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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

PeJssion to use the city water has been
grant the Lu natic Asylum.
Tuegislative n ties and other interesting
matdwil, be found on the Supplement-.
TiCity Council have asked for the por-
traif the late mayor, N. X. root, to be
plak in the Council room.
1.-The Council on Tuesday night. the Or
Iii bee prohibiting the firing of squlbs,
caion crackers, &c., was suspended for one
wk during the holidays.
lresolution was adopted by the Council
druesday night praying the Legislature
TO alter the charter of the city, as to
bw the Mayor to exercise the powers of
jlice justice.
VLast Sunday morning the trees were all
hcased in ice, and presented one Of the
nost beautiful sights imaginable. A great
cal of damage was done by the breaking
own of trees and shrubbery, and we I'M
erstand that orchards throughout the coun.
Y were seriously injured.
Col. Mac. Pitman is now at the Virginia
iotel, in this city. He is the agent for SELL
1g medals of ''Stonewall'' jackson, the
roceeds to go the maintenance and educa-
ion Of the children of the late Gen. Hood.
NE medals contain the head of Gen. jack
on on one side, land the battles he fought on
he other. Those wishing to secure one OF
hese souvenirs can do so by calling on
,ol. Pitman.
We are indebted to the Publishers, G. P.
'utnam & Sons, for p I'm phlet copy, neatly
rinted, of the article written by WIN. l..
loyal, Esq, of Richmond, ard published
n the July number of the Southern Reoiep,
ntitled ''Andrew Jackson and the Bank Of
he United States" IL is an article of marked
bility and research, and both interesting
nd instructive. Mr.. Royal is young mao
f very high order of taleat, which he has
arefully improved by close application and
viii yet take prominent position in the at
o irc of tho Stata
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Buy the best Oysters in the city OF
GLENN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

MYRA SHERRY, and cher cooking
wines, $500 per gallon. at Bmgardner's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Go and buv one of GLbKE's Winter
Caps for man at 40 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
LEVY BROTHERS

whistles, Brandies, Wines, Rum, Gin,
Vsock and Rye, &C., for sale by
W, L. BUMaARDNER &c Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Go and see GLA1KE's Mems hats at so
cts,-they are ba.gain.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Fire Works in endless variety, at JAS. e..
TAYLOR'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

The best Christmas supplies, in all kinds
Of beverage, can be found at the Virginia
Hotel bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Try the BAILEY To-day at the irginia
Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

The largest variety SC Counter can be seen
at Gladke's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Best place for Oyster in the city
GIENN'S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Fine Wines, Liquors, Beers, g., for the
holidays, at the Virginia Hotel Jar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

THE CHRISTMAS EGGNoG now on sale at
the Virginia Hotel Bar, IS elegant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

81 ldke has the largest took of Corsets in
Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

GLADKE has the largest stock ofCorsets
In Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
1850.
1850.
Harper's Magazine
ILLUSTRATED.

"Studying the subject effectively and from the
educational point OF view--see king to provide
that which, taken altogether, will be OF the most
service to the largest mum ber-I long ago conclu
ded that if could have but one work for pub
lie library, would select complete set OF HAIR
PER'S MONTHLY."-Charles Francis Adams, 1r.
Its contents are contributed by the most emil
neut authors and artists OF Europe and America,
while the long experience OF its publlshe rs has
made them thoroughly conversant with the de-
sires OF the public, which they will spare no ef-
fort to crafty.
The volumes of the MAGAZINE begin with the
numbers for June aud December of each year
When no time is specified, it will be understood
that the subscriber wishes to begin with the cur
rent number.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
Danger Signals,

Five eminent men have diea within the
past few weeks of Bright's Disease, and
many more will soon die OF the same fearful
destroyer because they do not take Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. the only sure
remedy for this and other kidney and liver
diseases.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Go aud see GLADKE's Boys ha at 70
cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
LEVY BROTHERS.

A cold. cough, CONSUMPTION. EATH.
Rock and Rye will relieve and cure you.
Prepared by W. L. Bumgardner & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

"Anncx'' Egg n5s and Apple Teddy.
Try them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

GLADKE's Black Gros-G rainoilk at 7octs
Is worth $1.25. Go and see it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

at Bristol. Va, on the 18th, VIM. RAIDER,
young lawyer, cut w. L. Thomas throat
witha knife, killing him instantly. Threats
Of lyncling were freely uttered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

FRENCH BRANDY. for cochin, ond
other purposes, only $3.50 per gallon, at
Bumgardner's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Holiday Presents
We are now receiving daily the largest show we
have ever made OF substantial, useful and sehsi-
BILE Holiday Presents, consisting in part OF the
"ROGERs"
Celebrated Silver Plated Goods +!
In Everything.
Moss Rose, Gold Band, & Fancy
Decorated Tea Sets,
From the Cheapest to the Finest.
FRENCH { BOHEMIAN VASES
COLOGNE SETS!
And thousand other Fancy articles in like goods
MajOlIca. Kiyotos ParIa and
Chinese Goods.
In GREAT ASSIGNMENTS.
Wall Brackets, Toilet Tables -!
Fancy Chairs,
Hobby Horses, VeIOcipedes, &C.,
And ten thousand other things,
B1| AL purchased before the rase IN prices.
| Call and see our stock.
L1pseomb & Somerville.
| A lex. Gardner and ais VS.. Alex. Card
"a ner's Widow and ais.
In pursuance OF a decree o. the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, entered at the November term,
1879 in this cause, shall proceed at my Office in
Staunton, on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1879,
to take, state and settle the accounts Of Lno. M.
Lambert, as administrator OF Alexander Gardner,
decd, and also to take an account of all debts,
| said decedent's estate.
JIM. Quarles, p.q. JOS. A. wADDELL. Com u
| dec At
VszOR SALE lnen
Ana snn IN the ., =
is one 81 the .
4 TT you have ~
tive.
4 A FINE TONIC to res
IA stitution is Tyre0
TORCHORN and vaIS
BEAUTIFUL CRET0j
d day, at
MADAME DEMOREs rs
w new for December. Catalo4
NOVELTIES in Scarf Pins, Ear Rih
! ~ ~. Pms Bracelets. Chains, SC, at.
dec IL WELL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Superior Cooking Wine, $500 galh.
W. L. BuMGARDNER co
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

ELECT ON OF OFFICERs.-A the meet
ing of the Board Of Visitors Of the western
Lunatic Asylum, held on Thursday last, Dr.
A. NJ. Fauntleroy of this city was unanl-
mously elected Superintendent, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death OF the late
DR.. Baldwin, and DR.. p. J.. Murphy, late
of North Carolina, was elected to the new
office OF 3rd assistant physician, the duties OF
which he had been for some months dis
charging. DR.. Fauntleroy having been
President Of the Board, Mr.. Jos. A. Wad-
dell was elected to the vacancy thus occa'
stoned. The Board fixed the salary OF the
Superintendent at $1,000 without house rent
$4,000 which had been heretofore allowed,and
the salary. of the 3rd Assistant at 81, 900.
The Steward is allowed a salary of $1,000,
and clerk with salary OF $500 with board
at the institution.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

DEATHS.-Mr. Thos. P. w ilson, one OF
the oldest and most highly esteemed ci tizeLs
of Augusta county, died at his residence
near Willow Spout, on Thursday last, Of
pneumonia. He was 76 years old and for a
Old Stone Church.
DR.. r. D. Lilly. native OF Augusta and
uncle of Gen'l r d. Lilly of this city, died
at his home in Hillsboro Ohio, on the 29th
In the 10Th year of his age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
w. +. puMeARpNER & CO.

Nothing will contribute more to the sue
cess of the Christmas dinner than good
ines, and nowhere can you get a better
article than at the extensive establishment
of w. L. Bumgardner & Co. They keep in
stock splendid line of liquors of all sorts,
and especially for the holiday season are
they prepared to meet demands. Special
attention is called to their cooking wine, a
superior article, and just the thing for the
holidays. In addition to their WHISTLES, bran
dies, wines &C., they keep full line of the
best tobacco and cigars.
VIM. WHOLLY,
on New Street, offers special inducements
from now until the first Of January. His
stock of whiskies, brandies, wines &c. has
long been noted for its superior quality, and
those who wish to purchase for home and
table use may call on him with the assurance
that they will get the best. In everything
in his line OF business, Mr.. Wholey keeps
the first quality, and both the wholesale and
retail trade will find at this establishment
all that may be needed.
RO. HILL,
on Main street also has fine assortment OF
WHISTLES, wines sc. as well as large stock
of tobacco and cigars, and
JNo. B. o'CoNNEI4L & CO.,
on Augusta street are prepared to meet all
the holiday wants in the way Of fine wines,
whiskies, cigars &c.
THE VIRGINIA HOTEL BAR
offers the choicest Of Eggnog, and Bailey's
celebrated apple To-day, special holiday treats,
and has an immense and. varied stock OF
whistles, wines &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

For pure spices, and Nelson's patent gela-
cine, the finest in the market, go to Tyree's
Drug Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 Year, Invariably In Advance
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
Tnis community can be found at GLADKE 8.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

The best Of everything at the "Anne}'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
DR.. N. yVAYT & BRO.

The old reliable and ever popular drug store
has as usual beautiful and elegant assort-
ment of Christmas presents, embracing
some of the most exquisite OF glass goods,
such as toilet sets, vases and hundred nov
elites curious in design and beautiful in
workmanship, and in addition an almost
infinite variety Of dainty little articles
of ornament. Their stock Of drugs, med
iclnes, paints, oils &c. is complete, and tie
old and enviable reputation of the house,
assures all who deal with them of getting
the best at the lowest prices.
GEO. W. MAY & co.
have their showcases filled with novel an d
beautiful assortment embracing elegant
toilet sets, handsome eelploi1 ware and
superb Christmas goods of all descriptions.
There is scarcely anything that could be
imagined appropriate for Christmas gift
that cannot be found here, and to the ladies
especially is an invitation given. Feminine
fancy would be delicate indeed ii it could
not be gratified in contemplating the con-
tents OF May & Cos show gases, and purses
would be exceedingly slender that could not
afford TO purchase
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

BuTTERICK's FASHION SHEETS.
500 Butterick's Fashion Sheets given away.
Any lady sending her name can get one
Free of charge,
at
LEVY BROTHERS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

SALE OF GOOD BUSINESS ND.-Jno.
Burns has bought of H. St. Geo. Tucker, the
two story frame house adjoining the Burns
Building on Augusta street, twenty-five feet
front and seventy five feet deep, for $4,000
cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
HARPER,s PERIODICALS.


Harpers Magazine, one year "a 90
Harpers Weekly, " ...........,..... 4 90
Harper's Bazaar, .................. 90
The three above named publications, one
Anv two above named, one year. ............ I 90
Harper's Young People, one year. l 80
RS- Postage free to all subscribers in the Uni
ted States or Canada.
The annual volumes Of HARPER's WEEKLY, in
neat cloth binding, will be sent by mail, postage
paid OF by express, free OF expense provided the
freight does not exceed one dollar per volume, }
for 81 90 each. complete set, comprising T0eaaty
three Volumes, sent on receipt of cash at the rate
Of 1925 per volume. freight at erpense purchaser
Cloth cases for each volume, suitable for bind
ing, will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt OF
81 90 each.
Money Order to avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers not to copy this advertisement aoth
out the cypress order of HARPER s. BROTHERS.
Address HARPER BROTHERS, New York.
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HUMPHREYS.
AT d. A. KAYSER' S,

asst west Of Humphreys, can be found one
of the most extensive and select stocks Of
dress goods, notions &C., south OF Mason
and Dixon's line. In the way of articles,
suitable for presents, the assortment is end
more suitable or useful present could be
given.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

So. Bum gardner Clemmer. and dozen
other kinds OF WHISTLES for sale as cheap as
the cheapest by L. BUMaARDNER g. Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

BUTTER ICK's FASHION SHEETS.
500 Butterick's Fashion Sheets given away.
Any lady sending her name can get one
Free Of charge,
at
LEVY BROTHERS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
1850.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

This periodical has always, by its able and schol-
arly discussions of the questions of the day, as
we'll as by its ilustrations-which are prepared
by the best artists-exerted most powerful and
beneficial influence upon the public mind.
The weight ofits influence will always be found
on the side OF morality. enlightenment, and re-
fnement.
The volumes of the WEEKLY begin with the first
number for January OF each year. When no time
is mentioned, it will be understood that the sub
scriber wishes to commence with the number
next after the receipt of order.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
1. MITZ & BRO.

just next door, although they have not had
time to write an advertisement, are yet
fully prepared to meet the wants of tfose
as their stock is repete in every particular
and comprises an endless variety of novelties
and notions. The same is the case with
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

as usual,is on the s'boom, ''and having deter
mined not to be surpassed, takes his place
IN the lead, and presents to the citizens OF
Staunton ald community a stock which in
taste, beauty, richness, usefulness and ex-
tent entities him to the front rank. And
then too, his prices are down to the lowest
figures, so that all may have no excuse for
uegecting to make tie Christmas season
one o. Joy to every member of the household.
Don't 60 home until you have called at
Giadke's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

= M vosr 4. SON. EDITORS PRopR1EroRs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Just opposite Oivier's is the extensive
establishment OF Loeb Bros. This is always
one of the most inviting stores of Stau Hton,
and in its Christmas apparel its attractions
are quadrupled. From ceiling to floor, the
immense establishment is one gorgeous dis
play OF beauty, and presents OF every des-
cription OF usefulness and taste may here be
obtained. One of the members of this
popular firm is always at headquarters in
Philadelphia, and is thus enabled to take
advantage Of any depression in the market,
as we'll as secure the latest novelties the
loment they appear. If you want cheap
ard beautiful goods, call at Loeb's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Buy your Christmas presents at Tyree's
and 'don't you forget it,
Cigars, Tobacco, Cigarettes, &c. Good
and cheap. w. L. BUMGARDNER & Co
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

one OF the handsomest and best selected
stock of goods outside of the large cities,
and those who buy may feel assured of get
ting just what bhey bargain for: If you
intend to make presents select articles that
will be serviceable as well as pretty and
whatever you may buy get the best. In
style and quality the goods at this establish
ment will be found A No. l, and the prices
are low considering the superior character
of the articles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18
WHERE TO BUY THEM

Continuing our notices of last week. we
now call the attention ofpresents buyers to
list OF establishments, given below, at
which they will find it to their advantage to
call in making their Holiday purchases.
Again we repeat, that it may be set down
as rule. almost W ithout exception, that
the liberal advertisers are the liberal dealers,
and from them the hest bargains may be
secured.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

Just above Byers & Eakle's, has his store
filled with the latest styles and best makes
of boots, shoes, slippers, hats, caps &C., and
If you want to make a present that will be
appreciated call and select from his stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

At Olivier's book store, corner OF Main
and New Streets, will be found one OF the
finest displays OF Holiday goods ever offered
in this market. The variety is almost in
cannot be gratified here. Elegant sets OF
the standard authors in handsome bindings,
all kinds OF articles suitable for Christmas
presents, such as writing desks, albums,
work. boxes, elegant gold pens and penhOld-
ers. and an endless quantity of children's
books sc. make up stock the duplicate of
which it would be difficult to find outside of
the large cities.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-12-18

FREE FREE
Come and get them.
900 Burterick's Fashion Sheets
for January.
Come and get them.
at
LEVY RRnTHrpr
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21

Handsome and well arranged, II was never
theless an unfortunate establishment. The
first experiments with Italian opera ended
disastr0usly. Next came the Macready
engagement, with the famous riot, in May
1s49. and the dreadful scenes of bloodshed.
Max NIaretzck managed one prosperous opera
season after that; and at the beginning OF
1852 he was giving brilliant series OF per
formances with Steffinone, Salvi, Marini and
others, while Bosio and Bettini. with ArdIt
for conductor. led an opposition company mt
Niblos. This was cutthroat competition,
with the price of admission at fifty cents, and
il could have only one result. There never
was any more opera at Astnr-place. GustayIls
V. Brooke tried the stalwart drama there
for a little while, and then Ar. Niblo,
having leased the house, introduced
Donettis comic troupe of performing
dogs and moukeys.n The stockholders
tried to save the reputation of the theatre by
an injunction pleading that monkeys did not
belong to the respectable drama (which all
theatre -goers know tn be a mistake. They
were defeated in the courts, and the adver-
tsements were thereafter varied by the an
nouncement that "DOnetti's highly respecta-
BILE company of trained animals" wouh ap-
pear every evening until further notice.
Such was the ingiorious end of the opera
house. No other trained animals, biped or
quadruped, chose to follow the monkeys, and
the Mercantile Library Association acquired
the property the next year.
In the meantime the building OF the
Academy of Music was going on. The Astor
Place Opera House failed, after a trial OF only
four years and half. not because it was
81 too far from the centre of things" but be-
cause it was too small. 1t had only about
1000 seats in the parquette and boxes, and
600 in the upper gallery. The projectors or
the new establishment certainly did not repeat
the error of their predecessors, for they pro-
vided for audiences of nearly 5000 persons.
But it has already begun to appear that they
were not careful enough to keep near " the
centre of things" The up-tide has carried
the population far away from Fourteenth-st.
and Irving place, and unfortunately the great
Academy Is left in position off the course OF
trade so that it cannot readily be made
available for other purposes when removal
becomes necessary. An opera house, however,
may very well flourish in somewhat
remote locality. 1t is the resort Of people OF
means and leisure, to whom the distance Is
not great objection. The larger OF the Lon
don opera houses (Covent Garden) as mnch
more out of the way than ours, and Is dlfficult
of access besides, but the situation seems to
be no hindrance to its prosperity For many
wears to come our Academy will no doubt be
readily filed whenever an impresario is pre-
pared with reasonably good entertainment.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21

mind is not all full of guns and base-
balls there are beneath his immature dreams.
hopes, passions What does his father know
of thernP What has he tried to know! How
many words of real recognition during TINS
year has he spoken to the Lad to win his con-
fdence, to get his hand upon the rudder ot MS
life? There Is the mother at the heaa
of the table. All the children know what
she has done for them they know that nobody
can take her place to them in all their hves'
But do they say sol
Let us try the value of another and better
giving than money this Christmas. III there
is word of cheerfulness or encouragement.
which, if we were dead, we wogld wish we bad
spoken. let lis speak it now. If there is one
human soul whom we can help in his fight
against his worse self, let us help him on
this Christmas time in the name of the Brother
of us ALL