The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-12-12

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Viaed tor IN the Constitution Of Virgins, /
against all liens Of whatever kind, aud an
additional S500-making the exen ptiou ST. !
800. This is DONE in consequence of the
recent decision Of the Supreme Court Of Viz
ginia, and also that. of Judge Riv Of the
Western U S. District Court The case is
before Judge Bond, Of the u. S. Court ,lpon
an appeal If nc should reverse Judge Rives
decision, [ presume further legislation would
be unnecessary. But it is anticipated that
Judge Bond will sustain Judge Rlves in his
construction of the law as it now stands. 1t
is claimed that the Interpretation given the
law, is contrary to the purpose of Congress ia
passing it.
A bill is before the proper committee, ask
ing for the appropriation Of $l5,ooo,000 for
the prosecution Of the work on the James
River and Kanawha Canal cannot say, at
this writing, what the prospects are of favor
able action. The friends of the measure are
sanguine, and have been active 10 their labors
to bring all the facts before the Committee.
Col. Darlington, President Of the Canal Com
pany has been here, and Congressman elect
Smith, and the present members, so far as l
can learn, are active in the interest of the
proposition. Senator Lewis is also untiring
in his efforts, not only to accomplish this par
ticu'ar benefit to the State, but every other
matter affecting the welfare of his consttu-
ents.
I have had opportunity Of witnessing
the sorrows" Of amember of Congress, espe-
cially if he happens to be in political harmony
with the administration. do not think
could consent to undergo the labor, the an
noyance and vexaticn incident to such po-
sition. for twice the salary received. There
is scarcely an hour in the week that importu-
mites and applications do not food upon them
by persons present. Each mail brings, also
a bundle of letters, nearly all Of which pre-
sent some claims for recognition, and appeals
for official position If any one is deluded
with the belief, that member Of Congress;
has an easy time, let him remain in Washing.
ton week, and the dcusion will speedily
vanish. It's dogs life.
| Washington is improving very rapidly
and is destined to be the handsomest ane
NEST attractive city in the Union, if not il
the world. The citizens of the district ant
the representatives of the people from all sec
tions of the country, are just beginning tt
awaken to the realization of this fact, ant
the wonderful growth aud spread of the city
within the last ten years, arc the results. Tn
President takes deep interest in everythin!
that tends to the wealth and prosperity Q
the Nations Metropolis
The National Hotel is one Of the best a
which l have ever stopped, and have trav
elled around not little 1t suits Virgin
ian especially. Everything contributes t
make him feel at home. Central 10 its posi-
ton, Convenient to the Capitol, the rendez
vous of nearly all who feel an interest in gu
State affairs, il is the place for Virginians
and especially those from the Valley, to etoE
1 soc that the Virginia Legislature will
: have its hands full this winter. They vii
have some kuotty problems to sclye, an
some ugly facts to fsce. When they ge
through with the Finance question meetin
) the obligations ofthe State-fxing tie asses
ment bill-regulating the judiciary question
-disposing of the Convention question, an
numberless others, of almost equal import
ance, they will be entitled to rest Il doe
not matter what they do, it is my impressio,
the people will be dissatisfied, and visit thei
wrath upon their servants, when they go t.
the polls next November
But these are grave questions, and viii
have to be treated more deliberately and thor
oughly than can be done in hastily dashec
off letter.
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