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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

MEssRs. J. w. abby & Co., the veteran
clothiers, advertise their usual fall supply OF
goods. Mr.. Abby, whose taste and judg-
ment are unsurpassed in his line, made the
selections himself from the most extensive
depots of the North, and those who pur-
chase of him may feel assured of getting the
best. Go down and fit yourself out with a
handsome fail suit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

Doors, SHOES, &C.-Mr. C. L. Weller adj
yertises full assert ment of boots, shoes,
hats, &C., which will be sold low to cash
purchasers. His stock is of the best mate
rial and workmanship, and especially
adapted for the trade of this market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02
Public Speaking.

We are authorized to announce that Hon.
Johu E. Massey and other distinguished gen
tlemen will address the people OF Augusta
on our next Court day October q, 1870.
The Court House has been engaged for the
PURPOSE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02
Marriages.

At the residence Of W. F. Fauber, near Waynes-
boro. on the oath inst, Mr.. John D. Whisman
and Miss Viola T. Keiser, all of Augusta county.
father. bv Rev. p r Price Mr. Henry Hitch
escn and Miss Emma L. Hartman, all Of Rock
bridge.
On the 23rd inst. at Glover HILL the residence
DR.. A. Graham, by Rev. P. B. Price, Julius H.
Pratt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Matte Lyle,
daughter OF the late s. G. Robinson, OF Rich
mond, Va.
co, Md. at the residence of Sam A. Stonebraker.
ESQ.,, Sept. 10th, 1879. by Rev. D. M. Whitmore,
assisted by Rev. A. c, Geary. Rev. s. L. Whit
more, of Middlebrook, Augusta county, Va > to
Miss Name E. Ston ebraker.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

CLoTHING.-Mr. j. W. Brandeburg, at his
new store on Court House street, has just
received a new and handsome stock OF cloth
ing and furnishing goods of the latest styles
and best make. Everything in his establish
ment is new, and parties purchasing from
him may feel assured that they are getting
their MONEYS worth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

Remember tie Fair on the Dist, I'D, 23d,
and oath, and zee to it that every branch OF
industry is well and ci'editably represented.
From all we can learn it is to be The most
successful we have eyer had. 1t certainly
can be made so if the proper efforts are put
forth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02
Deaths.

Mrs. Melvina Harris died at the residence OF
her husband, Mr.. Samuel D. Harris, at Bells
Valley. Rockbridge county, on the = day of Au-
gust. She was for many years member OF the
Methodist Church South. and died in great
peace Z.
On the 30tk of Sept, in this city, after protrac-
ted illness, Mr.. David r. Blackburn, aged about
So years.
In Richmond, on the LIST inst, Mrs Caleb Crone
daughter of the late Samuel M. Woodward, and
sister of Mai. P. H. and Jos. N. Woodward OF this
place, aged about 81 years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

F. M. YOUNG is just receiving full line
of fall and winter stock and promises great
bargains to cash buyers. Advertisement IN
the next issue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

To NIGHT, the original Big 4, one of the
best minstrel combinations now on the
boards, will give one of their choice enter
tainments at the Opera House. 1t will be
well worth going to see.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

OYSTERS OYSTERS large and fat,
and selling very low. Received fresh and
good every day, at PEARMAN's, A'agu sta
street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02
Go to the Virginia Hotel Restaurant.

DAVIS A. KAYsER, as usual, has large
and complete stock of fall goods which 1t
will we'll repay purchasers to examine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

Choice Hanover SWEET POTATOES, SELL
ing low at PEARMAN'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

SALT WATER TROUT and YORK
RIVER OYSTERS at PEARMAN'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

CALL ON PEAKMAN for Fresh Fish,
eystprs and Vegetables. No. Augusta
street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

LEVY BROS.

5000 different articles on GLADKE's five
cent counter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

Fresh fish, fruit and vegetables at Pear
mans
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

Fresh Fish, Oysters and Sweet Potatoes,
received daily at PEARMAN'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02


Rudolph Turk, accompanied by Mr.. Smith,
OF Greene county, lodged in the Staunton
Jail two men, arrested in Covington, Va,
on the Thursday preceding, as counterfei.ers.
The arrested parties are named David and
Thomas Henke, claiming to be brothers, but
bearing no eyidences Of kinship in their ap-
pearance. They say they came from Web
ster county to Covington, but do not say
that was their place of residence. They
said they had no home. but travelled around
through the county, and that they were
members OF the 22d Virginia regiment Con-
federate soldiers during the war, and I'M
married. 1t seems that they made their ap-
pearance at Covington during the progress
to them by the freedom with which they
spent money and drank whisky. The sus-
picions Of Mr.. W. E. Smith, OF Cuvingtor,
were aroused by their conduct, and con-
Guiding they were not all right, took steps
to baye them arrested-Mr. John Sadler as
sisting in that work. They carried in an old
black carpet-bag some notwithstanding
tools connected with this business, consist
ing Of plaster moulds for casting counter
felt quarter dollars, a soldering iron, &C.,
a number of the coins being found among
the contents Of the satchel, slowed in bag.
They had pair of wooden scales, manufac-
tured by themselves, evidently, and various
Ingredients of the metal composition. An
old ladle contained quantity of the me al,
after having gone through the process OF
smelling.
The prisoners showed evident signs of
great fear, and in answer to question, said
| they had been engaged in the business OF
counterfeiting but short time, but long
enough, with the result in prospect, to teach
them that it was very Improbable. Neither
of them displayed much intelligence, and
| their manner and appearance conveyed the
impression that there were wiser heads be-
hind them. The elder of them is a man
about thirty-five years OF age, we should
judge, sandy hair and cross eyes, with an
unprepossesSing countenance. The younger
one, about thirty years old, has better
face; large black eyes, black hair, and an
amiable expression Of features. Both were
shabbly dressed, and evidently from the
lower walks OF society. In the satchel were
found five or six dollars in good money, a
quantity of stuff they had purchased, pas
sing counterfeit quarters and getting the
change in good money. The quarters are
very gross caunterfelts, which could deceive
no business man. Colonel Turk took both
OF the prisoners to Harrisonburg on Wednes-
day. where they will be fried in the United
States Court this month.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

PERSON AL.-Mr. James A. Shuey, one OF
our most respectable and expert mechanics,
left on Tuesday last, to take the position OF
foreman in a carriage factory in Louisville,
Kentucky. His family will remain in Staun-
ton until Mr.. S. has made arrangements for
their accommodation in their new home.
Mr.. Arch. G. Stuart returned last week
from pleasure and health-se ekins tour in
the Rocky mountains, looking mucn IN
proved. He thinks, after roughing it Tor
several months in Colorado. that there is no
place like Virginia.
Hon. A. II. II. Stuart, of this city, was
announced in the Washington City papers OF
Monday as having taken rooms at the
National. Mir. Stuart was on his way to
New York to attend the annual meeting OF
the trustees of the Peabody Educational
Fund, of which he is one.
We have received the first and subsequent
numbers of the Daily Post, new paper
started at Danville, Va, by r. Fl. Glass &
Son. Mr.. Glass is one Of the most forcible
writer's connected with the press in the
State. conservative IN his views, and fearless
in their expression. We welcome HIM back
to active service in the editorial field, and
although differing with him politically, wish
him an abundant success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02
LEVY BROS.
will distribute
500 FASHION SHEETS FREE

900 FASHION SH EE1S FREE
every month.
Any lady sending her address will be furn-
ished with fashion sheet without charge.
DRY GOoDs.-The Fall trade in dry goods
this year promises to be unusually lively,
and our merchants are preparing to meet Its
demand Mr.. F. NJ. Youngis now receiving
a choice selection of goods of the best quality
and newest patterns, which will be sold as
low as such goods can be purchased. Ladies
would do well to call early, and make their
selections whilst the stock is full and fresh.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

To DAY is one of the most important of
the Jewish holidays, being commemorative
Of the Tabernacle service. Among the ortho-
dox Of the faith It Is risidly observed and
for this reason some OF the stores OF our jew
ish citizens will be closed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

In presenting this new and improved machine
to the public, have the privilege to say that
within the past five months it has come In COM
petition with almost every form OF the latest i'm
proved FEED CUTTERS, and proved to do its
than otner machines of three times Its cost.
County rights are rapidly being disposed OF
through the Southern and other States, and pur-
chasers are receiving an excellent per cent. on
their Investments. Those desiring an interest
and orders both large and small will receive
prompt attention by addressing
w. A. RIFE, Patentee and Manufacturer,
SwooPR's DEPOT. Augusta CO., Va.
July 19-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02
DEsrR,rcrIve FrRE-The dwelling house

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The dwelling house
OF Mr.. George Rusmisel near Emanuel
Church, about two miles north OF Mt, Scion,
was consumed by fire or Wednesday al
ternoon, the oath ult During the fore
noon the family had been boiling apple
butter in the yard some ten or twelve
yards from the house, and when done,
had, as they supposed, completely ex-
tinguished the fire. About one O'Clock q
violent wind arose that carried an unextin-
guished spark into the building which was
soon famed into blaze. spreading rapidly
over the building before it was discovered.
Those of the family at home, succeeded
with great difficulty, in getting out most OF
the furniture, but were unable to remove It
beyond the reach Of the flames, and it shared
the fate OF the building.
Mr.. and Mrs Rlismisel, in their efforts to
save their property. were both severely
burned. At one time Mr.. Rusmisel was
thrown to the floor by the flames bursting
in upon him, and only succeeded in making
his escape from horrid death, by crawling
on the floor beneath the flames to the door.
Their neighbors had all gone to TINKER
meeting some miles OIL and they were left to
combat the fiery element as best they
could. Only few articles of clothing were
saved. The loss is estimated at from twelve
to fifteen hundred dollars. No insurance.
BARN BURNT.-On Thursday night last
the barn on the place of Mrs. johnson on
South river, used by Geo. Harris, was con-
stunned 10y fire, together with its contents,
which consisted of his entire crop OF hay and
grain, harness, implements Sc. The steam
thresher OF Messrs. Brownlee and Smith had
been moved there the evening before, and
was considerably damaged.
From all we can learn the fire must have
been the work Of an incendiary, as there
had been no fire in the engine for a week,
nor any about the building. The loss is
heavy one, and falls hard on a moss deserv-
ing citizen. We understand that since then
an unsuccessful attempt has been made to
burn the barn of Mr. Harper, in the same
neighborhood. Every effort should be made
to put a stop to this business, and if caught
the culprit should be made an example of.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02
a Card.

To Messrs. Geo. T. Robson, Thos. Burke, Saml. A
East, T. W. Shelton, A. A. McPheeterS, ana
others
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-02

this position he quoted from Alexander
Hamilton, and cited numerous authorities, in
Guiding Judge Robertson and Judge Hughes.
Even if the coarts should hold that Sttae
could make an irrepealable contract, said
the speaker, how could they enforce their
decisions. They could not sell the lands of
the Commonwealth to satisfy the cllims of
the creditors, neither could they levy taxes
to meet the demand. The power and right
abide with every legislature to levy its own
taxes aud appropriate its own revenues, and
these prerogatives cannot be taken away.
The advocates of the McCulloch bill we'll
know that it is not an irrepeaable contract,
else why are they moving heaven and earth
to prevent its repeal? If they are secure in
! their position, why have they enlisted nearly
| all of the best speakers and newspapers Of
| the State? Before closing Mr.. Massey
pitched into the Allen amendment, and
drew Mr.. Paul's picture of the toiling farm
er, and of the luxurious coupon clipping
bondllolder, and after, by what DR.. Curry
called a species of legerdermain, but which
we were unable to fully catch, reducing the
debt to $l0.OO0,O0O, wound up with an ap-
peal in behalf OF his cause, in which he con-
tended that there was no legal liability to
pay the debt, for the reason that It's pay
ment could not be enforced, and that the
moral obligation reached to about Sl0,-
100000.
During Che delivery Of his speech. Mr..
Massey would now and then cast furtive
glances at DR.. Curry, as If to sea what effect
it was having ON him. and the fact that he
sought to fortiiy his position with far more
than usual security, proved that he fully ap-
pretended thaS q foeman worthy OF his best
steel was to be encountered, Such foe
man
DIR. CURRY
indeed proved. \ man Of fine face and im,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-11-12

The woman who, Thirty years ago
was the acknowledged belle Of Halifax,
is now residing in or near Boston. Hal
flax is still proud Of the beauty Of which
she was the possessor. One most
promising young man blew his brains
out with a pistol because he could not
induce her to marry him, Other young
men were about crazy over her. But
the one of her own choice treated her
as haughtily as she treated her admirers,
and she lett Halifax and came to Bos-
ton. Here she was married to Massa-
chusetls man, who became a Mormon,
aud took her TO Salt Lake city. Not
long since she returned to Boston,
wrlnkled and haggard, looking more
like a poor Indian squaw than like the
proud beauty whom her friends had
known. Fifteen years ago her husband
had taken another wife, and from that
time she had been the miserable drudge
Of the household, suffering constantly
from abuse, and fearing that she would
De killec as the readiest means of get
ing her out of the way. She had man
aged 10 make her condition known to
friends in Massachusetts,, aud they had
provided her with the means Of gsttiL z
away from the city OF denominations,
aud with them she is now liviug,a mere
wreck, the victim, first OF pride, and
then OF that degrading system which is
,he disgrace ofour country.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-11-12

l then directed the two men 10 stand
up side by side. aud compelled the old
woman, on pain Of death, to cut the
rope attached 10 the chain OF the muir
derous box. and bind the wrists Of the
men securely together.
When this had been done, seated
myself in a chair. determined that as
soon as day broke 1 would compel the
entire party to walk to Golden but. be-
fore the sun had risen, the sound OF
horses galloplng along the road sent
another thrill Of horror through me,
and, as the horses halted, / was again
seized with nervous trembling.
Perhaps the men before ME were only
part of a gang Of narauders who had
been out on murderous errands and
were just returning. Itso, my life must
C, r;ainly be sacrificed. There was a
trampling Of heavy boots below, and
then aclear, ringing voice shouted:
What ho, there! Is there any one
in this house 2
1t wassthe voice of Joe Tracer, the
bravest man 10 our service.
Yes, yes!' l shouted. Come up
here!' and as the brave fellow entered
the room / had barely strength enough
left 10 calculate the words, Prisoners
murder!' and sank unconscious upon
the hoor.
When consciousness was next restor-
ed to ME, l was in room in the hotel
at Golden. with the Chief Of Service
bending over me aud holding my hand.
DO you know me q he said. eagerly
Yes l replied you are the chief.
Where am ~
Heaven be praised he replied.
you are right at last! Keep quiet, and
say not another word
1t appeared that the chief. having
missed me at Golden, had ordered
Tracer aud two others of the squad ont
at early dawn to hunt ME up, and hence
their timely arrival at the scene Of my
terrible experiences.
II was not uuli had fully recovered
that anything could be known as TO the
crime The prisoners were guilty OF; and
The number of those who had doubtless
allen victims to their Vaccinations could
never be arrived at.
My evidence could only convict them
of an attempt TO murder {; but in the
search for something the town authori-
ties demolished the old roekery i'll
which they had lived, and sufficient Vas
then found TO insure their conviction.
and they were sentenced 20 imprisOn
ment for life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-11-12
Comparative Geography

The student of history reads OF the
great sea fight which King Edward III.
fought with the French off SluYs how.
in those days, the merchant vessels
came up to the walls of that fourishln2
seaport by every tide and how, cen-
tury later, a Portuguese feet conveyed
Isabella from Lisbon, and an English
feet brought Margaret of York from the
Thames. 10 marry successive Dukes oil
Burgundy at the Port OF Sluys. III our
time, if a modern traveller drives II
miles out of Bruges. across the Dutch
frontier, he will find small agricultural
town surrounded by cOrn-felds and
meadows, and clumps OF trees, whence
the sea is not in sight from the top OF
the Town Hall steeple. This is Sluys.
A ph, ,sical geographer will seek out the
causes which have brought about this
surprising change. They are most in-
teresting. aud most conducive TO an in
tellisent comprehension of his science,
aud he will find them recorded in his
tory. Thus the historian and the geo
prapher work hand in hand, each aiding
and furtheriLq the researches of the
other. Once more. We turn to the
great Bale du Moult Saint Michel. be-
tween Normandy and Brittany. In
Roman authors we read Of the vast
forest called 'Sctlacum MENUS in the
centre of which an isolated rock arose,
surmounted by a temple of Jupiter,
once a college of Druidesses. Nov the
same rock, with Its glorious pile dedcat-
cd to ST. Michael, is surrounded by the
sea at high tides. The story of this
transformation is even moro striking
than that of Sluys, and lts adequate
narration jnstly earned for NJ. Manet
the gold medal of the French Geogra
phical Society in 1928. Once again lei
us turn for a moment to the Mediterran-
can shores ofSpain. and the mountains
of Murcia. Those rocky heights, whose
peaks stand out against the deep blue
sky, hardly support blade of vcgeta
tion. The algarobas and olives their
bases are artlicially suppll d with SOL.
1t is scarcely credible that these are
the same mountains which, according
10 the forest book Of King Alfonso ell
Sabio, were once clothed to their sum-
mits with pines and other fores. trees !;
while soft clouds and nist hung over
rounded shaggy outline OF wood.
where now the naked rocks make hard
line against the FURNISHED sky. But
Arab and Spanish chroniclers alike re-
cords the facts, aud geographical science
explains the cause. There IS scarcely
district in the whole range of the civil
Illzed world where some equally inter
esting geographical story has not been
recorded. and where the same valuable
lessons may not be taught. This Il
comparative geography.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-11-12

Some of the Chicago papers are be-
moaning the fact that the Typographical
error still exists. One Of them recent
/, wanted 10 say, holy ofholies,' when
tie t, pc made it baby OF babies, which
was slightly ridiculous. Another SAT-
prairie chicken cillzens Of Memphis,
instead OF panic stricken citIzens.' The
same paper explained that, instead o
saying Mr.. Browns great pug nose.
it meant to say Mr.. Browns grca
purpose, as the coutext would show
That Was about as bad as the New Ea
gland journal that made the clergyman
text lis there no barn IN GuilfOrdP
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-11-12
Advertising.

The man who says that he doesn't
believe in advertising is doing just what
he pretends TO despise. He hangs
coats outside his door, or puts dry
goods in the window-that's advertis-
ing. He has printed cards lving on lie
counter-that's advertising. He sends
out drummers through the country or
puts his name on his wagou-thars
advertising. lie labels his articles or
anutactures-that's advertising. L!
he has lost his cow, he putsa written
notice in the pDstoffic9. or tells his
sisler-in- law-and that's advertising
too. He has his name put IN gilt letters
over his door and that also Is adver'
ti,ing. He paints his shop green or
red or lfa tailor, he wears the latest
style if Ii doctor, he has his boy call
him out OF church in haste; ifan auc-
tjoneer. he bellows to attract the al
tention of passers by; if heavy mer'
chaut, he keeps huge pile OF boxes on
the sidewalk in front Of his store-al
for advertising. A man can't do ousl'
mess without advertising. and the ques'
lion IL whether 10 call to his aid the
engin, that moves the world-the print
ing press-with its thousands OF messeu
gers, working night and day; or reject
ing these, go back to the time wher
newspapers, telegraphs. aud railroad
were unknown. but advertising
costs money!" So does anything cls'
that is worth having. and those whit
judIciously advsrtise-in the newspaper
and not by means of clap-trap devices
which. while they may attract at FIRST
always fail in the long run-are sure t
reap rich rewards,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-11-12

A lady proposed that the house
keepers Of every country neighborhood
meet once in fortnight or so and dis
cuss mvtters pertaining to cooking ant
housekeeping. Two or more articles
of food might be selected beforehand
and be cooked and eaten at each meet
lng, and all the different ways Of cook
inc such articles described and CON-
mented on. In this manner the bcs
aud healthlest methods Of cooking ant
Housekeeping would thus soon become
familiar TO all the ladies of the club
The social pleasures Of such reunion
would likewise be great.