The Valley Virginian du lieu suivant : Staunton, Virginia • 3

Staunton, Advertisement. TEE VIRGINIAN. Marriages. On the 18th ulu. by Rev.

0. Stevens, la ITew-town, Frederick county, Perry and Miss Nannie Shoaff. -7 7 7 7 On the 19th near 8trasbnrg, by Rev. Campbell, Joseph Funk and Miae Stargaret 8tickleyn all of Shenandoah. On the 22d ult, by Rev.

Kline, Fani-ler and Miss Maueh, all of Rockingham. On the 19th by Rer. Jos Fnakhouser, Gaither and Miss Mary Fletcher, all of Rockingham. On the 19th ult, by Rev. Callander, Airy and Miss Maria Wise, all ef Rockingham, On the 18th by Rev.

Denny, 8 Lay-ton and Miss Mary Life. On the 25th by Rev. Lacy Al-derson, ot Wheeling, and Miss Mary Price, of Lewisburg. On the 3rd instant, ia Richmond, by Rev. Le-onidas Rosser, Taylor Hiltxhimer'and Miss R.

Emma Irvine, of Rockbridge county. Deattis, Stauhtox aho Yskbiv OaaAXiHD. Ik affords us pleasure to announce that some of the German citisens of this folio wing the example of their countrymen in larger cities, organised, on Saturday night last, by the election of officers and the adoption of a a "Ge-sang Verein" (Musical Union,) entitled 'Genna-nl." The officers elected for the ensuing year are: President Mayo. Vice President Heidenreich. Musical Manager Walker.

The constitution adopted provides for admission of active, passive and honorary members. At present the "Germania," being in its indigency, comprises active members only but as soon as these shall have had some practice and their voices shall have become sufficiently harmonised, passive and honorary members will be admitted. We believe that not only the singing will be in German, but that the conversations in this 8ociety will be -confined exclusively to that language. It will afford our German eitisens pleasant and profitable social and they have our best wishes for the success of the "Germania" the first "Gesang Verein" ev6r established in this city. 5eeaor.

Piesoxal. We stated last week that Einnej had had an operation performed on his eyes in New York, and that he was still there. He returned on 8tuarday evening and resumed his position as assistant manager at the American Hotel. We are pleased to learn that his remaining partially injured eve has been restored to its original strength. Marshall Hanger, representative in the Legislature from' this county, and Speaker of the House, arrived in the city on Monday morning, to be present during tie circuit court, to attend to professional busiaess.

Hon Lewis passed through Staunton on Tuesday last, on his way to Washington. He has been at his farm In Rockingham county, for several weeks past, recruiting his strength, as he had become much exhausted by the incessant demands upon his energies in Washington. Houston Letcher, of Lexington, has been in attendance on the session of the Circuit Court. Sam'l Harsberger, of Harrisonburg, has been present in the city, attending the circuit court. 8 Spencer, Supt.

of transportation' Valley Railroad, Mr Aver ill, of Baltimore, and Mr John Miller, of Shenandoah, tie contractor, were in theeity Wednesday. Col Whitcomb, chief engineer, OR was in the city Tuesday. Rev Lafferty, of the Lexington Gazette, is attending the Baltimoi Conference. Ths Dxpot. The general sentiment of our citisens is in favor of placing the passenger and freight depot of the Valley Railroad at the intersection of New street and the C.

O. R. R. The Depot-A' New Phase-Letter from Gen. WicltUaiii.

Pocikduos of CiTT Oa Tuesday evening March 3d, City- Council met. Present, Jno president pro tern, Hoge, Burke, Gorman, Alby, Nelson, MGay, 77:77: -7 On motion of Mr Hoge, the regular order of business was suspended, and the following letter from Gen Wm Wickham read- Chttapemke OhiRR Vic Fruidmtt Office, Hickmond, March 2d, 1874. To the Honorable Council of the City 0 Staunton To. Gentlemen I learn that steps have been taken to condemn a portion of this company's real estate in the eity of Staunton, lying east of the line of Augusta street, for a street. I beg leave most respectfully to request that no such action shall be had.

The space which this company now owns between the points at whioh the Railroad orosses the Waynesboro an I Middlebrook roads, and whioh it ean utilise for tracks, is even now too much circumscribed for its business, and it is by no means certain that we will not hare io bring our tracks nearer to to the American Hotel than they now run. The labor that we have expended in grading the ground between the points above designated has been embraces an of the ground proposed to be taken for this street. We cculd not consent to yield any portion of the ground north of the railroad line' and between the points indioated, except upon: the condition that a sufficient amount of graded ground on the south side of the railroad between the said points should be prepared for us to enable us to put in on the South side an equal amount of track room to that which we could now put in on the north side, and even then we should require an agreement to be made that no track should be laid on the street so proposed to be made, without the consent of this oompany. My engagements preclude me frem visiting Staunton, at this time, but our Chief: Engineer who thoroughly understands the subject, will take this letter to Staunton, and will be' prepared to give any information bearing upon the sub 7 7QUEENSWARE! Just reeeived, direct front the Importers, largo 7 additions of th best FRENCH, ENGLISH St AMERICAN CHINAS; C. YELLOtf AND STOSS WARE; DINNER, TEA AND CHAMBER SETS, Plain, Gold Band and FRENCH CUT, ENGRAVED GROUND GLASS, Am bb.ioah Pesssbd aid fust Glass, -in everything to suit the fancy and tasto of everybody.

LOOKING GLASSES, of every style and shape LANTERNS, LAMPS, and Lamp Goods, 8PITTOON8, in Lava, French and Stone China, Tin and Stone. Japanned and Planished Ware; Silver Goods in Ccuton, Call-Dells ForJut Spoons, OAS FIXTURES. OIL FIXTURES IN CHANBELIERS, BRACKETS, to, for lighting country churches and residences. KNIVES AND FORKS, and a host of other articles pertaining strietly te IIonse-Fnrnisbing Goods. Dealing especially ia the line above am determined to sparo no pains or expense to present to the people of Stauntoa and the surrounding country, a Stock, in quality, quantity and especially price, unsurpassed in any market.

Call and see it. I never fail to have juet what everybody want, and alwayt at the right price. I guarantee satisfaction in everything, ct peeially that I ean tell good cheaper than they ean be bevght in the Northern Marhet, tftW No charge for packing or delivery. I would respectfnlly invite the attention of country merchants, whose stock needs replenishing before going to market and to the Springs and Hotel men I will sell juet a cheap as they ean buy in Baltimore. Call and try me help to build up home.

It will be so very convenient to have your orders filled same day No breakage and very little freight. Remember the place. J. S. LIPSCOMB, Plecker Building," Augusta street, feb 28 2 doors south P.

Staunton, Va. Western TMstrlct or Virglnin, to Wit: In the clerk's office of the District court of the U. 8. fer said District, at Harrisonburg, in said District, on the 16th day ef February, a. 1874.

John Paul, Assignee of John Bowman, Bankrupt, Complainant, Against In Equity. David Bowman, ia his own right and as Executor of John Bowman, deceased, and others, among whom are Mary Lutx, widow of Michael Luts, deceased, John Lutz, Isaao Lutx, Sarah Lutx, Josiab Neese, Josephus Neese, Jeremiah Neese, Jaram Neese, John Neese, Jesse Neese, Jerome Neese, and Jobanna Neese, Respondents. The object of the above suit is to recover the amount of a legacy, bequeathed by the last will and testimony of John Bowman, to John Bowman, and which said legacy is directed to be paid by David Bowman, Joseph Bowman, anLGeorge Bowman. And affidavit being made that the defendants, Mary Luts, John Luts, Isaac Luta, Sarah Luts, Josiah Neese, Josephus Neese, Jeremiah Keeie, Jerome Neese, John Neese, Jesse Neese. Jaram Neese, and Johanna Neese, are non-retidents of the 8tate of Virginia, it is ordered that they do appear here on the first Monday in April next, and answer the plaiutiff, or do what is necessary to protect their interests, and that a copy of this order be published onoe a week fer four successive weeks in the Valley Virginian, a newspaper published in Staunton, and another copy thereof posted at the front door of the U.

8. Court-rooms of this District on the. first day of the next term of the District court at Har risonburg. Xeste, WM. J.

POINT8, Clerk. John Paul, p. q. leb I9-4t TMSTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States for the Western District of Virginia. To Nelson Fridley, R.

B. Childs, and to all whom it may concern. Greeting: Notice is hereby given. Tnat on the Z4tn a ay of January, 1874, one Distillery Building, built of logs, two copper stills, and caps and worms, one singling and one doubling keg, six still tubs, one package of Apple brandy of ferty-one wine gallons, two casks of Apple brandy, n-taining twenty wine gallons each, of the estimated value of two hundred dollars Nelson Frid ley and Robert B. Childs, claimants was seized by the Marshal of the United States for said District as forfeited to the nse of the United States, and the same is libelled and prosecuted in this oourt in the name of the United States, for condemnation for the causes in the said Libel set rth, and that said cause will stand for trialat the Court-room in Harrisenborgy on the fifth day of May next, when and where all persons are warned to appear to show cause why condemnation should not be decreed, and to intervene for their interests.

Dated. December 15, 1873. WM. J. POINTS, feb 19 4t District Clerk.

LGood Cbance for a Paylnsr In vestment. The ewatr of one- of the BEST MERCHANT MILLS in the Valley of Virginia, located in a thickly settled and wealthy neighborhood, desires te sell a part of it, or lease it to a responsible party. His object is to relieve himself of the entire labor of the establishment. There were ground at this mill last year, between 6,000 and 6,000 Barrels of Flour. Its brand stands No.

1, in all ths principal cities. If parties desiring to make arrangements about the Mill, would prefer purchasing the whole of it, they ean be accommodated. Tbo owner will sell either a part of it, the whole of it. or will rent it. None other than an entirely responsible person need apply.

Information ean be obtained of tnis property oy application to we editor of the Valley Virginian, at Staunton. feb 12-tf Valuable Snbnrban Residence for Sale. TKn a.nd Anrnmodiona residence, with 22 acres Of ground attached, formerly owned by Thomas N. UurweiL, aeceasea, suuaieu io eastern suburbs of the city, and immediately oa the lines of Chesapeake Ohio and Valley Railroads, is offered for sale privately until the 15th of MARCH, 1874. Tli.

TWnino-i of the bestof brick, construct ed under the supervision of Mr. Bur well, in his lifetime, containing JZ rooms, convemenuy ar- 11 AJ ranged, and all out-Duuamgs usuauy connect eu with fin residence. There are en the premi ses, a fine selection of choice fruits, including -n a best varieties or Apples, rcacnes, urapea, ao. Txrms, very accommodating. Tf nnt nld nrivatelv before the 15th of March.

1874, it will be for rent. Possession given at any time within ten days. feb lZ-tlom kuului u. Valuable Real Estate In Harrl- sonburg; lor Sale. I will sell on very reasonable terms Two Hou ses and Lots in Harrisonburg, and Eight Acres of ground immediately adjoining tho corporate 1 limits.

DOtn nouses aro huuku uua iiueew One contains eight rooms, cellar, water in the a good garden. Tae other, 0 rooms, and good 'garden. -7 Persona wisaing to porenase ean ret aa neces sary information by applying to tho undersigned at Staunton, va. m. at.

XUST. jan22 irS: T7aluable CUt Proieriy In Ilarlxet. I offer for sale on liberal terms, or exehaare for other eity propertv. the new com modi as Dwel ling in which I am now living, located on Bever ly street, west. It contains 12 rooms, and nas a good lot attached.

Tho building is too large for my own use, is ths reason I Wish to dispose of it feb26-St E. W. 8HOTT WARRANTED "Garden Seed. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention, FOR SALE BT TT. R.

TXRJSEt Prng2lt, feb 26 New style of ruffs and ixfliags, pera, briian-' ia, broadway, registered, eeventry. and lace edged trimmings and rufSiogSj ziew and It1m. Jnt received, bv 8 A I of1 TON, VA. 5, 1874. LOCAL.

iMt OQc Mall Arrangement. Jakcakt 8th, 1874. OFFICX HOTJBS 8 ai. m. t) 7 p.

nn. Arriv. 8 a. m. 4 p.

m. 10.30 a. nu 9,80 p. m. 10,30 a.

m. Clot. Eastern Mail, Western, Harrisonburg, Lexington, by w. train, 10 a. m.

4pm 8 p. DU 8 p. m. 8 p. nu Tus.

Thu. 4 Sat. 7 m. 5 p. m.

Tus. Thu. a Sat. 6 p. m.

Tus. Fri. 12 m. Mon. Wed.

Fri. 7 a. m. -7 a. m.

Tus. Thu. Sat. 9 p.m. Tus.

Fri. 1 p. m. Lexington, Cedar Or re, Zeverly, Money Orders issued to all parts of the United States, Great Britain and Germany. Office Hears from 9 a.

m. to 4 p. m. JOHN A. HARM AN, Jan 15 Postmaster.

Business large number of rsubscribers are still in arrearages to this Office. "We propose to those indebted to us, that if they will pay up to the 1st of April next, and one year" in advance from that date, to charge only two dollars a year for the time they, are in arrears. There are some who have not paid since 1869." The proposition above is intended particularly fox their benefit. names of all uch who hare not paid their full indebtedness on the 1st of April, 1874, will be stricken from our books, the' full amount of $3 a year charged vip to tnem, and the accounts placed in the hands an officer for collection. For Richmond ana Baltimore daily all at the Post office.

W. Qlm Mrs Kate Kelley has received her first supply of spring Millinery and Fancy Goods. Messrs. L. Bumgardner shipped ninety, odd hogs from their distillery near this place, to Baltimore, en Monday last.

See advertisement of i. M. Bickle, who desires to sell his valuable property on Kale ram a street. The chicken pocks, of severe type, is quite prevalent in the city, with the children, and some few cases of scarlet fever in the vicinity. We direct attention to the advertisement of Maj 1 Bagby, who will offer for sale on Saturday, April 1, 1874 a number of desirable building and pas ture lots.

I A New post office has been established at Folly Mills, in Augusta county, on the route frem Les to Staunton, with Robert Hobby as postmaster. I Hugh Glens receives daily the best of frehs fish, and sells them cheap. Persons leaving their orders at his store, will be supplied on the arrival of the cars each day. A Fihb Lot or Horses. Peter Paul, of Rockingham county, Virginia, passed through Staunton on Saturday, with a lot of forty horses purchased in Ohio for the Richmond market.

Messrs. Turner A Harm an offer to sell a nice assortment of Toys at very low figures. They purchased them with the lease, and as they are not in their line, they wish to dispose of thtm. A bargain may be had by calling on them. We direct attention to the advertisement of Harman ft Turnar, who present a very attractive array of Housekeeper's new goods, at their handsome stand.

store, on Main street, Cease's old We could suggest to the proprietor of the Flecker building that the water drain to the portal is rather disagreeable to passers-by, as in rainy weather thy are likely to get ducked. Extend the pipe so as to reach over the piToment List of uunuUabte letter remaining ia tjia P. Offioa at 8taunton, March 5th 1874. i Messrs Armstrong. Cator ft Baltimore, Miss Carrie Benson, Staunton, Mrs Cox, Orange Dr Lang.

Baltimore, Mills. Frederick Hall, Rev JEW Moorer Greenville, M.ss Pet Yancey, Harrisonburg, Fred Watts, Washington DC. AtratrsTA. Couutt That handsome and urbane ladies man, Capt. Breckinridge; of is partial to the Alexandria belles.

How sensible he is, to name his 'filley" after one of them. We ean now expect a visit from the Captain. The editor of the "Sentinel," from which we slip the above, is no doubt a judge of beauty, and has demonstrated the accuracy of his conclusion. We think, however, the expected visit will not be realised, as the "Captain" generally stops a few statipns this Bide of Alexandria. Cool.

The Sheriff andJlerk of Craig county left the court house on tie first day of the term, and passed here with a drove of horses for sale. FimcaeOe Eerald. We hardly can conjecture which will "be sold" most effectually the visiting drove of lawyers, who are going to New Castle this term, or the horses leaving under the auspices of said Sheriff and Clerk. We can faintly discern the necessity of a rule against some body in that court, That Mud Hon. We called attention last week to the outrageous eonditioa of the Waynes- boro' road, at the Hospital garden.

We had occasion to pass there on Saturday last, and noticed two horse wagon loaded with wood sunk to the bubs in the mire. After a long pull, and a strong pull, and the assistance of two or three men and number of polls and fence rails, ths wagon was finally prised out. This road is in the corporate limits it is one of the thoroughfares of entrance to the eity and we cannot see how the city au-. thorities can longer delay the necessary work to it passable. Will they attend to it Am Ixtkuptox, Some three or four prominent and dignified citizens of our town the other day were standing under the eaves of a building on Main street, discoursing on the advent of 'springs etherial mildness and mutually urging the importance of a proper regulation of, their several livers, and also a proper purification of their blood, in tine for that sickly season, and jrere even giving their Individual experience in the use of the various regulators such as Sim.

xnons and Fahrney. and also Clemmer and Riley, when a sadden whirring was beard and with astonishing precision a roof avalanche of snow.wss deposited down the backs of the whole congre gation of Marauds, and they went away. We don't state it as a fact, but think they went to a clothing store Xor flannel. Sisout. Viaauiur of last week was ia a greater man usual.

We had a number of extra espies struck off, but they were ooa disposed of, and a number of calls for them pot supplied. Friday evening while we were out the offioe foj A few moments, some person, we cannot imagine who, same into the editor's room. ad tiolt every paper we had belonging to our office Subscribers. This very annoyiag. as those of our patrons whose papers were thus purloined, alU4 for them afterwards, and had to go away without them.

If the prying and energetic Individual who was guilty of 'I this "indis-; ratios will hereafter inform u4f his wants in time, we will have an extra number struck off for his was a mean act, and the per-' who did i woul4 steal the shroud Iron a QQ 3 111 Hi CHAS. A. GLADKE'S DET GOODS HILLIHEBT. 8trlped Poplins worth SSe per Black Alpacas front 20c to 1,60 per yavV Gray Mohair Goods at 60c, worth 75e, Black Cashmere at 85c worth $1.25, Calicos at 9, 11 and 12 Jo beautiful stylet, Jeans at ltc, worth 25o per yard. Opera Flannels aOand SOo, worth 7ft and lie.

Full Yard-wide bleached eoltoa at 12 worth lle, Amos Keag bl'h heavy geeds at worth 22e, Full yard wide brown eotton at lie worth lee, 5- 4 brown pillow-case eotton at 20 worth ft6e. Cotton diaper, linen finish, wide and heavy, a 1,50 for ten yards, Linen Towels, 88 inches long, at te, worth 0,7 Heavy linen Toweling at 20, worth SOe per yard. Table Linen, nearly 2 yards wide, at 60s, worth SOo. We have a full lino of table linen at at prices, -1 Excellent pure linen Damask at 50s, worth Tfte Linen Napkins at 1,00 per deten, worth 1,50, Heavy hickory Shirting at 16e, worth 20e, The best wjite shirt in Staunton for 1,, Gents' 1 Hose, 8 pair fer 26c, worth 20 a fals. Heavy English Hose, 8 pair fer 4,90, worth 4 cents a pair, Richardson's pure Irish Linen fresa Me te 1,26 per yard.

Linen Bosoms, with the front pleat handsomely) worked, at 60c, really worth 1,00 each, Plain liaen Bosoms from 25o to 76c each. One yard wide Ticking at 80c, worth 60c per yd. Bea.uiiful Wine cloth, nearly 2 yards wide, at 1,00, worth 1,25, Swiss. Nainsook and Lawns a full assortment ef White goods at very low prices, Windsor scarfs from 25c lo 1,00, worth 60s te 1 Ladies' Kid Glovs at 75c, really worth 1,25, Corsets from 50c to 4,00, worth double the money Cambric Inserting from 6c to 1,60 per yard. Cats brio Edging at one half their real value.

Pure linen Handkerchiefs. 8 for 25c, worth, lie. Infants' Merino Hats and Bonnet, very eheap. Beautiful Hats and Bonnets, or French Felt, 811 Velonr and Velveteens the largest assort ment in this market, from $2 to $16 each. Ladies' Wear, of all descriptions, sold cheap, Fiobues, Ruffs and Ties, at prices te snitall.

Feathers a Flowers we have a Urge assortment The largest assortment of Ribbons in Furs at 8,00. worth 5,00 per set. Blankets at 2,50 to 8,00, worth double. Shawls from 50c to 8,00, all colors and stylafft Machine cotton at 6o per spool. Also a large variety of Goods spase will net per mit to mention.

We ar the agents for Q. F. Silk Velvet RlbVeaS, which we sell at manufacturers' prises this is a reduction ef about 25 per seat. We are dete trained to meet the wants if tkt people, and hare fixed our prices accoading tt tho times. Parties wishing Good Goods, wnl-find them at our 8 tore to meet their expectation.

Hn.C.A. GLADKE Invites the attention ef the Ladies to her beantl ful assortment of Fine Hats and Bosikts. and. Ladies' Goods generally, which are new offered at prime COST to make room fer Spring Goods. Respectfully, CHAS.

A. GLADKE. jaa 8-tf LONG LOOKED FOR, COMB AT AST. Th 0n.lt Survivor of th VSIe de ffarsev FROM THE RUSSIAN FRONTIER. The Ugliest Man; in tae World.

Gabriel Hirsh having been convinced that (here was an uglier man in this country than his form, er agent, Don Carlos, gave strict orders search, the eastern continent, regardless of expense, to find a man, whose facial features had no parol, lei. After long and patient endeavors, j. HE WAS FOUND, and embarked on the Ville de Harve for the VW World. The disaster which overtook that vessel 4 at sea, left but faw survivors, and ameag laeaa. was the Ji USSTA2T ED UCATED BE A Ri who was ugly that even the salt waters wora repelled and refused to receive him.

So he wan floated off en a barrel, picked up after wsnderisi lis aad: over tae trackless ocean for several says nights, and landed in New York. Theaee he was shipped to Headquarters at Staunton, where ha is new enrazed in tho WATCH AND JEWELRY Establishment of 3-alriel Hirsli. Gabriel Hirsh never surrenders. He prompt 1w paid up the $15,000, and now offers a Reward of Thirty Thousand Dollars for an uglier man than the Educated RussiaS) Bear, now in his employ. Of course no eat doubts Gabriel's assertion.

If they do, let than call and see far themselves. -c jan 1-a e-py II JE GBE1T REMEDY! stMbltne4 17SOS 9 9 ASS TOW AFFLICTED OS SIVKt USE 1 PAHRNEY'S BLOOD CLEANSER 7: or An Alterative and Cathartic, or Tonie or Purr combined, from diseases arising from bad blood i such as eoetiveaesa. dyspepsia, Mck-headacho, liver complaint, jaundice, erysipelas, worms, ehille and fever, scrofula, pimples, boils, toUOf, Ac. Tint. 'A 7 EST AIL PRICE, 1,25 PER BOTTLE.

For sale, wholesale and retail, at Staaaien. by oar azents. Troat BerktUv and Wayt the in Harrisonburg, and ail other droggists. i Please read ths following testimonials. ACGOSTA Va, Dn.

P. Fahsvs Bscs, Co 7 nmiLrrmsn- We havo tried your Blood Cleaao or Panacea sold by John O. 8Uuffer, Travels ing Agent. We tho nndersigned, unhesitatingly pronouaee it the best medicine we ever used far the various diseases it professes to cur. In fast, we know of no iastanoo ont of scores ia the county, whore it failed to euro or giv (-seat Uef.

Gratefully yours, 7 Jacob Stover and EarVaf ti wife. Rev. E. D. Kindif.

Kst. 'John Millef, EUsabeth Garber, wife of RfY. UarUn Gaxhsr, Joseph Click. I recommend this as good medicine. 7 ClJII, lean reoommeaa 1 hoe stated.

7 I heartily tonenr In the above statement. HtaSISSSGSK. Propared by Da, s4HRNBrt No, SO, Doarbora at oeot, Chlo g. Ill, and by Dr. r.

Fahksst's Uaamsis Sk Con Waynesboro, Pa. feblSUfim JUST RECEIVED A nice lot of Herring, Piekela, Cheese, Roasted CuZem and Ham'my, at JQllN NOOK'S feb 19 Grocery store, rXTANTEl DreJted Turkejs, chickens, VYr and butter. Hishest aah price rivti. at J. A NOON'J feb 19 Oroo-ry clzr a.

On the 20th near Midway, Samuel Wilson, in the 55th year of his age. On the 15th at Regis tertown, Md Sallie, wife ef Rev. Stringer, and daughter of Rev. Arnold. On the 15th in Highland county, Mrs.

Matilda Boos, in the 72d year of her age. 7 Markets. Our market is dnll for flour and grain, the demand for these staples are not so great, so that they have correspondingly declined in the past week. Light produets in good demand at fair prioes. Dressed fowls, butter, eggs, selling freely and well.

C. A. RICHARDSON, Produce Merchant, Augusta St. Staunton Market, SXarch 5. Corrected every week by P.

B. Hoos Is. WHOHSAin mens. Flour, 6.75 7,50 8,25 Wheat. 1,60 Corn ,65 OfttBeeeemeemteesseeeetseiieseseese 43 Rye, 80 Baoon, 10(g) 10 10c Eggs, Corn 80 Salt, $3,00 Sugar ..........12 4 crusnea, is? Granulated, -18c Powdered 18e 40 1,00 Tea Green, $2,60 Zell's Ammonlated Bone Super Phosphate, Plaster $12.00 1874.

1874. FEBRUARY. GREAT BARGAINS! THE LITTLE STORE AROUND THS CORNER ON AUGUSTA ST RE ST. BARGAINS I BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, AND AT Jas. Newton's.

11(1 CLOSIHG OUT SUE, TO MAKTS HOOM FOB' AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF Call early and often. We remain, yours Respectfully, J. W. NEWTON feb 12 CONSTANTLY ON HAND AND FOR SALE CHARLES C. WHEAT CO.

feb 23 The improved rubber dress guard, that needs only a trial to becoue universally used, to be found only at WK1.LKR 8. crmantown sephyr, and spTit sephvr, in all Vjl uie new snades. IV WKLLKK. or Novelties, go to Waller, ha is deter mined to keep up with the tunes. feb 2tt-2t GOAL OIL, SO cents per gallon, at A Noon'i Grocery, old Post fsb li TJIOR IXEWT 3 Rooms 1m old Post.

Offiee Bailcsinf. Apply to Blackwood's Maqasims for February, just republished by the Leonard 8cott Publishing contains a greater proportion of story and narrative than usual, an order of literature in which the magazine hai earned well deserves distinction. The story of "Valentine and his Brother" is continued so also is the series of papers, "International Vanities," under whieh heading we are presented with a survey of those gilded toys, Titles, from the time of Menes to ourown day. "There is not a King in Christianity, not a Pacha in Africa or not a naked Chief of Negroes, who does not call himself by an accumulated variety of ornamental We shall be glad to be better acquainted with ''The Two Speransky." The whole article Is pleasant reading, and the letters from Siberia give an interesting picture of manners little known to Europeans. In ''Scepticism and Modern Poetry, "the writer endeavors to show the effects of scepticism on poetical genius, instancing the writings of Shelley, Goethe, and Arthur Hugh Clough.

The other articles are "The Book of Carlaver-ook;" "The Philosopher's "The Minor King of Mysore," an interesting sketch of how the young Sovereign is being educated and a review of "Fables in Song," by Lord Lytton, with some charming quotations, especially those from "The Thistle." Sitddkh Death or Me. Johs K. Woods. On Monday evening last, about 3J o'clock, Mr John Woods, of the firm of Woods Gilkeson, Hardware merohants, was standing in front of his place of business, and was attacked with epilepsy. He was caught as he was about falling, and carried into the store.

lrs Ponaghe and Fauut-leroy were instantly summoned, but before they could reach the pjace where Mr Woods was ly ing, he was breathing his last only a few twichings of the muscles being observable after the physicians arrived. He was shortly afterwards carried to his late residence. Mr rroodfwas aged 64 years, ana leaves a widow, and two children a son engaged in business in the west, and a daughter aged about 15, a pupil at the Augusta Female Seminary. He was a prominent and consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and an active officer in the Sunday School of that denomination. He had been in delicate health for some time past, and subject to epileptic spasms.

It was thought, however, that he was partially recover ing from thum, until the Tuesday before his death. when he experienced a severe attack, which was repeated on Friday last. He, however, recovered sufficiently immediately after each of these attacks, to walk about and attend to business as usual, He did not speak after the last attack. He was a highly esteemed and useful oitisen, sympathizing with all the publio enterp rises which have been inaugurated for the growth and prosperity of the city, and especially earnest in the discharge of his duties as an official member of his church. His life was a uniform expression of courtesy and kindness, and the announce ment of his death vu received with unusual tor- row.

Vallkt Railroad Abbival or tbi Fibst Tbaix. The first passenger train on the 'Valley Railroad arrived in the vicinity of Staunton, Tues day last. It contained seven passenger cars and 170 passengers, mostly preachers and delegates in attendance on the Baltimore Conference, now in session in this city. Capt. J.

C. Smith, conductor, Mr. Maccabe, engineer, and Capt. B. Ward, baggage-master.

The passengers were taken off at Bell's crossing, about 2 miles from Staunton, and conveyed here by Col. Harman, in Btages, hacks, carriages and buggies. In conversation with Mr. Averell. the trans- portion agent, we were informed that the passenger traius would not commence running regularly until about the 1st of April, when the oompany will have completed their connection with the Chesapeake ft Ohio road.

During next week, trains will be run from the old Fair Grounds, north, for the accommodation ef persons attending Conference, and after that the material train will run as the demands of the work on the road will require. The stages, which it was expected had made their last trip on Tuesday, will continue to carry the mail and passengers between 8taunton and Harrisonburg. Wednesda morning the mail was started off in a buggy. The passenger train returned to Harrisonburg en Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock. The following is the arrangement for the running of the trains, for the eonvenienoe of persons attending Conference Daily, except Sunday.

Anive at Fair Grounds at 5,00 p. Leave Fair Grounds at 11,00 a. m. Sunday Trains. Arrive at Fair Grounds, 10,30 a.

Leave Fair Grounds at 5,00 p. m. Noethsth Mithodist Chukoh Appoint XKirrs. The Viiginia Conference of the Methodist Church closed its session at Alexandria the 22d. The following appointments were made by Bishop Scott, who presided Richmond District; Phelps, Richmond, John Otis Norfolk, TCapulan; Portsmouth, Banks Chesapeake City, Munn Surry and Williamsburg, Ball; Aocotink, Owen Hicks Manassas, A Porter Alexandria, as Beyer Fatls Church, A Scott Vienna, Jas North; Herudon, Clement Leesburg, Foreythe; Hillsborough, A Ball and Vaugh; Borryville and Loudoun, Schouler and Stephens- Falmouth, It Mutersbagh.

Abingdon Jas Mitchell. Wash, ington, Crumbay Newtown Fork, Red wine Lee, Adams, Chandlers: Patons-viile, Hicks Scott, Milhura Wise, Penley. Giles: Buchanan, Cole: RusselL Martin Good, A Ingle Roanoke, Rumford Floyd, A Cannon: Franklin, A Boone, Geo Reese. r''-----v-7 Rockingham LIstriot, 8 Richardson. PE.t Rockingham and Chappel and Feltner; Staunton, Covington and White Sulphur, Carpenter Middlebrook, Evans (son ofF 8 Evans, of Washington) Rockbridge, George Springs, Neff; Monroe.Geo Wasslep Forest Hill, Wm Bruffy; Lewisburg.J 8 Wieklin; A Richardson Pocahontas, Harper Highland Forsyth.

y' r' Transferred fi White to- Northern 'New Fork Conference: Richardson to Holston Conference; A Miller to Central Pennsylvania Conference Bain to Wilmington Confer ence. -X' e- The annual Conference then adjouraed to xae ,1. if ,1 1 i 7 if- ft i 3 1 i .1 i We differ with them in opinion. We believe the completion of the Valley Railroad to Staunton, will do much towards the stimulation of the growth of the city. The indications are, that Staunton will improve ore this year than ever before in the same space of time.

We look forward to the time in th near future when we will have a population of .10,000, and still increasing. It seems to us, with such growing prospects, that the location of the freight depot on-the Kayser or Ast property would be to the true interest of theeity, for it would attract the inereasing business in that direction, whre there is ample room for new business and other houses. We know those who are immediately interested, and others, in the location of both depots at the point now designated, think differently. Bat we believe time will vindicate the correctness of our judgment in the premises. Doos Dat.

Tuesday was the day Bet apart by the eity fathers in tender compassion for the purchase of life insurance olicies on these indispensable appendages to the modern household. These policies are little metalio tags or medals, and when worn by "doggy' constitute an amulet of protection to him against those mel-ancholly vicissitudes of dog nets, death cages and tragio demitea outside the corporation which are destined to overtake dogs in straitened circumstances. They cost the 'sum of $1,50, and all irrespective of their condition in life, must wear one or die. The Council is inexorable, and unless the ordinance is obeyed, a St. Bartholomew's day among dogs will dawn upon us very soon.

From the Newfoundland "Prince" and the daintiest spider-legged silver collared Terrier, moving in the highest social circles, down to the awkward and surley bench -legged "Bull Pup" that trots with misanthropio countenance 'between the hind wheels of the butcher cart, against every one the fiat is the same. A medal on their necks, or a metal in their vitals. Circuit Court. The March term of the oir-cuit court for Augusta county commenoed on Monday last, 2d Judge McLaughlin presiding. A large number of persons were in attendance, especially on Monday.

The weather has been delightful. The case of Mrs 8arah Allen, obarged with poisoning her husband, Mr Chas Allen, was continued to the June term, on account of the absence of Mr Stuart, counsel for the accused. Mrs A's bail bond was renewed. The case of Joseph Wilson, colored, charged with burglary and an attempt at rape came up Sir trial, James Bumgardner for Commonwealth, and Geo Cochran, jr, and Geo Harrison for prisoner. The jury could not agree, and the ease will be again tried this week.

1 Lee, colored, oharged with the murder of John Brown, colored, was tried. He was found guilty of murder in the 2d degree, and punishment filed at nine years in the penitentiary. Bum gardner for commonwealth and A Hudson and Wm Patrick for prisoner. A new trial was ask- ked for, on the grounds that the verdict was not ia accordance with the evidence, and granted. The case of James Lowry, alias Larue, colored, charged with burglary and grand larceny in breaking open the kitchen and stealing bacon from Mr Hugh Stewart, was tried, the prisoner found guilty and punishment fixed at three years in the penitentiary.

Bumgardner for common wealth, and White and A Baylor for pris oner, The ease of Wm Alexander, colored, aged a- bout 60 years, charged with rape and murder of Amanda. Washington, colored, aged about 14 years, was continued until June term, on motion of commonwealth's attorney. Bumgardner for commonwealth. White for prisoner. The case of Sanderson against Sterrett's ad ministrator was set for trial on the 23d inst.

The unusual activity in the court may be infer red by the disposal of three criminal oases in one day, and that the first of the term. Ikpkovixxsts- RobtW Burke has removed into his new and handsome three story brick dwelling on church street. The brick work of this building was done by Mr Barman and the frame work by Harman. Rev Philips has nearly finished a fine three story briok building on St Clair street Mr Barman doing the brick and Messrs Lushbaugh Bro the wood work. Jos Jr Tannohill has nearly completed a neat briok residence on Gospel Hill, main street, the briok work by Jordan and the frame work by Lushbaugh Bro.

The front porch is a model of neatness Harman has nearly completed a three sto ry brick dwelling on Frederick street Capt Bucher the wood work, and Jordan, the brick work. Geo Armentrout's two story brick, adjoining the above, is under roof. 'This building has a commodious ell attached. Jordan the brick and lushbaugh Bros, the wood work. Three weeks ago the foundation was only laid.

Judge Smith has nearly finished, his two story briok on New street nearly opposite the Academy grounds, Bagby the brick and Messrs. Peaco the frame -1 vn. Henkle have completed their three story uouoie nmitting, bnck, on Frederick etreet. Bagby the brick and Lushbaugh Bros, the Jrame work. A Aeat little two story brick is going up on the Catholie chureh lot, fronting; on New street, to be Bed as a residence for the Priest.

There are a large number or frame buildings in process of completion, scattered ail over the i A large of frame and brick buildings are -under contract and in contemplation, to be completed tbia 17. Mr Holmes Erwin has purchased several lots of the etate of the late Judge Thompson, sear the old family mansion, and will erect a handsome residence this spring. Geaduatco. Mehler, son of Mr A Moh-ler, of Weyer's Cave, received his diploma' as a doctor of Medicine at the recnt commencement exercises of, the Balumore College of Physicians ject which your honorable body may desire. Yery Respectfully, your ob't serv't, WM.

C. WICKHAM. Vioe Psesident. 1 Mr Nelson stated that Gen Wickham bad been misinformed as to the action of the council. No proposition had been made or contemplated to condemn the property of the It was the unanimous sense of the council that one corporation had not the power to condemn the property of another.

Mr Whitcomb said that Gen Wickham had made his inference from the newspaper publications, and had no official information on the subject. I CoL Whitcomb, the chief eng ineer of the road, who was that he had no proposition to make, but was ready to answer any questions that might be prfpounded bearing on the subject of Gen. Wickham's letter. He further remarked that the ground owned by the tt 0. R.

R. On the north 'side of their track was not sufficient for the purpose of the company. He had opposed the) freight depot being removed from where it waSj originally located believing that the interest of the company would require for other purposes all the ground they owned in the vicinity of thej present depot. But that wa8 an accomplished fact, and they would averts de the best they could. He estimated the cost of cutting away Sears' hill, south of the track, be tween Augusta and New street, sufficient to re- compense for the ground north or the traok, at about $20,000.

He also stated that the grading along the line in front of the American Hotel had cost the company at least 80, 000. He waa satisfied the company would soon have to place another track north of the present one, whieh would occupy most of their ground in front ef the Hotel, their limits runningalmosttotheedge ef the curbing there. Col. M. G.

Harman detailed conversation he had a fsw days ago with Gen. Wickham, from which he had concluded there would be no difficulty about the proposed street in front ef the Hotel. The letter just read, however, changed that impression, and ai.the city was not disposed to inour the expense of entting away the hill south of ths roadj and the company was not inclined to yield their ground without it, he sup posed that was an end of it. Mr. Nelson offered the following resolution Rttolved, That I the communication of Geo.

Wickham, vice-President of the C. O. i 1 be referred to the committee on streets, and that they be instructed to communicate to Gen. Wickham the action of this oouncil relative to opening a street from Augusta to New street along the line of the nd ie assure him that it has never been the purpose of the council to attempt a condemnation of property belonging to that company. Mr.

Gay, on the water committee, presented the report of that committee, showia gthat worth of work had been done for citisens. Also that the water committee had looked into the town clock business and had contracted with Harris Scbmitt for the repair of the elook for $25... 7 Petition was presented from several merchants to stop itinerant fish peddling, regarding it as a nuisance. Laid on the table. I Committee on safety reported that the house proposed to be ereoted by J.

D. Shomo, oa the street leading east from Virginia Hotel, was not in the fire limits, (Mr. Shomo will, therefore, go on with his improvement-) Geo. 0. Pt for Ward No 1, reported expense for February to be $49,86.

Geo. H. Hudson, for Ward No. 2, reported $16660. Both adopted, and the amounts allowed.

Petition was presented to grade I and drain Green street from Main street to Newtown road. Referred. J. M. Carrol, Treasurer, reported receipts for February, $2,651, and expenditures, $1,509, leaving balance of $501,89.

By order of oouncil $364,50 in city scrip was burned. 'f Petition was pre sented from Holmes Irwin, asking privilege to rrade that portion of Market street between N. E. corner of Miss Baldwin's lot and Academy street, at his own expense-Referred to Street committee. Pohd's Ext.

act 'Th Vegetable Pain Destroyer" never fails to afford relief; from Psio. Try it once, and nothing could induce you to be without lU mar Strangers visiting the city, in. want ef anything in the Boot, Shoe er Hat line, will do well to call on WELLER, mar 5 Main street, Shobs, Hoh Madb, for Ladies, in calf- skin, pebble coat, glove kid and morocco, at Wal ler's Boot, Shoe and Hat store, Main street. Go to Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat store for late etyle SPRING HATS. mar 6 The friends of Mr.

A. M. Sihpsos will find him at Weller's boot, shoe and bat store. His lady friends he would be' particularly glad to eee andeent. Give him a oalL mar 5 BOYS buy your boots and shoes of Welier he keeps a good article at low price.

Farmers will find at Weller's Shoe and Hat store, a large stock of heavy Boots and low. Give him shoes. Good food and price call and bay. 7 7 5 i. Li.

noiier boot, noe and hat store is opposite the Masonic Building and Town Hall, euAiu sirecw jjon 1 jorgct i NW Srsiga "Slits Hath, juet received at 7V C. L. SELLER'S oiution lodo -ErtwUe ef CUtt3.