Staunton Spectator from Staunton, Virginia • Page 3

Tuesday, December 9, 1873. Wood! Wood seed time and the harvest are past and our cellar is not yet full. Those of our patrons who propose paying their indebtedness in wood will please bring it in as soon as possible. There will be religious services held at the Baptist Church every night this week. C.

A. Richardson has in store a stock of prime Teas; superior Black Tea and the best, quality of Gunpowder and green, for sale at the cheapest rates. C. A. Richardson keeps always in store for the retail trade that celebrated "Stonewall 1 brand of flour, and he warrants every barrol sold.

It Large Hogs. Mr. S. Holmes Bell, near Waynesboro', killed four hogs recently, which averaged 405 4 months old. Christmas Goods.

call attention to the advertisement of Christmas Goods by Maj. J. W. Newton. Read his advertisement and give him a call.

For the past several days the weather has been damp and disagreeable, and very unfavorable to the many who, at this time, are suffering with bad colds. The Good Templars' Convention which met recently in Alexandria adopted a resolution requesting all ministers to preach a sermon on the evils of intemperance on the 21st of December. If you wish to enjoy a good laugh, go and see the new Chromos, No. 1" and "Pluck No. 2," on exhibition and for sale at B.

M. Ciinedinst's Fine Art Gallery. de 92t Dr. James Johnston, of this city, left on the express train, last night to attend the State Dental Association which assembles in Richmond to-day. The Winchester Times says "Well, what ii times are hard and money bills are honest, and just as much entitled to consideration as the miller's or the butcher's." The Lexington Gazette says that there is a striking resemblance between Rev.

Jno. L. Clarke ot the M. E. Church South of this State, and Henry Ward Beecher of Brooklyn, N.

Y. Beecher must be a handsome man. The Old Valley (Presbyteriau) Church, near Kernstown, said to be the oldest church in the Valley, except the "Augusta Church" in this county, caught fire on Sunday week while services were being held by the Rev. Mr. Crawford.

Loss about $1,503. A large and beautiful selection of fine Chromos, Paintings, Sterescopes and Sterescopic Views, suitable for Christmas presents, can be found at Clinedinst's Fine Art Gallery. Also a large stock of Frames. de 9 2t. Revival.

A. Weller is conducting a very interesting revival of religion in the Methodist church in Waynesboro. Twenty-oddjoined the church on last Sunday, and there are a number of others who have professed conversion and still a large number of seekers. Accident. the sale of Messrs.

Condon contractors, a few miles from this city on the Valley Railroad, on Wednesday last, whilst Timothy was holding a mule by the halter, the mule kicked him in the side, breaking two of his ribs. Fatal the Ist littlo Eddie, aged 8 years, son of Mr. Jno. Lipps, living near Frankford in Greenbrier W. Va had his skull fractured by the limb of a falling tree cut down by his brother, from the effects of which he died the next morning.

Wood's Household Magazine for December has been published. It has many excellent is as cheap as well as interesting periodical. Price only one dollar per with chromo Yosemite one dollar and a Address Wood's Household Magazine, Newburgh, N. Y. Ladies' ladies of the Methodist church of this city will hold a Fair, in the basement of their Church, on the nights ofthe 23rd, 24th and 25th of this month.

The friends and the public generally aro requested to bear this announcement in mind, and save their "change" for this interesting occasion. Go see the new Chromo the Fountain" exhibition and for sale at B. M. Clinedinst's Photograpic Art Gallery. Also the following newChromos: "Beatice de Cenci," "Coming into Port," "Day Dreams," "Mater Dolorosa." The 1.

are the pure in heart;" No are they that mourn "Cinderella," and many and small for Holiday Presents. 2t Postmasters. F. D. Dellinger has been appointed postmaster at Waynesboro in the place of B.

M. Lines, removed. The President has nominated Maj. John A. Harman for Postmaster of Staunton to succeed Mr.

Ed. H. Sears, whose term of office will expire on the last day of this month. This nomination, we will be confirmed by the Senate, and Maj. Harman will enter upon the duties of the office on the Ist of January.

Union Depot at Staunton. consultation was held in this place on Friday last in refererence to the depots of the Ches. Ohio and the Valley Railroads, in which it was agreed that the Valley Railroad might use the track and the depot ofthe Ches. Ohio road, the former adding such buildings as neces-ity might require for its use. The trains Of the Valley Railroad will enter upon the track of Chesapeake Ohio road about half a mile east ofthe depot.

The following persons participated in this consuUation Robt. Garrett, President ofthe Valley Railroad, and Richard Norris, of Baltimore, one ofthe Directors ofthe same Wm. Keyser, Vice-President of the Bait. Ohio Railroad, Jas. L.

Randolph, Chief Engineer, and Smith, chief road-master ofthe C. Wickham, Vice-President of Ches. Ohio, and W. D. Whitcomb, Chief Engineer of the same.

An Interesting Mutes. ofthe usual character are so frequent that they fail to elicit any special interest, but the marriage of a couple of Deaf-mutes is so rare that we deem such an occurrence worthy of special notice. Such a marriage occurred on Tuesday morning last in the Hall of the Institution for tha Deaf, Dumb and Blind of this place, at which time and place, Mr M. J. Jenkins of Johns' Island, S.

was married to Miss Fannie H. Deaf-mutes. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Manly, Pastor of the Baptist church of this parties to be married having copies of the service in their hands which they read, and gave the nod of assent at the proper times.

At the same time, for the benefit of the deaf-mutes who were spectators on this interesting-occasion, Capt Chas. D. McCoy, Principal of the D. B. Institution, translated the service in tho sign language.

For this occasion, the Hall had been tastefully and beautifully docorated with flowers, and, at the time, was brilliantly illuminated with gas. As the bridal couple entered the Hall to be united in the holy bonds of wedlock, one of the pupils played Wendelssohn's wedding march on the organ which was enjoyed by a large number of interested spectators, and was no doubt duly appreciated by the bride and groom, though being deaf-mutes, they did not hear a note of it. At the close of the marriage ceremony, the band of the Institute led by its accomplished, teacher, Prof. A. J.

Turner, favored the occasion with music. After receiving the congratulations of their friends, they went to the depot where they took tha train for their home in South Carolina. Their mutual happiness was unspeakable. "The heart feels most when the lips move They have our best wishes for their happiness and prosperity. VisiT to the Public City Council, in company with the School Board, Rev.

W. E. Baker, Hamilton, County Superintendent, and other gentlemen, visited, on the 4th instant, the Public Schools of the City, in the Academy building, to ascertain, from personil observation, their condition, value and school facilities. The first thing that impresses the visitor is the wonderful alteration and improvement in that time-honored old building, which, but a short while ago, was falling, piecemeal, to decay. Now.

each story contains three large class-rooms, with gh ceilings, well lightf ed and ventilated. In each of these rooms, fifty or more pupils may be seated. The whole plan ofthe building seems to be appropriate and well suited to school accommodations. There is also a uniformity in the furniture, well adapted for the convenience and comfort of the There are 320 pupils enrolled, taught by six teachers and consisting of six classes Class No. 1, Primary, Miss Brown Class No.

2, Primary, Miss Mills; Class No. 3, Primary, Miss Beers Class No. 4, Grammar, Mrs. Thompson Class No. 5, Grammar, Mrs.

Tipping; Class No. 6, High School, W. L. Lackey. J.

J. Ladd, Principal, seems to ba eminently qualified for the position. In faithfulness and efficiency, this body of teachers will compare favorably with the same number anyvvhere, and are working harmoniously together to bring up the Public schools of Staunton to the standard of the best and to make them an ornament to our city and worthy to be patronized by all rich as well as the poor. Already our citizens are beginning, more and more, to appreciate this school and to share in its benefits. Its progress, for the short time it has been organize (only five weeks,) is something above our expectations, and sentiments of approbation wore warmly expressed by all the visiting gentlemen.

Maj. Bell, Rev. W. E. Baker, and Dr.

Hamilton, made appropriate remarks to the pupils of the High School, in charge of W. L. Lackey. Many thanks are due the Board, and especially its President, Maj. H.

M. Bell, for their promptness in supplying such facilities to make the labor of the teachers more efficient, and add to the comfort and enjoyment of the pupils. We most earnestly invite the attention of our citizens to this important interest, and trust they will not allow its reasonable wants to be ignored. It is tho purpose of tho City Council and Board, at an early day, to visit the colored schools, in charge of Mr. W.

H. Waddell. We hope these schools will be frequently visited, not only by the City Council, but by the parents of the children, to the end that they may not be neglected. a Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Augusta Board of Supervisors of Augusta county met on yesterday, all the members present, viz: John Paris, President; Wm. A.

Burnett, Secretary; Wm. Cochran, Henry B. Seig, Wm. B. Cochran, John S.

Ellis and Wm. T. Rush. The accounts of IS! icholas Ryan, Jas. Cross, Wm.

C. Lange, VV. H. Cox, Thos. H.

Cross and Geo. Clemmer, for election service at the voting precinct of Lebanon White Sulphur were disallowed, on account of the informality in their.returns.in consequence of which the vote of that precinct was cast out by the commissioners of election. The reports of Wm. L. Mowry, Sheriff, W.

A. Burnett, Clerk of County Court, J. N. Ryan, Clerk of Circuit Court, and John Paris, Superintendent of Public Buildings, were received and approved by the Board. Further time was allowed the County Treasurer, Sam'l Paul, Superintendent of the Poor, G.

W. Fauber, and others, to make their reports. A portion of the County Levy was de as follows Clerk, $500; Commonwealth's Attorney, $500; Judge, $500; Sheriff, $275; Supervisors, $200; for registration service, $100; rent of office, $50; for bridge over South River near Waynesboro', fuel for County Court office, $35; stationery for same, $05; to Clerk of Board of Supervisors, $25 making in all a sum total of $2,387. The balance ofthe levy will be completed on the first Monday in January next. An order was entered directing all persons holding warrants on the County levy to present them on or before the first of March next for payment.

Wm. T. Rush was appointed to confer with J. A. M.

Lusk, late Superintendent of Junction Valley Turnpike, in reference to settlement with the Board of Public Works. There was much talk among the members of the Board in reference to the proposition to hold a convention to petition the Legislature for a speeir.l road law looking to a permanent plan of improvement ofthe county we regret to say nothing was done. Good roads aro much needed in our county and wiil much enhance tbe value of tho lands ofthe county. It is hoped some plan will soon be adopted, which will result in their gradual aud permanent improvement. New School the meeting of the City Council on Tuesday night last, in accordance with the request of the City School Board, a resolution was adopted authorizing the construction of an additional school-house to bo located on a lot 40 by 80 feet on Madison street, between Beverly and Frederick, owned by Mrs.

Isabella building to be of wood, on a brick foundation, 24 by 36 feet, and not to exceed the cost of $1,000. The schools are so well attended that the present buildings used for school purposes are inadequate. They are now filled to their utmost capacity, and yet there are daily applications for the admission of additional pupils. It will not be long before other buildings for school purposes will have to be erected. The School Board suggest the first, as above mentioned, on Madison street, the second on Gospel Hill, and the third on North Augusta street.

It is gratifying to know that our schools of all kinds are well conducted and well attended. Tight-Rope D'Orville Brothers from Georgia on Wednesday and Saturday last gave exhibitions of their daring performances on the tight-rope and on the trapeze in this place, the rope on Wednesday being stretched from chimney to chimney across Augusta street near the Spectator office, and on Saturday in a similar manner across Beverly or Main Street near the Union Hall These performances were witnessed by a large number of persons, the majority of whom were colored, as the exhibitions were free except to such as paid voluntarily. They showed the skill and daring of the performers, but were of such a character that many would rather pay them not to enact them than to do so. They show not only how skillful some may become in balancing, but what risks some will voluntarily encounter for the sake of gain. Bible Wm.

D. Stuart of this city, as Agent for the Virginia Bible Society, has recently.been actively and efficiently engaged in securing the establishment of Bible Societies in the counties in this great Valley as auxiliaries to the Virginia Bible Society. On Sunday week, in the Methodist church in Luray, Page county, after an interesting address by Rev. Mr. Stuart, a Society was organized with Hon.

Wm. Milnes, former Representative of this District in Congress, as President, Elder B. F. Grayson.Treasurer, and Capt. R.

S. Parks, Secretary. Of the meeting which organized this Society, Judge J. E. Stewart was chairman, and Mr.

E. J. Armstrong was Secretary. Jacob L. Humbert Found Thursday evening last, Mr.

Jacob L. Humbert, aged about 60 years, who lived between New Hope and Mt. Sidney in this county, was found dead by Mr. Henry Moore on the old road not far from Mrs. Thos.McCue's.

He had been, but a few hours before his dead body was found, at Mrs. Samuel Miller's, about a mile from where he lived, to borrow a horse to go to Staunton. It is supposed that he died from heart disease or apolexy, as he seemed to be in good health up to the hour of his death. STAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. "Holiday Advertisements.

having holiday articles for sale should have striking ad vertisements in the Spectator from this time to i Christmas. Those who have pursued this course in the past have found that it pays handsomely. i The more liberal the advertising, the greater the If any have any doubts upon this subject, let them try the experiment and be convinced. I Commence, with the next issue that purchasers throughout tilts and the adjoining counties may learn in vhere they can get the articles they want. Delay iH se the custom of distant purchasers.

A word to the wise is sufficient. Valley op We understa nd that the line of the Valley Kailroad has been so run as not to pass through the property of the Ast estate, but will pass under the road of the Chesapeake Ohio beyond Mrs. Asts and will run parallel therewith to the bridge near the Lunatic Asylum where the roads will unite- Sekious Accident by learn from i the Page Courier that P.erry Brubakcr, son of Mr. Peter Brubaker of th.at county, was terribly, and. it is feared, fatally burned oa Friday week, having fallen the ana burned his arm so badly that it had to be amputated.

Messrs. David and William Grove, living in "Newtown," in this city, killed pen of four hogs, one day last week, which averaged 4602 pounds net. 43d CONGRESS, SESSION. The first session of the Forty-third Congress was begun Monday, Dec. Ist, the organization of the House being completed by the of Speaker Blame, McPherson clerk, and other officers previously agreed upon in republican caucus There was very little delay in the or ganization of the House, and of course none in the Senate, Vice President Willson resuming the chair as president of the Senate, in apparently good health.

Contrary to almost general expectation the message of the President was not sentio. Senate Dec. the Senate, Mr. Sumner, as usual was among the first to present a large number of bills, among which were his supplementary civil rights bill and c. bill to authorize the issue of compound interest notes as a substitute for legal-tender notes; also a bill ior the adjustment of French spoliation aud one to put a stop to the Italian padrone slave trade.

He also offered resolutions that arbitration should bscoine a substitute for war in reality a. well as io theory. Mr. Pratt introduced a bill fixing the salary of members otCongress at $5,000 per annum, to be in lieu of all existing provisions for compensation except actual traveling expenses and $200 for stationery. Mr.

Pratt also introduced constitutional amendments to provido ior the eleoion ol President and Vice Resident by the direct vote of the people, tho extension of the presidential term to six years, and ineiegibility for re-eleciioa. Mr. Uonkling introduced a bill providing 'hat all moneys returned into the treasury by congressmen, or all not drawa by the members ol the Forty-second Congress for compensa'ion, a-; appropriated, be declared the moneys ol the United States. A bill to repeal tbe bankrupt law was introduced by Mr. Lo gan.

House. the House bat little was done beyond the usual routine of organizttioo, the Speaker's address, reading of credentials, Objection was made to Mr. Cannon, delegate from Utah, on the ground that he was guilty ci practices (polygamy) in defiance of the laws of the United States, but the obj.c.ion was not sustained, and he was sworn in. Among those who came forward to take the modified oath was Hon. A.

H. Stephens, of Georgia. Mr. Hale, of Maine, gave notice that he would offer next day a biil lor the repeal certain salaries, and to return certain undrawn balances ioto the treasury. Dec.

2ad The President's message was sent to Congres-j to-day and read in both houses. In tbe Senate Mr. Sumner moved to take up at once his civil rights bill, Nj 1 on the calender, but after discussion the motion was lost. Bills were introduced by Mr. Alcorn, authorizing the Secretary of War to compromise pending issues with southern railroad-i, and Gen.

Gordon to guarantee payment ol interest by the government to the extent ol $80,000 per miie on Loads ofthe canal. the hou.e on motion of Mr. Poland, of Vermont, a resolution was adopted directing the committee on the judiciary to rearrange, simplify and cheapen proceedings in bankruptcy. Mr. Bailor called up the resolutions pending at the adjournment the day previous declaring that Mr.

J. H. Sypher, Sir. S. B.

S. Pinchback, and Mr. L. A. Sheldon, the Louisiana delegation, were prima facie entitled to their seats, and be permitted to take them subject to further action, and after a debate par tioipJ-ted iG by Messrs.

Beck, Butler, and oth ers, Mr. Sypher and Mr. Sheldon were pending the coasideiatiou of Mr Piuchback's caso tne huutie adjourned. Dec the Senate, to-day, Mr. Frehnghuysen introduced a to aid in the extension ot the laws in the Territory ot Utah.

Mr. Pratt submitted a res elation iostraoting the committee on the judiciary to inquire whether Congress has the oousti.utional power to authorize the construction of railroads or canals penetrating several contiguous States. Mr. Fentoo introduced a bill to tacilitate commerce between the States oroviditig for a loan of eight millions to New York tc widen the Erie and Oswego canals, the net revenue of the cioals to bo paid into the U. S.

treasury until the I aa is returned. Mr. Mor rill, ot Vermont, called up his resolution instructing the fiaanco committee to provide for free banking and the resumption of specie payments. At tho close of his speech on the subject the Senate want into executive session. House the House the case of Mr.

Pinchback, of Louisiana, was laid on tbe and the West Virginia elections referred to tho committee on electious. Some discussion arose over the admission of the representative from the fourth district of Louisiana, participated iv by Messrs. Cox, Bailer, and others, which resuited ia the seating of Mr. Geo. L.

Smith instead of Mr. E. B. Davidson, whose name was offered by Mr. Cox.

Dec 4.h.—ln the Senate Mr. Stevenson introduced a bill to remove all political disabilities, and Mr Boreman one for the construction oi a canal from Richmond, to the Ohio river, the cost to ba defrayed by the issuance oi United States 10-50 4J per cent, bouds to the amount of $8,000,000. Mr. Hamilton, of Maryland, presented the resolutions passed by the Board of Trade ol Baltimore in favor of specie payments, which were read and laid ou tbe table. Mr.

Ferry, of Michigan, called up his resolution en finance aud spoke in advocacy of free banking, the increase of the currency $50,000,000, the issue of all the notes by the government, and of making the whole circulating medium a legal tender. Alter the transaction of some further business the Senate adjourned until Monday. the House a special committee of seven was appointed to whom was referred all the numerous bills introduced and pending in relation to the salary repeal business. Tne committee was appointed as follows: Messrs. Hale of Maine, of Teanessee, Kasson of lowa, Schofi Id of Pennsylvania, Hale of N.

York, Niblack of Indiana, aod Jewett of Ohio two latter democrats. Under call ofthe States a large number of bills were introduced and referred to appropriate committees when appointed Hanging of Henry Young (Colored.) Henry (colored) who murdered Mr. Frank Halm of Shenandoah county in Washington City last Summer was hanged on Friday, tbe 23th in the yard of thejail at Washington. He was tried, in September, by a jury half of whom were colored, convicted and sentenced to be hanged on the 14th of November, but was reprieved by the President until tbe 28 th. The persistance of Young in tho statement tbat he did not inflict the fatal blows, has led to tbe arrest of Joshua Hauey, on the charge of being aa accomplice in the murder of Hahn.

Joseph Brown, of Richmond, committed suicide Tuesday by taking laudanum. On the first day of January the Virginia Legislature will assemble. For the Spectator. Richmond, Dec. sth.

1873. The stockholders' meeting of the C. O. R. 1 R.

held here on yesterday, the 4th, was a mere farce. the motion of Gen. Wickham, Mr. H. K.

Eilyson, of Dispatch, was called to the chair, and befoie a Secretary could be appointed, or, at least announced, Gen. Wickham, moved an adjournntant, saying that the President, Mr. Huntingdon, had not had timeto prei pare his address. His motion prevailed with remarable unanimity, considering how many were disappointed in this the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned to Thursday, the 18th day of this month. This may be all right, but looks queer to a man accustomed to straight-forward dealings.

There is such a thing as playing off time, but always for a purpose. The Dispatch announces that the Church Hill i tunnel is completed, and that the first train ot cars ran through od Sunday. Now, I only speak of this matter to deprecate the desecration of the Sabbath Some of our railroad managers, 1 like "The Fool, have said in their hearts there i is no God." Is it any wonder that R. Cos. meet with so many accidents? Why should not the law apply to Sunday work by these companies as well as to individuals Some parties, who, no doubt, have a big axe to grind, proposed to make Gen.

Kemper a present of a pair of horses and a carriage before his inauguration, but the General informed them that he could not receive presents. What a contrast with the President of the United States, who receives horses, houses and lands, or anything else that may be offered 1 Gen. Kemper is a high-toned Virginia gentleman of the old type, who will do what he thinks is right, without the the hope of "other fee or reward" than that of a good conscience. The weather very mild, with some rain. Business very dull.

K. For the Spectator. i A True Samaritan yesterday, Mr. Wm. D.

Grove and his sister, Mrs. Bantz, of city, on their return from Florida, whither Mr. Grove had gone on account of his health, arrived at the Richmond Depot, C. O. R.

and while awaiting transportation to Staunton, Mr. G. taken very ill in the reception room of the Company, and died at the residence of Mrs. Linnie Roberts, who, happening to pass and seeing the condition of the sick man, kindly proposed to take him and his sister to her house i.vnd care for them. This she did with truly commendable Christian sympathy.

Mr. Grove, as bylore stated, died about 9 P. M. The kindhearted railroad officials, seeing their destitute situation, made the necessary arrangements and forwarded the body and Mrs. Bantz and her child free to Staunton by to-day's train.

Mrs. Robert's generous and "disinterested action in this case, without hope of fee or reward, merits 'notice, and Heaven will reward her for her kindness to these poor and unfortunate people Tiie Master Inasmuch as ye have done it un to one of these my brethren, ye have done it vi ho me." K. Dec. sth, 1873. and Cattle in folio returns of all the County Assessors of show the number and value of tho hordes and cattle in the townships named Horses.

Av.Val. Cattle. Ay. Val. Past.ures, 952 $59 94 2405 $14 65 Mid die River, 1844 66 03 3273 16 16 River, 1442 70 19 5113 2175 Noi-th River, 1549 63 71 3503 15 50 Riv erheads, 68 10 2845 15 05 Beverly, 1037 69 41 1485 18 96 showing that there are 8,427 horses in the county, aid 14,229 Vindicator.

List of Patents. following patents were issued from the U. S. Patent Office to citizens of Virginia, for the week ending Nov. 18th, 1873 Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander Mason, solicitors of Patents, 605 Seventh street, Washington, D.

C. Game Table, Robert R. Crawford, Wythoville. Corn Sipe, Keezletown. Re-issue R.

Richardson, Max Meadow. Teas, Teas, a supply of choice teas both green also Japan and breakfast Teas for sale on tho most reasonable terms, at C. A. Richardson's Don't forg-t when you want a liat, to buy it at C. L.

WELLBR'S. A good assortment and the price to suit titnts At Haines' Tobacco opposite Va Hotel, you will find that popular, dark, rich Fig Tobacco, at only $1.00 per pound. You can buy that fine B. F. Gravely Twist Chewing Tobacco at Chas.

E. $1.00 per pound. rl ST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS remaining in the Staunton Post-Office, for tho week ending Dec 6ht, 1873: LADIES- Anderson Martha Lenore sephine Brown Ellen Lindram mrs Nancie Brown "Pemelia" Emma Caml miss Eliza Mriver mrs Mary Cecy miss Martin miss Mary Harris miss Alice Sue Hull mrs Fannie Nerf mrs Win Hopkins Julia A col Pray miss Lillian Hamilton mrs Mary Parrago miss Ann Hugh mrs Martha Rhodes miss Cornelia Honohan mrs Catheri Hettie Hamilton mrs Lizzie 2 Reed mrs Dr Hill Virginia Sheelv Mary A Irins mrs Simpson mrs Jackson miss Willie Thomas miss Sallie Jones mrs Louisa col Withrow miss Helena Klngsley mrs Silra Annie due 3c Lewis miss Fannie GENTLEMEN Brown Robt May Burton A Mataon Bronson Frank Pollard Cary Edmond R.eed Edw Carter Davy Roler A Davis Miles "Surrogate" Gill John Stern Gordon Gio Silcett Edgar Hughes Harry Simton Wm Hatter Linsey Saurie A Hildebrand Vaughan Wm A Johnson Jas Wheeler A Johnson Thos White Sinkit Maderson as Woods Michael Warn Isaac Montgomery Valley Va due Persons calling for Letters in the above list should state that they aro "Advertised" to distinguish them from the daily mail. As a list of Advertised letters are made up every week, the date of tho paper in which they appear should K. H.

SEARS. P. M- Change of Schedule. account of the change in schedule, C. O.

R. the Eastern, Northern and Southern mail will close at 9 30 A. Western, Valley and Lexington at 3P. M. E.

H. SEARS. P. M. The Valley Railroad in Eotetourt.

An application for an injunction has been made in lloanoke county by parties opposed to the payment of the subscription voted by the county, and we would not be surprised to see similar action taken in Botetourt county, for it seems that, by the estimates of tbe Engineers, Randolph and Capt, Dapdridge, the central or Fincastle route, which is the one desired by tbe ofthe citizens of Botetourt, is three and a half miles longer, aud will cost $250,000 more, than that known as the Troutsville route, which, ij the language ofthe Fincastle Herald, "skims the edge of tha Blue Ridge." It seems to be the order of the day for counti3s and corporations to vote subscriptions to the capital atoek of Railroads and then for who are opposed to apply for ioj unctions to avoid the payment of them, We shall be surprised if an application for aa injunction in Botetourt shall not be made. Bills Introduced by Hon. Jno. T. Harris.

In the House of Representatives on Thursday last, Hon. Jno. T. Harris, the Representative of this District, introduced the following bills: The bill to pay Virginia the interest due on advances during the war of 1812, according to the principles adopted in settling with other States. A bill to pay for supplies purchased by the United Spates duricg the war, irrespective of loyalty; also one to provide for the free exchange of newspapers and ior the free delivery of newspapers in the county of publication.

Tbe Spanish authorities have taken the pre caution to place the Virginius under the guns ofthe Spanish gunboat-, and other vessels have been so disposed as to prevent any attempt on the part of the volunteers to destroy her, a proceeding feared by many. The Spanish authorities claim that the fleet i 3 loyal, and will carry out the wishes of ihe government at Madrid. Negro Shot and front of the Baptist Church in Salem, Roancke county, en Tuesday night last, Geo. Bailey, with a singlebarreled pistol loaded with two balls, shot Eidridge Bowles in tbe right breast, killing him almost instantly. Both parties are Bailey says it was sccidental.

He was sent on for indictment by the Grand Jury, and bailed ia the sum of $100. Judge J. C. Underwood died of apoplexy in Washington City on yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Married.

In Staunton, on November 27th, by Rev. W. Q. Hullihen, Mr. Albert Edwa-ds, of King William county, and Mary Virginia Ayres, daughter of Mr.

Robert M. Ayres, of this city. On the 26th instant, at the residence of the late Hon. James M. Mason, by Rt.

Rev. Bishop Johns, E. M. Marsteller, M. and Miss Mariamne daughter ofthe late Maynadier Mason, of Fairfax county.

By Rev. G. H. Williams, at his residence at "Fairfax C. on the 2Gth instant, Mr.

Edward Pettit and Miss Eliza A. Delany, all of Fairfax county. above numbered the one hundredth couple married by Rev. G. H.

Williams, within the iast six Near McDowell, Highland county, Va 25th, 1873, by Rev. R. S. Shreve, Mr. Stuart Hicklin and Miss Mattie Wilson, all of Highland.

By the same, on the same day, near Doe Hill, Mr George Armstrong, of Highland county, and Miss Virginia S. Hiner, of Pendleton county, W. Va. By the same, on Nov. 27, near Liberty, Highland county, Mr.

Wm. McFall, ol Augusta and Mrs. Mary Stuart, of Highland Va. On the 20th ult. at the residence ofthe bride's father, by Elder F.

M. Perry, Mr. Claiborne J. Zirkle, of Shenandoah county, and Miss Frances A. Hite, daughter of Daniel Hite, of Page county.

On Nov. 20th. by Rev Mr. Bushong, Mr. George W.

Gearhart and Miss Ellen C. Wisman, both of Augusta county, Va. On Thursday the 27th ult, by the Rev. Dr. Handy, John M.

Sites and Mary Elizabeth Kerr, daughter of Mr. John Kerr, all of this county. On November 19th, at the house ofthe bride's father, on Naked Creek, by Rev. J. J.

Engle, Mr. Henry B. Martin, of Pulaski county, to Miss Nettie R. Long, of Augusta. On Nov.

25th, at the head of Jackson's River, by Rev. C. S. M. See, Mr.

Gideon M. Burns, of Braxton county, W. and Miss Maggie J. Campbell, daughter of Mr. Samuel B.

Campbell, of Highland county, Va. Deaths. Obituaries are charged for at Advertising Rates. Notices of deaths published gratuitously. At his residence near Stribling Springs, on Thursday, the 30th of Oct, Wm.

C. Hogshead, in the 74th year of his age. On the 30th ult-, in Staunton, Mrs. Hannah Zimmerman, aged about GO years. On the 17th of November, Mrs.

Allie Strough, aged 44 years, 1 month and 13 days. In Albemarle, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Isabella P. Shaw, widow of the late Charles P. Shaw, Esq and sister of Judge Egbert R.

Watson, of Charlottesville. In Martinsburg, on the 21st ultimo, Arthur Brait, in the 55th year of his age. Mr. B. was for many years Superintendent of the B.

O. K. R. shops in Martinsburg. On Monday night, December Ist, 1873, at the residence of its parents in the town of Lewisburg, Greenbrier W.

Mason Mathews, infant son of Henry Mason and Lucy C. Mathews, aged three months and thirteen days. The Markets. Staunton, Dec. Bth by C.

A. Richardson, Wholesale and Retail Grocer and Produce Merchant. Fiour: Family $7 75, Extra $7 00, to 7 05, Super. $625. wheat from $1 20al 40, oats new-corn 45cts, old corn 65a70c Bacon 12al3cts hog round.

Butter 25 to eggs 20c Some enquiry for dressed fowls, turkies, chickens, a 10al2cts per lb. Our market is somewhat dull for flour and grain; light produce in demand at good prices. Business in the past week has been very good. Moneymatters are not quite so easy as they have been. Alexandria Cattle Market, Dec.

There were ottered this week 150 Cattle, 200 Sheep and Lambs, 225 Hogs and 10 Cows and Calves. Sales were made at 3to 5c for Cattle, 4 to 5c for Sheep, 2 for Lambs; 5 sflas6 25 net for Hogs, and 15a550 for Cows and Calves. The market was rather dull, though good Cattle advanced ie on last week's pries. Baltimore. Cattle, Dec 4.

for Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best Beeves at 5 12; generally rated first quality at 4 25; medium to good fair quality at 3 12; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows at 2 12 inferior and lowest grades of Cattle 0 average ofthe market to-day $4 00; extreme range of prices 2 (K)as6 12. Most of the sales were from 3 sUas4 50 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs quote at 4ias3c, though extra heavy fat Sheep would sell at 6c per lb gross. Stock Sheep dull at 2as3 per head. Lambs dull at 2asS 50 per head.

Receipts this week 1282 head. quote corn-fed hogs at 6as6 50 and but few at the latter figure stillers 5 75a56 00 per 100 lbs net Receipts this week 8345 head "TErktmas freseftsT AT J. W. NEWTON'S. Gentlemen so inclined, and I know you are Grive 'Your Sweetheart, MOTHER, OR SISTER, JfcT Act wisely these "Panic Times," and buy something useful as well as ornamental from JAMES W.

NEWTON. Beautiful Carved, and Shell Ornamental Boxes, filled with Hemstitched and other styles of fine Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs; or if you wish to be more generous, buy a Stylish French Hat or Bonnet Or a Comfortable Set of Furs, Or a hundred and one other useful articles, you can find on exhibition. IF YOU WISH BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS, MILLINERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, Call early with the Greenbacks, and you will not go away disappointed. Come and see the pretty articles now on exhibition at J. W.

NEWTON'S. 1873. EWToaf 1873. PAY CASH AND BUY CHEAP! FROM J. W.

NEWTOJ, Whose entire stock has been marked down to prices to suit the stringency in the money market. Practice economy and a Golden Opportunity is afforded you to make money. Every dollar saved in making your purchases judiciously, adds one dollar to that cherished, longed-for, eargerly sought-after reserve, carefully laid aside for that "RAINY DA Gentlemen so fortunate a3 to have a supply of Greenbacks in these when visiting our city to make their FALL AND WINTER PURCHASES, should ask, Ist. Where can the best quality and the largest amount of Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, or be purchased for the smallest amount of money And the answer will come from all who have thoroughly tried the to JAS. W.NEWTON'S VARIETY STORE, In the Large Stone Building, on the left hand side of the street leading from the depot.

For example, a lady dropped in after having purchased goods for a "REDISGOTE," when she saw on the counter a piece of goods identically the same in quality and color. She asked the price. 45 cents, madam. She exclaimed, "45 cents "Why, I only a few moments ago paid 60 cents for mine, and it is no better than yours." So hundreds of others would find it to their advantage, if they would call at the "Little Store" around the Corner before purchasing elsewhere. Bear in mind, Ladies, we keep no second hand Goods, from old auction houses or bankrupt sales, but goods fresh from the manufactures, and warrant every article as represented or money refunded.

Mourning a specialty. Royal Australian Crepe, Reps, and Black Alpacas, from 35 cents to $1.50. Mourning Veils from 50 cents to $8. CREPE HATS from $2.50 to $10. Stamping Stamping on Linen, Cotton or Flannel, neatly and quickly executed.

ORDERS from the country, amounting to $5 and upwards, accompanied with the cash, will receive prompt and special attention, and the package delivered free of charge. We are satisfied that if persons favor us with a call before purchasing, they will be amply repaid for their trouble, and will go away delighted, bearing their Bundles with them. A call is all we ask and we guarantee prices Remember some have called after purchasing elsewhere, and learned to their sorrow that they had lost money by not calling and making their purnovll copy. J. W.

NEWTON. FARMERS will find at C. L. Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat Store, a large stock of Heavy Boots and Shoes for Winter. Goor' Goods and prices low.

Give him a call and buy. C. L. WELLER'S Boot, Shoe and Hat Store, 5 is oppositethe Masonic Building and Town Hall, Main Street Don't forget. Fine Calf Hand Sewed Boots, Gaiters and Shoes, for gentlemen at C.

L. Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat Store. I ASTRACAN wilffind a nico at C. L. Weller's Boot, 1 Shoe and Hat Store, Main Street.

i i Get the Best and you want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of i all kinds, send your orders to H. F. Zimmerman Son, 513, 7th street, Washington, D. C. ders filled promptly and satisfaction guaranteed The STAUNTOis'ciwAR FACTORY still holds its popularity for making those famous brands of cigars, viz "Manilla," "Delicious," and Five Cent flavanas.

Try them. The friends of Mr. A. M. Simpson will find him at L.

Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat Store, Main Street. His lady friends he would be particularly glad to see and serve. Give him a call. I Gum Over to C. L.

Weller's Boot and Shoe Store and buy them. A large stock i on hand. a pair of Welter's hand made Kip Boots. None better! Call and see. Times are hard now and money scarce, but, notwithstanding, Chas.

E. Haines, continues to sell great quantities of that cheap Chewing Tobacco at 60 cents per pound. Economy i 3 the order of the day, therefore, if you want to save money, instead of paying ten cents for a cigar, try Haines' Five Cent Havanas. your Boot 3 and Shoes of C. WELLER keeps a good article at low prices.

Special Notices J. E. GRAHAM, DEALER IN GBOCERIES and PRODUCE, GLASSWARE, QUEENSWARE, Plecker 1 Nevj Building, above Post Office. Augusta Sreet, Staunton, Va. ALL GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES.

-ffess. Coal Oil, 35c. Sugars, Coffee, 25c, 27c, 28c, Roast Coffee, 33c 5 BarsjSoap, 25c Lamp Chimneys, Be. Highest price for Produce. Give me a call, dec2-3m HINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE.

Receiving this day my large and carefully selected Stock of EAETHENWARE GOODS, Recently purchased in such quantities and at such rates as to enable me to cope with any market, in quantity, quality and prices. Also a full and complete stock of GAS FIXTURES, EMBRACING Chandeliers, Pendents, Brackets, Portables, Shades, Ac, which I will furnish at manufacturers' prices. I would respectfully solicit an examination of my stock before purchasing elsewhere, feeling assured that I am prepared to furnish Goods as cheap as can be Dought in the Eastern market. JOHN LIPSCOMB, Building," Augusta Street, A few doors above Post Ot.ce. n025 Town papers copy 1 time.

The public is respectfully mii formed that I have on hand twelve sets of LIGHT HARNESS, Single and Double, and TWELVE NEW SADDLES, BRIDLES SPURS, WHIPS, all of which will be offered for sale at cost for the next sixty days. All Home-made, at the old stand of J. M. Carter, at the north-east corner of the Virginia Hotel. n025-4t R.

E. CARTER. NIXIO UN CEMENT EXTRAORDINARY SOUTHERN MAGAZINE for one year, and the fine Steel Engraving, Barial of Laiane, for $4.50. Subscriptions received by HUNTER no2o Booksellers, Staunton. lATEST STYLES i Writing Paper and Envelopes.

For sale by HUNTER CO. HAGERSTOIVX For sale by HUNTER CO. Country merchants furnished at wholesale prices. Centaur Liniment. There is no pain which the Centaur Liniment will not relieve, no swelling it will not subdue and no lameness which it will not cure.

This is strong language, but it is true. Where the parts are not gone, its effects aro marvelous. It has produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia, lockjaw, palsy, sprains, swellings, caked-breasts scalds, burns, salt-rheum, ear-ache, upon the human frame, and of strains, spavin, galls, upon animals in one year than have all other pretended remedies since the world It is a counter-irritant, an all-healing pain reliever. Cripples throw away their crutches, the lame walk, poisonous bites are rendered harmless, and the wounded are healed without a scar. It is no humbug.

The recipe is published around each bottle. It is selling as no article ever bofore sold, and it sells because it does just what it pretends to do. Thoso who now suffer from rheumatism, pain or swelling, deserve to suffer if they will not use Centaur Liniment. More than 1000 certificate, of remarkable cures, including frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism, gout, running tumors, have been received. We will send a circular containing certificates, tho recipe, gratis, to any one requesting it.

One bottle of the yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment is worth one hundred dollars for spavined or sweenied horses and mules, or for screw-worm in sheep. Stock-owners, this liniment is worth your attention. No family should be' without Centaur Liniment. Price 50c a bottle, large bottles $1.00. J.

B. Rose 53 Broadway, New York. Castoria is more than a substitute for Castor Oil. It is the only safe article in existence which is certain to assimilate the food, regulate tbe bowels, cure wind-colic and produce natural sleep. It contains neither minerah.

morphine nor alchohol, and is pleasant to take. Children need not cry and mothers may rest. mar'2s-(im Summer GREAT PREMIUM BITTERS. Editor of Norfolk "This is the season which these celebrated Bit ters are mostly sought after, and possessing as they do a world-wide fame, it is hardly necessary to impress upon the mind ofthe invalid their inestimable virtues. We have, in our social intercourse, heard but one expression in their favor, and that is, whenever used they act like a charm, and prove more efficacious than any medicine that has ever been offered to the public.

The maker of these Bitters uses no highlywrought panegyrics or flaming hand-bills to further the sale of his Bitters, but simply throwing the article on its own merits, to bo judged accordingly. He does not, like all the quack stuff now in use, say that it will cure all the ills common to humanity; but he stakes his reputation that whenever taken according to directions it will cure Ague and Fever, Dyspepsia, Bowel Complaint, Cholera Morbus, Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, and all diseases arising from torpidity ofthe Liver and inaction of the digestive organs. Their equal is yet to be had. Sold by druggists and country merchants everywhere. E.

BAKER, Proprietor, Richmond, Va. OOJIETHINU The undersigned k5 have been appointed Sole Agents for the sale of the celebrated Burnett's Zinc and Platina Pens. These pens are now almost exclusively in use in all the Government Departments, Banks, Schools and Commercial Houses throughout the United States and Great Britain. They are warranted strictly non-corrosive. Price, $2 per gross.

Samples gratis. HUNTEtt CO- A NO. 1 Two Horse Carriage for sale. Apply to oc2l-tf BYERS SUMMERSON. FLORAL LOTION, For chapped hands, face.

for sale only at nov2s W. R- TYREE'S Drug Store. BALTIMORE DAILY Received every evening. Subscribers furnished. HUNTER n025 Booksellers.

FOR 1874, at n025 HUNTER COS. Special Notices. fTIOHACCO AMD CIGARS Tobacco and Cigars! TOBACCO AMD CIGARS! TOBACCO AND CIGARS! CHAS. E. HAINES is now opening an immense stock of all grades Chewing; and Smoking Tobaccos, at very low figures, at retail.

Call on bim. OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL, 1 and you will be convinced that he has the best and cheapest assortment of Chewing and Smo-1 king Tobaccos and Cigars ever offered in the City of Staunton. An old solid good Chewing 1 Tobacco, only 65 cents per pound; Cigars for I one cent each and up to 15 cents each, at retail, and from fifteen to seventy dollars per thousand i at wholesale, and everything else usually found in a first-class Tobacco and Cigar Store. ttf CALL AND SEE AT THE -ttst STAI XTOX CIGAR FACTORY, Directly Opposite Va. Hotel.

no4-tf TLrwm anuaTm CITY HAIR STORE. (Main Opposite Mrs. Pagan's Store.) Referring to the above card, I desire to inform the Ladies of Staunton, and others visiting the city, that I can supply HAIR BRAIDS much cheaper than they can be purchased elsewhere in this city. Prices range from $2 to 850 per Braid, according to the length and quality of Hair, which is as cheap as they can be procured in Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York. By sending a sample of hair by mail, those living out.

of the city will receive the same attention as if ordered in person. Ladies' Wigs made to order at the lowest price, and at short notice. A call is respectfully solicited. sept9-3m BUHId AP IRON AXD STEEL COMPANY. All persons having claims against the Buffalo Gap Iron and Steel Company of Augusta county, Va whether by note or open account, will please send the same, properly verified, to the subscriber, care of John McClure, Buffalo Gap Furnace, on or before the 10th of Dec, Creditors are also respectfully requested to sign the papei that will be presented by Mr.

McClure, if they approve same. H. W. HOWELL, Ag't, dec2-2t Buffalo Gap Iron and Steel Co. A NEW ARRIVAL.

Davis Kayser, Has on exhibition for a few days a large lot of ENGLISH WALKING JACKETS and CLOAKS, direct from the Importers, which he offers at panic prices for CASH. dec2-lt NOTICE. order to close up my books to Ist of Jul 1873, I have placed a transcript of them in the hands of Messrs. Effinger Craig for collection and settlement. Those knowing themselves indebted will greatly oblige me by making prompt payment.

dec2-4t DAVIS A. KAYSER. PRIVATE BOARDINCi SUSAN M. FREDERICK is prepared to accommodate twc gentlemen and their wives, with large, pleasant rooms. Also, six or eight gentlemen with day board.

References given and required. Residence on Augusta Street, next door to Mayor Trout. dec2-4t (lAPSICUM PLASTER, and Rheumatic Pains, at nov 18 W. R. TYREE'S Drug Store.

MY ACCOUNTS wiil be made off to the Ist of this month, and payment must be. made. After this date I will sell only for cash or Produce. H. A.

GLENN'S. FRESH OYSTERS, evory GLENN'S. PEACHES, TOMATOES, PEAS and CORN, at GLENN'S. BOOTS AND A No. 1 article.

For sale at H. A GLENN'S. LEATHER, of all kinds, at A dec 2 H. A GLENN'S. t1 ROCERIES, of all kinds, for sale at de 22 H.A.GLENN'S.

Legal Notices. IN he Clerk's office, Circuit Court of Augusta County, Dec Ist, 1873, Gallaher and Hunt, Plaintiffs. AGAINST Gabriel H. Lagorce, Richard O' Brien, Nathaniel Halstead and Mercereau, doing business under the style of the "Mount Torry Iron Works Company," Defendants Breach of Covenant an Attachment. The object of this suit is to recover of the Defendants the sum of $450 00, with interest thereon from December Ist, 1873, and to a.tach estate, debts, or effects in the bands of C.

R. Haines, Depot Agent of the C. O. R. R.

at Waynesboro', belonging or due to said Defendants, or found within the county of Augusta, sufficient to satisfy to the said Plaintiffs the amount of their said debt with interest and costs. The Defendants, Richard O'Brien, Nathaniel Halstead and C. L. Mercereau, not having entered tht ir appearance, and it appi by affidavit filed that they an not resident, of this Stale: It is ordered that they do appear hero within after due publication of this notice, and do what Decenary to protect their interest. Teste, J.

N. RYAN, Cl'k. Phillips, dec2-4t i tiK'S To J. ander Waddell, surv'g, Plaintiff and Samuel H. Lushbaugh, Defendant, and all lien creditors of said Take Notice, That in pursuance of an order made by the Circuit Court of A agnate, at the June term 1873, in tho cause of J.

Alex. Waddell, sur'g, vs. Lushbaugh, pending in chancery, I have appointed the day of December next, at my office, in Staunton, to take and settle accounts, she.ving: Ist. The real estate owned by the Defendant, Samuel H. Lushbaugh, and the fee simple and annual rental value thereof.

2d. All liens binding said real estate, whether by judgment or otherwise. At which time and place you are requested to attend. Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chancery of said Court, thisl3th day of November, 1873. THOMAS D.

RANSON, Commissioner. Millinery. 1873 FALIjdcWINTER -1873 BEAUTIFUL STYLES AND FASHIONS. OX EXHIBITION AT W. B.

HEX DRY'S Store-rooms, opposite Court-Houso, Augusta St. STAUNTON, VA. I have now on exhibition the largest and finest Stock of MIIiIi JL IVJE XCV, LATEST STYLES OP REDINGOTES, LADIES' SLITS and LNDE.KWf.AR, That I ever offered to the public, dccl N. B. HENDRY.

THE I have just received a new and choice selection of at my Store, on Frederick Street, which I am now offering at such LOW PRICES, as to defy competition. Be sure and give me a call before purchasing, and I guarantee you will be pleased with both the styles and prices. I have a full stock of all kinds of goods usually found in a first-class Millinery Establishment. Don't forget the and don't forget to coma. Mrs.

S. M. BRYAN. N. B.

am still prepared to serve the public as Dress-maker, at my old stand, corner of Main and Lewis Sts. Mrs. S. M. B.

filFSiffjliilii an E.i ijvij ucejie.vts Mes. K. M. Kelley offers her elegant stock of PATTERN HATS and BONNETS and other Beautiful Goods at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES TO CASH BUYERS! She has many other valuable goods which do not pertain to a First Class private Millinery establishment, which she will sell AT LESS THAN N. taken in exchange for goods, as formerly.

Wants. BOARDEItS wishing to obtain board can do so by application to n025-2t LEVISHAFEB. 4 4W BUSHELS of WHEAT. IUiUUU Wanted to purchase ten thousand bushels prime wneat. aul9-4m P.

B. SUB LETT. ARMENTROLT are paying the highest cash prices for BUTTER, EGGS, Ui-ICKENS and TURKEYS, nov 19 copy It WASTED 800 LOCUST POSTS and feet of PINE LUM BER. SUMMERSON TAYLOR, jell Opposite Virginia Hotel..