The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-09-17

dred and sixty-nine. t.s. "a
Approved, June 20, 1874.
VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
sTAuNTcx, VA, 81
IhursAay,. ................s eptember II. 1874.
A FAMILY Wharf.-The conflict between the
WAig and Enquirer, is becoming quite fierce
and bitter. In the Enquirer of the Sti there is
an editorial headed 1.-The Cloven Foot in
which the following language is used Z: ,''After
many amazing gyrations and painful contor-
tions, the Richmond Wing has apparently de-
serted to the enemy, first snatching plank
from the Conservative platform with which to
cover its rear, but it shall not escape unscathed
by means of this deyice.'' The article then pre-
ceeds in very severe language to- criticise the
course Of the Wing in its opposition to Gov.
Walker, and its denunciation OF him as q scar
pet-bagger Of the first water.''
In the Wing of the same date, we find the
following ominous words: 'The reputation OF
the Conservative platform by Governor Walk
er's two organs the Enquirer and the Peters
burg Isder) and bv himself, of itself, relieves
all Conservatives from any obligations to sup
port the nomination of that candidate. There
is an implied pledge on both sides /, on the
part Of every nominee, that he will be true to
the platform of the party that nominated him,
and, 2, on the part of the party, to be true to
him, if he is true; but if he is false to it, the
party is absolved from its plighted faith"
The bone of contention is the third resolu-
ton of the conservative pl atform, adopted in
S7a.pledging the party not to wage ''captious
opposition to President Grants administra-
ton. The Wing contends that Walker has vi
plated this pledge in the assault he made upon
President Grant, in bis speech OH receiving the
nomination. M 5e
The Wing is consistent, and will be sustain
ed by the masses Of its party, 1t far express
sion Of popular sentiment can he obtained.
The Leonard Scott. Puhltahing Company
reprint of the London Quarterly Rerie,c for jul
ly contains as follows:
1.-The Isle Of Wight A condensed disorip-
ton of this .'English Madeira" Its physical
structure history, dialects, customs, traditions,
and places of interest are set before the reader
in very entertaining detail.
The second article, on "Primitive Man, .
takes up recent works by ,rylor and Lubbock,
discusses the results Of their teachings AS afec-
ting the monistic and tluastic hypothesis, and
after minute comparison and examination OF
their testimony, decides emphatically against
the theory Of Evoluti on.
'.rhe Countess Of Nitllsdale." The Book Of
Carlauerock. from which this sketch is taken,
is compiled from the documents and letters OF
the Maxwell family. AS the work is only prin-
ted for private circulation, the public must dc.
pend upon such reviews rs that before us for a
glimpse into this collection OF family papers,
The writer gives us the story OF the Countess
Of Nithsdale who, when her husband was ar
rested and sentenced to death for taking an ac-
tive part in the Instruction of lila. succeeded
in affecting his escape 'hy the rare combina-
ton Of high courage and inventive skill, de-
termined constancy Of purpose, and prompt
We rsatility OF means,'' She afterwards suffered
many hartlships and seems to have been qevot-
ed to 4 very selfish husband.
s,English Vers do Societe." 'sThe writer OF
Vers de Societe, stands in the same relation to
the audience of the salon, as the ballad-wrter
to that of the alc house and the street. The
one circle is more cultivated than the other, but
the poet must equally reflect its tone, think its
thoughts, aud speak its language" The artl-
ole mentions many Of these poets, and gives
specimens OF their verses.
In ..John Of Bernevaid and 10Th century dl-
nlomacy," Mr. Motleys recent work Ia worry IA
yorably criticised and pronounced a fitting Sc
quel to his former histories.
..Ihe Labor movement at Home and Abroad,
treats at length on the "Trades-Unions and
Strikes
.sJapan as it Was and Isl Without going
deeply into history this article gives an account
Of some OF the more important events that have
occurred from time to time iii Japan and dis
cription Of its present condition.
..yictor Amadeus-a Reversal of History.
We have hitherto been taught that Victor Anna
tlaus not only regretted his abdication but thai
he made an effort to regain his throne. which
resulted in his arrest and Imprisonment. Doc
ulnents have recently come to light, and are
quoted at length in this article. showing that he
never had any such regrets, nor made any sUci
efforts.
| The Chicago Times, that was, before 1t c,,'
| loose from the Republican party, one OF it,
most influential organs. remarks; .tkadlcai
ism, gave anarchy to the South; radieailsm mus
| OF radicali.m. Perhaps even that tardy WORK
| OF Justice will not save it from au occasional
| damn or two in the mouths OF postcrity.
We clip the above from the Alexandria Ga
zette. Our usually well informed and accurate
cotelnporarY has fallen into error about thu