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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-12
Letter from Danville.

BUSY PLACE-THE BUCKINGHAM GOLD
M1NEs-EAsT VIRGINIA FARMS &c.
Editors Varginian:-I am undertaking an
entirely new business, when l assume the
duties of correspondent, and should my
jottings prove to be only modest contribu-
ton to the editors ''scrap basket" it will be
the nearest approach 1 have ever made to
the columns of newspaper.
Danville is truly pushing, thrifty bus
mess little city Of eleven thousand inhab
itants, its location and surroundings afford
ing every probability of rapid sgrowth and
prosperity. Prominent among the enter
prsing men of business notoriety here, is
Capt. James P. Hawkins, one Of Stanton S
sons, whose cordial greeting this afternoon,
as for the first time entered the border city,
was indeed refreshing.
In the various sections through which
have passed, the wheat crop for the most
part, promises poor return for harvesting.
The season. however, has been favorable for
spring crops. Corn is looking well, and the
farmers are busily engaged in planting their
staple, tobacco.
| While at Buckingham Court House, few
days since, Il had the pleasure Of meeting with
Mr. Morraw, (of Penna.) Manager, and one
of the proprietors of the Booker Gold Mines,
in that county. He showed me several very
handsome specimens as taken from the ore, OF
rom $40 to $15 in value. His life has been
devoted to the business Of mining, having
spent dozen or more years in California,
and aided in the development of mines in
other gold producing sections. He is gen.
tleman of decided intelligence, and full Of
energy, and while he considers the present
indications of successful development of
the mine, equal to to any he has ever seen
elsewhere, he is entirely cool and perfectly
free from the enthusiasm which is usually
noticeable among persons in like business.
He is provided with improved machinery,
working from twenty to thirty hands, and is
daily receiving som reward in the precious
metal for his labor.
! Circuit Court Judge Dickerson presiding,
was also in session, and number OF dis,
tineuished lawyers were in attendance
among them the Hon. Thos. S. sBocock.
It does appear that no section OF the
United States offers greater inducements to
immigration, especially upon the part OIL
persons Of limited means, who desire to en-
gage in the business OF agriculture, than the
Southern counties OF Virginia, for in
many instances large and valuable farm.
can be bought for probably about half the
amount the improvements originally COST
The lands are readily susceptible of i'm.
provement, and by iudicious system Of
farming, would soon be restored to very re-
, numerative productiveness. As | change
my quarters every night, perhaps am
. C0sAfOPoLITE.
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40 IRON szDa

impervious to moisture, whether applied to met
AL wood, brick, or stone. Owing to its tougnneSS
AS Roofing Paint and for Damp Walls it has
no equal. We say this from an experience OF
twelve years. 1t literally becomes. from its ma
ture part OF the material upon which 1t is laid
leaks, whether from broken seams or holesin the
roof. 1t forms coating that withstandS expan-
sion contraction from Eeat or cold
By the proper application of this paint, and at
comparatively small cost, we have repaired old
roofs, condemned as unworthy OF further repairs,
and extended their usefulness for years.
By the production of this paint, we have more
than doubled the value OF tin for roofing purpo-
ses. RDr Estimates carefully and promptly made
on application. All work warranted and satisfac-
ton given.
For Tin Roofs. Damp Walls, and Single Roofs,
and for all purposes where Fire Proof PANT IS
been in for over twelve years, and in every in
given entire satisfaction. All kinds OF roof
ing made water tight by this paint
Single roofs coated with this paint will never
presents stone surface in every respect except
weight the same slate. Makes them fire proof.
Always presents clean and neat appearance
The only paint in the world that Will stand at
mospheric changes, without deteriorating: The
only paint in the world that gives thorough pro-
lection to metallic roofs 1t has stood the test for
IA years. One Million Square Feet OF tin
painted with this paint, in Virginia, during the
past 18 months.
All in want of this class of work will do well to
call upon us, and read testimonials from the best
cry State in the Union. The OLD IROE-SIDE
PAINT cannot be found. only at our store, we
control the State for its sale, and furnish own
men to apply it. -
No. IS. Augusta St. STAUNToN, Va.
G. w. MAY, Firm of G. w. MAY & Co.,
L. L. SAGENDoRPH Wholesale and Retail
may 20 Druggists.
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ATuRNEDDowN PAGE.

There's turned down page, as some writer says
In every human life;
A hidden store OF happier days,
CT peace amid the strife.
A folded leaf that the world knows not
A love dream rudely crushed:
The sight OF face that ia not forgot,
Although the voice be hushed.
@se far istaptsounds of harp's soft strings
An echo on the air;
The hidden page may be full of such things.
OF things that once were fair.
There is hidden page in each life. and mine
A story might enfold.
But the end was sad of the dream divine
1t had better rest untold.
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HOLMAN LIVER PAD!
w. R. Tyree, Sole Agt.,
STANTON. VIRGINIA.

HSa5 HeGG We JOaOUW9 CEhIIF1CAIE !:
Office of BAKER BROS,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
Staunton, Va, April "a, 1879. }
w. r. TYREE, ESQ,
Dear Sir:-H the contents of
this will help to bring before the public the HOL
MAN LIVER AND AGUE PAD remedy for constipa-
ton and Neuralgia particularly, will feel that
have accomplished great good. My father. living
pad had upon such friends as came under his
positive knowledge, deriving very great benefit
from the use of this pad. A lady informed him
that she owed her life to the virtues of the pad.
A gentleman who had been suffering for 20 years,
said he had been rendered unfit for business or
wretchedness during those years. He used the
pad, and almost from the day he put it on, he at
once became new man, enjoyed life again, and
has been in excellent health since. He used but
one. These parties know well, and their testi-
mony with my own experience. convinces me
that the pad contains medical properties OF very
great value. Respectfully,
HENRY B. BROWN. B. X.
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St0ztpton advertisements
WE manufactur

IVNE manufacture
! w OldIron-Side
P ain t from the
purest. toughest,
and hardest Lake
Superior iron ores.
This is NOT a Pat
ent Paint, b ut the
iponderous machin
cry, by which this
grade of iron ore,
in its crude state,
is crus h e d and
reduced to impal-
lpable powder as
fine as four,is pat
ented. It is really
4 mineral paint
being 100 per cent.
pure iron ore-un-
subjected to heat
OF any other pro-
cess by which its
durability woul d
be effected. 1t eff
ilfectualiy resists all
ltmospheric chang
es, which prove so
destructive to 9TH
err mineral paints.
$50 calle ~ 1t
| forms coat in e
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STANTON. VIRGINIA. JUNE 10. 1879.
THE VALLEY OF SILENCE.


Out far on the deep there are pillows
That never shall break on the beach;
have heard songs in the silence
That never shall break into speech;
Aud have had dreams in the Valley
Too lofty for language to reach.
And have seen thoughts in the Valley,
All me! how my spirit was stirred
They wear holy wells on their faces,
Their footsteps can scarcely be heard;
They pass down the Valley like virgins
Too pure for the tsuch of word.
Do you ask me the place OF this Valley.
To hearts that are narrowed with care,
1t lieth afar between mountains,
And God and His angels are there;
And one is the dark mount Of sorrow,
And one the bright mount of prayer.
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Insurance..

As General Receiver of the Circuit Court, am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans as we'll for my own profec-
ton as that of the borrower, l require that the
4property be insured against fire.
1t is Of course of the utmost Importance that
the Insurance Company issuing policies should
be perfectly solvent, that the assets are not
simply words and figures, but such securities as
are known to the policy holder to ne LIST, solvent
and End easily converted into money when Ne
cessity demands it.
After careful examination of the liabilities
ana resources of the
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Professional Cards.

A. NJ. FAuNTLERoY. B. B. DoNAGHE
mrs. FAUNTEEROY & DONAGHE having
II formed partnership dating May l. 1872
tender to the community their united services Ill
the practice of
Medicine and Surgery.
OFFIcE:-Dr. Fauntleroy's, adjacent to his resi-
dence. may 15-tf
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GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.

Yhave determined to give them all OF my bust
ness, or as least as much as they will accept.
For my own Convenience, have accepted the
Agency of this Company, and while my other du-
ties will not permit me to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits of the Company and take the
applications OF rny one desiring to insure.
j. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
Information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
office of Eflnger, Craig & Grattan.
may G.
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Railroads.
THE GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE.

THE BALTIMORE s. OHIO R. r.
OFFERS
BETTER ACCOMMODATIONS, QUICKER TIME
Less Change of Cars
Colonists and others going to any point in Michi-
gan, Illinois, Minnesota Iowa, Kansas. Ne
braska, Colorado, Missouri, Oregon, Cali
fornia Arkansas, Texas, and all points
&C. WEST, NORTHWEST SOUTHW EST. -Na
than any other route.
PASSENGERS CARRIED FAST EXPRESS TRAINS.
Only One Change of Cars to Chicago.
Only two changes to Quincy. Burlin gton, Rock
Island. Hannibal, Omaha. st. Paul, LeavenWorth.
Atchison. st. Joseph. Kansas City, st. LOUIS aad
points in TEXAS,
Parties seeking homes in the west or southwest,
can at all times secure the T,AWaSt Rates.
by calling upon our Agents, AV"Soo A."'''S
whom you know will not deceive you, they are
prepared to give all desired information.
Take advantage of the facilities offered by the
BALTIMORE NOHEO Il. ROAD
The most direct route to the
Vest, Northeast and Southeast.
a8- Tickets good on all Trains Bag gage check
ed through to destination.
REMEMBER THE FACTi That you can always OBJ
tain the LOWEST RATES on passengers and
Household Goods from the undersigned. Call up
on him or write him, and secure reliable informa-
ton as to time, connection, etc., etc.
CHARLES e. DUDR0W.
Emigration Agt., Staunton, Va.
WIN. CLEMENTS, L. NJ. COLE,
Master Transportation Gen. Tick. Agt.
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Livery.
| livery and Feed Stables.

The undersigned begs to inform
the public that he has opcned @@z
ms oaoa account and in his oloa rghtGEsa2Eesk
srctnstuety, Livery and Feed Stables at the old
stand OF Thornburg Shafer. where. for the pres
EN- ne WIN De found and will be pleased to have
him. His HORSES, which cannot be- surpassed
in the Valley are handsome, stylish, free and per
best and handsomest make
FINE TURNouTs AND SADDLE HORSES. A
SPECIALITY.
He hopes by close attention to business, and by
ascnedule OF prices to suit the stringent times
share OF the patronage of the community,
Due notice will be given Of a change in the To-
cation of his business.
Respectfully,
may 29--tf GEORGE Il. PI.ATT.
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Mail. Southwark, connects at Gordonsville, with
Ches. s. Ohio R. R., East and West. At Lynch
burg, connects with Atlantic, Miss. Ohio R; r.,
through Southwest Virginia, to Nashville, New
Orleans. Memphis. Little Rock and Texas,-and
at Danville with Richmond Danville R. r., to
South and Southwest.
Express Southwark connects at Gordonsville to
all points East and West on Ches. Ohio r. r.,
and Northward, at Charlottesville, to all the Sum
mer Resorts on the C. s. o. line.
For Manassas Line leave Washington at 90 a.
m. and Alexandria, I rs a. m, DAILY, except Sun
day, arrive at S TR AS B G., at IL 25 P. M.
connecting with the Valley Road, east and west.
Leave Strasburg 3:15 p M, arriving at Alexandria
at IS p m.
For Middleburg daily connections at Plains
station.
For Upperville regular connection at Delaplane
For Warrenton lesye Washington 90 am. daily
All trains make good connections, at Washing
ton, to and from North and West
New Orleans sleeper leaves Washington at 90
M. running through without change, connect
ing with through sleeper to Florida.
On Express elegant reclining chairs between
Washington and Danville.
Excursion tickets on sale at low rates to the
celebrated Resorts of Virginia and West Virginia
Through tickets very low to the South and
Southwest.
]. NJ. BROADUS,
may29 General Ticket Agent
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THIS SPACIOUS HOTEL, the leading
L House in the Valley of Virginia. has recently
beenre fitted and reprinted throughout. Located
n the central part of the city, only two blocks
rom either depot.
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 cee-
brated Weyer's Cave, and no less famous, the
Cave OF Seven Fountains; both only fifteen miles
distant over good road; the wonderful view
from ''Eliotts Knobb," and the scenery around
the city, to be witnessed in an afternoons drive
| is the most beautiful in the mountains.
THERE Is A VERY FINE LIVERY
attached to the hotel, furnishing carriages to all
| points at reasonable rates.
~ Coaches and PorteIs in attendance at all
the trains to convey passengers and baggage
FREE OF CHARGE. JNO. d. CROWLE, Prop.
T. S. DAVIS. Clerk. MARI
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NEW FIRM.
WI II WOOn Qr GO

w. F. WOOD & CO.,
No. SOUTH AUGUSTA ST.,
Next door to G.. E. Haines Tobacco Store. Here
will be found full line of
FRESH GRO FRIES,
and all articles usually kept in first class CITY
GROCERY, with prices to suit tn times. All kinds
OF COUNTRY PRODUCE
bought and taken in exchange for goods. Parties
who make PRIME BUTTER, will do well to give us
a call before selling. A choice article OF
@ NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, "a
new crop Just received.
R~A FULL STOCK OF FRUIT JARS
AT LOW FIGURES.
June 5-1y w. F. WOOD & co.
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DIR. Il. w. SHELTON,

u
With an experience of thirty-fve years in tn
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE,
offers his professional services to the ctitizei
of Stanton and vicinity.
oTFIcE:-At his Residence No. 112 CHURcHsT.
aug 29--tf
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TOHN w. STOUT,
u Att0rney-af.LaW,
STAUNTON, VA,
Will practice in the Courts holden in Augusta
and adjoining counties. nov 4-u
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CH: MAURICE SMITH.
" Attorney at Law.
1928 Fourth and half St., between c. and D. SITS.
| WASHINGTON. D. G.
Will practice in the CourlS OF the District OF Co.
lum bia, and the U. s. Courts in Virginia.
HJ- Special attention given to cases in Bank
| ruptcy and private collections. dec 16-tf
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GEO. VI. HARRISON,
" ATrORNEY-AT-LAW,
STANTON, VA.
oFFICE-No. 10 Lawyers Row, Court House
Alley. june ST.
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plains in Colorado, is the Denver and Rio
Grande Railroad the narrow guage road
which can find foothold for its slender
track on mountain lodges, if need be. At
Pueblo, on the south, it connects with the
Atkinson, Topeka and Santa Fee Rail-
road, and at Denver it becomes the Denver
Pacific, and joins the Union Pacific on the
north at Cheyenne. Below Pueblo the Den
yer and Rio Grande is pressing on toward
those regions of Arizona and Mexico, whose
crumbling ruins, strange plants, and de~
graded inhabitants, the degenerate descen-
dants of Montezuma, seem like legendary
dream to us on their borders. It is wills.
pered that the city OF Mexico is the ultimate
destination. The present terminus is Ala
mosa.
Beyond the railroad, on the west, are the
Rocky Mountains, range after range enclos-
ing in their giant arms the great peaks
South and North Peaks, Middle Peak, Estes
Peak; and on the Southern border, the
San Luis Valley. In these stony fortresses
are the mineral treasures OF Colorado stored.
Eight millions Of gold are exported from
Colorado yearly. Not SO we'll known is the
abundant coal products. The best mines
are found in conjunction with iron neal
| New Mexico. "Carbonates'' are to make
everyone's fortune in Leadville, and Silver
Cliff is the centre Of the latest mining III
rore. SAN roads lead to Rome 8 i. e., te
Leadville. The town is more than ever
crowded. sMillionaires walk t 9 streets to-
day, who cannot write their own names
while cultured men, their superiors in ever,
respect, are glad to obtain work in the
mines as day laborers, each one hoping that
his turn will come some day." Leadyill'
is the Great Western Lottery. Stake you
all, you may gain prize, but you may los
everything.
Y We're We wishing to make onf fortune, "
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Circulation nearly 1900.
BRIEF MENTION.

Frying size chickens are in demand il
this market
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Circuit Court,

The Court of General Sessions continued
last week, and the only remaining case tried
after our report was the State VS.. George
Caldwell, indicted for assault and battery
with intent to kill. The State was rcpre-
sented by Solicitor Cothran and the dcfen-
dant by Messrs. Murray & Murray. Yer
dict. guilty of assault and battery, but re-
commended to the mercy of the Court.
The parties convicted were called up for
sentence, and after plain though feeling
lecture from Judge Aldrich, the following
sentences ~crc pronounced: George Ca!d-
well, fine of 81 and the costs of the case
Perry Keys, fine of 81 and the costs of the
case; Joe Arnold, thirty days in jail; Thos.
Slzemore, six months in the penitcntiary
Thomas Garrett, one year in the penitentia-
ry; Oliver CALDWELL eighteen months in
the penitontiary; Anthony McCorpin, two
years in the penitentiary; James Kinnman,
two years in the penitentiary, and Henry
Davis the term of his natural lifetime in
the pcnitentinry. The general opinion is
that Judge Aldrich has been very reasona
BILE and considerate in the sentences i'm
posed.
The civil business was then entered into
and rapidly disposed of, every case ready
for trial being decided by the judge before
he left Anderson on Saturday evening.
Our people were pleased with Judge
Aldrich, and he carries with him the re.
spect and we'll wishes of all in consequence
Of his diligent and impartial work upon the
Bench in our midst.
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TOWnyIlle.

The cotton crop III this locality is gen.
orally well cleared Of grass, and the growth
is very fine......N. O. Farmer, Esq, is pre-
pairing to build q handsome residence on
the site of his present abode.... We hear of
no aggravated cases Of sickness, yet the gen.
eral health is not good colds, biliousness
and general debility being the rule Ex-
pericnced farmers pronounce tho present
wheat crop to be the best produced in this
section for many years "A white girl. 12
or Is years of age, living near Major G. w.
Maret's, was kicked by mule a week or so
ago, and has since lain in n critical condi-
tion. IAN unusually large congregation of
people was present at the dedication, BY
Rev. DR.. S. B. Jones, of the new Methodist
Church near Fair Play on last Sunday :. 49,.
Townville buys eggs at a cents dozen,
butter at 10 cents pound, and spring chick
ems at 163 to 20 cents pair, and the supply
equals the dcmand...... In the matter of gen
eral merchandise, trade is dull Cash trans
actions are short. while the aggregate Of time
sales is thought to be somewhat in excess of
the same period last year.. The sermons
of the Rev. DR.. Smcltzer, of the Walhalla
Female College, who breaches regularly to
the Lutheran congregation in the Fork, ex-
cite much favorable comment among all
denominations. Save the one at Walhalla
this is, perhaps, the only Lutheran Church
above Newbcrry. d.
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Proceedings of tho Town Council.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, June IL, 1870.
The Town Council met this afternoon at
o'clock. Present-G. F. Tolly, Intcndant; :;
E. F. Murrah J. F. Wilson, w. s. Ligon,
Wardens. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and adopted.
Marshall Jones and CiaT iiltla Jones re-
ported for loud swearing and disturbing
the peace. Clarinda Jones not guilty, and
discharged. Marshall Jones guilty, and a
fine of SO or ~ days work on the streets
imposed.
Berry Williams and Hannah Williams
reported for loud swearing and disturbing
peace. Not guilty and discharged.
Quincy Leverett and Jane Mcdowell re-
ported for disturbing peace and fighting.
Guilty, and each fined Sc or 12 days work
on the streets.
VIM. Henry Johnson and Robt. Love
reported for indecent language on the street.
Guilty, and each fined 81 rs or 81 days work
on the street.
On motion, the case of the State VS.. Reu-
ben Young, John Fleming, julius Green,
Frank Bewley and Henry Birch for gamb-
ling, which was referred by the solicitc. to
the Town Council for trial. and which was
postponed at last meeting for further con
sideration at this meeting, was dismissed
on condition that Mr.. Joseph r. FAINT
would take out new warrants before q Trial
Justice.
After approving accounts, amounting in
the aggregate to $14l.70, the Council ad-
earned.