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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

SMITH--HoUsEMAN On tn. 18th of December,
by Rev J. H. Taylor, MIR. Benjamin G. smith
and Miss Sarah Z. Houseman both Oh Auguf-
ia CO., Va. ,,o- :.
TsrLY1HEMP.-On December. 14th. 1855. at
Staunton Female Seminary by Rev. James
Willis Mr. F. Tebs Tally to M iss Margaret A.
Hemp both of Augusta CO., Va.
MCNEILIs- BRowN.-Dec. 9th, In BridgeWateT,
Va at the residence of the brides father, Dr.
M A no ustus R. MCNEIL, of Hardy county,
w. Va, to Miss Lula G. Brown.
LARY-LoNe.-Decem 18th, 1885, by R R;S:
Joseph Bowman, Mr.. jacob Larry ana MISS
Emma S. Long, both of Rockingham
C7EII-BEERY-At the residence of the brides
father. Noah W. Berry, Esq. near Eaom; 10
Rnckiugham county, on tuesday morning,
| December 9Th. at $3.50 O'Clock, by Rev: JOS pr u
Kline, OF Augusta county. Mr.. j W. Cell and
Miss Annie r. Berry. both OF RockiL snam
| n I'xxrrE-HUGHsoN-At Mountain View
.she residence of the brides parents. near
SSxeen wood AlbemarIe county, on Tuesday
syN22pd Mr.. w G. Haysette and MISS Lucy
Nhson, daughter OF Mr.. Frederick Hugh
LuNsFo,> sEuLrz. the 18th of Dec. at the
res,dsncea6rs Amanda Fultz, the brides
notne., nea. Ghine. by the Rev. A: 81
and Miss Rosa B. n,l' all Of Rockbrage o
, AYERS CUMMINes.-OfS acc 18TH. 1885. BY Rev
P A: h psnifk A. n,, M Esq and Mis-
GILBERT- NIcHoLe 1At the ssidence of MI
Lewis Wiselnan, near Aroor b., on the III
u inst, by Rev Sam'l Driver Mr.. willis r
II Gilbert and Miss Della NJ. Nichols, tL- adopt
ed daughter of Mrs. Lewis Wiseman, ". |
r much devoted to her, and gave her haIa
1 some entertainment at the marriage.
ToLLEY-BEARD.-In the county Clerks ONE
u Augusta county. Dec 18th, by Rev; W: {
Hullihen. MIR. VIM. NJ Tolley to Mrs.. Ma
garer E. Bsard. daughter of Henry Millt
Esq, of Rockbridge. o., !.
a Es-MCCLURE-Near Raphine, Dec 9Th: 3
Rev. G. R. Vaughan, DID,. Mr.. Frank M
: Elwee Oates, of Pope county. Ark, to Mi
i sallie Bell Mcclure of Augusta CO.
!. MAKoWICz- On the 10th inst, at tt
residence of the BRIDES father. (Wm. H. JONI
SOD, ESQ } in Lewisburg, by Rev. Co!lil
: Denny, Mr. Ludwick Makowicz and Mi
Lula Johnson all OF LewisbuIg. W. Va.
= WICKHAM -BARKsDALE.-AtSt.P auPs churc
! Richmond. va, Thursday evening, Decor
Der l7Ih. 1885, by the Rev. Charles Mining
rode, D D Henry T. Wickhanl, of Hanov
county, Va. to Elise W daughter OF Geor
A. Barksdale. ESQ, OF RICHMOND. va.
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TO MY PATRONS,
THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.

Your attention is called to my
Large and Beautiful Stock of
Goods, suitable for the CHRIST
MAS AND HOLIDAY SEASON.
Among the Fancy Goods you
cannot fail to observe the Very
Low Prices at which they are
offered. You will find among
the Standard Books in Sets,
many at about half the Publish
er's price, Thackeray, Dickens,
Waverly, Irving, E. P. Roe's, Bull
wer, Strickland's Queens of Eng
land, Josephus, Smiles, VIM.
Gilmore Sims, Humes' History
of England, Macaulay's Essays
and History of England, Shakes
peare in sets of 13 vols. and 1
vol, etc. In the Poets, all the
Standards, in Cloth, Morocco,
Full Calf and Alligato- My
STOCK OF photograph and A.to-
graph Albums exceeds anything
in the market for beauty and
low prices. In Work-Boxes,
Writing Desks, Jewelry Boxes,
Manicure Sets, Mirrors, etc., the
assortment cannot be equaled
in beauty and variety. Chill
dren's Illustrated Toy Books, in
endless variety, at all prices. In
CHRISTMAS CARDS, the bot
tom has dropped out, and l am.
selling 10000 at half-price. Call
and see for yourself. Also a
beautiful line of the Floral IL
Illustrated Hymns, ETC., "Abide
With Me-" Crock of Ages" etc.
In small fine goods, suitable
for presents, have a large and
attractive assortment, embracing
Hand Mirrors, in plush, leather,
and celluloid, Ink-stands, Opera
Glasses, Velvet Picture Frames.
Easels, and Pictures, Leather
Card Cases, Cigar Cases, Pock
ct Books, &c. You are cordi-
ally invited to examine my stock.
Very Respectfully,
w. l.. OLIVIER.
STAUNToN, Va. deco
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Suicide ina Nelson.

Capt. VIM. P. Jarman, native of the county
of Aipemarle, and at one time as well known
as any citizen of the county, committed suicide
at the residence OF his son-in- law, Mr. James
Rodes, on the South Fork of Rockfish, in Mel
son co.. on the morning ofthe 18th inst. Nothing
,.uusual had been observed in his conduct or
manner. but when surrounded by his grand
children, he said to them, Children, go out in
to the fard," and as soon as they left the room
he put pistol to the side OF bis head and end
al his life. The writer knew him long ano
well, and regarded him as man OF good sense
and a conservative. good citizen. He must have
bsen about 20 years of age and had for many
years made his home with Mr.. James Rodes
his son in law. M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

WEDLoCK.-Last Thursday VALLEY Spring -
the charming home of William B. Crawford,
| Esq, in Middle river district, was the scene OF
| a happy event, witnessed by large company,
who had assembled in honor of the occasion,
| and to join in the pleasures and festivities OF
| the evening. Our young and popular towns
| man, young member of the legal profession
Mr.. Charles E. Kemper was then united in
| marriage with Miss Allie M, daughter of Mr..
| Crawford. The mansion WAS brilliantly light
ed, the company large in numbers and hospi-
tally in all its genuine warmth abounded.-
| Merry voices resounded through all the apart
| ments, and the festive tables were complete in
extent and variety of the Injuries OF home and
Foreign delights. Rev. A. F.. Laird. pastor of
Mount Horeb. assumed his position, when,
promptly at seven O'Clock, the betrothed ap-
paared in the spacious parlors, beautifully
adorned in appropriate designs where loving
hearts were to be made one. The graces of the
bride shone out charmingly in her rich attire,
and the groom. always admired for his elegant
and manly bearing, was more than ever the
pride of his friends. With them came their
attendants performing their parts in the blend
ed excellencies which solemnity and joyous
reflections throw over wedlock's happy mo-
ments. Mr.. Samuel j. Graham with Miss Belle
Crawford; Mr.. John Harnsberger with Miss
Estelle Eolbrook; Mr. Samuel Parkins with
Miss Sallie Churchman; Mr.. c. F. Nelson with
!. Bessie Barnltz; Mr.. George G. Walters
It'll ~ ss Bette Brown Mr.. Wayt King with
Misc Tai sie Gentry.
TIa hours of the next morning had
1.e, nnm,,srs 6nbefore the fine company part
~ ,rno min 10, Semember the occasion as
one of happiness 4 Scasure.
Friday, Mr.. and Mfs, 2per passed through
The city on a northern Iney were IN
Washington Saturday, and " 1Iurh To- oay.
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The Churches.

Rev. E. K. Mcfarland, of Oxford, Mississippi
reached fhis city las: Friday. and preached II
the First Presbyterian Church Friday night
Saturday, and Sunday morning and night. IN
congregation are much pleased with him ant
the evidences of 1t are so generally manifestee
that his call may be reasonably anticipated
though no such conclusion has been author
lied for publication.
On Christmas day. services will be held at the
usual morning hour at the Lutheran Church
Rev. Mr.. Vile. pastor.
At the Methodist, Rev. ]. 8. Gardner, Pasuar.
will hold a short service. There will be no
Christmas celebration by the Sunday School
of this church. but on that day during the hour
Of worship the school will make a special con-
tribution for the benefit of the poor.
At Trinity, the Rector will conduct the usual
morning services on Christmas day. Follow
ing are the selections of music for the occa-
sion:-
Zion that telest good tidings.. Dudley Buck
Venite In E-hat...-..................
HozoT1
Gloria in Excelsis from Mozart's 7th Mass.
Festival Te Deum In E-flat .....-. Dudley Buck
.... ...... Lon1biotte.
HYMNS.
1t came upon midnight .SttlLiUdn.
Shout the Glad Auison.
oFTERToRY.
Nazareth ......(Gounod) BUCK.
At st. Francis Catholic Church services on
Christmas will be as follows: High Mass at
o'clock A. M, celebrated by Rev. NJ Dinneen,
latel y ordained priest for this diocese, also
low masses at $3.50, Z, $50. 9. and a final High
M ass at 1880 O'Clock. In the evening at 7:30
Vespers will be sung after which a sermon will
be preached by Rev. n. Dinnesn. The cere-
monies will close by Benediction ofthe Bless
ed Sacrament. Father Dinneen is a native Of our
for the priesthood. and on last Saturday was
ordained priest by Archbishop Gibbons,
The Lutheran Sabbath School will have their
Christmas celebration Monday night
At the First Presby terrain church there will
be highly interesting Christmas celebration
Judging from the programme which is as fol-
lows:-
Chorus-Herali Star.
Recitation.
Chorus-Priree of Peace.
Recitation-(by classy
"Jesus Our Star"
Recitatton-(by other classes.)
Chorus-Let every heart a tribute bring.
Recitation--Lltle boy and girl.
The Children's Xmas
Rectation--The Widow Gray.
ChOruE-By the School,
Tabsau- Old and New Year.
The arrival of Santa Claus!
Exercises to begin promptly at s o'c ock P. 81.
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"Words fail to express my gratitude" says
Mr.. Selby Carter, of Nashville. Tenn, "for the
benefits derived from Ayers Sarsaparilla.-
Having been afflicted all my life with scrofula,
my system seemed saturated with 1t. 1t came
out in blotches, ulcers. and mattery sores, all
over my body" Mr.. Carter states that he was
entirely cured by Ayers Sarsaparilla, and
since disseminating its use, eight months ago,
has had no return of the scrofulous symptoms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23
DEATH ..

O6ituurfes are charged foi et advertising rates.
Notices, .! deaths published JrGtuitnastD.
KRAFT--kJ the residence of her father. IN
Waynesboro'. Va, Dec 10TH 1885. Mrs. Lucy,
wife of Mr. W. &c Kraft after long and pain
ful affiictiop which she bore with Christian
patience and resignation.
HhWKINs.- On the 18th inst, at his residence
near Fort Defiance, Mr.. Benjamin Hawkins,
aged rs years.
TAYLoR-On the 18th inst, near. Rankin,s Fac
tory. Mrs Sarah Jane. wife of Mr.. ID. +. ray
lor. of this county-aged about SO years.
WHITE.-J. Newton White. died at the resi-
dence OF his father, Mil on White, IN hsa r.
years, of a compIica ion of diseases. in which
dropsy predominated.
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1885.
CHRISTMAS!

Continuing our Christmas Schedule of the
city trade many establishments not embraced
in the three former displays desire a hearing.
A. NJ. STERLING
at his establishment nearly opposite the SPEC
rAToR office rises to speak of the merits of mat
tresses, cushions. renovating, &c. Now this is
a trade so highly important and useful to all
housekeepers especially, as to justify the con-
clusion that he will have many orders for the
comforts which his han dicraft can work up.
fine new mattress and a new church pew cush-
ion may suggest themselves to many who Will
give him order. and then. Spring ap
proaches, his experience and services in:ren-
ovating may be in more immediate demand.
He makes modest request for custom and
well deserves it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

A BOGUS STATE.-OnIy few days ago
the republican legislature of Dakota Terri
tory formally nominated and elected two
United States Senators. Dakota has never
yet been admitted into the Union, and
consequently is not State, and it was
sheer impudence on the part of that terri
torial body to assume such a task. The
design was evidently to introduce a new
republican State into the Union by resolve
of republican Senate, which wants to in
crease their power by two new Senators.
But it will utterly fail. The democrats of
the House will hardly be caught in any
such trap, and will leave this territory of
Dakota and it's two new bogus Senators
out in the cold for some yeare to come, and let
the cyclones strike them.-Lynchburg Ad-
punce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

Rev II. Fl. Fairall, D. D., editor of the Iosod
Methodist says editorially, in the November
1888 number of his paper: "We have tested
the merits of Ely's Cream Balm, and believe
that by a thorough course of treatment, 1t will
cure almost every case of catarrh. Ministers,
as class, are afflicted with head and throat
troubles and catarrh seems more prevalent
than ever. We cannot recommend Eiy's
Cream Balm too highly"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

Prof. John L. Buchanan, the next Super
intendent of Public Instruction, will doubt
less prove himself to be the right man in
the right place. Not only his rare culture,
his practical knowledge as distinguished
teacher, and his ease and force on the plat
form, but fine executive ability, which was
shown when he was the strikingly success
full president of a college, all combine to
give him peculiar fitness for the place that
he has been called to fill.-Richm0nd State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23
-IRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of the
v Circuit Court of Augusta county, Novem-

V7IRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF the
v Circuit Court of Augusta county, Novem-
Wm. A. McComb, Admir-, with the will an
neyed. of Mary McComb deceased,-
vs..
Valley E, McComb, VIM. A. McComb, dis
tributes under the will Of Mary McComp. de-
ceased. 6. T, Palmer and Isabella C., his wire,
fmee Mc(5omb). c. J. Coyner and Viola, his wife,
(ee Long) sarah G. Hodge James and a ia wls9n
ceased
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to have the will OF
Mary McComb Decd construed. and settle
ment of the estate according to law.
It appearing by affidavit filed o James A; \.
wilson and Agnes, his wife, (nee Long, two OF
the Defendants above,named are y non d ses.
tn at the said Wilson and wife do appear mere
within cne month after due publication OF tnis
n0tice and what is necessary to protect tneir
~ '''s ]. N. RYAN, Clerk:
| pavlor n dec2- At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

R. MasOn's Administrator VS.. Ma.
son ct ssss.-I shall proceed at my Of
fee in stanton, Tuesday, January 5. 1885. to
take the accounts required by decree OF the
This cause at November term, 1885; amongst
others, an account of all debts, claims and de.
mands against G. 4. Mason, decd: PERSONS
asserting such claims are notified to present
shem to me on or before the day herein ap.
pointed. JOS. A. WADDELL' Comr.
dec9 At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRATroNs.-The Bap-
list Church Sabbath-School will celebrate
Christmas, beginning at P. NJ, with the
Doxology, prayer by the Pastor, DR.. Nelson, and
words of welcome by the Superintendent, Capt.
w. H. Kable.
Addresses, solos. hymns, dialogues. recita-
tions, &C., will occupy full share Of the happy
hours spent during the evening. Before the
closing song and chorus, many beautiful prizes
and presents will be awarded.
This occasion has engaged the attention, and
received the contributions of many.ladies and
eentlemen-in fact. it may be said of the whole
church-and will be one of the most pleasant
| entertainments of the season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

Rich and poor alike purchased Christmas
Presents. They have always done so, and Will
SO continue. In our vast stock we have en-
deavored to choose such goods as will suit your
means. Visit TREIBER & COYNER'S beau
tiful store-room and be convinced. Opposite
rgtv post.ot1ice. dec9-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

What is finer or more useful for XMAS
PRESENT than a DINNER or TEA SET
we have them in all shapes, styles, and pat
.arns fine Dinner and Tea Set combined,
onIv ass-0O. Tea Sets of Sc pieces only S499-
r,.11 on TRErBER & CoYNER. successors to c.
p somerville q Co., and see these fine goods.
dec93t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

THE DISTRICT FAIR.-It is to be presumed
that staunton and Augusta will be gra'1hed to
learn of the interest which is going on in other
counties to build up here fine district agrlcui-
tural association and Fair. At Rockingham
Court Monday, Maj. Chrisman. MIR. j. K smith,
editor of Farm and Home. and other gentlemen
we're very active in forwarding the scheme.
The city and county should take part in this
matter, otherwise the scheme will fail for want
of co operation. 1t has been suggested that
public meeting be held next Monday court
day. for the purpose of appointing delegates to
the conference which meets in this city Tues
day, 18th January, to consider the movement
1t is also suggested that the Merchants and
| Manufacturers Association appoint delegates
| to the conference mentioned. Of course the
people OF the county and the NJ & N. Associa-
| ton will respond as desired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

Gen. Beauregsrd will give history OF
shiloh Campaign in the Jonuary mum per
the North American Review. He claims
Gen. Algernon sydney Johnson acted oni
q CORPS commanded at Shiloh. Gen. Beafre
gard emphatically asserts CONTRARY TO f'h
common belief that he was the sole commfno
er on both days, and. without naming II Gil
controverts the reports of Grant and Sherfna
as to the nations forces being taken by SUI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

MERRY Christmas comes
to us radiant with love. 1t is full of the
presence of joy. 1t holds out to mankind
the most blessed of hopes. 1t is rock for
the feet of the weary pilgrim, wherein he
may stand, and in the memories of the day,
behold the benefcence which promises the
universal brotherhood of man. The star
that shone from Bethlehem is becoming the
beacon light of the world; farther and far
ther its rays are dispelling the darkness, and
from the orient to the occident, from the
arctic to the antartic circle, the day is COM
ing when the heavens will be illuminated
with the intelligence, the kindness and love
which breathe through the words-s'Peace
on Earth Good Will to Men Merry
Christmas P-Christmds ISdinqs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23
The Library Magazine.

AIden's Library Magazine is qnite the Pee'
of the great 81 monthlies, in the amount ano
high quality of the literature which 1t presents
though Its cost is only the nominal sum
81. 80 a year. Among the contents in the cur
rent number are articles by such noted autnor'
as Canon Farrar, Max Muller. and Bishop
Carlisle, Cardinal Newman. PhilipSchan, AM
others. This magazine ought to have a CT
culation of q hundred thousand. You can
a speci men from the publisher. John b. AldeI
New York, for the price of 10 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

finest HOLIDAY GOODS in the city can be
found at TREIBER & COYNER's. Give us a
call and be convinced Of the fact. In Fancy
Glassware. Queensware, and Rodgers Triple
plated Silver Goods, we excel. both in price
and quality. dec9-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

PUT IN JAIL.-On Wednesday of last
Week, special Constable W. S. Downes, OF
Port Republic, brought to Harrisonburg
and put in the county Jail, Newton Brown
and Henry A. Ayres alias, Thos. A. Ayres,
white, and VIM. Harris, colored, charged
with burglary and the arson of the store
house of George W. Nicholas, on the night
of December 4th. We understand that
goods we're found in their possession, and
that one of the parties has confessed his
guilt. -Rockiugham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

THE BALTIMORE SUN.-We publish IN this
iasue the annual prospectus of the Baltimore
S,en. one of the most valuable newspapers IN
this country. 1t is conservative ana reiiaoie'
and always gives the latest news IN a compact
and readable form. The Sum- ike good splrits'
improves in quality as It's age increases.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

THE NEXT TERM OF THE COUNTY COURT
At the next term of the County Court. several
cases that are held for examination before
grand-jury will have hearing. The regular
grand Jury term is not till February. but Judge
Stout ordered special jury, which will con-
vene at the December term. The following
named gentlemen compose the jury
Christopher Miller, Thos. 8. Burwell. VIM. b.
Glover, A. G. Christian, John NJ Brown, James
Borden, henry V. Bell. Samuel H. McCue. Jno.
n. Whitlock.
The prisoners whose cases will come before
the jury are, T. ]. s. Koiner, W. B. Myers, Geo.
Cable, Jno. w. Fauver. Robert Weeks, and Jno
N. Grouse The first two are felony cases.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

.crs,e Lucky Galveston Screwman.
Jobn Brunton, cotton screwman OF Gal
weston city, held one-f1fth Oh ticket NO o,Zoo
which drew the Third Capital Pfize OF sio'oo'
in The Louisiana State Lottery Drawing o.
Nov. 10th, and cashed it was.-Ga'0es'0" te@'
Ne,,s Noy 18th. Ne1t!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

Vauetta Ii. MeComb's Admir- VS.. Ham
u iItOn, Trustee. and Others.-I shall
nroceed at nv office, in Staunton, on Tuesday,
January IL, 1886, to take the accounts required
by decree of the circuit court for Augusta coun-
ty, entered in this cause November Il. 1850
ssrPersons asserting claims against the estate
of Mrs. Janetta B. McComb are notified to pre-
sent said claims to me, on or before the day
decI6 al Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

The untidy, dirty appearance OF grizzly
heard shouId never be allowed. Buckingham's
Dive forifhe Whiskers will readily change their
color I'd brown or black, at discretion, and
thus keep up your reputation for neatness and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

LAND SALE.-On Monday last, J. z. Ed.
mondson, Commissioner, sold two tracts of
land lying about three miles southwest of
Lexington, tract of 101 acres belong
ing to the heirs of Mrs. Ann L. Zollman,
decd, for 1000, and one of 142 acres be-
longing to the heirs of Eliza Bell, deceased,
which also brought $1,000. Mr.. Bernard
Zollr,an bought both tracts. W. I. Watts
was auctioneer.-Rock6ridge County Nesos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-23

SOUTHERN SHINGLES. The Northv estern
LUmaberman refers to the increasing demand for
Southern shingles, and Intimates that ma
chfnery for manufacturing them will soon be-
gin to appear in the South in stronger force
than ever before. Touching this interest, the
SPECTATOR had an interview with Pennsyl-
vania lumberman, who is now prospecting
along the Blue Ridge mountains of Augusta,
Rockbridge. Nelson. and Amherst, within
range of transportation by the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad who remarke ed that he was on
the lookout for special kinds of lumber and
cooper-stuf. and believed that the South
would soon be supplying the North with shin
gles This gentleman had also been in the
mountains Of Highland. He reports, with 9TH
er good resources, 1ne forests for the most val
liable kind of cooper-stuff-that required for
the West India trade-but too remote from
transportation. Such an improvement as the
SPECTATOR has advocated to Highland and a
Northwest direction. would make Staunton
a largo interior lumber centre, the profits from
which would pay more than the interest upon
the expenditure necessary to be made on her
part to secure such work.
TIE IRON MARKETS continue firm, and with |
advancing tendencies, except Philadelphia, |
which notes some decline, though it is said on
ly temporary in character. Louisville very
active and higher quotations. Cincinnati deal. |
ers take up readily all offered. Southern coke |
iron is holding firmly former advanced quota
tions Chattanooga continues firm, main tain
ing the previous advance on pig iron. Car
wheel iron Is in demand. The nail factories are |
anticipating heavy Spring orders. Barbed-
wire factories are running at full speed.