MEMBER of the Southern Metho-
dist Church and Sunday School propose CIV
ing festival for the benefit of the parsonage
fund. Already they have been receiving
generous contributions. and the prospect is
that they will be able to get up festival that
will quite surpass the efforts of their seniors.
The little chaps are working like beavers,
and we hope may be literally encouraged.