The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
There is a package in the Richmond post

The Valley Farmer, the new agricultural
monthly, will make its appearance t0-mor-
row.
At the artillery supper last week about
$50 was cleared for the company, and all
who attended had delightful time.
Last week the StoncwaIl Brigade Band,
gave its anniversary supper, and most de-
lightful evening was spent
Last week the Sup rene Court OF Appeals
at Richmond, allowed an appeal from de-
cision of the Circuit Court of Augusta coun'
ty, in the case of McComb VS.. Lobdell.
Miss Louise Pomeroy, the actress who ere
ated such favorable impression in Staun-
ton several months ago, was seriously injur-
ed by railroad accident near Shreveport,
La, on the 10th.
Mr.. Van Lear introduced a resolution in
the House of Representatives on tn e goth
to amend; and re-enact the act providing
for working and keeping in order the roads
of the Commonwealth.
Mr.. John Crummet, living in the family
OF Mr.. Allen Hite, OF Highland county, fell
in the fire while in spasm, to which he
was subject and was so badly burned that
he died from the effects.
The Recorder speaks very highly of the
graduates and school of Miss Annie NJ. Pat
terson, daughter OF DR.. Ii. NJ. Patterson, OF
Monterey, and grand daughter OF James F..
Patterson, Esq, our venerable and efficient
! city clerk. .r
| A number of our amateur actors have or
ganized minstrel company and propose to
| give an entertainment in the Town Hall
next Saturday night. The young gentle
men who compose the troupe have already
given decided evidence of talent for minstrel
performances, and all who attend the exhi
btion may feel satisfied of getting theil
moneys worth. Prices of admission % and
IS cents.
Gen. Echols is looking after the arms and
acoutrements given to the State by the Ma
tional Government. On the Goth he offered
a resolution reciting that each year since
Of $4,000 had been received from the Fed
eral Government, and directing the Com
mittee on Militia to ascertain what disposi-
ton had been made of them, and their con
dition. 1t appears that the State officer:
are not able to account for them.
The Highland Musical Convention met in
Monterey on the 9th of Dec. 1t was de
termined to hold two conventions during thu
ensuing year. The following officers wer
elected: Rev. c. s. M. See, president; )
G. Matheny, vice president; j. Ed. Cupp
secretary; Thos. II. Slower, treasurer; an
Prof. ). D. Butcher, leader Of the vocal exer
cises. Capt. S. A. Gilmor and J. c. Ma
theny were elected as assistant leaders. Mis-
l Annie NJ. Patterson, Of Monterey was select
; ed as organist.
The first number of 1.-THE Library Maya
zine of Select Foreign Literature, publishe
by the American Book Exchange, IS Beck
man street, New York, has been received
The number befsre us is full OF interestin
and instructive reading, embracing u
pages, and composing selection OF article
g of rare merit. 1t is published monthly Q
= one dollar per annum, the cheapest period
ical of its kind in this country. Any on
S sending two dollars for two copies wi
r be entitled to a credit of 20 cents on tn
third copy. Address as above.
In announcing the engagement of Mis-
o Edith Cash, a former pupil at the August
:, Female Seminary, the Washington Crtl
= says: ''The engagement of Lieut.. Set
a Ackley, U. S. N, and Miss Edith Cash, tn
,, beautiful daughter of the late Major Cas-
of the Marine Corps, is announced. Tn
friends of both offer warmest congratula
t lions, for as in ''Young Lochinvar."
, $50 stately his mien, so lovely her face,
= It seems the most perfect match mace for
e long time in our midst. The wedding wi
If take place early in the spring, and the so
: dark eyes and tender smile OF la belle J
r ancee viii, be known here no NOR
for Lieutenant Ackley will bear his bonn
bride away Immediately after the ceremony.