The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-06
We have been forced to defer number


OF communications until next week.
Major Mcmahon is on visit to his home
from his work in Pennsylvania.
The Musical Heraldn for March, has
been received from its publisher in Boston
Robins are more plentiful this season
than for years past. Hundreds are brought
into town daily.
Mr.. Fleming Christian expects to move
to Roanoke In short time to establish {
drug store.
John A. Chestnut, charged Wit. ueine
engaged in the lyncEing vi nucnInsoI. in
Highland county, has been indicted fol-
murder.
Mrs. Lucy S. Wilson, wife of Mr.. Os.
borne Wilson. of Monterey, died on the
23d ult., after a short illness, aged 4:
years.
A delightful musical soiree was given al
the Augusta Female Seminary last Satur.
day night, under the direction of Prof. G.
Hintz
Janauschek' s wardrobe is said to be the
most magnificent in America. In her role
of Mary Stuart" some of her handsomest
costumes are used.
The contract to build S. M. Wilkes new
and handsome storeroom on Main street
has been awarded to Mr.. Taylor Bissell
at the price of $500.
DR.. Gallaldet. the famous deaf-mute
teacher. paid visit to the Institution at
Staunton last week. and seemed much
pleased with what he saw.
The Internal Revenue collections at The
Staunton office for the month of February
amounted to SSl .465.6O for the week end
ing March 4th, $2l ,9O0.47.
Mr.. VIM. Stiff has purchased the stock
OF Gus. A. Weber, next to Olivier's store,
and wif-continue the business in the line
as conducted b. Mr.. Weber.
Prof. A. Devallay. for several years pro-
fessor of music at the Virginia Female
Institute, Stanton, died in France sew
eral weeks ago When he left here he was
in very bad health. and the fatal termina-
tion of his disease was expected. Mrs.
Devallay and her daughter. are in this
country somewhere in New York State
we believe
Capt. t. c. Morton has retired from the
Vi,adicator, his SOIL. Arthur s.. having
purchased his interest. Young Mr.. Nor
ton has been connected with the business
department of the establishment for sew
eral years. representing his father in the
latter S absence. He is Il young man of
industry, application and integrity, and
will make n useful member of the firm of
Tinsley Il Morton.
Judge j. M. Qualles. Prof. w. A.
Bowles and John d. Martin, Esq.,. re-
turned last week from an extended tour
through the Northwest. They were well
pleased with what they saw and the people
they met-tle cordial and generous recep-
ton they received and the courteous at
tention shown them, especially in st. Paul
and Minneapolis. Minnesota. Mr.. Martin
expresses a determination to remove to
Minneapolis as soon as practicable.
The Richmond Dispatch of Tuesday
says: Col. Geo, L. Peyton and wife have
contributed 81 900 to secure an alcove in
the library of Richmond College, to be
dedicated to the memory of their lovely
daughter, recently deceased. Thus while
this generous gift will be promoting Chris
tian education in the South. it will at the
same time be beautiful memorial of Ro-
sale T. Peyton, over whose demise null
titudes mourn
The Car Accountant Association Of
the United States and Canada, are pre-
pairing for grand excursion through Vir.
ginia in May next, under the guardianship
of Maj. N. Ell. Hotchkiss. The programme
embraces runs over the G. & 0. and other
roads of the State; short stay in Rich
mond and Petersburg, visits to the Natural
Bridge and Luray Caverns, and general
good time is expected. Major Hotchkiss
may be relied upon to give the visitors the
best the Old Dominion can afford.
Last Sunday, after the services, con-
gregational meeting was held in the First
Presbyterian Church. After an exchange
of views, the deacons were instructed to
pay the salary Of the late pastor, Rev. w,
E. Baker, up to the end Of the quarter
April 1st. 1t was also determined to take
up the annual offering the LIST Sunday in
April instead of June. After paying the
interest on the church debt, whatever re.
mains of this offering will be rendered as
a present to Mr.. Baker. The session was
instructed to open correspondence with q
view to supplying the vacant pulpit.