The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-07-30

proprietor, Mr.. Mlrtaugh, is one Of the hands
soonest edifices on Pennsylvania Avenue ana
splendidly arranged. 1t is five stories high a
bove ground, with basement for the presses.
1t is furnished with new improved machinery,
and they are now putting up magnificent Ii
b;.arN. iii a separate room, with Brussels car
pets and soft springy chairs, lounges and sofas'
for the ease of visitors to the rooms, which OF
course is limited, as it is a library for extract,
die and reference. 1t will be, in a short time,
a complete establishment in all its appoint
ments, and one Of the most convenient on the
continent.
The National Hotel still continues to be the
resort of the Valley people generally, who visit
the city. 1t is under excellent management,
in the office, dining room, and everywhere else.
Mr.. Terry himself is a courteous gentleman
and Mr.. Hardin. the chief clerk, one OF the pest
suited men we have ever seen to keep Hotei
The other clerks and assistants are equally as
posed to please and accommodate, ana tllliiA
the best trained servants have ever seen. FER
sons visiting Washington, from the valley,
will find more home comforts at the National
than at any other Hotel III thescity. as
Judge Hughes Court has been in session III
Alexandria since Wednesday last. The greater
portion OF the time has been taken up in the
trial of a man named Taylor, charged with
robbing the mail while postal route agent KUN
ming west of Lynchblrg. After patient
hearing, and a very able argument for the gov
eminent and defence the jury found verdict OF
guilty. L. l.. Lewis and Mr.. Worthington,
represented the government and L. H. Chand-
Ter, Alfred Morton and Mr.. Hoxie, the prison.
er. He has not been sentenced at this writing
His wife and three or four children were pres
ent in court during the trial. l did not think
they manifested great deal OF concern. Ihere
was an air of Indifference and see-everything,
that contrasted severely with the seriousness OF
! the occasion To my mind it is pretty strong
evidence of consciors guilt, when the accused
resorts to such extraordinary means to excite
sympathy, and do not think any other than
coward and craven would expose his wife to
to such an ordeal, although Mrs. Taylor seemed
to bear it BRAY ely.
You hear very little about politics. At pres
ent, political movements aud calculations are
flat. Many persons, when such a subject is
didatc for the thrd-term-some that party ne
cessites will compel it ; others, that it is right,
as affording an opportunity to consummate re-
construction, and correct blanders that may
have been committed in the early days of the
process. Occasionally you will hear one say,
that Bristow is the coming man; another, Will
liams, another, Blaine; but arc enthusi-
astc. Very little is said So ~. Virginia
elections Col. Mosby is a. ate on the
administration platform against the Conserva-
tive nominee, whoever he may be. 1t is be-
lieved by those with whom talked on the SUBJ
iect, that il the Republicans will support him,
he will be elected. I do. not think his fall
strength has been developed, nor the course
the Republicans will pursue, Defined
Platt will certainly be returned; also, Stowell,
if he is again nominated. He has several COM
pattors for that honor. Senef will have tight
times in his district. He isaworking like a bea
ver and stands good chance, Notwithstanding
his district is Conservative. Both parties are
rather muddled in the Richmond district
Smith, the present incumbent, is now in Eu-
rope, and is not likely to be re-nominated.
Burgess and Washburn are the prominent can
dilates for the Republican nomination. have
heard it spoken of here, that L.. FL. Chandler
1 would probably be tendered the nemination as
a compromise. If the Republicans stand united
upon Chanler,I think he can be elected without
much difficulty. Thomas district is doubtful:
both parties claiming it.
There is a very general desire expressed by
Republicans have seen, and some Conserva-
tives, that Senator Lewis run in our district.
I am satisfied it would be TO the interest of the
district and the State for him to be elected
After March next, unless the people of the 9TH
district should come to their senses and elect
Lewis, the Valley will have no one who can Ell
feet any good in matters that have the colorine
of party. and there is very little legislation
that is not more or less influenced by that spir-
it. Harris does very we'll for a little routine
drudgerv but he cannot do more, nor coul6
any other Conservative. As a matter of plain
bushes sense, apart from prejudice, there il
not man in the district who will not say that
Lewis would make the most effectual represen'
tative. Whyn elect HIM then? But more 0
this hereafter, ~
The most important, and one Of the larges
pieces of work the city government has inaus
urated, is the Tiber Sewer, This will regulat
in great degree the sanitary condition OF tn
southeastern part Of the city, particularly. [
!, commences at Maryland Avenue and terminate
at James creek 5000 feet, and it only requires
to pass along the line Of improvement to realis
i the absolute Importance to the health OF the
city, of this work. 1t is a. heavy undertaking
and will cost from $3.50, 900 to 100000. 1t il
progressing as well as coull be expected, AM
will be completed entire, it is expected, IN NO
vember next There are 1900 abutments finish
ell. There are 1915 mud-sills, Al feet long %
ID inches, laid transversely; in the sewer, ant
three inch plank one top Of that, extending
through the abutments. The walking way be-
tween the abntments is thYtyfeet- abutnents
three feet high to. the sprin gilfs line; arch Il
inches thick, OF hard burned brick; rise OF arct
seven and half feet at ihtrados ;sthe spendrii
walls rise to level with the extrados OF tn
arch There are $4,000 yards of excavation
There are now over 100 hands at work, ane
when the work is finished, will constitute the
main channel to carry off the sewerage OF Tho
city, the facility for which has Eeen painfully
,1,-. dor