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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Maj. Daniels has introduced resolution
in the Senate providing for the abolltions
of the Moffett Liquor Law.
There were AL deeds Of bargain and sale
recorded in the County Clerks Office during
the year ending January LIST. 1880.
Forty-nine marriage licenses were issued
from the City Clerks Office during 1879, Of
which "a were white couples and 25 colored,
DuriEg the year 1879 there were PAL mar
rage licenses issued from the Augusta Coun-
ty Clerks Office, of which 1S4 were to white
couples and 81 to colored.
Last week Mr.. Jas. Kelley, living in the
county on the Spri pg Hill road, whilst re-
turning to his home from Staunton, was
assaulted by two negro men. knocked in
sensible and robbed.
We are indebted to the Baltimore SUN for
its almanac for 1880, one Of the m ost valua-
BILE compendiums OF information and instruc-
ton, we have seen. 1t is a present Of worth,
and we appreciate it not a little.
The double sheet OF the Richmond DIS
patch, as New Years gift to its subscrib-
ers, contained vast amount of valuable
information as to the trade and growth Of
Richmond, and was creditable to the enter
prise aud public spirit of that journal.
We have received the January number
OF the american Farmer, published at Bal
tmore by Samuel Sand &c Son, at $1.50 per
annum. This is very valuable publication
for the farmer, as 1t contains vast amount
of excellent reading and suggestions con-
nected with the farm, the garden. the poul-
try yard, and other interests connected with
agricultural pursuits. We commend it to our
readers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES regular meeting OF
Staunton Lodge, No. As, I. o. o. F., Chas.
s. Roller. ESQ.,, Deputy Grand Master for this
district. was present on an official visit, and
Installed the following officers to serve the
present term: Charles A. Gladke, N. g.;
Frank Brosius, v. g.; N. N. Warner. Sec'y.;
Newton Argenbrlght, IS; VIM. NJ. Simp-
son, Treas'r; A. NJ. Simpson, Chap.;J. W.
Blackburn, R. s. to N. g.; G. W. Hewitt,
L. 8. to N. g.; C. W. LYMAN, Warden; 1.
L. Root, Con-; J. N. Ryan, R. S. s.; Ernest
Northnaele, l.. S. s.; John lesser, 1. G.; J..
W. Forbish, O. G.; Geo. Pitt, R. S. to V. c.;
John a. Wehn, L. s. to ".
After the ceremonies. the members of the
Lodge repaired to the restaurant of Mr.. John
lesser; where an elegant supper was served,
and it is needless to say, greatly enjoyed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08
An Old Man Rejuvenated.

Peter Showerman, Of Batavia, NY, GER
titled Sept. 10, 1879. as follows: "For forty
years have suffered with kidney and liver
difficulty, being obliged to void urine as Of
ten as once In 80 minutes, and have also
been great sufferer from paipitation of the
heart. am now using your Safe kidney
and Liver Cure, and can truiy saw. az Il,
years OF age, that it makes me feel like =
dew man, =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

MURDER IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY -
The dead body OF a Mr.. Michael, gentle
man about 70 years of age, was found in
the road near Hopkins Springs near Nc.
Gaheysville. in Rockingham county on Fri
day last. The body was first discovered by a
Mr.. McCauley. Death seems to have been
produced by blow or blows upon the head.
Michael is represented as a gentleman Of
high responsibility and of harmless dsposi-
ton. Great excitement was caused by the
finding of the dead body, and active efforts
will be made to find out the murderer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERs.-On Mon
day night last the following were Installed
as officers OF the order of Knights of Honor
Of this city R. C.. Anderson, Dictator j.
e. Rollins, Vice-Dictator Il. j. Crowder,
Assistant Dictator w. A. Burnett, Report
err; A. F. Kinney, Financial Reporter j
W. Newton, Treasurer; A. N. Brecken-
ridge, Chaplain; W. W. McGuffin, Guide
John lesser Guardian and P. B. Sublett,
Sentinel. Dictator J. NJ. Lickliter was adj
vanced to Past Dictator, Messrs. A. F. Kin
ney, A. Hart and w. A. Burnett have been
elected Trustees, and Past Dictator T. G.
Morton delegate to the Grand Lodge which
meets in Norfolk in March. The order is in
q dourishing condition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

MARRIED.-At the residence of the brides
father. in Wythe county Va, on the 3Oth of
December, Mr.. Howe Peyton Cochran, bro
Their OF Mr.. j. c. Cochrin. OF this county,
was married to Miss Jennie L.. daughter OF
Col. Jos. F. Kent, and sister Of Mrs. Geo.
NJ. Harrison of this city. Both Of the parties
to the.hi2h contract are well known in Staun-
ton and both are popular. The young bride
Is great favorite with all who know her,
and well deserves to be, for to personal
beauty is added strtn myth of character, and
those nohler virtues which mark the tr ue
woman. Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran will make
their future residence in Richmond. May
the life before them be prosperous and
happy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

FERROL AND QUINNIMONT.-Gov. Hart
ranft, President of the Pennsylvania and
Virginia Coal and Iron Company; Hon.
Thos B. Cochran, large stakeholder; R.
N. Pool, Esq, Vice President, and R. w,
Dorphley, Treasurer of the Company-all
OF Philadelphia-have recently been on a
business visit to Ferrol and Quinnimont.-
They have consummated the payment of the
purchase money for Quinnimont-$20O,0 900,
and have their arrangements perfected to
meet the payments on Ferroll, as they fall
due.
At Quinnimont twenty additional coking
ovens have just been completed, making the
entire number two hundred, and every thing
is in active operation at that property, the
Furnace turning out, on an average, thirty
tons of superior iron every day. AT Ferrol,
Prof. Morris is making the survey for mar
row gauge railroad from the railroad to the
ore banks, and washers are being placed in
position for the ores. In the early spring
work will commence on 40 ton Furnace
and the present furnace be remodeed and
improved so as to be placed in operation.
These properties are under the immediate
supervision of Prof. j. F. Lewis, Dustin
guished mining engineer and method cal
workman, and every thing indicates very
active year in the manufacture of iron and
the mining and shipping of ores. 1t is ex.
pected to mine for shipment, exclusive Of
consumption at Ferrol and Quinnimont, al
least 100000 tons of ore this year.
We mention these facts with great deal
OF pleasure. The active operations of this
company and the superior iron and coke
which are being turned out, cannot fail tc
attract the attention OF capitalists to the
rich iron and coal fields of Virginia and
West Virginia, and hasten the development
OF the resources which are eventually to ifl
Virginia out of her difficulties.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Mr.. Ned Alexander has resigned the pc
sition of Express Messenger on the G. & Q.
Road, and will engage in business with the
firm of F. Alexander g. Co., of this city.
Gardner Woodward has been appointed to
the position made vacant by his resignation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08
MARRIAGES.

On the 3Oth ult., near Fishersville, Jas Chand-
Ter to Miss Willie A. Tankesley. all OF Augusta.
On the 3Oth ut.. near Churchville, Mr.. John A..
Wagner to Miss Sarah E. Kincaid, all OF Augusta.
On the 3Oth uIt., at Mcdowell. Va, Mr.. James
N. Hiner, OF Pendleton county, w. Va, to Miss
Hannah G. Henderson, of Augusta county.
On the 3lst ult., near Koiner's Store, Mr.. Jacob
r. Garrison and Miss Eliza ]. Spradling, all Of
Augusta.
On the LIST inst. near Churchville, Mr.. Isaac R.
Baylor to Miss Alice Cornelia Lambert, daughter
OF John Lambert. all Of Augusta.
On the 1st inst, at Pond Gap, Peter NJ Jackson
to Miss Mildred Wren, all Of Augusta.
At the residence OF Asher Messick, on the 25th.
Mr. F. Cromer and Miss Julia s.. eldest daugh-
ter of Isaac Devers, all of Rockin CHAM.
On the Mst ult., at the residence of Emanuel
Suter, Esq, Jacob C. Wenger and Miss S.Vlrginia
Suter. all of Rockingham.
On the 2lst ult., Mr.. Charles Showalter and Miss
Rebecca Showalter, all of Rockingham county.
On the evening OF the Both ult.,at the residence
of the brides father in Wythe county. Va, Howe
P Cochran, CT Richmond, Va, to Miss Jenny L.,
daughter OF Col. ]. F. Kent.
At the Reformed Parsonage, in Middlebrook.
on the 18th u It., Mr.. j. F. Jarvis and Miss Sarah
E. Zimmerman, by Rev. s. L. Whitmore, both OF
Rockbridge county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

A new Postoffice has been established at
Davidia in this county on the Ches. & Ohio
Railway between Waynesboro' and Alton,
with Mr., W. r. Kurtz as Postmaster.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

PERsoNAL.-R. w. Dorphley, Esq,
Treasurer of the Pennsylvania and Virginia
Iron and Coal Company, was in the city on
Monday last. His visit to Virginia and
West Virginia has been in the int crest of
the company, and in connection with pay
ing in full the purchase money on the Quin-
nemont Furnace and Cooking property
5000 900.
The Richmond STANDARD, excellent au-
thority on literary subjects, and itself a
model of good taste md worth, in speak
ing of the series of articles now being pub
lished in the ''VIRGINIAN, refers to the au.
thor as follows: Colonel PEYTON is finish.
ed scholar, and forcible, graphic, and grace.
full writer. The creations of his prolific pen
have received the highest commentator
from the literary circles and authorities on
both sides of the Atlantic. We can promise
the readers of his projected Memorials a
rare intellectual renast.''
DR.. S. H. Moffett, of the House of Dee
gates. stopped in Staunton Tuesday, on his
way to Richmond. He was looking after
the interest of the Western Lanatic Asylum,
of whose Board he is an Efficient and use
full member.
Rev. Thos. Hume. of P,rtsmont,., will
preach in the Baptist Church next Sabbath,
and will continue to occupy that pulpit un-
til the new pastor arrives.
Master Fay Haines has opened a cigar and
newspaper store near the C. & o. Dept.
Capt. Ed. j. Smith the popular VI lster o I
Trains on the c. & o. Ry, has been pro-
noted to SUPPLEMENTARY of the Eastern Di-
vision, with office in Staunton. lie deserved
t.
Prof. 8. Fisher Morris, OF Quinnimont
and Ferrol was in the city Tuesday. He is
now making the location for narrow
gauge from near the depot at Ferrol to the
ore bank.
Hon. John Paul, State Senator from
Rockingham, was in the city Monday er
route for Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

A MEMORIAL BIBLE.-We have been
shown a pocket bible which was presented
to Mr. VIM. E. Skeen by Capt. Kenton
Harper, on board the Mayhower. as it left
Fortress Monroe for Mexico. January %,
1S47. The company which Capt. Harper
commanded and Mr.. Skeen was a member
of, landed at the mouth of the Rio Grande,
Feb. %, ls47, and left Mexico July 5, 1S4S,
on its ret urn TO Virginia, after the close Of
the Mexican war. This Bible has been a
constant companion of Mr.. Skeen ever since
its presentation 1t has crossed the plains
three times wi tn him been to Mexico
twice; passed through the Mexican and Mo-
doc wars with its owner, and through the
extended wanderings of Mr.. S., has been his
constant associate and friend. Between the
leaves are various little souvenirs and flow.
ers, placed there thirty years ago {; motto
from lady friend, ''Think Of me''-a lock
Of plated hair a little golden curl from a
child's head an obituary printed on satin,
of the venerable Sampson Eagan, grand
father of Mr.. Skeen, written by the writer
of this notice thirty-two years ago; and
several other mementoes Of friendship. The
sacred book has been kept in excellent con-
dition and we have no doubt, been source
of comfort and many pleasant memories, as
its possessor threaded his way through the
frontiers of America and among the wilds
and dangers of the Indian hunting grounds.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Advertisements inserted at 81 90 per square Tor
arst insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madef for quarterly, half yearly,
sad yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Bishop Glosbrenner, who has been quite
sick at his residence in Churchyille, is, we
are glad to learn, improving, and it is hoped
that he may soon be restored to his usual
health.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

DEED RECoRDED.-The mortgage of the
Pennsylvania and Virginia Iron and Coal
Company, of which ex-Gov. Hartranft is
President, to the Guarantee Trust and Safe
Deposit Co.. Of Philadelphia. is being re-
corded in the County Clerks Office. The
bonds of the Iron G Goa! Co. to the amount
OF $500, 900 are guaranteed. and a mortgage
Is executed on the Company's property at
Ferrol and Quinnimont. The tax for recor-
ding the deed was $3.50.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

There is general apprehension that the
ice crop will be short, if not an entire fail
ure. It rarely happens that good ice can be
secured in this latitude, after the middle of
January,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

NEW YEARS DAY was celebrated in
Staunton by ar unusual amount OF sociabili-
ty, and the interchange of innumerable
good wishes. The visiting was more gener-
al than for some years. This may have been
attributable to the fact that those who start j.
ed early in the day, were enabled to make
the whole circuit, for whilst refreshments
were abundant, the supplies Of intoxicants
were like angels visits, chocolate and coffee
being the liquid stand.bys. There were
scarcely half dozen houses in town where
wines were offered, and the consequence
was that an unwonted degree of sobriety
prevailed.
The custom of New Years calling seems
to grow in popularity, and if we may Judge
from recent experience, promises to become
the occasion OF good wishes and congratula.
tions, and not season, as has too often
been the case, of immoderate and widespread
intoxication. This propitious change is at.
tributabe to the influence and advice of the
clergy, more than to any other cause. Just
before Christmas, the Staunton ministers,
and notably Mr.. Hnllihen Of the Episcopal
church, preached in strong terms against
holiday indulgenees, and asked the mem.
bers OF their congregations to discourage them
in every way. The bills of fare on Thursday
evidenced the effect Of the sermons OF the
Sunday preceding.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

When you visit Staunton, don't go home
until you have seen GLADKE's ESTABLISH
MFNT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

THE DEBATE.-On Saturday night a
large audience was present at the Society
meeting. Prof. Coleman read an excellent
essay. The question, SHOULD the policy of
to the victors belong the spols obtain with
political parties?" was debated 1t the affirm
alive, by Genl. Lilley; in the negative by
Messrs. Stuart, Robertson and Patrick. A
vote Of the society decided it in favor of the
negative.
The question for Saturday night next, is
"Should civilization be extended by force. :"
Speakers In the affirmative. Messrs. Bren-
naman and Bones; negative, Messrs. Harry
Frazier aud Edward Echols.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

The largest variety &c. Counter can be seen
at Gladke's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

GLApKE has the largest stock of Corsets
in Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Gladke has the largest stock Of Corsets in
Stanton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Go and buy one Of GLADKE's Winter
Hats for msn at 40 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Go and see GLADKE's Boys hats at %
cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

night last, after one Of the most successful
entertainments, artis.ically and financially,
ever held in Staunton. The chief interest
centered around the contest for the prizes
voted to popular gentlemen. A handsome
gold headed cane was won by Col. Gordon
over Councilman Byers. Mr.. Thos. Burke
received an elegant gold watch, his compet-
itor being Mr.. S. A. Hoshour, and Capt VIM
Anderson, of the. C. & o. Ry, was voted a
beautiful railroad lantern over Capt New
port of the B. & O. R.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08
Deaths.

On the 25tb ult., Miss Mary F. Wilson. aged 10
years, daughter OF Mr.. ]. Edgar Wilson, OF Rock
bridge county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Angus ia CATTLE AT SEA.-During
the passage of the ship IL. D. Stephenson
from New York to Liverpool, terrible
The cargo consisted principally Of cattle, and
embrace large lot belonging to Mr.. Fran
els F. Bell, Of this county. under the charge
Of his son, Mr.. J.P P. Bell, and Messrs. Speck
and Zimmerman, two young men of this
county. So violent was the storm, that it
was found necessary to throw overheard
number of cattle. and others still were
smothered by the falling in OF portion of
the ship. Only seventeen were landed in
England. We are glad to learn that the loss
aIla; aimed Mas fully covered by insurance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Go and see GLADKE's Boys hats at 25 cts
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably In Advance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD e
understand that lald damages are being
assessed along the South-River line Of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, in Augusta
county, and are pleased to state that the cit
liens through whose property the survey
has been made are showing very liberal
spirit. A similar test will be made along
the Baskerville route in very short time.
1t is not known which survey will be
adopted. The extraordinary development
of specular ore at the Davida Mines, at the
western base of the Blue Ridge, near the
western mouth of the tunnel on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, and the rich ore
! deposits all along the line, will necessarily
be taken into consideration in the final To-
cation.
These remarkable ore formations-specu-
lar, red and brown hematites being found in
close proximity, and apparently in great
abunGance-togethe with the range Of iron
ore deposits of at least forty miles in length,
cannot fail to have weight in the determine
ton OF the route. Prof. Strauch is now in
charge of a large force on the Davidia prop
erty, near Waynesboro, where the combina-
ton of ores mentioned is found, testing the
extent and quality of the specular ores
particularly. Specimens OF this ore that we
have seen, indicate unusual richness in pure
metal, and il all present indications do not
fail, superior quality of steel ore will be
demonstrated to exist.
with the combinations we have named, it
is only a question OF time when Furnaces
| will be ere cted to utilize them on the
ground. With every facility for converting
these ores into metal, it would imply a want
OF business sagacity to entirely depend upon
shipping them for the profit that it is ex-
pected to realize from the investment. 1t
takes slime, however, to mature plans Sc
costly and extensive as is implied in erect
ing Furnaces, and as the management .ol
this property is composed OF gentlemen oil
business comprehension and experience, we
may reasonably expect them to move in
that direction as soon as arrangements can
be consummated for that purpose.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-08

Go to Gladke's.
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duties of the SUPPLEMENTARY devolved
upon the assistant physicians, Drs. Hamilton
and Fisher, whose discharge thereof is high.
ly commended by the Board. In their
report the assistant physicians say, that the
percentage of rccoveries, though slightly
below the average, is nearly double that of
the preceding year, in which large num-
Der of chronic cases was admitted. In the
coming year the percentage ct recoveries
will probably be very low, as large influx
of chronic cases is expected.
In noticing the fact that five persons have
been discharged from the asylum as not In
sane, and at the same time gratifying the
curiority of those who may desire to know
how sane person got into the asylum, the
physicians say that one was an inebriate,
one an opium -eater, and another eccentric,
all three being thought by their friends to
be insane. The fourth was suffering from
delerium of typhoid fever, and fifth who
had violated the law, was committed by
advice of his counsel with view to plead
ing insanity in his defence.
Referring to the prospects Of filling the
new buildings, the physicians say: We have
now on file the names of enough applicants
to fill the new building for females. 1t will
in all probability be full before the first of
January next. Then it will be necessary to
begin again the rejection of applicants here,
and we learn from DR.. Black that there will
be no additional accommodations for them
at the Eastern Asylum. A partial remedy
for this state OF things will be found in the
power of the board, as provided by law,
ssto deliver any lunatic confined In the asy-
lum to any friend who will give bond in a
penalty, with condition to retain and take
proper care Of such unatic.'' In this way
patients are occasionally removed and after
wards supported by the friends who give
the bonds. There are few persons able and
willing to incur such an expense, but If the
General Assembly will authorize the court
| of the county to which the patient is re.
moved to make an allowance for malnte-
nance and care, or in the case of lunatic in
iail, or boarded out, such allowance ne vel
to exceed the cost of support in the asylum,
it is probable that nearly all the quiet and
harmless female patients may be removed
and thus room be made for such applicants
as are in most urgent need of the asylum.
From the report of the Steward, Mr.
Saml. A. Houshour, the expenditures OF The
past year amounted to SIS, 2l6.1S,or sl35.9'
per capita.
The steward thinks that supplies will cos
about 10 per cent. more during ls79.So thar
durinff1s7s. "a. and therefore the mainten
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-08-12

The reports from DR.. Tanner, since
the close Of his fast on Saturday last,
are more amazing than the details of
his remarkable fast. His feats of
gormandizing, at time when every
one supposed that it would be almost
impossible for him to retain any sort
of nutritious food on his stomach,
was the greatest surprise of all, and
he has continued feeding almost ev-
cry hour ON beef, oysters, vegetables
and fruits, until on Tuesday evening
last he had gained in weight from
1919 to lao pounds.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-08-12

F. S. Christensen Commissioner
of Statistics for the State of Mime.
sofa, has just furnished to the press
of the State statements Of the acre.
age and yield of the principal cere.
ais for 1879, and also the acreage fol-
1880, as compiled from official re.
turns. The total acreage in whea:
in 1880 was 1908, 1925, an increase OF
2OO,sO4 acres. He estimates the
wheat crop of this year at over fifty
three million bushels, against 81
462, 800 bushels in 1879.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-08-12


Senator Blaine opeued the cam
paign in Maine at Augusta, on the
10th inst, by one Of his ablest
speeches, in which he discussed the
general causes of present prosperity.
He said: "This condition resulted as
a consequence of two great events
the preservation of the union of
States, and the establishment of the
national finances on, an enduring
foundation by the restoration of spe-
Gle payments; and all ask is, whether
these aids were brought about by the
supporters Of Hancock."