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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

Capt G. Benton Koiner, Chief Marshal
Col. A. w. Hartman, Capt. Jas. H. Waters
Capt. G. w. Swoope and Capt. Jas. McFar-
land, Assistant Marshals.
All the Military Companies of the City, Fire
Department, all Benevolent Associations, all
schools of the city and county, are invited to
turn out in full on that day.
The line will form on Main street at 1C
o'clock, a. M, and will move promptly at 109
o'clock. a. M, in the following order:
l. Stonewall Brigade Band.
2. Military Companies and Capt. Hoover's
school.
3. Elk Confederate soldiers.
4. Carriages containing President of the As.
ISOLATION. Chaplain, Mayor of City and Speak
er of Day.
5. All Benevolent Associations.
6. Fire Department of city, and Band and
Fire Department of the D., D. and B. Insti-
tuition.
Z. All schools and citizens on foot, citizens
in carriages, citizens on horseback.
At the Cemetery, the ceremonies will be
opened by prayer from the Chaplain.
Address by Mr. A. G. Gordon.
Decoration of Graves.
1t is earnestly hoped that all from county
and city will actively cooperate and con-
tribute flowers and evergreens for the occa
sion.
1t is suggested that the stores be closed from
10a to 12t clock, so that all can unite in the
decoration.
By order of the Executive Committee.
F. B. BERKELEY, Sec'y.
N. B.-A meeting of the Corporators Of the
Aug Mem. Asso. will be held on Thursday
9th inst, in the Hall of the Y. NJ G. A.. imme
diatelY after the decoration ceremonies, at
o'clock, p m.
A full attendance is earnestly requested
J. FL. SKINNER, Pres't.
F.B. BERKELEY, Sec'y,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

MARRIAGE OF BISHOP DUDLEY.-The Right
Rev. Thomas Underwood Dudley, ID. D., As
sistant Bishop of Kentucky, was married
Thursday at noon to Miss Mary Elizabeth AL
drich, daughter of the late Herman Aldrich,
of New York, at Calvary church, in that city
There were no bridesmaids or ushers, as it
was intended that the wedding should be very
private The bride was led into the church
by her brother, while Bishop Dudley entered
with her mother. The ceremony was per
formed by the Right Rev. John Nicholas Gal
leher, Bishop of Louisiana, assisted by the
Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith, Bishep
of Kentucky, and the Right Rev. Horatio Pot
ter, Bishop of New York. Bishop Dudley is
well known in Staunton. He was for several
years pastor of the Episcopal church in Har-
risonburg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

A LOST DEAF-MuTE BoY.-The Goodson
Gazette says that "a deaf-mute boy about thir-
teen years old appeared at Goshen, Rockbridge
county, Virginia, on the second of June. He
is totally uneducated and is unable to give
any account of himself. 1t is likely that he be-
longs somewhere on the line of the Chesa-
lpeake and Ohio Railway. If our exchanges,
and the newspapers of the State generally will
copy this notice it may be the means of re-
storing this poor boy to his parents. Unless
news OF him be gotten to his people in this
way they can never hear of him."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

INFORMATION WANrED.-Alf. w. Burnett,
Chief of the Eureka Detective Agency O.
West Virginia, writes US that last year man
calling himself Mike May, of Rockbridge OF
Augusta county, who had considerable money
mysteriously disappeared when on Coal River
A committee Of reputable citizens ask MIR
Burnett to inquire if any trace of friends can
be had, as it is very evident he was murdered
ANY information should be communicated te
Mr.. Burnett, at Charleston, W. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT LowMooR.--A
horrible accident occurred at Lowmoor fur
mace, on the I'd, by which four persons were
SO frightfully injured that it ls probable they
will die. 1t appears that negro boy en-
ployed at the iron works at the above named
place, who was conveying can of dynamite
to the powder house, stopped at the black
smith shop, which lie entered with the dyna-
mite can in his hand. In few moments
afterwards, persons in the vicinity were star
tied by laundering defamation, and saw the
debris of the blacksmith shop flying in the air
in all directions. Upon Fastening to the scene
it was found that the building was entirely
demolished The bodies of the boy who had
the fatal explosive and three men who were at
work in the shops were discovered in the
ruins in dreadfully mutilated condition, but
none were actually dead. They were taken
to the hospital attached to the iron works fol
treatment, but it is not likely that any of them
will recover. What caused the explosion can
not now be learned, as none who were in the
shop at the time are in a condition to give any
information.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

BRIEF CouRTsHIP.-Last week there was
a marriage consummated between Mr.. Lee
So, 1irAss of Augusta county, and Miss Emma
g Ihast. of Cave Spring, Roanoke county,
the C. sfemony taking place at the residence
of the brides father, Geo. P. Airhart, Esq
The attic 1eaants were: DR.. S. P Hite, of Au-
gusta cou, dy, and Miss Mollie Kiser, of Salem
MGR lvertz, and Miss Lila M, Terry, Of
Big Lick, Ro anoke county.
The Big Lie Il Meas says: at is said that
neither OF the C, raaracting parties ever saw the
other until a few weeks before they were mar
ried and then they had only seen each Other
twice; but they had been recommended to one
another. They went eastward on the 11:32
o'clock train Wednesday morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

HARDWARE a. E. Miller is now
settled in his new quarters, on Augusta street,
and with an increased stock and better facili-
ties for its display, Is fully prepared to meet
the wants of the trade in every particular. He
invites special attention to his harvest goods,
such as grain cradles, scythes, &C., and will
make it to the interest of farmers to purchase
at his establishment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09
The Richmond and Allegheny Rail
road.

ITS ORIGIN, IT'S EXTENT, ITS AIMS, AND ITS
DESTINY.
In welcoming the American Institute OF
Mining Engineers to the Natural Bridge, Pres
ident FL. G. Parsons, being called upon gave
an interesting account of the Allegheny Rail
road, and the outlook generally in Virginia.
1t is well worth reading. Mr.. Parsons being
introduced by Maj Hotchkiss, spoke substan-
TALLY as follows:
| thank Maj. Hotchl1iss for these kind words
of his, but | have not the audacity to attempt
to make speech. 1t would be hard in any
event to interest gathering weary with the
hard studies and festivities of such week, but
it is hard, indeed, to speak at Natural Bridge
to men under impressions that must have been
so great. Your minds are not ready to return
to common language, but fortunately, have
not been asked to make a speech, but to an
swer questions that have been clearly pre-
serted.
First-What is the Richmond and Ale
ghany Railroad Company? 1t is a rail
road company whose stockholders are prom
inent business men from different parts
of the country, whose franchises date back
within seven years of century; whose
first president was George Washington. This
company has undertaken in another way to
make GOOD the promise and fulfil the work of
those Generations II has oroanized and m
dertalSen to connect the great rivers of the
West and the VIRGINIA mountains with the
inreaching ocean. In brief it's business his
torv is this:
The State of Virginia. when she. after great
effort after the construction of massive works
that had cost S11 100000 in gold. and twice
eleven millions in interest: CRIPPLED bv the
war and fettered by her new constitution.
found these works involved and imperille6 by
obligations she could not meet. proposed that
the canal be converted into railroad. The
proposition was accepted and the contract
was drawn. On the one part was surrendered
the works and franchises of the James River
Company, of the James River & Kanawha
Canal Company, of the Richmond Dock Com
pany, which works included large areas in the
city Of Richmond with several thousand feet
Of granite wharyes, thirty two dams across
James River with a larger power than drives
all the textile manufactures of Great Britain !;
belt of land, in fee simple stretching over
200 miles, one hundred feet wide, with thou
sands OF acres lying between it and the river,
partially constructed railroad 30 miles long !;
2G0 miles OF turnpike and other valuable i'm
provements The franchises comprised in
these acts were 100 many to enumel ate.
The territory tributary was the richest in the
otate great iertlle valley walled With noun
talns rlcn Win many minerals Inc condl-
TONS were nrst ! nat tne depts should be PAD
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

REMoyAI,,-Mr. David Landes has removed
his grocery store to the new Nelson building
on Frederick street, next to Jessers. With a
larger room and increased stock, he is fully
prepared to meet the wants of customers
Messrs Jordan s. Landes have removed
their broom factory to the same place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09
Staunton Female Seminary.


CLOSING EXERCISES. OF DIsTINC-
TON, sc.
The closing exercises of the Staunton Female
Seminary, Rev. J. I. Miller, Principal, took
place in the chapel of the Seminary on Tuesday
last On the Sunday preceding, the Annual
Sermon to the pupils was preached by the
principal, the discourse being particularly APP
propriate to the occasion.
The exercises of Tuesday consisted of vocal
and instrumental music of a high order, and a
most excellent address by the Rev. T. M. Boyd
of Mt Meridian. aa
THE REPORT
of the principal of this the eleventh session is as
follows:
Grateful recognition is due to the Giver of
all good for the preservation of the lives both
of teachers and pupils. Owing to the general
prevalence of sickness thro' the country, our
school, in common with many Others was
visited with disease. In few cases, however,
was it critical and in none, we are thankful to
say, fatal.
In the general result of the year Intellectually,
most gratifying standard has been reached.
Faithful study on the part of pupils character
lied the large majority, while in no instance
was there marked, or criminal unfaithfulness.
In most every department of our work, teach
ers have been cheered, with unmistakable ev-
idence of success.
In numbers the school is in excess of last
year, showing an appreciation of the practical
and common sense principles, which have
characterized the whole history of the Sem
mary.
Concerning the patronage of the coming
session, we can not speak definitely, yet are
glad to be able to say, for our own, and the
encouragement of the many friends of this
school, that from the data now in our posses
sion, we feel warranted in saying the prospects
were never before so good. And with the
help of our efficient coaborer, Prof. S. FL
Coleman, we propose to enter at once, upon a
vigorous campaign for the next session. The
Improvement in the finances of the country
and the widening reputation OF the school fol
economy, good discipline, and successful train
|
combined with judicious and honest effort du-
ring the vacation months, warrant us to hope
for large accessions to our numbers at the
opening of the school in September.
Several measures are on foot for the more
efficient equipment and enlarged prosperity OF
the Seminary, which We believe will be crown
ed with the best results, and which will be
made public hereafter.
We do not feel that we could, in justice, close
this report, without referring in terms of the
highest commentator to the uniformly good
conduct of our pupils in the past year.
| AS the character of the pupils of any schoo
determines, in the main, its reputation an(
success, we wish to record here our sense O
appreciation of their valuable aid thro' thei
| commendable department.
| A more orderly and ladylike body of girls
than those before us this morning, we do moi
believe can be found anywhere
| THE FULL GRADUATES
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad Com
pany has purchased from John Trout 100
acres of land at Big Lick, Va, paying
therefor $4,000 or at the rate of 5000
an acre. This land is not assessed at over
$40 an acre.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09
j. II. DKINNER, TICS
F. B. BERKELEY, Sec'y.

DEATH ON THE RoAD.-We learn from the
South River Advertiser that on Tuesday of
last week, Spott Woods, a colored man living
at Dogtown, near Waynesboro,' was found
near the track of the G. s. .. railway, about a
half mile from town. His body was dread
fully mangled, one leg being severed in two
pieces, and his body dragged short distance.
1t is supposed that he imbibed too freely, and
on his way home, being too drunk to know
what he was doing, laid down on the track
and was run over by the Richmond bound
express. 1t is the opinion of some that he was
murdered and placed Oh the track to allay sus-
picion, and the following facts seem to justify
this suspicion: 1t is said that while in Mr.
Wrights store late the evening before his
death some one saw him with about twenty
five dollars, and that when his remains were
found, the money was missing only about one
dollar being found on his person. That is
certainly some evidence that he was the vic
tim of foul play; the matter should be investi
gated at any rate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

One of the firms repl esented at the meeting
of the Mining Engineers in session here last
week, has upwards of 100000 invested near
Lynchburg
The closing exercises of the city public
schools will be held at the Opera House, to-
night at 7:3O o'clock sharp. The public are
invited to attend.
Waldo NJ Allen has resigned as postmaster
at Rock Alum Springs. J. Fred Eflnger has
been appointed to supply the vacancy thus
occasioncd
VIM. II. Peyton, Esq, of this city, has been
appointed one Of the representatives TO the
Sunday School International Convention, to
meet in Toronto, Canada.
We regret to learn that Judge Alex. Rives
has been quite sick for several weeks. In con-
sequence of his indlsposition, the Abingdon
court has been postponed until July 10Th.
Mr.. II. W. Fuller has been appointed Gen
eral Ticket and Passenger agent of the Chesa-
peake aid Ohio Railway, vice Conway X.
Howard, resigned Appointment to take eff
feet June 1st.
Miss Whitzel, of Rockingham county, was
thrown from a buggy last week, and then
kicked by the horse hitched to it, sustaining a
fracture of the skull 1t is feared her injuries
will prove fatal.
Rev. S. Taylor Martin, OF North Carolina
occupied the pulpit of the First Presbyterian
Church, on Sunday last, and will preach to
that congregation for month, having ex-
changed pulpits with Rev w. E. Baker.
Mr. E. c. Vincent, of this city, civil engi-
neer, has accepted the charge OF locating
party on the extension of the Richmond and
Allegheny Railroad. He expects to organize
his corps, and enter the field at an early day
Hon. Edger Allan and daughter of Farm
vile, spent several days in Staunton this week.
Mr. Allan had just returned from attendance
on the sessions of the Baptist Convention in
Richmond, and was taking a pleasure trip
over the G. & o. Railway.
Mr. James l.. Frazier, son of VIM. Frazier
Esq, Of this city, and young engineer Of
distinction, has accepted an important position
vi tnc EnSlHcci NoipS vi eh0 HAoAiCtin AN"'ion
al Railway. Mr.. Jas. c. Lilley, another Staun
ton engineer has been appointed position on
the same road
An editorial article on the first page of the
VIRGINIAN of to-day, headed democratic
Delusion" is misplaced in the column where
il is found, by an oversight of the employee
making I'D the form. Another article is III
serted in the middle of it-a rather strange
and certainly very careless blunder.
Mr.. Brown Reed who has for some time
been connected with the B. & D. Express Of
this city, has accepted an advanced position in
the office of the company at Wheeling. Mr.
G. M. Fifer, one of our most energetic and
capable young men, succeeds to the position
made vacant by the transfer of MIR. Reed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09
THE MARKET

The market is quiet with prices ranging as fol-
lows: Flour-Superine, 1926; Extra, 500; Family,
$780, Wheat, ITO to 1ls; Corn 4s to SO; OATS 40 to
49, Rye, 95 to ST. Wool, unwashed, IS to %; washed,
35 to So; Hay, SIS.
In Baltimore, yesterday, wheat was quoted at l1s
to S129
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

GRADUATES IN SCHOOLS
Miss Ellen S. Fontaine Va.-English, French,
Latin, History and Natural Science. Miss
Natural Science, Mental and Moral Science.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

MEssRs B. F. HUGHES & Co have opened
new drug and cigar store next to the Opera
House. Their stock lie fresh and of the most
reliable character, and they intend to make it
to the advantage of all to give them call
Parties will find it to their interest to hunt up
the new store when anything is wanted in the
drug line. Mr.. Hughes is an accomplished
druggist and will carefully compound all pre-
scriptIons.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

New and elegant styles of wall papers, Dor
ders and decorations in great variety just re-
ceiyed at B. NJ Jamison's, 113 Main street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

FRESH Ice, of the finest quality, pure, clear
and firm, can be had at ] cent per pound at
Porter s. Rices, Augusta street. At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

A SUGeEsT1oN-Mr Vennor's prediction of
frost between the 9Th and 10th of June having
been verified by destructive frosts in Western
New York Sunday night, the Philadelphia
North American suggests that he be chrlsten-
ed the Canadian "Vennorable Certainties," on
the ground that the term is quite as euphonlous
and equally appropriate as was that of "Old
Probs," for the original predicter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

You can get Milwaukee Beer at Virginia
Hotel Saloon. st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

For nice glass of Joseph Schlitz Milwau
kee Beer, call at Virginia Hotel Marble Mir
ror Saloon. st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

There is good old whiskey in Staunton-
Where? At Virginia Hotel Saloon. at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

For samples of wall papers and prices send
to B. M. Jamison, Main street. At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09
Memorial Day.

To-day is set apart for the observance of
the beautiful custom of strewing the graves of
our soldier dead with flowers. Should the
weather prove favorable, large turnout may
be expected. The Grafton will be delivered
by A. G. Gordon, Esq, than whom none we
know is better fitted for the work. The fol-
lowing ia the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

Tea and Coffee Soda Water, on draught, at
WAYT s. Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

Chocolate Soda Water, on draught, at WAY1
g. Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

THE BEST Ice in the city, not frozen snow,
at Porter s. Rice's At.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

Rev. JOHN S. MARTIN.-This distinguished
divine of the Methodist church favored us
with two admirable dIseourses on last Sunday
in the morning and at night His sermon
in the morning from the text "That We may
approve things that are excellent - was one of
the most able and eloquent efforts we have ever
heard from any pulpit. So great favorite is
the Doctor with our people that the simple an
nouncement that he is to preach, always fills
his church at an early hour with an attentive
cengregation.-Page Courier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

Deep Rock, Kissingen and Vlchy on draught,
at WAYT Bios.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09
Notes Of Travel.

sCKIPTIoN OF GODS MASONRY AMONG THE
MoUNTAINs-THE ORE DEPOSITS OF THE vIR-
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Hours for Closing the Mails.
For the Campaign.

The approaching campaign promises to be
one of unusual interest, especially to Repuo-
lcans. In order that all may have an oppor-
tunity of keeping thoroughly posted from
now until after the election we have concluded
to offer reduced terms.
The VIRGINIAN will be furnished from this
date until the 10th of November to Clubs, as
follows:
s Comics 2 so
so Observation-Disclosures. 10 10
All orders must be accompanied by the
cash, otherwise no notice will be taken OF
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

MARRIED. Thursday night last, large
company gathered in the Episcopal church to
witness the marriage of two of our most pop
ular young Stauntonlans, Mr. Waldo Allen,
ir., and Miss Carrie Scott Gay, daughter OF
Mrs. Chas s. Gay. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. w @. Hullihen, after which hand
some reception was given at the residence OF
the brides mother. On the midnight train
the happy couple left for Northern trip, fol-
lowed by the good wishes of a host of friends.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

For pine lumber call on Gibbs g. Creigh.
Soda and Mineral Waters on draught, at
WAYr g. Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09
SHOPS.

Carpenter SltOp.-Wm. W. Lofts. avis.
Paint Shop.-W. L. Mays
Shoe ShOp.-Walter Lake.
Tailor Shop.-Jas. E. Drinkwatcr.
Printing Obice.-Maurice Relihan:
Embossed Printing Office Daniel Rohrer.
Mattress Shop.-J. 7. Hostetter.
Broom Skop-Chas. E. Owens.
CHAIR ,Stop.-James McCambridge.
.Sesoing Rooms-Nettie Mays.
Bland Girls Fancy Wmk.-Ida Mechanics.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

For fencing lumber call on Gibbs q Crelgh
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sTAUNroN MARKETS, JUNE ..
WHOLESALE PRICES.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & COCHRAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-09

Although the Morey letter has almost
passed from the public mind, it is said to be
fact that the Government law officers in
New York have been very busy for some
time in following clews they have obtained.
1t is also known that they have met with
success, and fully expect at an early date.
to fix the conspiracy and the forgery upon
the real authors of the crime.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-12-21
A Dedication.

BRO. JOHNSON: On last Sabbath
the I1tn, inst. Rev. W. NJ. Weekly;
assisted by Rev. W. H. Cooper and
the writer, gave a beautiful house OF
worship to the Triune God. Tho
the morning was cold and the roads
extremely rough, there was good
turnout Of the people. Bro. Week
ley preached a good sermon on the
Resurrection Of the body" after
which the people were asked to
contribute $231.40. All OF this was
secured in subscriptions and cash,
the cash amounting to $4,000.
Messrs. A. L. Beckwith, J. R.
Tracewell, J. |. Tracewell, Brothers
Spencer, Hecht and others rendered
valuable service, not only in secur-
ing money and subscriptions, but
in paying largely themselves,
Two Of our young townsmen did
nobly. Mr.. T. G. Smith furnished
a ten-do.lar bible for the pulpit.
The house is situated in the Bird
neighborhood, p miles beyond Lu-
beck; it is a fine building
and is the property Of the U. B.
Church. The Presiding Elder sta.
ted publicly that it was free for all
orthodox ministers to preach in
when not occupied by the United
Brethren. Truly that is a large
and liberal hearted people. Nearly
all of the young men gave some
thing. A number of the ladies ano
several little girls came forward
and gave money to the enterprise
Bro. Cooper is succeeding largely
out there.
Yours, 81. GRAHAM.