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Republican Vindicator, June 30, 1865, p. 2, c. 1
Mr. A. T. Maupin, Staunton's new Postmaster, announces the opening of the Post Office.

Republican Vindicator, October 20, 1865, p. 3, c. 1: "Local Items."
The paper recommends pocket lanterns for use at night to cope with "the horrible condition of some of our streets and pavements."

Republican Vindicator, October 22, 1865, p. 3, c. 1: "Local Items."
The paper urges that the town take charge of the water works and hydrants in the city.

Republican Vindicator, December 8, 1865, p. 2, c. 1
Referring to a recent editorial in the Charlottesville Chronicle which argued that Charlottesville was rapidly becoming a city, the author argues that the Chronicle's editor "sees and appreciates the progress which Staunton is making, and his desire to live in a place equal to Staunton, has made him imagine that Charlottesville is actually a city."

Republican Vindicator, April 27, 1866, p. 3, c. 1: "Local Items."
Urges the town authorities to improve the condition of the wall on the eastern boundary of the old burying ground.

Valley Virginian, May 2, 1866, p. 3, c. 2
This letter describes a trip through the Valley. The author applauds the "industry" of the farmers in "reconstructing" their farms, and discusses the Mt. Jackson Soldier's Cemetery, cared for by veterans and ladies of the Valley.

Valley Virginian, June 20, 1866, p. 2, c. 4: "Our Town."
The paper prints a description of Staunton by a correspondent of the Lewisburg Times. He discusses an unpleasant incident with "some thirty freedmen" who had "escaped from their Bureau." Otherwise, he rates highly the American Hotel.

Valley Virginian, June 27, 1866, p. 2, c. 5: "Letter from Staunton."
This letter from a traveler in Staunton, originally for the Richmond Dispatch, describes the town's weather, leisure activities, decoration of the Soldier's Cemetery, and praises its hotels.

Valley Virginian, July 11, 1866, p. 3, c. 2: "Our Town."
This article advocates widening the streets of Staunton.

Valley Virginian, August 15, 1866, p. 2, c. 3: "Notes By the Way."
This letter describes a trip through Augusta and Rockingham counties, and highlights the recuperation of the Valley from the devastations of war. The towns, businesses and buildings of the area are described in detail.

Valley Virginian, September 19, 1866, p. 3, c. 3
This excerpt from the Rockingham Register describes activities and conditions in Staunton.

Valley Virginian, October 3, 1866, p. 3, c. 3: "From Halifax."
This letter describes the crops, race relations, and physical characteristics of Long Branch, Augusta County.

Valley Virginian, November 14, 1866, p. 3, c. 3: "Communicated."
This letter to the editor protests the decision of the City Council forbidding any of its members from accepting pay for their posts. The correspondent argues that it would force Staunton's excellent street commissioner to resign his position.

Valley Virginian, November 28, 1866, p. 2, c. 3: "A Letter from Staunton."
This letter to the editor of the Examiner recounts a trip to the town of Staunton, discusses the remarkable construction projects in progress, and describes some of the churches and hotels in town.

Valley Virginian, December 5, 1866, p. 2, c. 4: "What a 'Visitor' tells the Baltimore Trancript."
A correspondent of the Baltimore Transcript describes a trip to Staunton. He discusses the town's rapid recovery from war, its interest in the Valley Railroad, its political views, and its institutions such as the Asylum and the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute.

Valley Virginian, March 6, 1867, p. 3, c. 3: "Staunton."
The paper publishes a list of Staunton's cosmopolitan attractions and the important industries in town.

Staunton Spectator, March 26, 1867, p. 2, c. 2: "To the Editor of the Staunton Spectator."
"B." opposes market regulations in the town of Staunton, preferring the current system which is "governed by the law of supply and demand, and controlled by competition."

Valley Virginian, April 17, 1867, p. 2, c. 5: "Notes on Virginia--The Water Power of Augusta County."
Jed Hotchkiss argues that Augusta County is "too much devoted to agriculture." The introduction of manufacturing would raise crop prices as well as the value of land. Immigration and capital investment from elsewhere should be encouraged to accomplish this goal.

Valley Virginian, June 26, 1867, p. 1, c. 7: "Staunton--Augusta Female Institute--Dr. T. V. Moore--Female Education--Covington and Ohio Railroad."
The Staunton correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch discusses recent activities in town. He describes the purpose and closing ceremonies of the Augusta Female Institute, discusses the Scotch-Irish population of the Valley, and mentions plans for construction of the Covington and Ohio Railroad.

Valley Virginian, July 3, 1867, p. 2, c. 4: "A Trip Through the Valley."
The paper reprints some of the impressions of Augusta B. Y. Hamsher printed in the Chambersburg, Pa., Valley Spirit after a trip down the Valley. The editors assert that this is a good omen, and will help attract northern labor and capital to the Valley.

Valley Virginian, July 3, 1867, p. 2, c. 6: "Editorial Correspondence of the Rockingham Register."
A Rockingham correspondent describes the progress and growth Staunton is experiencing as a result of trade, industry and the railroad. He also discusses favorably its state institutions.

Valley Virginian, August 7, 1867, p. 2, c. 3: "A Letter From Staunton."
A correspondent of the Daily Petersburg Express gives a description of Staunton including its agricultural production, its buildings, and its civic institutions.

Staunton Spectator, October 1, 1867, p. 2, c. 4: "Who's to Blame?"
A group of citizens living near Churchville register a complaint about the "gross delinquency" of mail coming to Churchville from or through the Staunton post office. Post-masters, the authors contend, should not be permitted to "disregard the interests of the community for whose benefit they are supposed to be appointed."

Staunton Spectator, December 3, 1867, p. 3, c. 1: "Local News--Remember the Poor."
Suggests that the Staunton Lyceum begin charging admission to their proceedings and use the proceeds to benefit the local poor.

Staunton Spectator, December 17, 1867, p. 2, c. 4: "Our County Roads."
"Sherando" calls attention to the poor condition of the local roads and suggests that the proper authorities make more vigorous efforts to restore the roads to their condition before the war.