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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06
1882.
1882.
Harper's Magazine.
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where IS has already Al v;Tcg laGIOn larger tiIau
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coming Volumes for iSS2 will in every resoa.t
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

The fellow, who, by mistake, sen: his au~
burn-h haired sweetheart instead of bottle sf
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup bottle of hairdyo,
wants to know the best way to commi, sui>
dido.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

There is fortune awaiting Andy Names,
in Kansas, who is said to be somewhere in
this State With his mother.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

weed, Cora and Potatoes wanted al this
once, ier which the highest market price
viii be paid in subscription receipts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Notice is hereby given. that new stock
of Fancy Goods snd Novelties are now on
exhibition at the Twin Fronts. These goods
were specially selected aud bought for our
Holiday trade, aud will sell rapidly. Call
early for choice, at
Dee g. j. GobDsM1rn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

The Masonic Grand Lodge of W. Va, hs,
ordered portrait. of Past Grad Master
Isslknsr 60 be placed ia its HALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06
PEN, INK AND SCISSORS.

"a new YORK nrm lately bought one nuns
dred tons of potatoes in Ireland at is cents
bushel.
It is estinstsd that from $50. 000, 600 to
10000, 900 is invested in the jeseIry trade
of the United States, xelusive of oliver ware.
Two of tho parties alleged to have assisted
in the liberation Of the convicted Red Men
from tho Barbour county jail, have been ar
rested.
Baltimore has new city ordinance, max,
ing it unlawful for any person to sell, give
away, or dispose in any manner of what is
knsRn as the TOY cartridge pistol'' withia
the limits of the city.
The large tract of land owned by Mr..
Henry s. Walter, about twensy-fcar miles
above Charleston, has been purchased by
Mf. Ward of Detroit, Michigan, for $685.
600. This Isad is valuable both for its GOAL
aad timber.
Two passenger coaches of !. Colorado Gem
trail train were recently blown from the track
two miles east of Georgetown, Colorado. by
q severe wiad storm. There wore thirteen
passengers on board, all of whom were raore
or less injured, but none dangerously.
It appears that among all the democrats of
prominence outside of old Virginia, Senator
ii. G. Davis, of this State, was the only one
to put his hand 10 his pocket TO help his
brethren in their fierce fight against NJ ahoue.
He sent his check to the Conservative Com.
mittes for $780, AartinsJurg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Geo. W. Fsidt. Esq, of M.r,insburg, Ia,
been appointed by the n. W. Grand Master
of M,.Oas for West Virgins, Deputy Grand
Master for the fourth Masonic District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Secretary Windows refunding cost the
government about $500, exclusive of the
paper and printing of the nen bonds, which
auosnted TO nearly Sc 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

The father of Mrs. Garfield says tia. soo,-
or or later the assassination of the Presiden.
will be found to have been che result of a
conspiracy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

There are 81 counties in this State, and
newspapers arc published in 46 of them
leaving s counties in the State that have 40
home papers. viz: Boone, Clay, Logan.
MCDOWELL, Pendle.on, Poe ohoot,s, Webster
and Wyoming.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Mr.. Charles p. Hatch has been appointed
general freight and passenger agent of tho
Norfolk and Western Railroad, with head
quarters at Lynchbsrg, Va Mr. Hatch holds
che same position on the Shenandoah Valley
Road. but his relations with that sonpsoy
will net be disturbed BY hi, sew appoint,
meat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Hanover College, Indiana. recently admit
ted hdies to her halls, and the result hs,
been several weddings among the students
One occurred last week, and tho groom and
his best man were suspended Cor their limo
cent diversion, and the bride ran off home to
escape the Same fate. Coeducstion is a sue,
cess at Hanover.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Daks.. will apply for admission IS State
al the' coming ssssios. Of Congress. Should
j. be admitted i. will add two Republicans
TO the Senate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

$500 per year can be easily made at homo
working for e. G. Rideout Il Co., 10 Barclay
Street. New York. Send for their catalogue and
full particulars. Oct25'sl-ly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

EPissopsl Bishop Pstsrkin, of West vir>
ginia, hes built fifteen ehurshs, since he
tssk charge of the diocese.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Some lady of this city should take the
agency for tina. popular aud useful book.
practical Housekeeping" issued by Buck
eye Publishing Co, Minneapolis, MINI.
Every hOusekeepsr needs a copy. Address
the publishers for terms. Commissions
large.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

ALWAYS REFREsn1NG.-A delicious cd OF is i'm
parted by Floreston Cologne, which is always
refreshing. no matter how freely used.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

fhe question OF al aaesdze.s to eur
to1a ehar.sr-providing for an annasl else
sios OF mayor ssd three of the six oounoil-
mon, prepayment of taxes at f1ed period
before elections, &c.-is still being ogitsted,
and public meeting, in view of the near>
ness Of the .ias for tbs converting of The
Legislature, is talked of. A call for suoh n
meeting will probably be made shortly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

A TGEo r LIGHTS is the only pI.c. yor can
DRUGS and MEDICINES
July 5, 1881
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

The Yves. yirginia Lesislstar. viii NEE.
on Vednesday, January lltH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06

Is not the alarming spread of the small
pox from city to city, and its near proximity
to as, good cause for prompt action of souoo
sort on tho part of our Loosl Board of Health
and corporate authorities, to prevent, if pe.>
siole, she bringing ia snd spreading of that
dread soourge in our county and town? Six
or seven cases, one of them fatal, are re-
ported at Winchester, and with the disease
that close, prompt action, if any, should be
had to prevent its ravages here.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-06
j. Ran. RodriclS,
East Room, Ssdler Duildine

TSHERE may he constantly fcund at my we'll
supplied store. at the above stand, on OF the
NEST com Plete stocks Of goods TO be .een in tho
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

DIR. PTRCE's "Golden Medical Discoy.
cry - has become so thoroughly established
IN public favor that were IL not for the for
getfulness OF people il would not be neces-
sary 70 call attention 10 It's power 10 cure con-
sumption, wldch is scrofuia OF the lungs, and
other blood diseases. "a eruptions, blotches,
pimplesi ulcers and " liver complaint
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

THE Ottawa tKan. } Republican thus quotes;
Mr.. Harvey b. +. Keller. recorder Of deeds,
says; | have long been convinced Of tho
merits of 81. Jacobs on, and use Il In my
family for rheumatism successfully.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

Mr.. Harrison Alnsworth. the novel;
ist, who has Just been entertained at a
banquet by his native city Of Manchester,
Is now seventy-six years old. Among
his paternal ancestors are Robert Aims.
worth. a distinguished scholar, and
Henry Ainsworth, the Brownist, who
was one Of the most learned Hebrew
scholars of his time--th commence
ment OF the seventeenth century. The
father of Mr.. Ainsworth was Mr. Thorn
as Ainsworth, who was a solicitor, hav-
ing an extensive practice in Manches-
ter. He wished that his son should be-
come LAWYER. hut the young mans
tastes led him irresistibly in the direc-
ton Of literature.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

.AN IlIf llII7Il7' Cal, an G, Ifl7.
DR.. X. Y. PIERCE, BuHalo. n Y.:-Dear
Sir-l have employed year " Pleasant Pur-
gapve Pellets 10 by practice for The last
four years. now use no other Alternative
OF cathartlc medicines in all chronic de-
rangements OF the stomach, liver and bow
els. know OF nothing that equals them.
j, a. MILLER, NJ. d.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

II Is no vile drugged stun, pretending TO
be made OF wonderful foreign roots, barks,
Gates Of pretended miraculous cures, but a
simple, pure, effective medicine, made of
well known valuable remedies, that fur
nishes it's own certificates by its cures. We
refer 70 Hop Bltters, the purest and best OF
medicines. See another column Rspu6-
Ifodyt.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

You can't add different things to-
gcther,' said an Austin school teacher.
"lf you add a sheep aud q COW together, It
does NOT make two sheep or two cows"
little boy, the son " an Austin avenue
miikman, held ilp his hand and said; That
may do with sheep and cows, but il you add
quart OF milk aud quart Of water, IL
makes TWO quarts OF milk. I've seen II
tried. - I,1ts sJii4qS.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

Az ex.consul Of Great Britain, saws the
Brookiyn Eagle, related that Mr. Charles
Townsend, sedalia, Mo-, was cured Of rheu-
motIsm Of the worst Kind by Sc Jacobs on.
'-IHd.dgapolls (Ind.) 5eeffya.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27
Asa Cure ror piles,

Kidney-Wo acts fret by overcoming In
the mildasI manner all tendency TO consti-
patton: then, by It's great tonic aud invig-
Grating properties, II restores 70 health tho
debiIitated aud weakened parts. Try it,
Ir,a
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27
How Women Would Vote.

Were women allowed to vote, every one In
the land who has used DR.. Pierce's "Fa-
V0rlte Prescription would vote Il TO be an
unfudling remedy for the diseases peculiar
to her sex. BY druggists.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

GHE leaves are turning slowly yellow;
their summers hue Is hence; the ripening
fruit il on the mellow; the small boy ON the
fence. lie looks around, he views the
ground and thinks the moment suits; ho
Ills his pockets full and round, then jumps
the fence and senOts. ---H.Fdea H,cOrQeT,
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

As AN article Of food the lobster dates
back centuries ahead OF the oyster and clam,
and Is believed to be coeyal with dyspepsia,
--BurlagiOn HdpieBc,
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27
q LEssoN ln pronnnelatIon.

A LESSON In pronunciation;
said Master Jones Now must We go
MunOut uelay tp the dee-po,
LRuehc sweet Miss Jones, Il should say So
Let start At once TO the day-po.
Smiled Mrs anes " In uuiot-step, on,
Wen ud nun dowa TO the dcppo."
Groaaed Mr. Jones. It's mighty hot,
To drive you alito the dee-pOt
These conflicts of pronunciation
Mouid NOT be u they d oail it station"
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27
WEATHER--OR NOT.

Ne admire tho philosorhy OF tho unfortunate
man who. when cvgrytAing had been swept
away fald, Well, therlN ho weather and taxes
len, II aay rate" Alas, weather i3 tho yellow
dog OF All sutCcis, everyone thinks y hiq
Epecial right to try % better tho weather, and
hurB his nuuihcnlAs avGint " Old Probabilities"
the vraihcr. Tic following Communication Il
from PruL Tico Of 81. Louai. Mo, the renowned
ineienrologist and weather prophet Of thu West.
snrcy OF more Importance 70 thoss who suffer
with that pninfiii iaaiady he Gpr3kg Of; "1h0
day aitoF c0Ecluding my lcciGt,s az Burlington,
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

"I HAVE done the State some service "
was the remark the released convict made
after AN imprisonment Of ten years.--So SoB,kr.
pi,le JtJ1fraol
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

"YOU seem sad and detected tonight,
Claude, dear" "Ycs, darling; men Of my
smiles or frowns Of fortune" His washer
woman had discharged him.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

PROFANITY never did any man the least
good. 40 man Is richer, happier or wiser
ioI Il. II recommends no one TO society; il
Is disgusting TO refined people, and abomin-
able 10 The good.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

WHEN Brown said he was afraid he was
going to have the salt rheum, FOgg said 1t
was impossible, Brown was too fresh.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

4 MANS curiosity never reaches the fe-
male standard until some one tells him that
his name was in yesterdays paper.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

WHEN the schoolmaster threatened TO tan
Johnny, the urchin reminded him that a
soft tan, sir, turneth away wrath.'
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

IN cards as 10 life, IL Is the man who IS
ready to beg who is waiting for something
to turn up.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

IT afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's EyeWater Druggists sell Il. 2je.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

&c ''sToCKINGs can do without, but ear
rings must hnve,v a San Francisco belle
was heard 10 murmur ia the gloaming =
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

RUMokaD approaching movement Of the
Czar--up lnto the air.--tfTaph'c.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

l5c box "Roush on Rats keeps house free
from flies, bed-bugs, reaches, rats mice, sc.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

A LADY, : 10 had ntiaffEietl With her Dald-
headed lover said Us dlsmissing him,
" Wha. is deiightinl about you, my friend,
IS, tbat haye not the trouble OF sending
you haek say locks OF hair. "
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

CH1 A WEEK. SIC day al home easily made.
. costis ortAt frca Adaf's True &Co. Augusta Ns
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

wuEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
Please say you saw the adVertisment ~
this paper, Advertisers Hike 10 know
whom and whore tlieiE adVsrtiamenss
are paying best
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

wen Anser ana brine senton trial Evcrythns
w aoue " horse power oiamDdllCo.. Dawitl, No.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

Iowa on the 2st of December last was seized
with sudden attack of neuralgia IN the chest,
giving me Cxeruciatng pain and almost prevent
ing breathing. Ny pulse usually 50, fcl % 25:
intense nGusca uf the stomach FucceedCd and q
cold, Olantuy sweat covered roy entire body.
The attending physician could do nothing =" rc-
leye me. Alicr suffering FOR three hours 4
thought AS had been u5ingEr JACQHs on With
IEaturRied piece Of fsnuel. larec enough 70
cover my chest, with tho Oil and Gpplinllt The
relief was almost instantaneous In one hour
taken the train % an an appointment that night
in n HeiEhbofiug town had my friends not dis
eunded ne. Asitwgs itooR the ni.httrglu furuy
home la 81 Louis, and have not bcen troubled
since
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27
NEW AGENTS GOODS Sc. 8, Isss:. Is.s. ! Hs. e.

@ SaS Sss a'sR s5s iaT
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

aHAG ~ and Wigf sant c q. n anywhere Wholesale
"a "A * and Retail. price.llsl ne Goods gnaFAo-
hAHbAhttoed hIsrEkalal6i wabash ~ .ch.sssa
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

pIlenlEc ENTERPRISE CARRIAGE co. clTTl.0 0.
DuuuiLO fsrr3tsry ssisea. cstaiozss rsvse,
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27

00O@AMpaIR -a6tEIs WAgJED-9O best
efNKg selling ART lgts u tft Wufd; sample fgea
Ph0hOeH AldFlas JAa nransan. DeIlolt Mleh.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-10-27
DIpinishsd vIgor.

L20NHpQN3e Cnn secure permanent crnpoyrurus
=. y t With good stlhry sCillne elueen city
ski ana shocking SuppDrfcfs,c;r c;r, Sample Oufls
frce Address tluee civ Sustie nsief' Co., ,Cin N
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-01-21
Shemariah Church.
WHAT 1T WAS ONCE-WHAT IT is NOW
AND WHAT IT WANTS YET.

WHAT IT WAS ONCE-WHAT IT is NOW
AND WHAT IT WANTS YET.
Correspondence Of the Staunton vND1oAroR)
JAN. 10Th. 1881.
This church was erected about fifty years
ago, and as was customary in those days
was arranged very differently from those
of modern years. 1t had it's pulpit on one
side and very high; two doors entered the
opposite side, one at each end; while the
sound of the human voice was completely
deadeped by three galleries. The windows
were nearly as wide as they were long,
and good, big dinner bell with a little
rickety belfry perc he'd on top.
1t will be remembered that the ladies de-
termined last fall there should be change
In these things, and held lawn party to
help raise the means. The lawn party
was success. They realized about $3.50
from it, which was immediately followed
by subscriptions to raise more, this result
ted in nearly as much more
The committee at once tore out the old
windows, pulpit, doors and galleries, re-
placing the windows with high narrow
ones, the pulpit with a low walnut one at
one end, and two commodious doors at
the end opposite the pulplG. Inc peWS are
all rearranged with aisles running from
the doors to the pulpit. The walls and
ceiling have been replastered and kalso-
mined, and the doors, windows aud peWs
tastefully grained in imitation of oak and
walnut.
The ladies now desire to procure car
pet for the floor of the pulpit and aisles,
and to raise the the necessary means sup
per will be given at the school room near
the church, Friday night, the 21st. Oys
ters, cakes, meats and fruits will be pro-
vided at moderate rates all are invited.
J. o. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-01-21

A DRUNKEN BEAR.-A half dozen pro-
spectors camped one night recently in the
Sierra Nevada, Eldorado county, Californ-
ia. The ground was covered with snow.
and when about midnight a grizzly bear
approached, the crunchiug of his his feet
aroused the whole camp. The bear trot-
ted boldly up to within few feet Of the
fire and seized the nearest thing that could
be reached-a bag containing few such
articles as bread and sugar and a demi.
john of the hottest whisky manufacturer
on the Pacific coast. The prospector
fired several shots at the grizzly. whicl q
caused him to seize the bag and scampe I
off. Relieved Of the unwelcome visito r s
presence, the party dropped off to slet 70
again, to be aroused about dawn by loud
and long roars in neighboring ravine.-
The men approached the ravine cautious
ly, and were delighted to see the grizzly
uproariously drunk and rolling in the snow
The bear had broken the demijohn and.
Tapped up the whisky with an appreeiative.
tongue. His antics were very funny-''as
good as clrcus,'' one of the prospectors
says-and they we're kept up until long
after sunrise. He tried hard to climb up
the side Of the ravine, and made ferocious
dashes at the men, but every time he roll
ed down. AT last the spectators shot him
and moved on.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-01-21
Newspal Der Advertising.

Newspaper adv ertising is now recognized
by business men, having faith in their
own wares, as tat, most effective means
for securing for t heir goods wide recog-
milton of their IN erits.
Newspaper adv ertising compels inquiry.
and. when the ar ticle offered is of good
quality, and 3.t a fair price. the natural re-
suit is increa sed sales.
Newspaper adv ertising is permanent
addition to the reputation OF the goods ad-
vertised, be cause it is permanent lnf1u'
ence always at work in their interest.
Newspaper advertising is the most ener-
getic and vigilant of statesmen, addressing
thousands each day, always in the adver-
tbs ar;s Interest, and ceaselessly at work
seeking customers from all classes.
Newspaper advertising promotes trade.
for even in the dulleSt times advertisers
secure by far the largest share Of what is
being done. -.
While the advertiser eats and sleeps,
, printers, steam engines and printing pres
ses are at work for him. trains are bearing
his words to thousands of towns and hun
dreds of thousands of readers, all glancing
with more or less interest at the message
prepared for them in the solitude of his
| office. No preacher ever spoke to so large
| an audience, or with SO little effort, or SO
eloquently, as you, gentle reader, may do,
with the newspaper mans assistance.
So saws the Danville sNews," and we
add that one of the best merchants in this
city told us that proper advertising in a
newspaper was worth more than all other
kinds, and one of the best bankers SsalG
from intercourse with business men all
over the Union he was satisfied that man
who did not advertise in this day had as
ho IF -I1IT1cbh1Trn ADJ
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-01-21

A YELL IN TRUNK.-Will Tucker
and Ad. Hit, two boys of this city, got
their desire for adventure in the common
way, reading the literature of Buffalo Bill
and Texas Jack; but their choice of a field
was unusual, for they decided to go South
instead of West. They had very little
money; and here they again departed from
precedent, for they did not start out hope
fully afoot, like other boys we frequently
read of. They could just pay for single
ticket to Alabama, and they decided that
one should travel as a regular passenger
while the other rode in trunk as baggage.
The toss Of coin settled that Hit should
60 in the trunk. A bottle of water and
some bread were put in with him, and sew
eral holes were bored to supply him with
air. Last evening Tucker drove to the
railroad station in hack, checked his
trunk and settled himself down comforta-
bly, in the seat of irst-class car. But all
did not 60 we'll with Hit. He was tum-
bled roughly into the baggage car and left
standing on his head. Other trunks were
piled on his, nearly closing the air holes.
When almost smothered he let out his re-
naming breath in yell for help. The lid
was broken. The contents had lost his
desire to roam. He confessed, and, with
Tucker, was sent home.-Louisv5lle Neacs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-01-21
SHEEP RAISING IN V1RG1NIA.-A &C

SHEEP RAISING IN VIRG1NIA.-A cor
respondent in the Baltimore "Sun" says:
In answer to your correspondent, I. f. =.
in regard to the best lands for sheep rails
ing In Virginia, as you have already in
formed him, the Piedmont region has long
been conceded the best for that purpose.
T. +. E. would find suitable land along
the Virginia Midland railroad, and also
along the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
railroad, which runs through Campbell,
Bedford. Botetourt and Roanoke counties,
all of which are naturally fine grass lands.
These sections are rolling and well water
ed. For grazing purposes l should prefer
the freestone to the limestone lands, as
the grass is much harder and withStandS
the drought far better. You are scarce
ly ever troubled in a freestone section with
dried up streams and parched grass. except
in the most severe cases Of drought
also prefer a rolling section, as it affords
better protection during the winter, and
sheep appear to thrive much better than
on flat lands. Being in the sheep raising
business myself in Virginia, and having
Investigated all points bearing on the sub
ject, would be pleased to give your cor
respondent auy information IN my power,
or he can get full information from the
following gentlemen, who are successful
stock grazers in Virginia: Col. s. S. Brad
ford, Culpeper, Va, has a fine flock of
Spanish Merinos; Mr.. Thos. Kyle, and
Col. Munford Radford, Forest Depot,
Bedford county, Va, have fine flock OF
the Merlno and Southdown cross; also Mr.
W. T. Harris, Bellevue postoffice, Bedford
county, has flock of the common and
Cotswold cross