The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-05

sound public policy SO Injurious TO the
rights OF creditors and others, and rninous to
the debtor himself ought not to receive the
sanction of Court of Equity. "a
Decree of court below reversed, Judge Sta
pies delivering the opinion. - tH4
OUR HARRISONBURG LETTER.
IIAR arssl Va, Oct. 4, 1876. ;,
Edtfors lusgLnlqn.es ~ son
.as Ill A';Eor ways that are dark
And tricks that are vain,
The Hon. John T.. is pecuiar.'e
Such is the sad refrain sung by many OF
the prominent Democrats of Old Rocking
ham. 1t appears that the peoples idol'' in
their late very spirited primary election cam
paign, in his zeal to obtain delegates to the
Congressional Convention at stauilton, where
he finally received the nomination, addressed
several prominent Republicans in the Dis
trict, soliciting their aid and efforts IN elect
ing Harris delegates. The letters a learn
read as follows: -
s.You use yonr Influenced at the: primary
election to be held in your place, to secure
delegates favorable to myself, and in case
Tilden and myself are both elected next No
vcmber, will reciprocatc favors in sub
stantial Manner =
The late opponents of Judge Harris have
gotten hold Of some OF these interesting let
tiers, and tell you there is abreeze blowing,
overheard one Of the most prominent Dem
ocrats in the county say few days ago, that
if Harris had done as charged, he would not
under any sort of circumstances support
him, and he was inclined to the belief that
Harris action relieved every man that was
in that convention as we'll as every Demo-
cratic voter in this Congressional district,
from being i'll honor bound to support the
nominee. 1t is none Of our quarrel / am
perfectly satisfied to permit them to fight it
out among themselves. [ only mention the
matter as 4 News item, one wf1iciT may not
be without interest to the voters Of the dis
trict. do protest however against the Hon.
John Z. thus entering our 'sfold'' and by
his gentle persuasion, endeavor to steal the
lambs OF our flock. A few days may develop
some interesting facts, which in all human
probability, will put an entirely different
face upon the political affairs in this Congress
sional District.
And another Monday night has passed,
the regular meeting night of the Tilden Club,
aud they again failed to hold a meeting.
The Hayes and Wheeler Club met as usual,
speeches being made by several Of our local
politicians. I hear rumored this morning
that the Hon. VIM. Mines, jr.. and Captain
Warren S. Lurty, propose having Joint dis
cussion in the Court House Of this place on
the 10th inst.
The public and select schools are now in
successful running order. A very large at
tendance is noted, and the new corps of
teachers are making favorable impressions
upon both parents and pupils.
The appointment of A. l.. Lindsay, ESQ.,,
as chairman Of the Congressional District
Committee, was a master stroke OF work by
the Republican Convention. Mr.. Lindsay is
not only one Of the staunchest Republicans
in the district, but as an organizer has not
his superior in the State. Mr.. Bolts. the re-
firing chairman filled the position most admi.
rably, and we're it not chat the addition Of
onerons duties imposed upon him in his Off
cial capacity rendered his resignation impel-
alive, would have acquiesced to the demands
of his party in retaining the position he filled
so acceptably.
c. Douglas Gray, Esq, Register in
Bankruptcy, has been confined to his bed
for several days past, suffering from symp-
toms CT typhoid fever. 1t will be a cause of
graduation to his numerous friends to know
that his physician, Dr. Gordon, has pro-
nounced the crisis Of his disease as passed,
and strong hopes are entertained for his ear
ly recovery. so,
Stewart Lindsay, Esq, county canvasser.
VIA AO0tSoo UiC A1tfCo ttilO w HCtI6E OillD
next Monday night. Mr.. Lindsay is said to
be an able champion Of the cause. Time
permitting he will be followed by VIM. 2.
Grove, Esq, one OF the original Republicans
Of this county.
Jim Goodloe. colored, was sentenced to the
penitentiary last week for two years, having
been convicted on several charges of larceny,
jim was 4 Tildenite, an earnest follower Of
Rev. Dungee, of Richmond By-the-way,
Mr.. Editor, why is it that the Richmond
Dispatch tatte1ly spells the Rev. gentleman's
name Dinjee.
The Old Commonwealth last week COM
menced preparing for the inevitable The
editorials OF that issue i'm relation to the cleo
tions to be hell in Indiana and Ohio the 10th
of this month, bristled with fraud and cor
ruption. Yes, indeed, 'sif Harrison carries
Indiana, it will be by imported votes and
ballot-box stuffing"-Well, won't say any,
thing now, but l do really think ssVandy"
might have postponed dying until after the
election.
The October term of the United States
Court will commence at this place next
week. understand there are quite number
OF cases ready for trial. The last term only
lasted four days owing to the death of Hon.
Alex. Rives' son, consequently the docket for
this term is unusually large.
There is a remarkable courtship going on
in this county at present which bids fair to
terminate in matrimony. Were it customary
III this country to make s'matrimonial an
nouncements" could give you an item that
would astound the business men of the Val.
ley, in fact the State. l have hopes though
II having a wedding item before long. The
fair one'' is nearly, If not quite ssmillion-
alre lis that good word,) and the happy
groom eNpectant whilst not SO rich, makes
up IN size, and years ago was elected by the |
lair DANES of the Valley a consummate old
The Juvenile Templars, in full regalia, at
,ehded DIVINE worship, Sunday last, at the |
Baptist church. Rev. VIM. A. Whtscarver
preached a most excellent sermon from |
proverbs 22d chap. and 9Th verse.
heard Indirectly, but the statement is |
nevertheless reliable, that the receipts of the
baito. Ohio X. r. Company at this depot |
or the month OF September amounted to |
'vcr Fourteen thousand dollars. This amount |
includes OF course both passenger and freight
receipts. A pretty good showing for the
business interests Of this place.
The rain with which we have been most |
terribly afflicted for the past ten days has Sc
l0qsly interfered with the farmers seeding
operations. Old Probabilities has been voted |
fraud, for furnishing such infamous wealth.
", and the present Democratic Congress, It
to be hoped, will reform him.
The merchants Of this place are now re-
ewing their tall and winter goods. learn
hat the prices have moi materially changed,
t anything, somewhat lower. I dropped in
Q I.Qeh's ladies' furnishing store to-day, in
earch offan itemi [ found the room crowded