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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22
STANTON. VIRGINIA. MAY %. 1879.

RESOURCES OF WEST VIRGINIA.-The
New York Tribune publishes an interview
with Gov. Mathews Of West Virginia, who is
now on visit to that city. Briefly sllmmar-
lied, Gov. Mathews said: The present pop
ulation of the State is estimated at 0,O0O,
gain of about 60, 900 since 1870. chiefly a
natural increase, there having been very
little immigration the salt works interest
in the Kanawha valley, which has been much
depressed, is now picking up rapidly, the Oil
industry is not making much Roadway. and
the business has lost its speculative charac-
ter. The glass works at Wheeling are pros
porous, and new discoveries Of valuable iron
deposits are reported on New river, on the
line between Virginia and West Virginia.
The coal fields are being worked to much
greater extent than formerly, since the OPEN
ing OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, and
West Virginia has more coal and much
greater variety, too, in proportion to terrific
rial extent than any State in the Union.
The State government is economically ad-
ministered. The cost Of feeding penitentiary
convicts is only 81 cents each per day, and
the entire cost OF food, clothing, guards and
salaries of officers is only % cents per day
for each convict, whilst the cost Of maintain
ing each inmate 1.-THE insane asylum, includ.
ing all expenses, is only 50 80 per week. Gov.
Mathews says there is no State debt, and
the people are willing to settle with Virginia
by allowing West Virginia to be charged
with all public Improvements within her
borders, and with her proportion OF the
current expenses of the State government
since 1924, and to be credited with all taxes
paid into the State treasury by the counties
Of which she is composed since that date.
Upon chat basis, Gov. Mathews says. it has
been estimated that Virginia would be in
debted to the new State about $500, 900.
The public schools are in good condition and
improving, and the rate Of State taxation is
20 cents on the 800 for State purposes and
10 cents for the school fund. There are
only 1900 colored people in the State. not
enough to form an important element OF its
population.
Gov. Matthews takes very ope-sided and
superficial view of the obligations Of West
Virginia. If he would think for moment,
be would recognize the fact, that the con-
structlon of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
will develop more wealth, and be the means
of adding more to the taxable capacity Of
that State, than all other agencies combined.
West Virginia is destined to be very rich
DtaCe tuTouRH IuO oeHeAIS ociisou Aou
this improvement, and every dollar paid for
its construction contributes to the material
advantage of that State. The canal was de-
signed to develop and benefit the territory
embraced in West Virginia, and she is Justly
chargeable with fair proportion Of the
amounts appropriated for its construction.
One. third of the canal cost, and one-third of
the cost of construction Of the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway should be assumed by West
Virginia, and there is no honorable way to
get out Of it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22


The Southern Planter and Farmer for
May has been received. Its table Of contents,
as usual, is made up of the most instructive
and useful articles. We regard it as one of
the very best. agricultural periodicals on the
continent, and cannot too highly recommend
it to the farmers of the land. We like the
editors style; whilst not agreeing with him
in some OF his opinions and utterances, yet,
nevertheless, must express our admiration
and commentator of the outspoken manli-
ness and frankness with which he treats
every subject. His great aim is to benefit
the farmers, and they should all encourage
him. We venture the suggestion that none
will permit their names to drop from tho
subscription list after trying this valuable
periodical for twelve months. It is published
In Richmond, Va, at ~ a year.
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SALE OF WEST VIRGINIA FARMs.-The
Greenblier Independent of the 9Th, has the
GLOWING: sin our last issue we mentioned
the sale Of the excellent blue-glass farm Of
Mr.. S. c. Ludington, near frankfort, in this
county, containing about $50 acres, for $l3,-
700 cash, to Mr.. George Biggs, Of Greenup
county, Kentucky. This week we note the
sale of the Matthew Arbuckle farm, lately
owned by Mr.. Jno. A. Feamster, containing
496 acres and lying few miles north Of Lew
isburg sold to Mr.. ]. g. Bright, OF this
county, Tor the sum q sl4. $50,
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'sIdon't care d-n for the decision Of
the Supreme Coort," was the utterance OF
Grant while President OF the United States.
That is the man the Repub leans want to
place in power again to ''execute the laws
of the United States '-Norfolk Virginian.
1t is in this way the Democratic press en-
deavors to M isrepresent and create a preju-
dice not only against Gen. Grant, but all
prominent Republicans. The statement the
paragraph contains is false, without any
qualification. In the first place Gen. Grant
never uses an oath. In the next place he
never uttered adisrespectful word against
the Supreme Court of the United States.
He did say be would not respect the decision
Of the Supreme Court of South Carolina, at
time when it had been purchased and was
controlled by the reckless politicians and
traitors of the State, to render corrupt
opinion on political questions. It was this
very Court, too, which the Democrats them
selves forced out of existence afterwards,
because of its rottenness.
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Railroads.
THE GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE.

THE BALTIMORE g. OHIO r. r.
OFFERS
BETTER ACCOMMODATIONS, QUICKER TINE
Less Change of Cars
Colonists and others going to any point in Michi-
gan, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Ne
braska5 Colorado, Missouri, Oregon, Cali
fornia Arkansas, Texas, and all points
~ WEST, NORTHWEST q SOUTHWEST. ga
than any other route.
PASSENGERS CARRIED ON FAST EXPRESS TRAINS.
Only One Change of Cars to Chicago.
Only two changes to Quincy, Burlington, Rock
Island, Hannibal, Omaha, st. Paul, Leavenworth.
Atchison, St. Joseph, Kansas City, st. Louis and
points in TEXAS,
Parties seeking homes in the west or southwest,
can at all times SEE secure s the Lowest Rates,
whom you know will not deceive you, they are
prepared to give all desired information.
Take advantage of the facilities offered by the
BALTIMORE & OHIO Es. Road
The most direct route to the
Vest, Northwest and Southwest.
RT Tickets good on all Trains. Bag gage check
ed through to destination.
REMEMBER THE FACT! 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. DUDROW,
Emigration Agt., Staunton, Va.
WIN. CLEMENTS. L. NJ. COLE,
Master Transportation Gen. Tick. Agt.
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The condition of Russia is growing more
threatning every day. The spirit OF resist
ance to imperial tyranny is spreading all
through the country, and the empire is shak-
en- by the incipient throes OF revolution
radical in its character, and bloody in the
agencie to be invoked. These disturbances
must unsettle the agricultural and industrial
relations Of that nation, and interfere large
ly with cereal exports, which have heretofore
competed with American productions. The
United States is to be the supply market Of
the word, if Russia continues il the unset
tied condition which now exists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

TTNHIS SPACIOUS HOTEL, the leading
l. House in the Valley of Virginia. has recently
beenre fitted and reprinted throughout. Located
the central part of the city, only two blocks
rom either depot.
THE OFFICE IS OPEN THE ENTIRE NIGHT,
and guests will be received or called at any hour.
Special Suits of Rooms
for families or large travelling parties. Tourists
stopping here visit in easy distance the cele-
| 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 ''Elliotts Knobb.'' and the scenery around
the city, to be witne 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.
Ca Coaches and Porte1s 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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Insurance.
EIRE INSURANCE.

As General Receiver Of the Circuit Court, am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans we'll for my own protec-
ton as that of the borrower, 1 require that the
property 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 De 1st solvent
and End, easily converted into money when ne
cessity demands it.
After careful examination of the liabilities
axd resources Of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

Mr.. W. w. Cochran has inclosed to Sena-
tor Wade Hampton his check for 5000 fol
the benefit OF the destitute people of Wal.
boro', S. c., which place was recently Wis
tied BY destructive storm. This is in adj
dition to 5000 dollars contributed by Mr.
Cochran to the same charity couple Of
weeks ago.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

ADVANCE OF C1vILIzATIoN.-Wea are in
debted to our old friend, Mr.. Abel D. Chase,
formerly Of this place, but now resident
and citizen OF the Indian Territory, having
married an Indian girl, for copy OF the
Caddo Free Press. 1t contains a series OF
resolutions adopted by the Legislature OF
the Chlckasaw Nation, defining the Status
OF the former slaves Of African descent in
that Territory. We fad also, in the local
columns, paragraph under the caption OF
"Cupid on the Rampage" showing the ad-
vance and influence of civilization among
these intelligent tribes, evidencing that they
readily adopt the methods and ways Of their
white brethren of the United States. It's
as follows:
An elopement has again excited our peo-
pie. This time one of Caddo's most charm
ing Choctaw girls.
Last night at dance given in the Free
Press building, David Fl. Folsom, son OF
Judge l.. S. w. Folsom, and Miss Parmelia
Carney, neice of Captain Albert Carney, at
about the hour of eleven. left the dance to-
gether, mounted some horses and started for
Tishomingo. Capt. Carney started in pur-
suit, but the runaway couple had too good a
start, together with the darkness.
Nothing has been heard from them up to
the present writing. 1t is hoped now, that
.Dave" is a married man, and that he will
settle down and become family-man.
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Having published the statement that the
President felt annoyed at the haste observed
in presenting to him the army bill, which
was subsequently, vetoed, it is due to Mr..
Kenna, chairman of the committee on En-
rolled Bills, to publish the following para
graph taken from the Washington cores
pondent of the New York Herald OF the Sth:
ssTo-day Mr.. Kenna, the Chairman OF the
Committee on Enrolled Bills, had occasion
to visit the Executive Mansion on business.
and the President emphatically said that the
stories circulated about Mr.. Kenna's alleged
unreasonable visit with the army bill were
without the slightest foundation. On the
contrary, the President was obliged to the
representative of the House Committee for
his promptness, and assured him that he
would always be at home whenever he called
on public business, believing that Congress,
through its authorized representatives, has
the right to lay before the President every
bill as soon as it passed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

HENS FOR SETTING.-In selecting hens
for setting the smallest will be found the
most successful, being less liable to break
eggs or crush the young chicks when hatch
ed. 1t is better to set nine eggs under
small hen and have none broken than thir-
teen under large hen and have half OF
them broken. The hen selected to incubate
should be set in some secluded spot where
she will not be intruded upon by either lay
ing hens or night marauders. The best
place for nest is on the ground. If the hen
has to be removed to new nest before be-
ing set or during incubation, do it in the
evening after dark, and c0nfine her to the
new nest for day or two, after which, If
she returns to the nest after feeding, the
nest can be left open. Most hens may be
removed any distance in this manner. Each
day when the hen leaves the nest to feed,
the eggs should be examined, and if any
are rotten or have been broken they should
be removed, and if necessary the remaining
ones washed in warm water, not over one
| hundred and five degrees. When the
Matching is completed and it is desired to
reset the hen it can be done by removing the
chicks before the hen shows disposition to
leave the nest, and place fresh eggs under
her. Theae is no danger in this course if the
hen has been properly cared for.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

DEMENT'S FOR CRoCKERY AND GLASS
Q) We have used lime and the white of an
egg for mending earthenware, and find it
most satisfactory 1t is a strong cement,
easily applied, and generally at hand. Mix
only enough to mend one article at time.
as it soon hardens when it cannot be used.
Powder small quantity of the lime, and
mix to paste with the white. Apply quick
ly to the edges, and place firmly together.
1t will soon become set and strong, seldom
breaking in the same place again. ~ Have
the dish you want to mend clean and dry.
Then take whitehead, such as is used for
painting. Put it on both sides OF your
pieces, and press tightly together. Now set
it away in dry place to dry for two or three
weeks before using. az Curdle skimmilk
with rennet,or vinegar, press out the whey
and dry the curd at gentle heat as rapidly
as possible. When quite dry, reduce to
very fine powder. Then take of powdered
curd, ten drachms; powdered quickl ime,
one drachm; powdered camphor, eight
grains; mix; keep in tightly-corked walls.
To join glass, earthenware, &C., the pow
der is made into paste, with little warm
water, and applied Immediately. AZ A good
waterproof cement is made by dissolving
five parts of gelatlne in hot water, and adj
ding one part of chromate of lime the ce-
ment must be kept in vessels which are well
| shielded from light.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22


LONDON QUARTERLY.-We have the re-
print of the April number OF the LONDON
QUARTERLY REVIEW from The LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co., Al Barclay street,
New York
The leading article is on ssThe Speakers
Commentary on the Old Testament" After
briefly explaining the origin and object OF
the work, and pointing out how far it has
succeeded in accomplishing its purpose, the
greater part of the article is devoted to an
examination of the manner in which several
questions of peculiar interest at the present
time are treated. The subjects chiefly con-
sidered are the doctrine of future state
the Interpretation Of the leading miraculous
of the Old Testament.
The article "Brugsch's History OF Egypt
gives some very valuable information on the
progress OF Hieroglyphic and Cuneiform In
terpretation, and the light thereby thrown
on early Egyptian history, especially in its
connection with the narratives in Genesis
and Exodus.
=
The other articles are s'Michael Angelo
and his Age;" s'Agrarian Distress and Dis
content in India )" "Pym and Shaftesbury:
two Popish Plots;" "Secret Correspondence
of Louis XVI ''Early English History:
Professors Stubs and Bright;' ssLord Car
navon's Agamemnon and General Schom-
berg's Odyssey y ssThe South African Prob
lem"
The periodicals reprinted by the LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co. al Barclay Street,
N. " are as follows: The London Quor-
terly, Edinburgh, Westminster, and British
Quarterly Reviews, and Blackaoood's Magd-
zine. Price, 81 year for any one, or only
$15 for all, and the postage is prepaid by the
Publishers.
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GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.
GEORGIA
of Columbus, Ga.

Ihave 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.
]. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
Office of Eflnger, Craig & Grattan.
may g.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

EEO. Nj. HARRISON,
VI ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
OFFICE-No. 10 Lawyers Row, Court House
Alley. june 6-tf
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T AMBLER SMITH,
b. @. VINCENT.
Engineer and Surveyor.

OFFICE No. IA W. MAIN ST., sTAUNToN, VA.
Offers his professional services to the public in
Engineering and Surveying work of every de-
scription. including Typographical Surveys and
of Mineral Lands, Surveying and Division Of
Farms and Lots, the investigation of titles to
land by plats and surveys, the location and con-
struction of Railroads, Tramways, McAdam
Roads and Turnpikes. Engineer and Contractor
for the construction Of Railroad and Highway
Bridges, Viaducts, Roofs, Turntables, &C. OF iron,
wood, or wood and iron combined, Plans. Specif-
cations and Estimates. together with proposals,
will be made and submitted when desired.
Parties out of the city can address
E. c. VINCENT,
oct 17-6m Lock Box No. A. Staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

Mail. southwark, connects at GOrdonSyllle, with
Ches. g. 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. s. Ohio r. R.,
and at Danville, with Richmond & Danville R. R.
for the Carolinas. Georgia. Florida and via Allan
ia to New Orleans.
For Manassas Line leave Washington at 90 a.
M and Alexandr % a. M, DAILY, except Sun
day. arrive at S TR AS R G., at IL rs P NJ =,
connecting with the Valley Road, east and west.
Leave Strasburg 3:l5p NJ, arriving at Alexandria
al 81 p m.
For Middleburg daily connections at Plains
station.
For Upperville regular connection at Delaplane
For Warrenton leave 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
a m, running through without change, connect
ing with through sleeper to Florida.
EB-ExcurSion Tickets to Jacksonville, Florida,
good to May 18th, 1879, at very low rates.
Through tickets sold at the lowest rates.
j. NJ. BROADUS,
mar 20 General Ticket Agent:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-22

We notice in the West Virginia papers
that the United States Court, which was to
have met at Charleston on the 18th, had
been postponed to the Goth of May. Witness
es had been summoned for the 18th, and ju-
rors notified, and lawyers made their ar
engagements for attendance on the 18th, but
for some unexplained cause, the day Of meet
ing was changed. We happened to meet
with a lawyer few days ago who has sever
al important cases in that court, and had ar
ranged his business to attend. The failure
of the Court to meet not only deranged his
business calculations as to that point, but
threw out of joint his business in several oth-
er localities which had been adjusted to suit
the West Virginia Court. He complained
bitterly Of the utter want Of consideration for
distant lawyers, in this sudden and unex-
planned change in the time Of the session of
the Court, for by it, not only his arrange
ments, but those OF other lawyers, had been
thrown topsy turvy, and they really did not
know how to calculate. The Court should
consult the convenience Of practicing attor-
MES, as well as its OWE, in the disposition OF
matters of so much Importance.
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A LEN. f. ROBERTSON.
n ATTORNEY AT LAW
STAUNToN, VA
Will practice in the Courts OF Augusta and adjcin-
ing counties.
Special attention given to the collection of claims
and prompt returns made.
rs OFFICE-No. I, Burns Building, Augusta
Street. Sept. IL. '76-tf.
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VXTM Is. HARRISON,
w AffOrney-at-Law,
STANTON, VA,
Practices in the courts of Augusta and adjoln-
ing counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection OF
claims and prompt returns made.
OFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks office and
above the Law Library. une ST.
Presfon "A. Baylor, .nnoa
, AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STAUNToN, VA.
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjoin-
ing Counties
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col. Geo. Baylor decd, on Augusta street,
opposite the Courthouse. nov 10-1y
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Professional Cards.
srAUNroN, VA, August 9, 1878.


WE having this day entered into an assoc ca
w ton as practitioners OF medicine ana
lie. J. ALEX. WADDELL, NJ. D.,
j. ST. p. GIBSON, NJ. d.
Office at DR.. Waddells residence. aug22-t
nR. I. w. SHELTON,
With an experience Of thirty-fve years in tn
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE,
offers his professional services to the cititizel
of Staunton and vicinity.
OTFICE:-At his Residence No. 112 CHURCH ST.
aug 29-h
JOHN W. STOUT Attorney.at.Law.
srAUNTQN, VA,
| Will practice in the Courts holden in augusta
and a ioininp COMMITTEES nov Att
GEORGE M. COCHRAN, Jr.,
" AttOrney-at-L Law,
sTAUNTON, VA.
AG- OFFICE opposite Circuit Clerks Office, and
| above the Office of Clerk of Court of Appeals.
dec 9-tf
CAMUEL s. SHELTER,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
STAUNToN, VA.
! OFFICE at 100 Augusta Street. nov 2S-ly
J. H. Hs'"s' ATTORNEY AT LAW,
| STANTON, VA.
| OFFICE, on Augusta street, in the room occu-
| pied by George C. Jackson, Esq.
jy9
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TAS. v. BROOKE, Jr.,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
STANTON, VA,
Will practice in Courts of Augusta and adjoining
counties. Particular attention given to collec-
tions. Offce-With Hon. A. Fl. Il. Stuart.
apr. IL 1677-tf.
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HUDSON & PATRICK,
III ATTORNEYS AT LAW
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts of Augusta and
Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
Feb lilly
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nh: MAURICE SMITH,
~ Attorney at Law,
1923 Fourth-and a-half ST., between G. and D. SITS.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Will practice in the Cours of the District of CO.
lum bia, and the U. s. Courts in Virginia.
HS- Special attention given to cases in Bank
ruptcy and private collections. dec 16-tf